April 26, 2013

Graduate Studies

Satterlee 116

Potsdam, NY 13676

Phone: 315-267-2543

1-800-458-1142, ext.2

Fax: 315-267-4802

E-mail: gradstudies@potsdam.edu

Spring 2013 Office Hours:

Monday: 8 am—5 pm

Tuesday: 8 am –6 pm

Wednesday: 8 am—4:30 pm

Thursday: 8 am—5 pm

Friday: 8 am—4:30 pm

Facebook Page Our page is designed to bring together current students, alumni, and new students to

support each other and bring continuity to anyone involved with Potsdam graduate

programs. Come visit us at http://www.facebook.com/SunyPotsdamGraduateStudies. Have

you checked in to Graduate Studies online? We will select one random check in each week

for a prize!

Twitter Tweet with Graduate Studies: Follow us at @sunypotsdamgrad and get updated

information as we track organizations and causes in support of your field!

Student Pledge

We, the staff in Graduate Studies

commit to providing rapid reso-

lutions and referrals to meet the

needs of graduate students while

continually working to improve

the quality of graduate student

life at SUNY Potsdam.

Welcome New Students! The staff of Graduate Studies would like to welcome all the new students who have recently

been accepted into their program of study starting in the summer!! If you ever need any-

thing, do not hesitate to stop in and see us. We are here to help you in any way we can!

Don’t forgot about your orientation!

Trivia Time! No winner last week. Here is the question again for one more try. The Campus Learning

Center in Merritt Hall closed on what date? Be the first to answer on our Facebook page

and you will win a prize! Only current graduate students are eligible to win!

Summer registration Registration started April 1st. If you are having a problem registering for your courses,

please stop in and see us in Satterlee 116, contact us at gradstudies@potsdam.edu or by

calling one of the staff members at 315-267-2543 and we will help with your registration.

Fall registration Registration started April 16th. If you are having a problem registering for your courses,

please stop in and see us in Satterlee 116, contact us at gradstudies@potsdam.edu or by

calling one of the staff members at 315-267-2543 and we will help with your registration.

Graduate Studies 360 Don’t forget about the survey!! It is your way to help us help you.

UPCOMING DATES:

Fall registration began—

April 16

Last day of classes— May

10

Final Exam week— May

11 - 17

Party in the Plaza—May

17

Master’s Ceremony—May

18

New summer course The following summer course has been added to the summer schedule:

Session 1A (May 23—June 27, 2013

GRED 545: Teaching English Language Learners in the Mainstream

CRN: 72096 Classroom (3 credits)

On-line course with no face-to-face meetings

Instructor: Joanne Stiles

Career Planning How Can Career Planning & Skype Help You?

Career Planning is now offering Skype services. Career Planning and Skype can help you set up a username and pass-

word, as well as provide you with the opportunity to conduct interviews, appointments, and networking from long dis-

tances! You can use our conference room to have a quiet, professional atmosphere during your interview.

Contact Career Planning to schedule an appointment or with any questions:

Location: 206 Sisson Hall

Phone: (315) 267-2344

Email: career@potsdam.edu

Reference Files With the end of the semester in sight, it is time to make sure that you have your reference files complete! Make sure that you have all of your references from professors in order so that they can be entered into your reference file in time! Ca-reer Planning has forms for you to give the individual that will be writing your reference letter. For more information on Career Planning’s Reference Files, visit: http://www.potsdam.edu/offices/career/Resources/referencefile.cfm

Commencement This year’s Master’s Ceremony will be held Saturday, May 18 in the Hosmer Concert Hall. For more information re-

garding Commencement, please visit the webpage http://www.potsdam.edu/current/commencement/Students can find

information about cap and gowns, special events and the Commencement day schedule. Faculty and staff can find infor-

mation on regalia, volunteering and the schedule.

This is the final call for ALL Applications for Degrees for any graduate student who graduated December 2012, who

will be graduating May 2013 and August 2013.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Friday, May 17 • 4 - 6 p.m. - Party In The Plaza - Minerva Plaza

Listen to music, grab a bite to eat and be part of your class photo as the Alumni Association welcomes the Class of 2013 into their ranks. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend the Honors Convocation. Students receiving awards will be notified by their department. Reception immediately following in the lobby of Snell Theater.

Graduate Assistantships Don’t forget to apply for the Graduate Assistantship (GA). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. However the

final deadline is June 30, 2013. If you have any questions about any of the scholarships available, please do not hesitate

to contact Graduate Studies. Please note that some GA applications do have earlier deadlines, see listing below. All ap-

plications are available in Graduate Studies, 116 Satterlee Hall.

Graduate Assistantships positions:

College Writing Center—deadline June 30, 2013

Mathematics Department—application deadline June 30, 2013

Sheard Literacy Center—application deadline June 1, 2013

TaskStream—application deadline May 1, 2013

Graduate Scholarships

Graduate Diversity Fellowship (GDF) and Graduate Opportunity Program (GOP) scholarships deadline is July 30,

2013. Applications are available in Graduate Studies. Additional scholarships are available through the Financial

Aid Office. Visit the Financial Aid website for further information — http://www.potsdam.edu/admissions/

financial/scholarships/index.cfm. Here, you can find information on campus based scholarships, as well as links to

external scholarships. Ontario College of Teachers Awarding Excellence, come to Graduate Studies for more infor-

mation.

Semester coming to a close Can you believe that there are only fifteen days left of the semester?! Where has the time gone? It seems like just

yesterday that the fall semester started. For those students who are returning for the summer session, we can’t wait

to see you. For those of you who will be graduating, good luck in your future endeavors. We wish you well. Keep

in touch!!

In the Racquette Check out the article about one of our August 2012 Crane School of Music graduates

http://www.theracquette.com/front_page/article_de1a2396-9e25-11e2-982e-0019bb30f31a.html

Graduate Assistant position with Student Success Center

Your Turn! This is your newsletter. We invite you to share with us what content you would like to see. Contact us at

gradstudies@potsdam.edu, or stop by for a visit to Satterlee 116. In addition, be on the lookout for a Graduate

Studies corner in The Raquette!