POTSDAM — The season’s first Clarkson University Science Café will be “What do Soap Bubbles have to do with the ‘Mona Lisa?’” On Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 7:15 p.m. at the Potsdam Civic Center Community Room, 2 Park St.

We all know the frustrating feeling when someone photobombs our perfect vacation photo,

or of finding some graininess and “noise” in our photos, especially those taken at night.

In this Science Café, Professor Prashant Athavale (Department of Mathematics, CU)

will discuss how mathematicians can help us remove unwanted elements and clean up the

OGDENSBURG – A renowned speaker and advocate for bullying and suicide prevention will deliver a presentation on Thursday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. at Ogdensburg Free Academy.

John Halligan will be delivering a powerful presentation titled "Ryan's Story" for parents and guardians in OFA’s George Hall Auditorium, 1100 State St.

MASSENA - Massena Central School’s 33rd annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony, sponsored by Massena Savings & Loan, will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 in the Massena High School Cafeteria.

This year’s Hall of Fame Team Inductees will be the: 2004 and 2006 Volleyball Teams

This year’s Hall of Fame Individual Inductees will be: Laurie Canough, Erin Francis, Kaleigh Zappia and P. Jeffrey Slack.

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SUNY Potsdam cutting 14 more programs to start dealing with $9M budget deficit, 43% enrollment decrease

BY JEFF CHUDZINSKI
North Country This Week

POTSDAM — Fourteen more SUNY Potsdam programs, in addition to four announced this summer, are slated to be discontinued as college officials work to close a $9 million budget deficit.

The plan will play out over the next three to five years to allow students currently enrolled to graduate with a SUNY Potsdam degree, according to President Suzanne Smith.

POTSDAM -- Clarkson is ranked in the top 50 Best Value Schools in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report. This past week’s Career Fair with more than 200 employers sending representatives in person to the Main Campus in Potsdam further underscores why Clarkson graduates, and the University’s world-class STEM programs rated high for academic quality and value, are in demand. Clarkson is in good company along with other major institutions like Stanford, MIT, and Princeton University.

POTSDAM — Potsdam police said they charged several motorists with driving infractions on Monday. Those charged included:

• Riley O’Neil, 23, Madrid, was cited for speed in school zone on Lawrence Avenue at 8:34 a.m. after allegedly driving 35 mph in a 20 mph zone.

• Rachel Garrow, 36, Akwesasne, was cited for speed in school zone on Lawrence Avenue at 8:52 a.m. after allegedly driving 38 mph in a 30 mph zone.

• Kathryn Delguidice, 68, Potsdam, was cited for speed in school zone on Lawrence Avenue at 9:11 a.m. after allegedly driving 37 mph in a 20 mph zone.

From left are St. Lawrence Health President Donna McGregor and Canton-Potsdam Hospital Guild President Laurie Cappello. Submitted Photo.