Student Activities

St. Lawrence maintains a diverse program of co-curricular activities.  Facilities in support of these activities are available, and professional staff assist students as advisors and coaches.  Listed below are many of the more than 90 organizations and activities available to students.

(www.stlawu.edu/activities.student.directory.htm)

A.C.E. (Association for Campus Entertainment) – A.C.E. brings a wide variety of entertainment to the campus community including lectures, concerts, comedians, film festivals, Student Center and Java Barn programming, and any type of performance that captures the imagination of students.
Advocates – A group of faculty, staff and students who are trained to respond to incidents of sexual assault on campus.  Advocates serve as a support system, providing options and informing students of campus and local resources.
African Student Union –Educates the St. Lawrence community about Africa in terms of the people, the history and the culture.
A.L.M.A. (Latino Multicultural Alliance) – Sponsors events to educate the campus about Latinos and Latin American culture, customs and traditions.
Amnesty International – An international human rights organization that monitors and protests human rights violations through letter writing, open discussion of issues, and other peaceful public campaigns.
Anthropology Club – explores the study of Anthropology outside the classroom atmosphere, with the use of films, guest speakers and field trips.
Black Cultural Center – Educates the SLU community about black culture and sheds light on issues that affect women, particularly black women.
Black Student Union – The BSU seeks to foster community, culture, and spirit by sponsoring speakers, plays, and other events that educate and uplift not only students of color, but all students.
Circle-K – A community service organization present at many colleges and universities nationwide.  The Circle K at SLU emphasizes leadership and friendship through community service projects and being actively involved in the community.
Crown Royalties Investment Club – Aimed at students interested in careers on Wall Street and consulting firms.  Teaches a student about investing and personal finance.
Cycling Saints – Provides training and racing opportunities on a collegiate level, with clinics on riding skills and bike maintenance.
Dance Ensemble – A student-run dance ensemble performing various types of dance including opportunities for choreographing and performing in the end of the semester showcases.
Democracy Matters – Raises awareness on campus and in the local community about Campaign Finance Reform, clean elections, and getting private money out of public politics.
Environmental Action Organization – Aims to increase campus awareness of current, local, national, and international environmental issues while fostering appropriate and effective actions.
First Peoples' Student Alliance – Educates the community about the issues and cultures of First Peoples of North America and around the world.

