News Digest: October 4th, 2021

October 4

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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The President's Office, Academic Affairs, and Student Life sent a message to the community on Friday, Oct. 1 providing an update on last week’s test results, a  change to the Campus Operating Status (Yellow-A), adjustments to testing protocols, information about Mid-Semester Break, and key public health reminders. Read the message. 

University News & Stories

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Saints Take Advantage of Summer Semester 
St. Lawrence student athletes made the most of their summer in Canton. Between practice sessions and a demanding compressed academic schedule, they took advantage of opportunities to help them stay on track for the fall sports season. 

12-Hour Shift: Combating COVID-19 One Shot at a Time
For Curtis Amory '23, working for St. Lawrence Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in fall 2020, was difficult but rewarding.  After experiencing firsthand the damage COVID-19 can do, he remained committed to helping the North Country by working at a vaccination clinic. 
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St. Lawrence Adds New Majors in Data Science, Finance

St. Lawrence University has created new bachelor’s degree programs in data science and finance, two cutting-edge fields where graduates are in high demand and Laurentians will excel thanks to their liberal arts education.
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St. Lawrence University Dedicates Campus Residence in Honor of First Black Graduate

The home on St. Lawrence University’s campus that houses the Dean of Student Life and has served as a welcoming space for all students now bears the name of the University’s first Black graduate.
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Faculty Focus - Oct. 4, 2021

Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty co-organized conferences, earned honorable mentions for their books, and published scholarly articles.

News from Around Campus

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Trace Remains: Artists' Presentations Now Available

The artists’ gallery talk with Rachael Marne Jones and Ryan Keith Parker originally scheduled for Monday, September 20, was reconceptualized. Instead of an in-person presentation, the artists have spoken about...

Events

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Virtual Organ Concert: Exploring the Pipes
See the beautiful interior of Gunnison Memorial Chapel as you listen to the voices of Ad Hoc Singers, flutist Laura Rediehs, and the 1926 Estey Organ played by organist Sondra Goldsmith Proctor. Watch the concert.
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Poetry for Peace

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Please join us via Zoom to read a poem you've written, a poem by a favorite poet, or just to listen to poems on a different theme. And tell your...
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Faculty Book Talk - Ronnie Olesker, Government

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Israel’s Securitization Dilemma: BDS and the Battle for the Legitimacy of the Jewish State

In 2015, the Palestinian Soccer Association campaigned to ban Israel from FIFA (the international soccer federation)...

Athletics

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Skating Saints Defeat Clarkson in Exhibition Contest; Fall Sports Continue 

In their first game since the ECAC Championship, the men's ice hockey team defeated 19th ranked Clarkson 3 - 0 in an exhibition contest on Saturday at Cheel Arena. The Saturday wins continued with the field hockey team securing its first Liberty League win of the season by defeating RPI 2-1 at home.

On Friday, the Esports Overwatch team topped Lackawanna 3-0 for their first win of the season while women's ice hockey defeated Syracuse  4-1 at Appleton.  Last week, Lillian Sullivan '23 and Caitlyn Avery '23 won their doubles and singles matches to lead women's tennis to a 7-2 win over SUNY Oneonta at home. 

Visit SaintsAthletics.com for up-to-date news and scores.

 

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.