News Digest: November 7, 2023

November 7

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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Pictures of First-Gen Success

In recognition of First-Generation College Celebration day on Nov. 8, we're sharing the cover story from the summer issue of St. Lawrence magazine featuring Class of 2023 graduates who forged new frontiers to be among the first in their families to earn a college degree.
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Alumni in Action-November 7, 2023

Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets and recognized for inspiring professional accomplishments. This edition features a humanitarian awardee, recognition by the NHL Hall of Fame, scientists pursuing medical and environmental research, and much more!

News from Around Campus

Robin Rhodes Presents at Symposium on Second Language Writing; Forthcoming Chapter Highlighted

Robin Rhodes, director of ESOL and multilingual student academic support in World Languages, Cultures, & Media, gave a presentation at the Symposium on Second Language Writing, Oct. 26, in Tempe, Arizona. Her presentation was titled: Pedagogical Redesign in Higher Education ESOL: Racism, Antiracism, and Multilingual Identity.
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Students Compete in International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC)

Three St. Lawrence University students attended the annual International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC), which took place on Oct. 29 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Events

Poetry for Peace Series

- Brush Art Gallery Join us at Poetry for Peace. All are welcome to read a poem, or just listen!

10 Things I Hate about Moscow (Idaho)

- Edson R. Miles, Griffiths Art Center Come enjoy the showing of 10 Things I Hate About Moscow (Idaho) on November 9, 10, 11 at 8:00 p.m. and November 12 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are free, but seating is limited. Reserve your tickets at slu.booktix.net

Carnegie 10 International Film Series- Bad Tales

- Carnegie 10 In honor of the diversity of films from around the world and in homage to the indispensable Cinema 10 series of Potsdam, the Department of World Languages, Cultures & Media, and the Language Resource Center are pleased to present: Bad Tales (2020)

SLU String Orchestra Concert: The English Programme

- Pickens Hall, Heuvelton, NY and Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The SLU String Orchestra presents two performances of their "The English Programme" concert on Saturday, November 11, at 7:00 p.m. in Pickens Hall, Heuvelton, NY and Sunday, November 12, at 4:00 p.m. in Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall.
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Hip-Hop, Urban Cultures, and Democracy: Roundtable Discussion with Docta and Simon, Urban Artists from Senegal

- Griffiths Arts Center Room 123 Docta and Simon are two well-known artists whose work has been nourished by political and social activism to keep democracy alive in Senegal. These two urban griots (African storytellers) advocate for freedom and democracy by vesting their aesthetics in some of the cultural traditions of their country.

Athletics

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Weekend of Winning!

It was a winning weekend for the Saints! Starting on Friday, the Women's Hockey team triumphed over RPI with a 4-1 win, while the Men's Hockey team secured a 5-2 victory against Ferris State University. Saturday the Men's Swimming and Diving team defeated Bard College 57-7, and the Women's team won with a score of 121-49. Women's Hockey continued their winning streak with a 6-1 victory against Union College, and the Volleyball team brought home a 3-1 win against SUNY Potsdam. 

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

Social Media

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Meet Our Theme Houses

Knock on the door of any of our theme houses and you’ll discover a community that’s friendly, artsy, adventurous, curious, caring, and so much more. Every day, members of our 16 unique theme houses celebrate each other and share their passions with St. Lawrence, all while working toward a common purpose—from leading important campus discussions to creating something new to serving in our community. View the full video on St. Lawrence University's Instagram.

(Video Credit: Student Marketing Team)


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.