Laurentian Weekend Schedule

11 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Registration
Sullivan Student Center, Main Floor
Pre-registered? Stop by to pick up your schedule, name tags, and Laurentian Weekend swag, including the coveted tote bag. On-site registration will also be available for guests.

12 - 8 p.m. | Alumni Executive Council Silent Auction 
Sullivan Student Center   
Place your bids! Support the Alumni Executive Council’s efforts during the 2025 Silent Auction, which will include one-of-a-kind St. Lawrence memorabilia and experiences. Proceeds from bids will go towards Council’s Power of Connections Fund, which supports current and future networking and career development programs, such as SLU Connect, Saints Accelerate, and the LINC Mentor Program, to ensure St. Lawrence remains a premier alumni network in the country. Check out the catalog, sign up, and favorite the items you want to bid on. 

12 – 5 p.m. | Current States of Being: Exploring AI's Influence on Memory, Identity, and Creativity
Richard F. Brush Art Gallery, Griffiths Arts Center
Artificial intelligence weaves its way through our daily lives, entangling technology, memory, and cultural identity in both visible and unseen ways. Current States of Being brings together works by three artists: Danielle Ezzo, Ameera Kawash, and Eryk Salvaggio. Each artist critically engages with AI as both a tool and a subject, unraveling its biases, possibilities, and entanglements with history. The exhibition invites us to consider AI not as an impartial tool but as a collaborator, a disruptor, and a reflection of our own cultural and technological landscapes, unraveling and reweaving what it means to create in an era of algorithmic imagination.
*This is an ongoing exhibition available to view during the gallery open hours.

12 – 5 p.m. | A Culture Is Not A Costume
Richard F. Brush Art Gallery, Griffiths Arts Center
Cultural appropriation occurs when people take elements from a culture that is not their own and use them without understanding or respecting the elements’ original meaning. For many Native Americans, the appropriation of sacred symbols and the propagation of stereotypes have become all-too-common recurrences in sports, film, media, advertising, and toys. However, such iterations are not accurate representations of living, breathing cultures and are instead a reminder of historic oppression at the hands of colonizers. A Culture Is Not A Costume is based on Understanding the Differences Between Cultural Appropriation and Cultural Appreciation, a traveling exhibition organized by the Akwesasne Cultural Center located twenty-five miles from Canton. Selected artworks from St. Lawrence University’s permanent collection are also included in the exhibition.
*This is an ongoing exhibition available to view during the gallery open hours.

1 p.m. | Exploring the Stained Glass Windows of Gunnison Memorial Chapel Led by Rev. Shaun Whitehead, University Chaplain
Gunnison Memorial Chapel
Laurentians feel at home at Gunnison Memorial Chapel; it is where our community goes in moments of excitement, sadness, and reflection. Join Rev. Shaun Whitehead on a tour of our beloved stained-glass windows and learn the historical significance etched into each pane. Join when you can, leave when you must!

2 – 3 p.m. | Internship Fellowship Poster Presentations 
Sullivan Student Center, Winston Room 
St. Lawrence University Internship Fellowship recipients will be available on Friday afternoon to share stories of their research experiences from an 8-week summer internship. Students will be available to describe their internships and answer any questions from how they found and secured their internship to the value they took away from the experience. This is an informal session where guests can stroll through the student posters to casually gain insight on some of the many experiential learning opportunities SLU students pursue. It’s also a great opportunity for fellow students to learn how these internships were secured and funded for summer 2025!

3 – 4 p.m. | Priest Hall Open House: Advising, Community-Based Learning, and First Year Program
Priest Hall, 3 Maple Street 
Stop by Priest Hall for a casual chat with members of Academic Advising and Community-Based Learning, as well as Associate Dean of the First Year Dr. Jen Thomas.  See our space in Priest, which will be our home for the 25-26 academic year.

