News Digest: September 12, 2023

September 12

News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.


University News & Stories

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At the Farm, Market, or Office, Student Interns Make Local Impact

Every summer, St. Lawrence students immerse themselves in the North Country community while working alongside local organizers, advocates, farmers, and business leaders, thanks to the St. Lawrence University Public Interest Corps (SLUPIC).
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Faculty and Staff Honored, Awarded Promotions at Annual Convocation Ceremony

Marking the start of a new academic year, faculty, staff, and university personnel gathered to celebrate the contributions of all members of the St. Lawrence community. The University recognized faculty who earned tenure and promotions during the annual Convocation and honored several employees with awards for their outstanding service.
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Federal Grant Supports Commitment to Student Mental Health and Well-Being

St. Lawrence University has received a three-year, $287,061 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to support its Comprehensive Care Network (CCN) Project. The project will use evidence-based approaches to improve the identification and treatment of at-risk students and expand access to services that address mental health, suicide prevention, and substance misuse.

Events

Poetry for Peace Series

- Brush Art Gallery Join us at Poetry for Peace. All are welcome to read a poem, or just listen!
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SLU Writers Series presents Tom Piazza

- Sykes Common Room For over 50 years the Writers Series program at St. Lawrence University has welcomed all varieties of authors including Pulitzer Prize winners. This week we present Tom Piazza.
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Organ Concert Series ~ Music for Rosh Hashanah

- Gunnison Memorial Chapel Join us for the first Organ Concert Series of the semester, featuring Ad Hoc Singers : Alexandra Jacobs Wilke, Jennifer Blewett, Julia Pomainville, Chris Rediehs, and Jim Fryer, with Laura Rediehs, flute and Sondra Goldsmith Proctor, Musician-in-Residence.
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Richard F. Brush Art Gallery to Present Gallery Talk with Kathryn Myers

- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The Richard F. Brush Art Gallery will present a gallery talk with Professor Kathryn Myers, Art & Art History, University of Connecticut, Everyday Revelations: Researching, Collecting, and Living with Indian Art. 
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Visiting Scholar to Present Data Science for Social Justice

- Gulick Auditorium St. Lawrence University's chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa honorary society will sponsor a presentation by Visiting Scholar Talitha Washington, president of the Association for Women in Mathematics and director of the National Data Science Alliance.

Athletics

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Scarlet and Brown Triumph

Starting off strong this week the men's golf team took the win with Cooper Evans placing first place at the Clarkson Invitational, his second career title from the Golden Knights. Saints football followed suit with a 14-7 home victory against Norwich University. In women’s soccer, Lilly Stone 26 and Zoe Rogan 27 tallied first career goals, defeating Castleton University and closing the Manchester Cup with a 3-0 win.  

 For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Social Media

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Congratulations, Nathan Turtledove ’23!

During this US Open season, we’d like to congratulate our very own tennis champ Nathan Turtledove ’23, who was presented with the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s prestigious 2023 Ann Lebedeff Leadership Award as endowed by Billie Jean King at a banquet in New York City on Aug. 26. View photos from the banquet on the St. Lawrence Facebook account.


News Digest is a weekly compilation of 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.