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  1. Bob Durocher, in a tan trench coat, is giving instructions to his team during a break in a game. The coach is gesturing with his hand while the players, dressed in red and white uniforms, sit and listen attentively.

    Retirement Goal in Sight for Durocher After a Championship Career

    Senior Associate Vice President for Athletics Bob Durocher M’94, P’13 is retiring after nine years leading the Athletics Department and a  35-year career with Saints Athletics. He will remain in the position until a successor is selected after a national search.

  2. A group of four people are gathered around a large computer in a modern workspace. Two individuals are seated at the computer, focused on the screen, while another person stands behind them, smiling and observing. A fourth person points at the screen, contributing to the discussion. The workspace has a collaborative atmosphere with a mix of seating, workstations, and an open layout. The computer screens display cartoonish images of spiders wearing top hats, indicating a creative project or discussion.

    AI Lingo to Know

    With the rise of artificial intelligence, a whole new set of terms has emerged to describe its concepts, capabilities, and ethical considerations. Here are a half-dozen of them, as defined by GPT-4o itself.

  3. A behind-the-scenes look at an AI video recording session in a library. A person sits in front of bookshelves, facing the camera, while a crew sets up lighting and sound equipment. Several people monitor the recording on screens, ensuring the setup is correct. The atmosphere is professional and focused, with attention to detail in the filming process.

    Boldly Learning AI Together

    Not all St. Lawrence faculty have incorporated AI into their teaching—or permit students to use it in their scholarship. But Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs Ronnie Olesker, a self-described early adopter of new technology, says she is “comfortable with uncomfortableness.”

  4. Saint Lawrence University President Kathryn Morris stands outside with her arms crossed on a bright spring day.

    Home Improvements

    President Morris

    President Morris reflects on recent campus renovations and upcoming facility enhancements.

  5. Ronnie Olesker stands with her three kids at Disney. They are wearing Mickey Mouse ears and themed t-shirts. The park is lively, with many visitors in the background, and a brightly lit castle is visible in the distance. The atmosphere is festive and joyful.

    How Chat GPT Saved Our Disney Trip

    Planning a trip to Disney World is notoriously daunting, even for an accomplished Ph.D. like Ronnie Olesker, government professor and associate dean for Faculty Affairs. The labyrinth of options...

  6. President Morris stands on the left, smiling warmly, wearing a dark blazer and a patterned blouse. In the center is Sarah Johnson, wearing a floral-patterned jacket over a red top, with white hair styled loosely around her shoulders. On the right is Jennifer Curley Reichert, also smiling, wearing a patterned jacket over a black blouse. The three women are close together, appearing at a formal event, with a modern glass backdrop featuring geometric designs behind them. The atmosphere is professional yet frie

    Trustee Emerita Sarah E. Johnson ’82, P’15 Honored with Laurentian Medal

    Over Commencement Weekend, Trustee Emerita Sarah E. Johnson ’82, P’15 was honored with the Laurentian Medal in recognition of more than four decades of high-impact service to her alma mater as an actively engaged alumna, philanthropist, and trustee.  

  7. Saint Lawrence University Flag with words overlaying the flag background reading "Faculty Focus" and the St. Lawrence University official logo at the bottom of the flag.

    Faculty Focus-July 8, 2024

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty have published articles, op-ed's, won awards, and much more.

  8. A young male athlete wearing a brown and red St. Lawrence University track uniform with the number 503, running on an indoor track with a determined expression. The background is blurred, highlighting his focus and motion.

    Speeding Past a 40-Year-Old Record

    Karen Morrissey Bedard '96

    For Nick Lyndaker '26, trailblazing runs in the family.

  9. Barn Good Thrift Store Receives New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling Grant

    Evelyn Laferriere

    May 24, 2024

  10. Photo of 3 female students holding a cardboard painted sign that reads "SLU Close the Loop" with a large recycle triangle around the words.

    ‘Shared Closet’ Concept Closes the Loop on Clothing Waste

    Bailee Underwood

    Close the Loop, a club dedicated to reducing textile waste on campus, started with Valeria Obregon Diaz ’24 and a couple of friends carrying some of their garments to the Student Center for a clothing swap. Two years later, it has more than 10 active members, manages the thrift store on campus, has hosted multiple clothing swaps, as well as sewing and mending workshops, and was named ‘Rookie of the Year’ at the student leadership awards ceremony.