3 – 5:30 p.m. | Laurentian Scholars Presentation & Honors Reception
Eben Holden
St. Lawrence University Fellowship recipients, McNair, CSTEP, and Tanner Fellows as well as O’Brien winners will be available on Friday afternoon to share stories of their research experiences from an 8-week summer research project. Students will be available to describe their projects and answer any questions. These presentations will highlight original work completed under faculty mentorship and reflect the depth of learning and exploration students achieve during their summer research experience. The reception will be from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. and will celebrate the students who participated in these fellowships.

4 – 5 p.m. | Doggie De-Stress
Creasy Commencement Commons, behind Carnegie Hall
Rain location: Priest Hall 101A
Join us for a Friday afternoon tradition! Pet some pups and enjoy casual conversation with the faculty and staff volunteers who have made this event a beloved part of the St. Lawrence student experience. Families are welcome to bring their dogs, too! (Please keep pets leashed while at the event.) 

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Psychology Department Meet & Greet
Psychology Majors Room, Flint Hall 101
Join psychology faculty and students for a casual meet and greet to learn about our department, including experiential learning and research opportunities. Cookies and coffee will be served. We look forward to seeing you there!

5 p.m. | Men’s Lacrosse Intrasquad Scrimmage
North Country Field, Hall-Leet Stadium

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.  | Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremony
Feinstone Room, Herring-Cole

5:30 p.m. | Parent’s Committee Presidential Reception
MacAllaster House
*Parents Committee members only

6 p.m. | Laurentian Singers Concert 
Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall
A Laurentian Weekend staple, come enjoy the Laurentian Singers in one of their first major performances of the year.

7 p.m. | Laurentian Home Away From Home Dinner
I-House, 1 Lincoln Street  (Rain location: Sykes Common Room)
Come join the Common Ground Connections Club, I-House and other clubs and organizations for a delightful dinner together as a Laurentian family. There will be several different foods to try (for example, Indian Express and Sergi’s). Feel free to bring something to share with others if you are able.

7 p.m. | Thystopia! Concert
Sullivan Student Center, Winston Room
Enjoy some evening tunes from student band Thystopia!

9 – 10 p.m. | SLUFunk Show
Pub 56, In-between Hulett and Jencks Residence Halls
Finish out your Friday with fun beats from SLUFunk!

8 – 10 a.m. | Parents Committee Breakfast Meeting 
Legends of Appleton Room, Appleton Arena
*Parents Committee members only 

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Registration
Sullivan Student Center, Main Floor
Pre-registered? Stop by to pick up your schedule, name tags, and Laurentian Weekend swag, including the coveted tote bag. On-site registration will also be available for guests.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Alumni Executive Council Silent Auction
Sullivan Student Center 
Going...going...Support the Alumni Executive Council’s efforts during the 2025 Silent Auction, which will include one-of-a-kind St. Lawrence memorabilia and experiences. Proceeds from bids will go towards Council’s Power of Connections Fund. Winners can pick up their items from 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. on Saturday or on Sunday morning from 8 – 10 a.m.

9 - 10 a.m. | Morning Yoga with Morgan Doyle ’19 
Richard F. Brush ’52 University Quad
Meet Morgan at the top of the Quad steps for a guided 60-minute yoga and meditation session. You can expect to be challenged physically and to access a deep state of relaxation. Morgan was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and staff at the PQRC during her time at SLU. She is currently part of the FYP faculty on campus teaching a course on the Power of Presence. If you have a yoga mat, please bring one but a few mats will be available as well. 

9 – 10:30 a.m. | Bagel Brunch sponsored by the Jewish Student Union
Sykes Common Room
Fuel up for the day with bagels and schmear. All are welcome!

9 – 10:30 a.m. | Pollinator Power – A Campus Garden Tour
Meet at the Brewer Bookstore
Join Nature Up North staff on a walking tour of St. Lawrence University's gardens and no-mow zones, starting from the Brewer Bookstore at 9 a.m. During this walk, we'll be discussing some key plants that grow on campus and support our native pollinator populations! Fall is a season of change, and as flowering plants prepare for winter, the pollinators need somewhere to go. As we walk, we'll begin to point out a few tree species that have changing leaves, and the role that these leaves play in providing habitat for pollinators to survive the winter.

