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News Digest: August 16, 2021
August 16News 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
Vice President of the University and Dean of Academic Affairs Karl Schonberg and Vice President and Dean of Student Life Hagi Bradley sent a message to students, families, and employees to provide an update on arrival information, testing requirements, and Laurentian Weekend.
University News & Stories
Class of 2020 Celebrated at Commencement
It was 442 days in the making, but members of St. Lawrence University’s Class of 2020 were finally able to come back together for the first time since March 2020 for their long-awaited commencement ceremony. More than 350 graduates returned to campus for the ceremony held on Sunday, August 1, in Newell Field House, with nearly 1,000 people in attendance.
One Year Later: St. Lawrence’s Class of 2020
Aspiring doctors, Appalachian naturalists, impassioned advocates, and more. Members of St. Lawrence’s Class of 2020 entered a rapidly-shifting world after graduating during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2020. One year later, they have returned after meeting the challenge with great resilience, compassion, and determination.
Fiske Praises St. Lawrence’s Liberal Arts Experience
Fiske’s annual list of the “best and most interesting” colleges and universities in the country once again includes St. Lawrence University.
St. Lawrence University Drops Application Fee
Any student applying for admission to St. Lawrence University will no longer need to pay a $60 application fee, a move that ensures everyone who wishes to apply to St. Lawrence can do so.
Government Professor Publishes Book on Chinese Leadership
Associate Professor of Government Grace Huang has published a new book that reconsiders the leadership and legacy of the controversial twentieth-century Chinese leader, Chiang Kai-shek.
Faculty Focus - August 16, 2021
Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty members contributed to peer-reviewed journals, magazines, and anthologies, and coordinated international conferences.
St. Lawrence in the News - August 16, 2021
Several faculty members and recent graduates were featured in international and local media outlets using their expertise to weigh in on current events and celebrate their accomplishments.
First Person: A Recipe for Cultural Exchange
For Thao Nguyen ’22, her first time through the lunch line at an American school was a much-anticipated experience. Over lunch trays filled with ham sandwiches, Jell-O cups, and milk cartons, she connected with North Country students as she shared her own culture.News from Around Campus
Physics Majors Present Senior Research
The pandemic made academic life difficult, but these seniors preserved. Timothy Cunningham and Anna Foster presented the results of their research at the end of the Fall 2020 semester, and Ben Kelty, McKailey Lyndaker, and Matthew Parent presented at the end of the Spring 2021 semester.Events
Move-In Day and Matriculation
Sunday, August 22, 2021; 3:30 p.m. at Newell Field HouseSt. Lawrence University welcomes first-year and returning students to campus for the 21-22 academic year.
Athletics
Student-Athletes Earn Academic Accolades
Over the last month, several athletic teams were recognized for their academic achievements including women's lacrosse, men's hockey, women's hockey, volleyball, men's golf, and women's golf. The men's hockey team gear up for their return to the ice following their non-league schedule announcement. Stay up-to-date with Saints Athletics on the new SaintsAthletics.com.
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 contact Meg Keniston in University Communications at (315) 229-5565 with news items from your department or division, or news regarding student events and achievements.
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News Digest: June 13
June 13News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.
In Memory
On Thursday, June 2, and Monday, June 13 President Morris sent messages to the community about the life and impact of two Laurentians who recently passed away. Read about St. LawrenceTrustee Emeritus Martin “Marty” Richman ’50. Read about retired St. Lawrence staff member Duane Clookey.
University News & Stories
St. Lawrence Student Government Gives $1 Million in Support of Student Mental Health Care
The Thelomathesian Society is donating $1 million to create an endowed fund aimed at increasing the availability of student mental health care on the St. Lawrence University campus. It is an unprecedented gift, forged in part by two years of pandemic hardship.
Class of 2022 Recognizes History Professor with Outstanding Faculty Award
Members of St. Lawrence University’s Class of 2022 nominated and selected Charles A. Dana Professor of History Liz Regosin to receive the 2022 Owen D. Young Outstanding Faculty Award.
Class of 2022 Honors Staff Member with Kathleen Buckley Award
In recognition of her compassion for students and commitment to going above and beyond for the St. Lawrence community, Student Activities and Leadership staff member Ashlee Downing-Duke was awarded the Kathleen Buckley Outstanding Staff Member Award.
Get to Know St. Lawrence's New Biomedical Sciences Major
St. Lawrence’s new biomedical sciences major is hands-on, experiential, versatile, and designed for students who are curious to explore big questions regarding health and disease. In this Q&A, Associate Professor of Biology Karin Heckman and Sarah Johnson ’82 Professor of Biology and Psychology Ana Estevez share the benefits of majoring in biomedical sciences at a liberal arts institution, what makes the program unique, anhow faculty and staff support students’ career aspirations.
