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John Gursky '07
Assistant Director of Admissions
jgursky@stlawu.edu
Phone: (315) 229-5646

Recruitment Areas
I am responsible for the states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.  In New York State, I recruit in the following counties:  Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Madison, Monroe, Monroe, Niagara, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, Oswego, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.

Office Responsibilities
In addition to traveling, interviewing students, and reviewing applications, I co-manage the admissions website, manage the Admissions Summer Internship program, and co-write the Admissions Blog (check it out!)  I also manage the Overnight Program and facilitate Online Chats.

Originally From
Baldwinsville, New York (Go Bees!)

While in College…
I recently graduated from St. Lawrence in 2007 with a combined major in French and Canadian Studies,and minored in Education.  On campus, I worked in the admissions office as a Tour Guide and Intern which led to my interest in the admissions field.  I was also President of the Senior Class and involved with student government.  Through the SLU off campus programs, I was able to study abroad in France, Canada, and twice in Senegal. 

Favorite Movies
The Longest Day, Casino Royale, Wedding Crashers

Favorite Books
Ethan Frome, Three Cups of Tea, Nickel and Dimed, The Bookseller of Kabul, A Year in the Merde

Favorite Quote
“The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by wanting more.”

What I like about St. Lawrence
I ultimately chose to attend St. Lawrence – and decided not to leave – because of our unique location, strong sense of community, and the emphasis placed on international study.