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• Clarkson University Adds Women's Softball to Intercollegiate Sports

  All NEWS 05-23-2012

  Clarkson University has added women's softball to its intercollegiate athletic offerings with competition at the NCAA Division III level slated to begin in the 2013-2014 season.

• Three Teachers Receive Clarkson University Inspirational High School Educator Award

  

  Three teachers, all nominated by Clarkson University seniors, were honored commencement weekend as Clarkson University Inspirational High School Educators.

• Medical Research Pioneer David Nathan Receives Clarkson University Honorary Degree

  

  Dr. David G. Nathan M.D., president emeritus of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, physician-in-chief emeritus at Children's Hospital Boston, and Robert A. Stranahan Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, received an honorary doctor of science degree at Clarkson University's 119th Commencement.

• Clarkson University Senior James Davis Receives Frederica Clarkson Award

  

  Graduating senior James C. "Jamie" Davis of Lake Katrine, N.Y., received the Frederica Clarkson Award during Clarkson University's 119th commencement ceremony today. He was selected for the $1,000 award by a vote of the full University faculty based on his scholarship and promise of outstanding achievement.

• Clarkson University Senior Matthew Gammariello Receives Levinus Clarkson Award

  

  Graduating senior Matthew R. Gammariello of Webster, N.Y., was awarded the Levinus Clarkson Award during Clarkson University's 119th commencement ceremony today. He was selected for the $1,000 award by a vote of the full University faculty based on his scholarship and promise of outstanding achievement.

• Clarkson University Professor Diego Nocetti Receives Graham Faculty Research Award

  

  Diego C. Nocetti, an associate professor of economics and finance in the Clarkson University School of Business, was awarded the John W. Graham Jr. Faculty Research Award during the University's 119th commencement ceremony.

• Clarkson University Professor Douglas Bohl Receives Graham Faculty Research Award

  

  Douglas G. Bohl, an associate professor of mechanical and aeronautical engineering in Clarkson University's Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering, was awarded the John W. Graham Jr. Faculty Research Award during the University's 119th commencement ceremony.

• Clarkson University Professor Christopher Robinson Honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

  

  Christopher C. Robinson, an associate professor of political science in Clarkson University's School of Arts & Sciences, was awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award during the University's 119th commencement ceremony.

• David Craig Named Professor Emeritus at Clarkson University

  

  Professor of Humanities David M. Craig was named professor emeritus at Clarkson University's 119th Commencement. Craig was honored for 35 years of exemplary service to the University.

• Over 600 Students Receive Degrees at Clarkson University's 119th Commencement Ceremony

  

  More than 600 Clarkson University students from 22 states, 26 countries and 57 New York state counties were granted bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees at Clarkson University's 119th commencement on Saturday, May 12. (Nearly 200 additional students received degrees in the winter.)

• Theoretician, Chemist and Researcher George Schatz Receives Clarkson University Honorary Degree

  

  George C. Schatz, the Charles E. and Emma H. Morrison Professor of Chemistry and of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Northwestern University, received an honorary doctor of science degree at Clarkson University's 119th Commencement.

• Slovenian Educator Radovan Pejovnik Receives Clarkson University Honorary Degree

  

  Radovan Stanislav Pejovnik, rector and professor of materials science at the University of Ljubljana in Ljubljana, Slovenia, received an honorary doctor of science degree at Clarkson University's 119th Commencement.

• Lawrence Delaney Elected Chair of Clarkson University Board of Trustees

  

  Lawrence J. Delaney, Clarkson class of 1957 (B.S.) and 1958 (M.S.), of Potomac, Md., has been elected to serve as the chair of the University's board of trustees.

• Clarkson University Hosts Canadian & American Conference on Technique, Technology and Therapy in the Brain and Mind Sciences

  Clarkson University's Department of Humanities and Social Sciences and Center for Canadian Studies hosted a Canadian-American conference on "Technique, Technology and Therapy in the Brain and Mind Sciences."

• George Lavigne Named Manager of Clarkson Inn in Potsdam

  

  George Lavigne has been named general manager of the Clarkson Inn.

• Clarkson University Alumnus & Wife Create Dilmore-Hartwell Family Library Endowment Fund

  Alumnus Roger H. Dilmore '68 and his wife, Judy M. Dilmore, of Auburn, N.Y., have provided a generous gift to create the Dilmore-Hartwell Family Library Endowment Fund.

• Clarkson University Dinner Recognizes Entrepreneurial Spirit in the North Country

  

  Nearly 100 people gathered for the Clarkson University Reh Center for Entrepreneurship's Entrepreneur Recognition dinner on April 27. The event recognized six individuals for their commitment to and support of entrepreneurship.