Faculty Focus–June 13, 2022
Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published journal articles and book chapters, coordinated international conferences, and shared their career journeys as podcast guests.News From Around Campus
Five Off-Campus Study Alumni Published in Journal
Five St. Lawrence University students who studied off-campus in 2018 were selected to have their experiences (photos, stories, and written reflections) published in The Aleph: A journal of global perspectives, created by Hobart and William Smith Colleges and Union College.Athletics
Saints Inducted into Hall of Fame
After a two-year hiatus, Saints Athletics celebrated the Class of 2020 Hall of Fame inductees during Reunion Weekend. Read who was inducted on the Saints Athletics Instagram account.
Social Media
Reunion Rewind
Laurentians representing their 15th, 25th, 35th, 50th, 55th, 60th, 65th, 70th, and 75th reunion milestones, along with the Class of 2021, recently returned to campus for a weekend filled with old friendships and new memories. While we can’t put the weekend on rewind, revisiting the friends, laughter, and memories might be the next best thing. Watch a video of Reunion Weekend 2022 on the St. Lawrence Facebook page.
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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News Digest: August 29th, 2023
August 29News 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
Welcome, St. Lawrence Class of 2027!
St. Lawrence’s newest Laurentians should already feel immensely proud of themselves. From their high school achievements in the classroom and community, the members of the Class of 2027 bring passion and curiosity to their next great adventure in the North Country and enter St. Lawrence with the highest-ever cumulative GPA of 93. Forty-three percent graduated at the top of their class. They celebrated their Matriculation on Sunday, August 20, and are now poised to make their mark on St. Lawrence.
St. Lawrence’s Friendly Students, Faculty, and Science Facilities Stand Out in The Princeton Review
St. Lawrence University was named to The Princeton Review’s “Best 389 Colleges” list for 2024. Based solely on results from student surveys, the popular rankings publication once again recognized several exemplary aspects of co-curricular and academic life on campus.
Matriculation Video 2023
Just like that, our first-year students are unpacked, ready for the fall semester, and taking their first steps on campus as Laurentians. Experience the excitement of Move-In Weekend and Matriculation in this video recap welcoming the newest Saints!
Faculty Focus-August 2023
Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty shared their expertise at conferences and published journal articles examining artificial intelligence, credit card best practices, research supported through national geographic and science foundation grants, and much more.
St. Lawrence in the News-August 2023
Several faculty and students were featured by domestic and international media outlets for sharing their work across disciplines of gender and sexuality studies, astronomy, environmental studies, and much more. Our Canton community was even recognized as a top college town in the Adirondacks region.News from Around Campus
Recent Alumnus Hosted Drop-In Hours for Pre-Health Students
EJ Curtis '17, an MD/Ph.D. candidate at the University of California San Diego hosted drop-in hours for pre-health students in the Johnson Hall of Science fishbowl. He’s pictured above talking with Will Turner '25.Events
Richard F. Brush Art Gallery to Present Exhibition
- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Explore the Environment, Health, & the Body in Traditional Paintings from Contemporary India exhibition on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery until October 7.Social Media
Welcome Home, Saints! ❤️🤎
With first-year excitement in the air, we’re proud to welcome home out newest Saints as they embark on their greatest adventure yet. View photos from Move-In Weekend and Matriculation on the St. Lawrence University Facebook page.
In Memory
On Monday August 28, President Morris sent a message to the community sharing that Piskor Professor Emeritus of Sociology Stuart Lee Hills GP’16 died on August 2 at the age of 90. For more than two decades at St. Lawrence, he served as a devoted teacher and mentor, and was a prolific researcher in his discipline. Read the Message.
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.
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News Digest: April 25th, 2022
April 25News 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
Wearing Masks on Campus
On Friday, April 22 Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community recommending wearing face masks in all public indoor spaces in light of the increase in COVID cases in our region. Read the Message.
University News & Stories
Five Alumni to Receive 2022 Awards from Alumni Executive Council
St. Lawrence University’s Alumni Executive Council has announced that Dr. William A. Van Wie '67, Barbarajean "BJ" Schaefer Blodgett '72, Jeffrey P. Spafford '88, and Dr. Wambui Mutoru '06 will receive Alumni Citations for their dedication and service to the Laurentian Community, while Dr. Edward “Ted” F. Higgins '71 will receive the Sol Feinstone Award for Humanitarian Service.News from Around Campus
Renaissance, Reformation, and Medieval Chocolate
In collaboration with the Chocolate Passport Project, students in Visiting Assistant Professor of History Carolyn Twomey's Renaissance & Reformation class took a delicious trip through time to create some early modern hot chocolate!Aaron Burns '22 Presents at Midwest Sport Analytics Conference
Aaron Burns '22 presented National Hockey League event rate data research conducted during the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE), courses that were special to St. Lawrence's 2021 summer term, at the Midwest Sports Analytics Conference.Events
Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration
- Gunnison Memorial Chapel The Office of the Chaplain and the Jewish Student Union Present Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration featuring music performed by St. Lawrence organist, Sondra Goldsmith Proctor.
