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Clarkson University is a small coeducational private university in Potsdam NY with a long tradition in technology and engineering and a more recent expansion of focus into business and health curricula.
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EssayUN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter--The Iraqi Threat: How Real Is It?
Scott Ritter, former chief weapons inspector for the United Nations Special Commission in Iraq, in a recent North Country Tour, made the case against unilateral military action in Iraq.
UpNorth ForumPaul Hawken on Natural Capitalism
Author and businessman Paul Hawken envisions a new kind of economy, one that protects natural resources, creates more jobs, and gives businesses a competitive advantage.
Matthew Turcotte works at his office in Clarkson University's small business incubator in downtown Potsdam. Photo: Joanna Richards
Clarkson U. junior is also business magnate
Potsdam, NY, Feb 26, 2013 — Many 16-year-olds might dream about starting their own business. But it takes a special kind of teenager to turn an operation launched in his parents' basement into a six-figure profit earner in just four years. After succeeding wildly with his web development and design company, North Shore Solutions, Clarkson University junior Matthew Turcotte, now age 20, is embarking on his second venture: commercial real estate. Go to full article
For locals, Cuomo's presence in Potsdam is what matters
Potsdam, NY, Feb 06, 2013 — Governor Cuomo broke little new ground during a stop in Potsdam yesterday. In a speech at Clarkson University, he revisited the themes of his State of the State message from last month, often word for word.
But what mattered most to local leaders is that he was there. Go to full article
But what mattered most to local leaders is that he was there. Go to full article
Potsdam toilets: blight or art?
Potsdam, NY, Jan 25, 2013 — Drive through the village of Potsdam and you can't miss a small plot that's filled with old toilets. The property owner says it's art, while village leaders wish it would just disappear. A Clarkson University digital arts professor has used the idea as inspiration for a new exhibit.
Todd Moe talks with Clarkson's Steven Pedersen about Eaux D' Artifice at Creative Spirit Community Arts Center in Potsdam. Pedersen's show uses video, interactive art, and images based on the public toilet display to explore ideas of place and what it means to make art. Go to full article
Todd Moe talks with Clarkson's Steven Pedersen about Eaux D' Artifice at Creative Spirit Community Arts Center in Potsdam. Pedersen's show uses video, interactive art, and images based on the public toilet display to explore ideas of place and what it means to make art. Go to full article
Appreciation day informs vets of benefits
Potsdam, NY, Jan 04, 2013 — There are 9,000 U.S. veterans in St. Lawrence County alone - thousands more across the North Country and across the border in Canada.
An event this Saturday aims... Go to full article
An event this Saturday aims... Go to full article
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Heard Up North: "Save a bro, grow a mo'"
Potsdam, NY, Dec 19, 2012 — "Movember" is an annual, month-long event where men grow a "mo," or moustache, as part of a campaign to raise awareness and money for prostate cancer and men's health... Go to full article
Emissions a problem in using grass as fuel
Dec 07, 2012 — North Country farmers working with Cornell Cooperative Extension have been raising switchgrass for years. This region is a good one for growing grass. And there's lots of... Go to full article
Former marketing consultant calls social media "B.S."
Potsdam, NY, Dec 05, 2012 — There's no avoiding social media these days--even if you're not on the internet, TV commercials urge you to like companies on Facebook or follow them on Twitter, newscasters... Go to full article
Clarkson prof works to modernize NY state's energy grid
Potsdam, NY, Nov 27, 2012 — Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced New York would invest $250 million to develop smart grid technologies to modernize the state's energy grid.
IBM has just... Go to full article
IBM has just... Go to full article
ADK leaders seek telecommuters inside Blue Line
Potsdam, NY, Oct 09, 2012 — "Forever Wild" is the term in New York's constitution that describes state forest preserves in the Adirondacks, and community leaders in and around the park are also using... Go to full article
Collins: regional economic council working
Fine, NY, Oct 03, 2012 — The North Country Regional Economic Development Council has emerged as one of the most influential groups shaping economic activity in the region.
The Council was... Go to full article
The Council was... Go to full article