• Three Honorary Degree Recipients to Address Clarkson University Graduates on May 12

  

  More than 700 Clarkson students will be granted bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees at commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 12, at 2:30 p.m. The weekend will also be marked by the commissioning of United States Army and Air Force ROTC cadets on Friday at 4 p.m.

• Clarkson University Students in the EPA National Sustainable Design Expo

  

  Three teams of students celebrated Earth Day by participating in the EPA National Sustainable Design Expo on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The event recognizes the important aspects of sustainability through commitment to people, prosperity and the planet (P3). Clarkson's "Garbage Juice 4 Engine Use" team received an honorable mention award in the energy category.

• Clarkson University Digital Arts & Sciences Senior Exhibition May 11

  

  The Digital Arts & Sciences senior exhibition will take place on Friday, May 11, at 5 p.m. in Bertrand H. Snell Hall, Room 213. All are invited to attend this free event, which will be followed by a short reception, including refreshments, for the artists.

• Three to Receive Clarkson University Inspirational High School Educator Award

  

  Three teachers, all nominated by Clarkson University seniors, will be honored on May 11 as the 2012 Clarkson University Inspirational High School Educators. The award recognizes these educators for their lasting impact on their students and in their fields of education.

• Clarkson University Takes First Place at New York State Pollution Prevention Institute Competition

  

  A team of students received first place in the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute "Greening Your Campus" student competition. The goal of the students' project, "Dormitory Motion Sensor Lighting," was to reduce lighting use in residence hall corridors by using motion sensors.

• First-year Clarkson University Students Win Top Prize at New York State Business Plan Competition

  

  Innovative Delivery Systems (IDS), a team founded and run by first-year business students, was awarded first prize in their category in the third annual New York State Business Plan Competition.

• Society of Women Engineers Honors Clarkson University Section for Professional Development

  

  The Clarkson University section of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) was recently honored with the 2012 Best Professional Development Program in Region F award.

• Clarkson University Takes Fourth Place in Adirondack Cup Investment Competition, Beating Russell 2000 Index

  

  A team of nine undergraduate and graduate business students from Clarkson has taken fourth place in the first Adirondack Cup Investment Competition, in which college teams competed against each other over six months to build and grow a small cap portfolio of stocks.

• Carnegie Mellon Senior Leader and White House Fellow Charles E. "Chuck" Thorpe Named Senior Vice President and Provost at Clarkson University

  

  Charles E. "Chuck" Thorpe has been named the senior vice president and provost at Clarkson University, effective July 10, 2012. Thorpe is a professor and former head of the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU); the founding dean and CEO of CMU’s branch campus in Doha, Qatar; and currently serves as a White House Fellow and assistant director for advanced manufacturing and robotics in the Office of Science and Technology Policy of the Executive Office of the President.

• Clarkson University's Devon Shipp Appointed Associate Editor of Australian Journal of Chemistry

  

  Clarkson University Chemistry & Biomolecular Science Professor Devon A. Shipp has been appointed an associate editor of the Australian Journal of Chemistry.

• Clarkson University Construction Engineering & Management Team Competes

  

  Eleven students on the Construction Engineering & Management SPEED (Student Projects for Engineering Experience & Design) team competed in the 22nd annual Student Competition for the Associated Schools of Construction Region 1 in Morristown, N.J.

• Clarkson University's Reh Center for Entrepreneurship Offering Small Business Training in Indian Lake

  Clarkson University's Reh Center for Entrepreneurship has teamed with officials in Indian Lake, N.Y., to bring its My Small Business 101 series there on Saturday, May 12 and May 19.

• Clarkson University Takes Second Overall in USA Racquetball National Intercollegiate Championship

  

  The Clarkson University Racquetball Club brought home impressive hardware in the 40th USA Racquetball National Intercollegiate Championship. The team was second only to Baldwin Wallace College as a team, as well as for men's and women's for the entire Division Two League.

• Clarkson University Offers Challenging One-week Program for High School Students in July

  The Young Scholars Program , an exceptional summer experience for talented high school students, will once again be offered by Clarkson July 15 to 21. The innovative and challenging program, typically for rising sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduating high school students, fosters intellectual development, communication skills, and cooperative problem solving in a real-world setting.

• Clarkson University Physical Therapy Club Relay for Life Raises Record-breaking $34,700

  

  The spring Relay for Life, sponsored by the Clarkson University Physical Therapy Club, raised a record-breaking $34,703 for the American Cancer Society.

• Princeton Review: Clarkson University One of Most Environmentally Responsible Colleges in U.S. and Canada

  

  Clarkson is one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. and Canada, according to the Princeton Review. The company selected Clarkson for inclusion in "The Princeton Review's Guide to 322 Green Colleges: 2012 Edition."