9 a.m. | Men’s Lacrosse Alumni Game
North Country Field, Hall-Leet Stadium

9 a.m. | Laurentian Weekend Info Session and Campus Tour
Sullivan Student Center, Hannon Room
Join the Admissions team for an information session covering all things admissions and financial aid, plus a campus tour with an Admissions Ambassador. The duration of the program will be 1.5 to 2 hours. Learn more and register for the program here: https://apply.stlawu.edu/register/?id=2664eb91-a239-4d2e-901e-72a0b98a674c

9 a.m. | Men’s Lacrosse Alumni Game
North Country Field, Hall-Leet Stadium

10 a.m. | A Celebration of the North Country Turf Field Renovation
North Country Field, Hall-Leet Stadium
Join fellow Laurentians as we celebrate the completion of the Turf Field Project at North Country Field, as well as the generous donors who helped make it possible for our student-athletes.

10 – 11 a.m. | Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, and Cybersecurity Meet & Greet
PQRC Lounge, Valentine Hall 125
Join faculty and students to celebrate our newest major in Cybersecurity and to hear about course, major, and research opportunities in the MCSS department. Cookies and coffee will be served.  It’ll add up to a great time!

10 – 11 a.m. | “Laurentians Lift” with Stafford Fitness Center Director and Saints Strength and Conditioning Coach, Jon Lynch 
Karpus Athletic Center at Appleton Arena 
Join Saints Strength & Conditioning Coach Jon Lynch for an hour-long workout showcasing the new Division III team weight room in the George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center. A variety of programming and modifications are available for all ability levels. Participants will be required to sign a waiver prior to the workout. Come train like a SAINT! 

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Meet, Greet, & Play with Saints Squash
Robie Squash Center
Join the team for an opportunity to gather and play. Coffee and pastries will be served. 

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | ODK Car Wash - CANCELLED
Driveway behind the Global Dialogue Center, across the street from the Brewer Bookstore
Vehicle a little worn and weary from your travels? Stop by this annual car wash event to get your car spick-n-span and support a great local cause, the Canton Bear Packs program.

11 a.m. | Strolling Along the Saddlemire
Saddlemire Trail
Join the Community Assistant Wellness Council for a stroll along the trails. Enjoy the trek through the Avenue of the Elms, catch glimpses of the horse fields, and take in the various plants and trees along the trail. The group will meet at the Saddlemire Trailhead, which is located between Hulett and Jencks Halls and walk for about an hour. 

11 a.m. | Saints Swimming BBQ
Fire Pit by the Townhouses

11 a.m. | Volleyball vs Vermont State University Castleton
Ronald T. Burkman Gymnasium

11 a.m. | Hoffmann Invitational – Men's and Women’s Cross Country 
Ronald C. Hoffman Cross Country Course

11 a.m. | Women’s Lacrosse Alumni Game
North Country Field, Hall-Leet Stadium

12 - 2 p.m. | Alpine and Nordic Ski Teams Cookout
Saddlemire Ski Suite

12:30 – 3 p.m. | Parents Committee Touchdown Tent
Parking Lot E, Adjacent to Weeks Field
Parents Committee members and invited guests are welcome to enjoy food and company as you cheer on the Saints!

1 p.m. | The Steve Munn '64 Game - Saints Football vs. Alfred University
Weeks Field at Leckonby Stadium
Join us at the inaugural Steve Munn '64 Game between the Saints and Alfred on the gridiron at Leckonby Stadium. The game honors the legacy of Athletic Hall of Famer Steve Munn '64 and his contributions to both the football program and the University. 
*Free admission for registered Laurentian Weekend guests. Have your nametag handy as all registered Laurentian Weekend guests can receive a free treat from the Cotton Candy n’ More Truck. Go Saints!

