This regular roundup features a selection of recent mentions of St. Lawrence University and its students, faculty, and staff in regional, national, and international media outlets.
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St. Lawrence University was recently featured on NNY360 Watertown Daily Times for the 2D book nook in the Owen D. Young Library on campus. The 2D Book Nook is an interactive piece by artist Liza L.L. Paige. The library corner is transformed into a 2D reading room where viewers can step in, interact with props, and become part of the artwork.
North Country Public Radio
St. Lawrence University's North Country Public Radio was featured by Insider Radio and North Country Public Radio, for their $50,000 deal to acquire classic country station WNYV in Whitehall, New York. North Country Public Radio is based at St. Lawrence University in Canton and already owns an extensive network of 33 transmitters and translators across northern New York. The purchase of WNYV expands the reach of St. Lawrence's radio operations in the region.
Saints Baseball
North Country Now recently featured a photo of the St. Lawrence University Baseball team for their work during the annual Make a Difference Day, a day-of-service event that strives to engage our students in activities and projects with the local community. The men dedicated their time to raking leaves at local churches in Canton.
St. Lawrence University’s Ducks Unlimited Chapter
St. Lawrence University’s Ducks Unlimited chapter has been highlighted by the New York Backcountry Hunters website for its commitment to the environment. The chapter has dedicated numerous hours to planting nearly 1,500 trees to reestablish a wetland near West Turin, New York.
Eileen Visser
General Biology Course Coordinator and Outdoor Studies Staff of the Biology Department Eileen Visser has been the subject of multiple news outlets such as WWNY News 7 and our local North Country Now News for the completion of her paddling journey. Visser set out on her journey with her team The Arctic Cowboys to kayak the Northwest Passage in mid-June. She recently made history as part of the first team to paddle across the Arctic Ocean’s Northwest Passage in one season, finishing her 1,800-mile journey in 108 days.
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