Guidelines for the Thesis
GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS UNDERTAKING SENIOR THESIS (GEOLOGY 489 -490) Prepared by J. M. Erickson GUIDELINES The following guidelines are presented to aid the student who is preparing a Senior Thesis...
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News Digest: April 4th, 2022
April 4News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.
Messages to the Community
In Memory
President Morris shared a message with the St. Lawrence community honoring the life of Donella (Doni) Peters who helped sustain the daily rhythms of this campus as senior clerk in the St. Lawrence mailroom for nearly 20 years. Read the message.
University News & Stories
St. Lawrence Adds New Biomedical Sciences Major
St. Lawrence University has created a new bachelor’s degree program in biomedical sciences, preparing graduates for careers in health, medicine, or research through interdisciplinary learning and individualized career preparation.News from Around Campus
Black Laurentian Initiative, Staff, and Alumni Present at AAC&U Conference
Several members of the St. Lawrence community participated in the 2022 American Association of Colleges & Universities Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Student Success on March 17-19 in New Orlean, Louisiana.
Students Visit Alumnus at Embassy of Latvia in London
St. Lawrence students participating in the London study abroad program visited the Embassy of Latvia to meet Artūrs Saburovs '10, who is currently serving on the diplomatic staff as Third Secretary responsible for Communications and Diaspora Affairs.
Students Present at Northeast Central Meeting of the Geologic Society of America
Geology majors Eli Idec, Dan Schuckers, and Banner Cole recently presented their research projects at the Northeast Central meeting of the Geologic Society of America in Lancaster, PA.
Student Earns "Best Speaker" Award
Eduardo Puerta ’22 was awarded a “best speaker” prize for his presentation on his research exploring connections between knot theory and linear algebra at the Mathematics Contest and Competition of Northern New York (MCCNNY) on March 26.
Geology Dept. Replicates Volcanic Explosion
Even in the colder months, the Geology Department does not shy away from some hands-on, outdoor activities to illustrate geologic concepts. For her class "Natural Disaster and Climate Change," Dr. Sarah Brehm organized a real-time volcano explosion behind Brown Hall.Events
World Topic Series: Indigenous Movements in the Americas
- Carnegie 10 Each semester, the Center for International and Intercultural Studies partners with faculty, staff, students, and alumni to offer an engaging speaker series on timely, global topics.
SLU Writers Series Presents Viebranz Anniversary Reading with Robin Hemley
- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The St. Lawrence Writers Series welcomes Robin Hemley, the inaugural Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing. Registration is required for this in-person event.Rhythm and Roots Ensemble Concert
- Launders Underground St. Lawrence University's Rhythm and Roots Ensemble will present an evening of songs in the style of 1950s Rhythm and Blues. The in-person event is free, open to the public, and available via live streaming.Athletics
Track and Field Teams Secure Ice Broken Open Titles; Spring Sports Continue
The Saints track and field teams are continuing a winning streak after securing team titles at Ice Broken Open on Saturday. The women's team won 12 events and the men's team won 9 events during the home meet against Castleton, Clarkson, Herkimer, NVU-Johnson, Plattsburgh, and Potsdam. The weekend wins continued with the men’s and women’s tennis teams each dominating Bard 9-0 while men’s lacrosse defeated Ithaca 14-10 and women’s lacrosse beat Bard 20-8. Baseball defeated Ithaca 6-2 after beating SUNY Poly 2-0 last week while Esports advanced to the Elite 8 in the Teemo Cup after securing a 2-0 win over Milligan University. After winning its 11th-straight Regional Championship, four members of Saints riding will advance to Zones on April 9. Eleven skiers from the Alpine and Nordic ski teams were honored by the United States Collegiate Ski Coaches Association (USCSCA) for having earned National Collegiate All-Academic Ski Team honors for the 2022 season while six members of the men's and women's track and field teams earned all-region honors for the indoor season, as announced by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
Social Media
Celebrating Charter Day
On April 3 Laurentians near and far celebrated the 166th Charter Day. No matter how much campus has changed since 1856, the most important part of life at St. Lawrence remains the same—the strength of our community and the scarlet and brown spirit that ties us all together. Watch a video celebrating our history on the St. Lawrence Instagram Account.
News Digest is a weekly compilation of the 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 or by contacting Jessica Kennedy in University Communications at (315) 229-1808.
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HCC Pre-Dental Timeline
First Year Focus on academics- This is the time to establish strong study skills and habits that will enable you to excel in upper level courses. #PRE-DENT LEARNING Start shadowing-...
