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.

 

Fall 2010 Semester Upcoming Campus Events:

CESCA Faculty Associates Meeting

Thursday, September 9, 3:00 pm
Location: Conference Room, 133 Court Street

CESCA Luncheon 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 series is informal in nature, with presentations given in an informal, relaxed, and supportive environment.  Food and refreshments to be provided.
Location: Conference Room, 133 Court Street

Thursday, September 16, 12:00 pm: Dr. Prem Gandhi, Distinguished Professor Emertis and Executive Advisor of Special Projects, Center for the Study of Canada/ Institute on Quebec Studies  to present "The Effect of Border Security on Canada-U.S. Trade"

           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

Center for the Study of Canada
State University of New York College at Plattsburgh
133 Court St.,
Plattsburgh, NY 12901