http://www.clarkson.edu/news/ Clarkson University News en-us Copyright 2008 Clarkson University rburt@clarkson.edu Thu, 15 May 2008 10:27:55 -0400 Clarkson RSSGen 1.0 http://www.clarkson.edu/images/newlogo.gifhttp://www.clarkson.edu http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2012 Clarkson University alumnus Richard R. Griffith, president and chairman of the board of Sturges Manufacturing Company in Utica, N.Y., has been elected to Clarkson's board of trustees. He will serve on the institutional advancement committee. 2008-05-14 http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2013 Clarkson University alumnus Jason Currie, managing director of Bear Stearns Asset Management, Toronto, has been elected to Clarkson's board of trustees. He will serve on the investment committee. 2008-05-14 http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2011 The Clarkson University Board of Trustees this weekend approved moving ahead to establish a master of science degree in physician assistant studies at the Potsdam, N.Y., institution. The University will next submit an application to the New York State Education Department for Regents approval. 2008-05-13 http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2010 Photo caption:. High school educators nominated by graduating seniors were honored with Clarkson University's Inspirational High School Educators Award this past weekend. David Dickson (bottom left) of Brockport, N.Y., a high school social studies, economics and U.S. history teacher at Pavilion Central School, who was nominated by Rebecca Worthington (top, second from left); John Guay (middle bottom) of Middle Grove, N.Y., a high school guidance counselor at Schuylerville Central School was nominated by Marissa Ainsworth (top, third from left); Peter Goumas (bottom right) of Hopewell Junction, N.Y., a high school U.S. history & government and business law teacher at Brewster Central School was nominated by Sarah E. Bendix (top, second from right) were honored at a special dinner on Saturday night and during Sunday's commencement. Barbara Briscese of Wolcott, N.Y., a high school English teacher at North Rose-Wolcott School who could not attend the dinner, was nominated by Melissa Randall (top right). Also honoring the awardees was Dean of Students Kurt W. Stimeling (top left). Graduating seniors are invited to nominate a secondary school educator whom they feel has had a significant effect on their lives and helped guide their higher education decisions and career pursuits. The award recognizes these educators for their influential and lasting impact on their students and in their field of education. Clarkson University crosses the boundaries of disciplines, nations and cultures in order for discovery, engineering innovation and enterprise to come together. As a result, faculty and graduates grasp the full impact of their calling, direct their research to the world's pressing issues and lead with confidence and distinction. One in seven alumni is already a CEO or other senior executive. Located in Potsdam, N.Y., just outside the six-million-acre Adirondack Park, Clarkson is home to 3,000 students preparing for rewarding careers through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, science, and health sciences, as well as unparalleled outdoor recreation and life experiences beyond the classroom. 2008-05-12 http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2000 Potsdam, N.Y. -- Ray C. Anderson, founder and chairman of Interface Inc., today received an honorary doctor of science degree at Clarkson University's 115th Commencement. 2008-05-11 http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2004 Potsdam, N.Y. -- Sophie V. Vandebroek, Xerox chief technology officer and president of the Xerox Innovation Group, today received an honorary doctor of science degree at Clarkson University's 115th Commencement. 2008-05-11 http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2005 Ruth E. Baltus, professor and chair of the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering in the Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering, was awarded the Clarkson University Distinguished Teaching Award during the University's 115th commencement ceremony today. 2008-05-11 http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2009 Nearly 600 Clarkson University students from 19 states, 35 countries and 56 New York state counties were granted bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees at Clarkson University's commencement today, Sunday, May 11. (Nearly 200 additional students received degrees at an earlier ceremony in December.) The weekend was also marked by the commissioning of United States Army and United States Air Force officers on Saturday. 2008-05-11 http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2006 Stephanie A. Schuckers, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering in the Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering, was awarded the John W. Graham Jr. Faculty Research Award during the University's 115th commencement ceremony today. 2008-05-11 http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2007 Potsdam, N.Y. -- Graduating senior Christy D. Petruczok of Orchard Park, N.Y., was awarded the Frederica Clarkson Award during Clarkson University's 115th commencement ceremony today. She was selected for the $1,000 award by a vote of the full University faculty based on her scholarship and promise of outstanding achievement. 2008-05-11 http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2008 Potsdam, N.Y. -- Graduating senior Niall M. Mangan of McAllen, Texas, was awarded the Levinus Clarkson Award during Clarkson University's 115th commencement ceremony today. She was selected for the $1,000 award by a vote of the full University faculty based on her scholarship and promise of outstanding achievement. 2008-05-11 http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=1999 Clarkson University's Chem-E-Car team recently took second place in the poster competition at the regional American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AiChe) conference in Cambridge, Mass. The team is part of the University's Student Projects for Engineering Experience and Design (SPEED) program. 2008-05-09 http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=1998 Clarkson University's Concrete Canoe Team recently took fourth place in competition at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Upstate New York Regional Student Conference at the United States Military Academy at West Point. The team is part of the University's Student Projects for Engineering Experience and Design (SPEED) program. 2008-05-08 http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=1996 Clarkson University's Timber Bridge Team recently won several top-place positions in the 2008 National Timber Bridge Design Competition. The team, part of the University's Student Projects for Engineering Experience and Design (SPEED) program, had their best showing ever, winning four awards. 2008-05-08 http://www.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=1995 David L. Powers will be named professor emeritus at Clarkson University's 115th Commencement on Sunday, May 11. Powers is being honored for 41 years of exemplary service to the University. 2008-05-05