The St. Lawrence Blog

Who is St. Lawrence University? We are a group of people with countless adventures and even more stories. The St. Lawrence Blog gives our students, faculty and staff the chance to tell their tales, in their own words and in their own way. Sharing these anecdotes in one place gives our community the chance to show how creative, daring and passionate we are about what we do. Alone, these stories are powerful; together they define St. Lawrence.

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A Saint Lawrence student with her guitar on stage during an open mic night at the live music venue on campus.

The Show Goes on for the Java Barn

Abigail Todd, Class of 2021

Never before in the long-spanning history of the Java Barn has a show had to be canceled due to a pandemic. Canceling a Java show was once a rare occasion; reserved for a band blowing a tire on the drive up, or a DJ not coming prepared with their equipment.

A look into environmental activism at SLU

Gettin' Green

Dani Laird, Class of 2020

St. Lawrence has no shortage of crazy creative, passionate, and environmentally-conscious students, and any student can get involved by joining one of these student-run environmental organizations: 1. Environmental Conservation Committee

Five students in business clothing stand outside of a sandstone brick building on the Saint Lawrence University campus.

The Competitive Advantage of St. Lawrence's Alumni Network

Ross MacMahon, Class of 2021

Last semester, St. Lawrence University’s Fed Challenge team set a school record when it earned second place out of 85 colleges and universities in the 17th annual national College Fed Challenge.

A young man in professional attire talks to his alumni mentor, an older man also in professional attire.

The Value of St. Lawrence Connections in the Professional World

Dillon Larkin, Class of 2023

St. Lawrence stands out in many ways—from its remarkable sense of campus community to the quality of its liberal arts education.

A group of students, all wearing masks, sit on the sidewalk decorating a flag to represent their First Year Program college.

FYP & Friendships

Sabie Lindsay, Class of 2023

When I found out about the First Year Program at St. Lawrence University, I was intrigued and so excited to see what it had in store for me.

My Magical Semester on the Disney College Program

Maddie Cring , Class of 2021

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them” – Walt Disney

A group of Saint Lawrence students engaged in animated discussion at a large rectangular dining table. Photo from January 2020.

Are We Listening? My Semester as a Civic Dialogue Fellow

Jack Cruickshank, Class of 2022

Whether we like it or not, politics has seeped into every aspect of our lives. But having political conversations with our family and friends has become an activity that no one wants to indulge in. Why is that? Why do we feel so powerless to have a conversation with someone we might disagree with?

Students and their advisors, all wears masks, stand in a row in the hallway of the science building.

Research and Relationships with Faculty

Erica Byrne, Class of 2021

Amidst my final semester at St. Lawrence, not a day goes by that I don’t find myself wishing I had four more years at the place that has become my second home.

A bright sun hangs low in the sky over the Saint Lawrence University Golf Course, which is covered in thick snow.

Connecting with Alumni During COVID-19

Anna Dieffenbach, Class of 2021

One of the most influential components of my decision to attend St. Lawrence University was the alumni network. I had heard endless compliments for SLU's events and programs that connect current students with alumni, parents, and professionals in any field.

Delegates to the Model United Nations conference are seated at folding tables arranged in a circle around a large screen.

What Does "Community" at St. Lawrence Really Feel Like?

Michael Miller , Class of 2022

When touring St. Lawrence, reading about St. Lawrence, or asking students about St. Lawrence, they will all talk about the community that the St. Lawrence campus has to offer. But what does that really mean? Why is the “community” at St.

Smoke from wildfires spreads over a green field. Photo shot through a van window.

Wildfires, Winding Roads, and Walmart Parking Lots: Leaning on Laurentians Across the Country

Teal Borden, Class of 2022

Last March, the longing for a semester cut short still loomed in bitterness when my plans to participate in the fall 2020 Kenya Semester Program were cancelled due to COVID-19. Suddenly, I had to decide what I wanted to do for my fall semester.

Kendra as a freshman in her grey coat, a warm hat, scarf, and boots. She stands on snowy Church Street in Burlington, Vermont.

Adapting to the Cold: Clothes and Memories on Campus

Hannah Spaeth, Class of 2023

As a St. Lawrence student, one of the staples of life on campus is a reliable wardrobe. With winter temperatures sometimes plunging below zero, one needs to have the right kind of clothes to keep them warm.

The residents of the Greenhouse gather in formal attire for a group photo during an event in fall 2019.

Peace, Love, and Veggies

Meg Charles, Class of 2022

One of the things that stood out for me during my tour of St. Lawrence the summer before my senior year of high school was the idea of theme houses.

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