Paul Smith's College

Paul Smith’s College Names New President

July 17, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Paul Smith’s College Board of Trustees, has announced that Dr. Jon Calvert Strauss became the eleventh president of the college on July 15, 2020.

Strauss will serve in an interim capacity to provide executive leadership and advance the college’s strategic plan while the institution embarks on a comprehensive search process to replace outgoing president Dr. Cathy S. Dove. The appointment of Dr. Strauss was approved unanimously by the Board. [Read more…] about Paul Smith’s College Names New President

Adirondack Park Boat Inspections Rise 25% Over 2019

July 14, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Adirondack Watershed Stewards have reported a 25% increase in the number of watercraft inspections at Adirondack boat launches compared with this time last year.

The Adirondack Region had already been experiencing increased tourism even before the current pandemic. This summer’s excellent weather has given a further boost to visitor numbers, even as the closed border keeps Canadian tourists home. [Read more…] about Adirondack Park Boat Inspections Rise 25% Over 2019

Paul Smith’s College Awarded Sustainable Energy Grant

June 8, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

As Paul Smith’s College updates its Climate Action Plan, the institution has been awarded a New York State Energy Research and Development (NYSERDA) grant to help fund sustainable energy initiatives. [Read more…] about Paul Smith’s College Awarded Sustainable Energy Grant

Lake Stewards Prepare for Adirondack Boating Season

May 21, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Paul Smith’s College Adirondack Watershed Institute will be providing free boat inspections and decontamination starting Memorial Day weekend at nearly 100 locations across the region to help the public stop the spread of aquatic invasive species. [Read more…] about Lake Stewards Prepare for Adirondack Boating Season

An Adk Lake’s Sufferings: High Salt Load, 22 Less Days of Ice

April 14, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Mirror Lake, along which the Village of Lake Placid is spread, is no longer flowing like it should, and has been iced-over an average of 22 days less since the 1990s. High concentrations of road salt and climate change are considered the culprits.

The lake has apparently stop its natural mixing in the spring, a issue first documented in 2017. During February and March of 2019, the highest chloride concentrations documented so far were observed. [Read more…] about An Adk Lake’s Sufferings: High Salt Load, 22 Less Days of Ice

Paul Smith’s College President Cathy Dove Retiring

March 31, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Cathy S. Dove, president of Paul Smith’s College, has announced she will retire on September 30th, 2020.

Dove, who joined the college in 2014, has overseen a wide variety of initiatives at the college, including the introduction of a master’s degree program, expanded undergraduate offerings, and the expansion of athletics including esports, women’s ice hockey and the rollout of a program for student athletes that ties to US Biathlon and USA Nordic. [Read more…] about Paul Smith’s College President Cathy Dove Retiring