Fraternities and Sororities – 5 houses are represented:
Fraternities:
• Alpha Tau Omega
Sororities:
• Chi Omega
• Delta Delta Delta
• Kappa Delta Sigma
• Kappa Kappa Gamma
Geology Club – Provides interested students an opportunity to broaden their knowledge and experience with lectures and field trips.
Global Awareness – Raises awareness of poverty and other important global issues, with a focus on the Heifer Project.  Sponsor speakers to discuss local and international issues and participate in volunteer opportunities.
Gridiron – St. Lawrence’s campus yearbook is rich in tradition.  Students with an interest in creative ideas, planning, and designing as well as creative writing and photography will find this organization particularly rewarding.
Habitat for Humanity – Raises awareness of the national organization and helps provide safe and adequate housing for North Country residents in need through building new houses and repairing existing homes.
Hill News – St. Lawrence University’s student newspaper since 1911, offers news, opinion, arts & entertainment, features and sports sections.  The Hill News is published every Friday of the academic year and circulates among 2600 readers including students, faculty, staff, and subscribers.  Students write, edit, and layout this weekly publication.
Hockey Club – Provides students an opportunity to play ice hockey.
International House – Provides a receptive and stimulating atmosphere for all students who have experienced another culture.  I-House programs are dedicated to enhancing cultural understanding and to exploring differences and similarities in a friendly and open environment.
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship – Provides fellowship and an evangelical environment for people to worship Jesus, pray, study the Bible, and encourage those around them.
Isshinryu Karate Club – Isshinryu Karate is a traditional martial art that develops a student’s mind, body, and spirit while having fun and meeting people.
Jewish Student Union – An organization for any SLU student, Jewish or not, who is interested in learning, sharing, and experiencing Jewish food, cultural history, politics, holidays, language, art, literature and social events.
KSLU – KSLU’s predecessor, WCAD, was the first college radio station in the country.  KSLU strives to bring new music to campus through radio and live shows with DJs.  KSLU is on the air on frequency 90.5FM.
Laurentian Literary Magazine – The Laurentian is a student-run literary magazine that publishes the best fiction, poetry, non-fiction, and artwork produced by the SLU student body.
Laurentian Singers – An a cappella choir of about fifty select voices.  Auditions are held by the University choral director at the beginning of the school year and are open to all undergraduates.  In addition to numerous campus appearances, the Laurentian Singers annually go on a concert tour.
Newman Club – Provides a fun environment for personal, spiritual and social growth rooted in Catholic faith and open to all members of the college community.
Nordic Ski Club – Provides opportunities to students and faculty to learn how to and to pursue their recreational and competitive interests in Nordic Skiing.
Omicron Delta Kappa – ODK is a national leadership honorary that recognizes upperclassmen who are successful in academics, athletics, community and campus service, the performing arts and journalism.  The members of ODK strive to promote leadership on campus.
Outing Club – The second oldest outing club in the country, SLU’s Outing Club has a long standing tradition of providing outdoor activities for the community such as Peak Weekend, Snowbowl Extravaganza, backpacking, canoeing, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and x-c skiing.
Panhellenic Council – Panhel acts as the governing body for the sororities at SLU and serves as a liaison between sororities and the campus community.
Photo Club – Encourages students to participate in many different aspects of photography.
P.R.I.D.E.S. (People Recognizing Individuality, Diversity, and Equality of Sexuality) – A political as well as social group committed to combating homophobia and providing a forum for open discussion.
Rugby- Men’s – After recently winning the NYS Div III State Championships and moving up a division, this group provides athletes the opportunity to play competitive rugby and learn more about the sport.
Rugby – Women’s – Allows women to participate in a full contact, intense sport whose rules do not differ from those of the men’s team.
S.A.B.H.A. (South Asia Bollywood and Holiday Assoc.) – An open forum for students, faculty, and staff to explore aspects of, but not limited to, South Asian languages, cultures, religions, and politics.
Singing Saints – The Saints spread their love of a cappella music to others through concerts on and off campus, including trips to colleges and alumni functions throughout the northeast.
Singing Sinners – An all women’s a cappella group who sing at various events.
SLU ACT – A service organization - college students gathered together in an organization based on fraternalism and founded on the principles of leadership, friendship and service.
SLU Buddies – pairs local children with St. Lawrence students to act as a mentor and friend.
SLU Democrats – National organization that seeks to promote the ideas of the Democratic Party on the college campus.
SLU Model United Nations – Participates in Model UN conferences nationally and internationally and helps raise awareness of world issues on the SLU campus.
SLU Republicans – Organization that seeks to promote the ideas of the Republican Party on the college campus.
Society of Physics Students – A national society open to anyone with an interest in Physics.  Our local society plans physics-related field trips and helps the department bring speakers.
Student Art Union – Provides artistic outlets and opportunities for students through workshops, field trips, art shows, and by brining in off-campus artists.
Student Judiciary Board – J-Board is the student disciplinary board on campus, which hears complaints involving violations of the Student Code of Responsibility and assigns appropriate sanctions.
Student Safety Team – Provides both emergency medical and safety response for students and staff by student First Responders/EMT’s, student night patrols and safe walks, as well as non-emergency transport to medical facilities.
The Stump – A student magazine written for and by students addressing on and off campus issues – no concrete format provides an open forum for the free exchange of ideas among the SLU campus and community.  Take a stand.  Get on The Stump.
Thelomathesian Society – Known as Thelmo, SLU’s student self-governing body.  Representatives to the Senate, the governing body of the Society, are elected annually and open to any University undergraduate student.  Thelmo’s objective is to act as liaison between students, faculty, and the administration on issues of importance to student life.
Women’s Action Group – Promotes women’s issues on campus and raises awareness about local and global women’s issues.
Women’s Resource Center – Educates the campus and local community about equality, especially those pertaining to women’s issues, and also provides a safe space for women to share ideas, knowledge and experiences.