Clarkson University

The following students have helped to lead the Clarkson University Women's Hockey team to a 21-8-5 overall record and a third-place finish in ECAC Hockey with a 15-5-2 league slate.

The following students graduated from Clarkson University in December 2011:

The following students graduated from Clarkson University in December 2011:

The following students were named to the Dean's List for the fall 2011 semester at Clarkson University.

The following students were named Presidential Scholars for the fall 2011 semester at Clarkson University.

The following students were named to the Dean's List for the fall 2011 semester at Clarkson University.

The following students were named Presidential Scholars for the fall 2011 semester at Clarkson University.

The following students were named to the Dean's List for the fall 2011 semester at Clarkson University.

The following students were named Presidential Scholars for the fall 2011 semester at Clarkson University.

The following students were named to the Dean's List for the fall 2011 semester at Clarkson University.

The following students were named Presidential Scholars for the fall 2011 semester at Clarkson University.

The Clarkson University Reh Center for Entrepreneurship chapter of Sigma Nu Tau (SNT) national entrepreneurship honor society was chartered and twelve members were inducted in late November. The following local students were inducted:

A team of Clarkson University Army ROTC cadets recently won the Regional Ranger Challenge competition at Camp Smith, N.Y. The following students represented Clarkson University in the competition:

This semester, Clarkson University's Clarkson School welcomed to campus its largest class in more than ten years. Five of the students who enrolled in this early college program received the Clarkson School Presidential Scholar award. Each year, only five scholars are chosen to receive this $60,000 ($15,000 per year) award. Recipients are selected based upon their high school GPA, standardized test scores, and extracurricular involvement. The following local students received the Clarkson School Presidential Scholar award:

A visionary approach to space exploration led a joint team of Clarkson University and Uruguayan students to place third in a recent competition sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The following students represented Clarkson University in the competition:

The Clarkson University chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization (CEO) took first place this spring at the first CEO Startup Simulation Challenge Competition. The following students represented Clarkson University in the competition:

[A photograph for media use is available at http://www.clarkson.edu/news/photos/alcoa-fellows-2011.jpg .] The following students were selected by Clarkson University to participate in the 2011 Alcoa Fellows Program.

Local Clarkson University digital arts & sciences seniors will exhibit artwork on Friday, May 6, at 4:30 p.m. in the forum of Clarkson's new student center. The students are:

Clarkson University students are reaching out to everyone in the region to join them in raising money for the new Center for Cancer Care at Canton Potsdam Hospital (CPH). The following local students are members of the Clarkson University Leadership Corp and are participating in organizing the event:

The following first-year Clarkson School students at Clarkson University are recipients of the Clarkson School Scholars Award:

Clarkson University Army ROTC battalion cadets were commissioned into the U.S. Army at the annual spring commissioning on May 7. This year, seven Clarkson students were commissioned into the U.S. Army and four students who will be commissioned in the near future were recognized. The following students were commissioned or recognized at the ceremony:

Two Clarkson University students have received a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, and two have received honorable mentions. The following students were recognized by the NSF program:

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Awards for sustainability to each of two Clarkson University teams that participated in the Sixth Annual National Sustainable Design Expo on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., this past weekend. The following local students participated:

Clarkson University's digital arts & sciences seniors exhibited their artwork at the school's third annual Digital Arts & Sciences Senior Exhibition which featured a variety of digital artwork, including 3D digital animations and 3D digital product design. This commencement weekend event showcased the graduating students' thesis projects in a screening-style exhibition. The following students participated in the exhibition:

Local students at Clarkson University have been presented with the Emerging Leaders Program Award. This award is presented to students who have completed the Clarkson University Emerging Leadership Program. In order to participate, students identified as having leadership potential were nominated by Clarkson faculty and staff and selected from a competitive candidate pool. Award recipients successfully completed interactive sessions that covered topics such as: leadership theories, parliamentary procedure, program planning, public speaking, values and ethics, communication, motivation, goal setting and strategic planning. Students who received the award are:

The following students received awards at Clarkson University's Recognition Day ceremony in April:

Local Clarkson University and SUNY Potsdam students joined 850 students from across New York state in Albany in February. The students met with local legislators including State Senator Darrel (D -Cape Vincent) in the senate chamber. With the unpredictability of Albany these days, Senator Aubertine was called to session early and took the opportunity to meet with Clarkson's students in the Senate Chamber. There, the students were able to see the historic Chamber and have their photo taken with Senator Aubertine on the senate dais. The students on the trip were:

A group of Clarkson University students are looking to break the United States record for a lap-sit this spring and they need a few friends to help out -- more than 3,333 in total. A student group known as the Clarkson University Leadership Corps is organizing the April 17 event to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. The following local students are participating in organizing the lap-sit:

'Translation,' an exhibition by students from Clarkson University's Digital Arts and Sciences program, will be on display at First Crush Wine Bistro on Market Street in downtown Potsdam, N.Y., until December 31. All works on view were produced during the Algorithmic and Interactive Art class and 3D Digital Design class.

The recent Adirondack Youth Climate Summit at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake, N.Y., provided an opportunity for four Clarkson University students to increase their awareness of climate change causes, solutions and implications, especially as it relates to the Clarkson campus. The summit drew high school and college students from around the region to discuss and plan ways to incorporate energy efficiency, recycling and local food resources into their lives and campuses. Attending the summit were: