March 28

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

Masking Policy Update Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community on Thursday, March 24 announcing that due to the current declines in active COVID-19 cases on campus and throughout the county, the University face-mask requirement has changed for vaccinated individuals beginning Monday, March 28. Read the message and new masking guidelines.

University News & Stories

On the Right Track: Pre-Health Mentoring at St. Lawrence Can an undergraduate education from a liberal arts school prepare students for a career in healthcare? For Grace Smith ’22, the answer is an emphatic “yes.”

Faculty Focus-March 28, 2022 Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty presented at conferences, served as panelists, weighed in on current events as podcast guests, and published journal articles, essays, and books.

St. Lawrence Earns National Recognitions Over the years, St. Lawrence has earned recognition for its commitment to its students and for fostering their unique abilities to make an impact on communities across the country and the world. See what others are saying about the programs, initiatives, and qualities that set us apart.

News from Around Campus

Microscopy Display at the Launders Science Library The Launders Science Library has teamed up with the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery to create a revolving display of stunning photographs in the library.

Events

Artist's Residency with Chloe Alexander Mon, Mar 28 - All day Noble Center Maurer Printmaking Studio, Room 101 In conjunction with the exhibition What the Mirror Said: BlackWomen of Print, the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery will host a two-day artist's residency with printmaker Chloe Alexander.

30 Plays from Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (30 Neo-Futurist Plays in 60 Minutes) Thu, Mar 31 at 8pm - 1 hour Edson R Miles Black Box Theatre University Theatre presents "30 Plays from Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (30 Neo-Futurist Plays in 60 Minutes)" by Greg Allen.

Athletics

Track and Field Teams Win Ice Breaker Open; Spring Sports Continue The men’s and women’s track and field teams each won the Ice Breaker Open to kick off the outdoor season. The women’s team secured first place in nine events while the men’s team won eight events. Saints women’s lacrosse topped Ithaca College 17-16 while the baseball team defeated Vassar 9-8 and 6-5 and the softball team dominated SUNY Canton 8-0 and 7-3. First-year mid-distance runner Timothy Boyce was named the Liberty League Men’s Indoor Track and Field Rookie of the Year. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Social Media

Celebrating our Community with Kaleidoscope On Saturday, our community came together to celebrate all of the people, traditions, and cultures that make St. Lawrence such a rewarding place to live and learn. This year’s Kaleidoscope brought together international music, dance, spoken word performances, and more from individuals and groups across campus.  View photos from the event on the St. Lawrence Facebook page.

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 submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications content request form or by contacting  Jessica Kennedy in University Communications at (315) 229-1808.