1 p.m. | Field Hockey vs. Club Ottawa (exhibition game)
North Country Field at Hall-Leet Stadium

1 p.m. | SLU Ducks Unlimited Raffle
Parking Lot E, Adjacent to Weeks Field
Find the SLU Ducks Unlimited tailgate table and put your name in to win a YETI prize pack. 

1 p.m. | Saints Men’s Rugby vs. SUNY Potsdam
Intramural Fields, adjacent to J-lot
Support Saints Men’s Rugby as they take on Potsdam!

1 p.m. | Off-Campus Study 101
Hepburn Hall 218
Join us for an informational session on Off-Campus Study programs at St. Lawrence University. Hear from the Patti McGill Peterson Center for International and Intercultural Studies staff and explore nearly 30 programs located in over 20 different countries. Information on scholarships, the application process, advising, and programmatic updates will be shared. This session will be led by a CIIS staff member and student returnees.

2 – 4 p.m. | Outdoor Program Paddle & Social 
Canoe House
Join Outdoor Program staff and students for a gathering alongside the Little Grasse River! Come for the Meet & Greet from 2-4PM or drop by anytime between 12-6PM to enjoy a paddle in one of our canoes.    

A ten-minute walk from campus, the Canoe House is easily accessible.  On Park Street, go past Augsbury and the science buildings heading out of town, before crossing the arched bridge over the Little River, turn right on the gravel road and follow the road along the river about 100 yards. You'll see the Canoe House, a brown clapboard building, nestled in the woods at the water's edge.

3 p.m. | Volleyball vs. SUNY Potsdam
Ronald T. Burkman Gymnasium

3 p.m. | Women’s Soccer vs. SUNY Cortland
Sandy MacAllaster Field

3 – 5:30 p.m. | Just Dance!
Sullivan Student Center, Winston Room
Want to bust out the dance moves? Join the CA Social Council and show off your moves as you dance to chart-topping hits. 

4 - 6 p.m. | Melon Fest
Java Barn
Java Barn is happy to announce their eighth annual Melon Fest, a festival full of melons, music, dancing, love, art, fun, and more melons! The Java Barn welcomes students, parents, alums, families, and everyone in between. Outside the Java venue from 4-6 pm, student bands and the Boyden Brook Band will be performing. Come back for the traditional Java show at 10 p.m. featuring Professor Louie and the Crowmatix!

5:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Scarlet & Brown Dinner
Richard F. Brush ’52 University Quad
Enjoy an evening on one of St. Lawrence’s most beloved campus spots. Dinner will feature delicious food stations as well as the “1856 Lager” and “Scarlet & Brown Ale” from Weird Window Brewing and its owners Jack ’11 and Emily Tulip Droppa ’09. Dinner is open to registered guests.

5:30 p.m. | ODK Induction Ceremony
Feinstone Room, Herring-Cole  
New members who were tapped in spring 2025 semester but were participating in study abroad or off-campus programs at that time, will be formally inducted into the University’s national leadership honorary society. All are welcome to attend!

8:00 p.m. | Laurentian Weekend Drone Show
Richard F. Brush ’52 University Quad
As dinner wraps up and darkness descends, enjoy a custom drone show thanks to Jason Johnson ’09 and Airloom Drone Shows. 

8 – 10 p.m. | Late Night Fun
Sullivan Student Center, Winston Room
After the drone show, stop by the Winston Room for roller-skating, stuff a creature, and board games. A popcorn bar with all the fixings will be available. 

8 – 10 a.m. | Alumni Executive Council Silent Auction Item Pickup
Sullivan Student Center 
Last chance! Pick up your Silent Auction winnings before heading home.

10 a.m. | Saints Women’s Rugby vs. SUNY Potsdam
Intramural Fields, adjacent to J-lot
Support the Saints before heading home as they take on local rivals SUNY Potsdam.