SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. speaks with Makayla Lindbloom ’25, right, a double major in archaeological studies and anthropology, and Sydney O’Melia ’25, an archaeological studies major, in the HEARTH (Handcrafted Experiential Archaeological Research and Teaching Hub) on Monday, May 1, during the chancellor’s first visit to SUNY Potsdam. SUNY Potsdam photo.
POTSDAM — State University of New York Chancellor Dr. John B. King, Jr. visited the oldest campus in the SUNY System today, as he toured SUNY Potsdam alongside President Dr. Suzanne Smith.
In a whirlwind tour, Dr. King and members of his senior leadership team stopped by four different campus spaces to see hands-on instruction firsthand. They also met with the College’s leadership team and a group of 25 students from across campus.
“We’re deeply committed, the SUNY System, to the success of Potsdam, to the relationship between Potsdam and the surrounding community. President Smith has a great track record of leading educational institutions to make smart decisions about the allocation of resources to grow programs that tap into student interest, and we look forward to supporting her in that work here at Potsdam,” King said.
“We had an extraordinary visit with Chancellor King today. It was so exciting having him on our campus and showing him some of the amazing things that we do in applied learning. He really enjoys interacting with students, so it was fun seeing him talk to our students and ask them questions about their projects and their majors and their areas. It was a great day at SUNY Potsdam,” Smith said. “His visit was important for many reasons, but first and foremost, so he can see who we are, and why we call ourselves a family, what we have here that’s unique and different, and what makes this place special. I’m really proud of everyone on campus today and how they showcased the work that we do and the people that we are.”
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