December 20

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

Remembering Robert N. Wells, Jr., P’92, GP’23 & ’25 The St. Lawrence community is mourning the loss of a cherished family member, Emeritus Munsil Professor of Government Bob Wells, who taught at St. Lawrence for more than 45 years. Read the message from President Morris.

COVID-19 Winter Break Testing A testing clinic will be offered Tuesday, December 21, from 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. in Eben Holden (South Room); parking is available in Lot C. There will not be any on-campus testing clinics offered the week of December 27. Testing clinics will resume in the new year on Wednesday, January 5, from 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. in Eben Holden (South Room). These clinics are open to any current campus community member (students, faculty, and staff).

University News & Stories

St. Lawrence’s Top Stories for 2021 A new president, a historic end to the University’s largest campaign ever, and the successes of our faculty, students, and alumni were among the most viewed online stories from St. Lawrence University in 2021.

A Song That Keeps Giving to St. Lawrence One of the most beloved Christmas songs of all time, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” has a direct connection to St. Lawrence, and thanks to the generosity of a Laurentian, the University earns something every time it plays.

News from Departments

Physics Students Present SYE Research Results Outstanding Senior Year Experience research conducted by Alexander Gehl '22 and Paul Grant '22 during the fall semester was recently presented to members of the Physics Department.

Robin Rhodes Publishes Peer-Reviewed Book Chapter Director of International Student Academic Support Robin Rhodes recently published a peer-reviewed book chapter in the "Handbook of Research on Policies and Practices for Assessing Inclusive Teaching and Learning."

Athletics

Former Saints Football Coach Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame Andy Talley coached the Saints Football team from 1979-1984. He was recently inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, making him the first coach in St. Lawrence history to receive the honor. Read more about his legacy.

Social Media

Women's Basketball Team Surprises New Teammate There’s nothing quite like the feeling when you know you’re going home. Head Coach Dan Roiger and the women’s basketball team recently surprised one of our newest Saints, Mason Baker ’26, by presenting her acceptance letter in person at one of the team’s basketball games. See the moment on St. Lawrence's Instagram account.

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.