Center for the Study of Canada at SUNY Plattsburgh

Center for the Study of Canada at SUNY Plattsburgh (CESCA)

Dedicated to promoting and providing comprehensive scholarly professional development programs on Canada to academic, government and business constituents in the United States, the Center for the Study of Canada at Plattsburgh State University of New York was established in 1975.  It is recognized as a National Resource Center on Canada in partnership with the Canadian-American Center at the University of Maine by receipt of U.S. Department of Education Title VI funding since 1983.

The Center is at the forefront of developing innovative Canadian-focused curriculum, research and program initiatives. It is proud to offer the most comprehensive undergraduate Canadian Studies program in the U.S.  

There is also a rich variety of scholarly outreach programs sponsored and managed by the Center including: CONNECT; Fulbright-SUNY Plattsburgh Visiting Research Chair in Canadian Studies; Distinguished Canadian Address & Distinguish Canada-U.S. Address; Center Scholar-in-Residence; Canada Speaker Series; K-12 Initiatives; and Teaching Canada.

Given its close proximity to the province of Québec, the Center launched the Institute on Québec Studies which offers renown programs such as the Québec Winter Symposium and Québec Summer Seminar.

Spring 2012 Campus Events

Faculty Associates Meeting

Date: Tuesday, February 7
Time: 3:00 to 4:15 PM
Location: 133 Court Street, Conference Room

Célébrons Québec - Luncheon with Traditional Cuisine

Date: Wednesday, March 7
Time: Noon to 2:00 pm 
Location: 133 Court Street, Conference Room

Célébrons Québec - Film Jesus of Montréal

Date: Thursday, March 8
Time: 6:00 to 8:30 pm
Location: Yokum 206

Luncheons with Research/ Professional Development Presentations

Each meeting will highlight the activities of an individual active in the field of Canadian or Québec Studies.  This luncheon series is purposely designed to showcase Canadian content research projects and professional development initiatives that faculty, staff and talented undergraduate students are working on.  The presentations are given in an informal, relaxed, and supportive environment. Food and refreshments to be provided.  Location: 133 Court Street, Conference Room

Presentater: Sami Jeskanen, Canadian Studies Lecturer
Date: Wednesday, March 21
Time: Noon to 1:30 pm

Presentater: Dr. Christopher Wolff, Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Date: Tuesday, April 17
Time: Noon to 1:30 pm

Faculty Associates End of Academic Year Luncheon

Date: Friday, May 4
Time: Noon to 2:00 pm
Location: Valcour Conference Center

Please check back soon for further event announcements.  Thank you!

Questions, Comments, Suggestions?

If you would like more information about the Center for the Study of Canada at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact:

Christopher Kirkey, Ph.D.
Director, Center for the Study of Canada
Phone: (518) 564-2086
Fax: (518) 564-2112
E-mail: canada@plattsburgh.edu