Deadline Extended to Oct. 30 to Use Vacation Carry-Over Days from FY20

Due to the current complexities associated with returning staff and faculty back to campus and all that needs to be accomplished for the Fall 2020 start-up, the deadline for using any carry-over days from FY20 has been extended from August 30, 2020 to October 30, 2020. As previously announced, the University vacation policy was updated to allow employees to carry over up … Continue reading Deadline Extended to Oct. 30 to Use Vacation Carry-Over Days from FY20

Restart: Fall Semester to Start August 19

FALL SEMESTER TO START AUGUST 19  NYS Interim Guidance for Higher Education Released this Past Weekend In this communication:  ·       New Dates for Fall Semester Classes- August 19-November 24, 2020 in person in Potsdam. ·       No date changes in calendar for professional health sciences programs in Potsdam or our semester and quarter-based graduate programs at the Capital … Continue reading Restart: Fall Semester to Start August 19

Clarkson University Bookstore Operations Update

Dear Campus Community, I want to take this opportunity to provide the Clarkson community with an update regarding the ongoing operations of the Clarkson University Bookstore.  For the past 10 years the Bookstore operations have been managed by a third-party organization, Follett.  The University’s contract with Follett ends effective June 30, 2020.  In preparation for … Continue reading Clarkson University Bookstore Operations Update

TIAA Virtual Counseling

No matter where you are in life—just getting started or planning for retirement—a session with Joseph Silino Virtually at Clarkson University can help you create a plan for your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more: Am I invested in … Continue reading TIAA Virtual Counseling

Shortening the Distance Between Us: COVID-19 Archival Project

Calling all Clarkson community members!  Are you writing journals or letters? Are you interested in interviewing a friend or family member about their experiences during COVID-19? Send it to us to archive! For more details visit our webpage or email archives@clarkson.edu. A partnership between Clarkson University Libraries & Archives and the Department of Humanities & Social Sciences

Clarkson’s Twiss appointed to International Joint Commission Advisory Board

Michael Twiss, chair of the biology department at Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York, was appointed to the Great Lakes Science Advisory Board of the International Joint Commission (IJC). The IJC was established by the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909 to help Canada and the United States prevent and resolve disputes over the use of … Continue reading Clarkson’s Twiss appointed to International Joint Commission Advisory Board

One Card Expense Reports

NOTE:  As mentioned in the previous announcements regarding Fiscal Year 2020 closing, all expense reports for One Card charges must be submitted by June 24th.  After that date, we will turn off access.  One Card Transactions: The billing cycle has ended June 22nd for One Card transactions dated May 21st through June 20th.  Reports must be submitted by June 24th.   It is important … Continue reading One Card Expense Reports

Fiscal Year-End Dates

From the Offices of Controller, Budget, and Purchasing We request your assistance in meeting the following deadlines for the financial closing of Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (FY20) on June 30, 2020.  Please distribute this information to all concerned individuals. Date Summary for FY20 Transactions Accounts Payable Invoices and disbursement orders to A/P by 6/24/20 @ 12:00 … Continue reading Fiscal Year-End Dates

Clarkson University Students Launch “All Good Things” News Website

A pair of Clarkson University students have launched a website they hope will combat a constant flow of bad news for its audience, while also helping readers stay informed. Maximus Powers and Selorm Bruce have started allgoodthings.news, a website with the mission to deliver positive, clear, factual, and relevant stories to its audience while prioritizing their … Continue reading Clarkson University Students Launch “All Good Things” News Website