• Three to Receive Clarkson University Honorary Degrees May 12

  David G. Nathan, Radovan Stanislav Pejovnik, and George C. Schatz will be awarded honorary degrees at Clarkson University's 119th commencement on Saturday, May 12.

• John McLaughlin Named Chair of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at Clarkson University

  

  Professor John B. McLaughlin has been appointed chair of the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at Clarkson University.

• Clarkson University Hosts ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition at Norwood Lake April 21

  

  Clarkson University and SUNY Canton will cohost the American Society of Civil Engineers Upstate New York Student Conference, featuring concrete canoe and steel bridge competitions, Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21.

• Clarkson University Physician Assistant Studies Professor Among First in Nation to Earn New Specialty Credential

  

  Jeremy M. Welsh, clinical assistant professor of physician assistant studies and director of clinical education at Clarkson University, recently became one of the first PAs to earn a new specialty credential from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

• Clarkson University Entrepreneur Recognition Dinner to Honor Small Business Community

  The Reh Center for Entrepreneurship at Clarkson University will host its second annual Entrepreneur Recognition dinner on Friday, April 27, at Clarkson's Cheel Campus Center.

• Clarkson University Selects Two Winners for Young Entrepreneurs and Innovators Competition

  Clarkson's Reh Center for Entrepreneurship and Shipley Center for Innovation have named two more Young Entrepreneurs and Innovators Program winners. Through a unique business plan competition, which concluded earlier this month, five finalists presented their existing business plans and commercialization opportunities to a panel of experts. Two were invited to negotiate terms to exchange equity in their company for tuition at Clarkson.

• "Biosensors in Everyday Life" at Clarkson University Science Cafe April 18

  

  "Biosensors in Everyday Life" will be discussed by Chemistry Professor Silvana Andreescu at the next Clarkson University Science Cafe at the Potsdam Civic Center Community Room, 2 Park St. in Potsdam, on Wednesday, April 18, at 7:15 p.m.

• Clarkson University Student Entrepreneurs Win $7,000 in Raymond von Dran IDEA Awards Competition at Syracuse University

  

  Two teams of Clarkson University student entrepreneurs recently won funding in Syracuse University's Raymond von Dran IDEA Awards competition. Eleven Clarkson student teams competed for more than $150,000 in seed funding at the event, where Clarkson served as one of five angel-level sponsors.

• Garbage Juice & Super-efficient Vehicles Among 106 Projects at Clarkson University Undergraduate Research Symposium

  

  Rock Climbing Effects on Cliff Ecosystems, and Garbage Juice to Engine Use: Analysis of Algal Growth Characteristics in Landfill Leachate are among the 106 research projects being presented at the 14th annual Clarkson University Symposium on Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE).

• Clarkson University Hosts Humanities & Social Sciences Conference for Students April 19

  

  Clarkson's Department of Humanities and Social Sciences will host a conference on Thursday, April 19, showcasing the creative and critical intellectual work of students from across the University.

• Clarkson University Selected as Partner in European Union International Research Staff Exchange

  The European Commission has selected Clarkson University to be part of a consortium of universities led by Politecnico di Torino, Italy, and funded by the European Union under the umbrella of the Marie Curie International Research Staff Exchange.

• Headache Self-management Course Offered by Clarkson University & Canton-Potsdam Hospital

  

  Clarkson University's Department of Physical Therapy is collaborating with Canton-Potsdam Hospital to provide a free, five-session headache education course.

• CUNY Distinguished Professor Sheldon Weinbaum to Speak at Clarkson University About Largest Cause of Cardiovascular Death in U.S.

  

  CUNY Distinguished Professor of Biomedical & Mechanical Engineering Emeritus Sheldon Weinbaum will speak about an engineering approach to vulnerable plaque rupture, the largest cause of cardiovascular death in the United States, on Friday, April 13, at 4 p.m. in Bertrand H. Snell Hall Room 213.

• All-American Rejects Headline Clarkson University Springfest Concert April 20

  

  The All-American Rejects headline this year's Clarkson University Springfest Concert, sponsored by the Clarkson Union Board (CUB), on Friday, April 20, at 8 p.m. in Cheel Arena.

• Two More Clarkson University Students Awarded Prestigious Goldwater Scholarships

  

  Two more Clarkson University honors students have been awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarships: juniors Martin LaFleur, a biomolecular science major, and Nicholas Restaino, a chemical engineering major.

• Sprout Foundation Loan Fund for Student Start-Ups in Green Innovation Established at Clarkson University

  Clarkson has received a generous grant from the Sprout Foundation Inc. of Denver, Colo., to establish the Sprout Foundation Loan Fund for Student Start-Ups in Green Innovation.