Wellbeing Newsletter January 2020
2020 Vision: Powerful Mental Strategies to Give You a New Outlook! Click here to read more. Thank you, Human Resources
Potsdam Staff
Spring Orientation – January 14 & 15
The full schedule for Spring Orientation may be found at www.clarkson.edu/springorientation. Printed Spring Orientation schedules will be available at Residence Life, the International Center, and Campus Safety & Security beginning Monday, January 13. This spring, we will welcome approximately 20 exchange students, 20 international graduate students, 2 domestic graduate students, 1 first-year student, and 5
Message from Provost Hannigan – Prof. Michael Twiss as Chair of the Department of Biology
It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Michael Twiss as chair of the department of biology effective January 12, 2020. Prof. Twiss will assume the chairship as former chair Tom Langen steps into the role of interim dean of the school of arts and sciences. Prof. Twiss received his BSc from
Men’s Hockey Opens New Year Hosting RPI & Union
After a 19-day layoff Clarkson will look to regain the momentum generated from a six-game unbeaten streak (5-0-1) it took into the exam/holiday break. The 4/6th-ranked Golden Knights enter the New Year with a 12-3-2 overall record and a 6-1 ECAC Hockey mark, good for second place in the 12-team league standings, just two points
Message from Provost Hannigan – Academic Affairs Fall Update
What a busy but great Fall 2019! Good things are taking shape and we wanted to be sure you knew! Here’s a quick read to catch you up on many of the activities in Academic Affairs this Fall.
Message from Provost Hannigan – Prof. Chris Robinson Appointed Associate Provost for Faculty Achievement
I am delighted to share the news that Prof. Chris Robinson will assume the role of Associate Provost for Faculty Achievement. In this new role Prof. Robinson will continue his role as lead of the Teaching and Learning for Diversity within the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and, in so doing, build stronger connections between
Message from Provost Hannigan: Leadership of the School of Arts and Sciences
I would like to thank Prof. Chuck Thorpe for his success as Dean of Arts and Sciences and for all he did to build our research and academic reputation. Prof. Thorpe has decided to resign his position as Dean and refocus his energies and passion on his research in robotics. We all look forward to
Spring Classes to Begin in 2 Weeks – ‘Show’ Moodle Course
A reminder to faculty teaching Spring 2020 Term: it’s time to change the visibility of your course in Moodle to ‘Show’ status. By showing your course in Moodle, students can access the course and information you post for them. Visit TLC’s Semester Start Up Checklist for additional guidance with Moodle and more. More Helpful Links: Academic Calendar
One Card expense report deadline
One Card Transactions:The billing cycle has ended for One Card transactions dated November 21st through December 20th that have loaded to My Wallet by December 23rd . Due to the holiday schedule, expense reports should be submitted and approved by January 8th. Please make sure that you have reconciled all transactions dated December 20th and prior. The final Visa load for this cycle
Clarkson Rate at Schenectady Marriott Courtyard Mohawk Harbor Hotel
Attention Travelers to the Capital Region Campus — We have negotiated a Clarkson rate at the Courtyard by Marriott-Schenectady at Mohawk Harbor* of $144 per night that is good from now through December 31, 2020 To get this rate, you may call the hotel directly at 518-579-6620 and/or book via Marriott.com, and use the code