News Digest: September 26, 2023
September 26
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
On and Off Capitol Hill, Students Practice High-Impact Careers Through D.C. InternshipsEvery year, Laurentians headed for summer internships in Washington D.C. pack their best business attire, prepare to navigate the Metro system, and tap their networks to find temporary housing in our nation’s capital city. Many of these students got their first taste of living and working in D.C. while on a SLU Connect networking trip earlier in the year. |
St. Lawrence Board Elects First Woman Chair; Welcomes New Vice ChairsThe St. Lawrence University Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome new members and announce Jennifer Curley Reichert '90 as the first woman to be elected chair in its 167-year history. |
Faculty Focus-September 26, 2023Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty shared their expertise in podcasts features and during panel discussions, through published articles, co-written books, and much more. |
News from Around Campus
PCA Department Launches Campus-Wide Public Speaking ContestThe Public Speaking Contest is an opportunity for students to show off their verbal communication abilities with the possibility of earning a cash prize. Participants will give extemporaneous speeches from any class on any topic, demonstrating that communication skills are essential across disciplines. |
Events
Athletics
Laurentian Wins!This past week women’s volleyball earned victories in both Friday contests, with Vivian Zymeck ’23 leading the way offensively to two 3-1 wins over both Bard College and SUNY Canton. Men's soccer beat Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in a 1-0 game with Ben Woelfinger ’23 gaining his fifth career shutout. Finally, men's football stunned Castleton during Laurentian Weekend with a 28-0 victory. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Social Media
Paint the Town Scarlet and Brown! ❤️🤎We painted the town scarlet and brown! During Laurentian Weekend, we welcomed over 1,300 guests to rekindle our shared traditions and that North Country spirit we know and love. Check out pictures from Laurentian Weekend on the St. Lawrence University Instagram. |
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.
