News Digest: September 7, 2021

September 7

News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.


Messages to the Community

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St. Lawrence University President Kate Morris, Vice President of the University and Dean of Academic Affairs Karl Schonberg and Vice President and Dean of Student Life Hagi Bradley sent several messages to the community that announced the Campus Operating Status is orange (higher risk) as of Friday, Sept. 3, and provided updates to campus policies and protocols. Read the messages

University News & Stories

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St. Lawrence University to Offer Peace Corps Prep Certificate Program

St. Lawrence University has established a new partnership with the Peace Corps centered on an undergraduate certificate program that will combine targeted coursework with hands-on experiences and build the competencies needed for students to be strong Peace Corps volunteers or other intercultural fieldworkers.
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Visiting Assistant Professor’s New Book Explores Medieval Meanings of Water

St. Lawrence University Visiting Professor of History Carolyn Twomey recently collaborated with Professor Daniel Anlezark of The University of Sydney to publish an interdisciplinary book on the ritual, cultural, and environmental history of water in the environment.

Events

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A Conversation with NY Fed President John Williams: An Economic Outlook Presentation and Q & A
Wednesday, Sept. 8;  1:15 - 2:00 p.m. 
As part of a series of meetings to hear about and discuss regional economic issues, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s President and CEO, John C. Williams, will give prepared remarks and take part in a moderated discussion at an event hosted by St. Lawrence University. Advance registration is required for the event. Register today

20 Years After 9/11: Faculty, Staff, Alumni Event Series Continues
"20 Year-Anniversary in the Global Community," a CIIS World Topic Series, will take place Wednesday, Sept. 8, via Zoom, a Faculty Cafe featuring Professor of Global Studies John Collins' new book, "Globalizing Collateral Language: From 9/11 to Endless War," is happening Friday, Sept. 10, and a Chapel Service on Saturday, Sept. 11. Check out the event details

News from Around Campus

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2021 Graduates Win Awards

Three 2021 graduates recently won awards from their Senior Year Experience and Honors Thesis research on Northern New York's dairy industry, prison reform, and pastoralism and conservation in Kenya.

Athletics

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Several teams kicked off their respective seasons this weekend. The men's and women's golf teams hit the links at the St. Lawrence Invitational on the Oliver D. Appleton Golf Course while Women's Tennis opened their 2021-22 season at the Mary Hosking Invitational hosted by William Smith. On Saturday, the men's and women's cross country teams emerged victorious in their meets against SUNY Plattsburgh, while Field Hockey defeated SUNY Oneonta, 5- 1. Women's Soccer and Men's Soccer swept the competition in both of their respective games this weekend. Visit SaintsAthletics.com

 


News Digest is a weekly compilation of the news releases and Web feature stories created in the past week. It is released, generally, every Monday.

Please contact Meg Keniston in University Communications at (315) 229-5565 with news items from your department or division, or news regarding student events and achievements.