The Racquette

Adding campus involvement to your student life

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Once you arrive on campus in August, you will have a blank canvas on which to start creating your life as a student at SUNY Potsdam. Beyond your classes, social life, and possible jobs, being involved on campus can become a significant part of your student life.

Welcome SUNY Potsdam Students!

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A lot of students at Potsdam might look around and immediately say, "There's nothing to do here," or, "Potsdam is in the middle of nowhere." Those same students will spend the next few years hanging out in their dorm rooms, bored out of their minds. Possibly drinking alcohol. But they're wrong about Potsdam; granted, if you're from a city, Potsdam is a little smaller. But that doesn't mean there's nothing to do.

The Ultimate Solution to Boredom

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When you get to college, you realize very quickly that nothing comes gift-wrapped. You learn how to think on your feet and adapt to being away from those who raised you for the last dozen-and-a-half years: you adjust to not having anyone to tell you to wake up for class, when to eat and sleep, to do your work, to be where you need to be.

What to do, what to do?

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Although Potsdam is a beautiful campus with a lot of extracurricular activities, you will undoubtedly want to get out of this protective bubble and see what your town has to offer! Many Potsdam students take advantage of Potsdam's various unique businesses and establishments.

Annual events at SUNY Potsdam

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After a year or two at Potsdam, you start to get a feel for when and where certain events will happen. All kinds of groups hold annual events every year. In the spring, picnics and outdoor concerts provide a welcome distraction from finals and packing. Other events help students celebrate holidays for the first time away from home, meet new people, or hear new music.

How to stay out of the Potsdam police blotter

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In this space, one would normally find the weekly police blotter. If you were to become accidentally involved with local or university authorities, you might see your name displayed right here as an example to anyone who might read it.

Don't drink while you're still under age:
Many students here at Potsdam find themselves rather thirsty on Friday and Saturday nights.

The Potsdam Music Scene: A Primer

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

At first glance, Potsdam's music scene might not seem like much. Take a closer look and you'll find a tightly woven network of friends and musicians anxious to get their music to the community.

Getting involved in the scene is as easy as going to a few shows or joining an on-campus organization.

Potsdam's local art community

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While the Potsdam area may not host art galleries of the same caliber as the big three in New York City, the Everson in Syracuse, the Albright-Knox Gallery in Buffalo, or other galleries incoming students might be familiar with, the area is home to a small and thriving arts community.

Express Yourself!

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Theater and Dance department hosts an array of events each semester. Happenings range from concerts of original choreography to full-scale productions of dramas and musicals.

Many dance classes are open to all who are interested and not just dance majors.

Escape from your dorm!

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It's your first weekend on campus, and you've been in classes or doing homework all week. Sure, you want to get out and do something, but where can you go? The Barrington Student Union has a surprising amount of options for the listless

Venture Outdoors is located in the east side of the first floor of the Union (closer to Draime and Knowles).

Intramurals: Get out and play!

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Intramurals and Recreation, directed by Bill Beauchamp, offers several intramural sports and athletic competitions throughout the year. Intramurals are perfect for students who don't have the time to dedicate to a varsity sport but would like to remain active, or anyone looking to meet people and enjoy friendly athletic competition.