Social Justice Scholarship

Link/Labor & Social Justice Scholarship: As a result of a dynamic campaign run by G. Kahn, David Smith, and David Brouwer, ten incredibly talented and socially conscious Potsdam students completed applications for UUP’s Link/Labor & Social Justice Scholarship, a number second only to Oswego among the 32 campuses statewide. Of 102 statewide applicants, a significant number made the first cut, and at least one may have made it as a finalist. We are keeping our fingers crossed that one of our own Potsdam students will take a Link scholarship for the first time.

Membership Report

In the 2005-2006 academic year, UUP membership on our campus was UP 8.4% (from 380 to 412)… and the number of “fee payers” (non-members) was DOWN 9.9% (from 131 to 118). Good work! And kudos to the Area Reps.

Grants from UUP

Grant monies are available through the SUNY-UUP Joint Labor-Management Committees. Any employee or group of employees is eligible to apply. You can get detailed information and application forms at the UUP website. The next deadline for applications is September 1. Funds are available for projects that address needs that will benefit groups of employees. Topics include: Professional Development; Safety and Health; Technology; Affirmative Action and Diversity; and Enrollment Enhancement. Contact George Gonos for more information.