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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

In Memory On Wednesday, July 27 President Morris sent a message to the community about the passing of Professor Emeritus Dr. Calvin “Fred” Exoo P’04.  For 40 years at St. Lawrence, he built a legacy of inquiry and scholarly insight. Read the message.

University News & Stories

Kindness, Determination, Bravery, and Hope President Morris reflects on the key role mental health and wellness play in campus life and shares the steps St. Lawrence is taking to support students, including partnering with the Jed Foundation to identify and establish strategic programs.

Scholarships That Recognize Students and the Value of This Place By creating a scholarship for Canton High School graduates who attend St. Lawrence, an alumnus of both recognizes the North Country—and its unique promise for students.

Raising the Bar Home to the six-time IHSA national champion St. Lawrence riding team, the Elsa Gunnison Appleton Riding Hall is receiving a glow-up in the form of a state-of-the-art modern riding facility thanks to the generosity of Laurentian families.

Summer 2022 Magazine Now Online Laurentian stories tracing the origins of a remarkable 50-Year partnership with Kenya are highlighted in the latest issue of St. Lawrence magazine. View the Summer 2022 magazine.

News from Around Campus

Dr. Mert Kartal and Ceyda Onaran Kartal Lead Summer Course in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg Students recently spent two weeks exploring the past, present, and future of Europe and the European Union (EU). To learn about the cultural, historical, and political factors that have shaped Europe, students visited various sites of key importance under the guidance of Dr. Mert Kartal and Ceyda Onaran Kartal.

Scarlet & Brown Stories Podcast: Cooper McCrillis '21 In our first episode of season two, we hear from Cooper McCrillis '21 whose Laurentian story is anything but normal. In the spring of 2020, Cooper and his classmates went through more than one "once-in-a-lifetime" experience when the COVID-19 Pandemic brought an end to their semester abroad in Kenya.

Athletics

Saints Make Canada's National Selection Camp, Season Tickets Now Available Members of the women's ice hockey team Julia Gosling '23 and Abby Hustler '25 received invitations to join Canada’s National Women’s Program camp. During the 11-day camp, the pair will vye for spots on Canada’s National Women’s Team, Canada’s National Women’s Development Team, and Canada’s National Women’s Under-18 Team. Ticket information for the 2022-23 St. Lawrence University men's hockey, women's hockey, and football teams is now available. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Events

Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Presents: Inspiring, Controversial, Obey! Wed, Aug 10 - All day Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The Richard F. Brush Art Gallery presents work by one of the most well-known contemporary American street artists, Shepard Fairey on display from Wednesday, August 10 through Saturday, September 3. In celebration of the exhibition, the community is invited to participate in a sticker design contest. Submissions are due Thursday, September 1 at noon.

Social Media

Summer at St. Lawrence The St. Lawrence Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) Class of 2026 cohort has been busy this summer! Students explored the North Country by hiking and canoeing in the Adirondacks, and embracing life on campus. View photos from their adventures on the St. Lawrence 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 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.