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Class of 2024 Convocation Remarks
Good Morning Class of 2024! My name is Kate Morris, and since July 1, just under two months, I have served as President here at St. Lawrence University. Sophomores, because...
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Scarlet & Brown Stories
Scarlet & Brown Stories: A podcast from St. Lawrence University On this podcast, you'll hear incredible stories from the Laurentian community as they chat about what St. Lawrence University and...
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News Digest: July 25
July 25News 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
NSF Grant Supports St. Lawrence Climate Research
St. Lawrence received three NSF grants this year. A professor and student will use a $78,872 grant to travel—twice—to the Arctic’s Bering Sea Region and study the traditional ecological knowledge of the Siberian Yupik tribe.
New York Six Receives $1.5 Million Mellon Foundation Grant
The New York Six Liberal Arts Consortium, which includes St. Lawrence University, has been awarded a $1.5 million grant by the Mellon Foundation to create the NY6 Mellon Academic Leadership Fellows Program, a three-year program to provide an intensive leadership experience for faculty in the humanities who aspire to academic leadership roles.
The Support and Care of Carefree Black Girls
Sealina Marryshow ’22, president of Carefree Black Girls, wants students to know the club is a welcoming and supportive space for women of color and allies. This spring, they utilized campus resources to help address the mental health needs of their peers.
Making Room for Faith Traditions
A new space in ODY Library allows students a quiet space for daily prayer and meditation, a step towards creating a more inclusive campus for all students.
St. Lawrence in the News-July 25, 2022
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.
Leveling Up at the WORD Studio
As a tutor with the WORD Studio, Alexandra Hill '23 supports her peers' written and oral communication, reading, and design. Her research is opening doors to greater accessibility and reducing barriers for students experiencing mental health concerns.
Alumni in Action-July 2022
Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets for reflecting on the 50th anniversary of Title IX, sharing their commitment to philanthropy, earning awards, and inspiring others with their artwork.
First Person: Finding Purpose as a Former Student Athlete
Tommy Benjes ’22 thought he'd left his athletic career behind him after high school. During his sophomore year at St. Lawrence, he found a fresh start as a practice player for the women’s ice hockey team.
Meet Eduardo Puerta '22
Computer science and mathematics double major Eduardo Puerta '22 wants to make sure everyone feels included, whether he's on the field with his ultimate frisbee team or tutoring his peers in the Peterson Quantitative Resource Center (PQRC).News from Around Campus
PCA Professor Dan Gallagher Lights Up Area Stages
Professor Dan Gallagher spent the spring and summer of 2022 creating lighting designs for theatre companies across the region.
SLU Astronomers Attend Workshop at Green Bank Observatory
For the first time since 2019, several members of the Physics Department attended an in-person workshop at the Green Bank Observatory in West Virginia, home of the largest fully steerable radio telescope in the world.
Tropical Ecology and Conservation Students Head to Ecuador
Ten SLU students spent three weeks in Ecuador in June 2022 with Associate Professor Susan Willson learning about conservation issues facing the region.
Dr. Val Lehr Leads Summer Course in Ireland
This summer, Dr. Val Lehr led St. Lawrence students during an off-campus study program in Ireland as they studied Irish history and geography, popular memory, memorialization, and the formation of national identity.Social Media
A Nose for Conservation
As part of a six-week summer research project, Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology Kristine Hoffman, Julia Sirois ’23, and Newt, a labrador trained to detect several species of turtles, are scouring the Rhode Island landscape to find out how many of less common species of turtles are living there. Learn more about Newt on the St. Lawrence Twitter account.
News Digest is a weekly compilation of the 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 or by contacting Jessica Kennedy in University Communications at (315) 229-1808.
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Alumni Executive Council Business Meeting Minutes
January 30, 2016 I. President Forbes called the meeting to order at 1:58 pm. II. Ms. North called the roll: Members Present: Chatterjee, Cowan, Dana, Danielson, Faulkner, Forbes, Hallock, Halstead...
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Q-Club Announcement Archives
Spring 2019 Mon, Apr. 29 @ 4pm - A Clarkson professor on Quantum Computing (Lisa Torrey) Speaker: Eliza Oliver, April 25 Title: Using Game Theory to Examine the Effects of...
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Courses Offered
Courses 125. Introduction to Dramatic Scripts. Students are introduced to the formal aspects of play texts and develop the critical skills necessary to read plays and critique live and video...
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Psychology Courses
101WL and 101NL. Introductory Psychology. (with lab and without lab) This course surveys the scientific study of behavior and mental processes as natural phenomena. Basic psychological areas such as biopsychology...