January 10

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

COVID-19 Update: Campus Operating Status, Campus Arrival, and Spring 2022 Semester Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community on Monday, January 10, announcing the campus operating status is now Yellow-A (moderate risk), and sharing updates on campus arrivals, in-person classes, testing plans for the semester, booster shot requirement information, and a reminder of the University’s masking policy. Read the message.

In Memory President Morris shared messages with the community about three retired Laurentians who recently passed away: Joan Larsen, Donald Auster, and Sharon Ober.

University News & Stories

What’s at Stake: Alumni, Faculty Publish Research on Climate Change and Winter Sports in the North Country Winter in the North Country is synonymous with outdoor activities like pond hockey and cross country skiing. In a collaborative research article recently published in The Adirondack Journal of Environmental Studies, two faculty members and three St. Lawrence alumni explore how carbon emissions and climate change could affect these cold-weather traditions.

St. Lawrence in the News - Jan. 10, 2022 Faculty members and their research were featured in regional and national media as expert sources for better sleep tips and for using their expertise to weigh in on current events, student mental health, and astronomical events.

Richard F. Brush Art Gallery to Present Exhibitions The St. Lawrence University Richard F. Brush Art Gallery will present two exhibitions showcasing artwork beginning Wednesday, Jan. 19, through Saturday, Feb. 26.

Athletics

Women's Basketball Continues Unbeaten Streak In a battle of the last two teams undefeated in Liberty League conference play, Saints Women's Basketball defeated Vassar 99-81 on the road on Saturday to improve to 10-0. Men’s Basketball secured a 68-61win over Bard on Friday after kicking off the new year with a 67-60 victory over Elmira.  Last week, several winter sports schedules were adjusted due to health and COVID-19 safety protocols. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Social Media

Behind the Scenes with Campus Kitchens  Several St. Lawrence students devote time and energy to providing food relief through Campus Kitchens. Caitlin French '23 went behind the scenes to show how students collaborate with Dining Services and other local partners to prepare and serve free meals for those who need them most. Watch the video.

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.