Live Long and Prosper!
- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The Wind Ensemble, directed by Theresa Witmer, invites you to their concert, Live Long and Prosper, music from our backyard, worldwide, and out into deep space.
Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity
- Eben Holden Conference Center After spending a year or more investigating topics that spark their curiosity and motivate them to dig deeper, students will present their research and showcase their talents at this year's Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity on Friday, April 25.
Lost and Found: A&AH Senior Year Exhibition
- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Celebrate members of the Class of 2022 during the final week of the "Lost and Found" is a Senior Year Experience exhibition. This collection of artwork focuses on self-discovery and self-reflection and that was created at the edge of the precipice before true adulthood and a transitory state that can be simultaneously confusing, frightening, and exciting.
Spring Student Recital
- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Students who have been studying privately this semester will be performing solos or in small ensembles. The Recital will feature students in voice, violin, and clarinet.
Spring Dance Concert
- Gulick Theatre, Noble Center Join University Theatre for the Spring Dance Concert featuring work choreographed by Faculty, Students, and the SLU Dance Ensemble. Tickets and masks are required for this free, in person event.
Moving-Up Weekend
- Campus Wide Celebrate student achievements—academic, leadership, and beyond—during Moving-Up Weekend! From the Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity to Folk Fest, athletic events, art exhibits, musical performances, and more, it’s a weekend full of ways to recognize everything students accomplished this year.
Celebrating the Music of Johann Sebastian Bach
- Gunnison Memorial Chapel The Office of the Chaplain is pleased to present a free event celebrating the music of Johann Sebastian Bach.University Chorus: 75 Years Later – A Musical Celebration of the end of World War II
- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall This concert, previously scheduled for April 2020, will present music in the popular and classical realms inspired by the events of World War II. University Chorus, directed by Barry Torres and accompanied by Gerri McGrath, will explore a small sampling of this eclectic body of music.
Rural Feminism Exhibit
- Traditional Arts in Upstate New York Center St. Lawrence students will present their year-long public history project exploring feminism in the North Country during the 1970s and 1980s as part of a photo-narrative exhibit at the Traditional Arts in Upstate New York Center.Athletics
Saints Secure First Place Finishes; Spring Sports Continue
The Saints track and field teams secured several first-place wins at the Cortland Classic over the weekend. Lambert ’22 won the decathlon while Mike Skutt ’24 won the 10k to lead the men’s track and field team and Oliva Watson ’23 won the 5k while Olivia Bernier ’24 won the 10k to lead the women’s team. The wins continued with Saints Softball defeating RIT 6-4 on the road after dominating SUNY Potsdam 10-2 and 7-3 while baseball secured a 13-6 win over Clarkson in a Route 11matchup. Men’s lacrosse defeated RPI 11-7 after beating Clarkson 17-6 while women’s lacrosse dominated Vassar 16-8 after topping Clarkson 18-16. Saints Football’s Kyle Frimel ’22 was selected as a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete and several members of the football team were named to the NFF Hampshire Honor Society, recognizing student-athlete academic excellence. The men’s and women’s rowing and golf teams are gearing up to compete in the Liberty League Championships this weekend. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
Social Media
Scarlet, Brown, and Green for Sustainability
Last weekend St. Lawrence hosted the North Country Sustainability Day and Green Living Fair in collaboration with The Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley, Paul Smith’s College, Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County, the municipalities of Canton and Potsdam, and the Local Living Venture. The event, which aimed to inspire and empower attendees to fostering a culture of sustainability across the North Country and beyond, combined gallery exhibits with discussions and welcomed author of the book"Braiding Sweetgrass" Robin Wall-Kimmerer as the keynote speaker. View photos from the event 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.
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In Memory
We have received word of the recent passing of these alumni, and extend our condolences to their families and friends. Memorial notices for those for whom we receive a published...
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Alumni Executive Council Virtual Business Meeting
June 12, 2022 President Sue North called the meeting to order at 11:08 am EST. Following roll call by Secretary Laura Patrick, a quorum was documented. Present: Bates, Baucom, Bennett...
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News Digest: August 23, 2021
August 23News 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
St. Lawrence University Senior Staff sent a message to employees announcing that the University has accepted the recommendation from the Campus Safety Monitoring Committee requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The final policy is posted on the University website. Read the message.
University News & Stories
St. Lawrence Welcomes the Class of 2025
For St. Lawrence University’s newest students, the journey to a new academic adventure in the North Country has been especially remarkable. Though a global pandemic may have disrupted their high school careers, they have already demonstrated a steadfast commitment to their academics and their communities.
President Morris, New York Six Presidents Pen Joint Letter in Support of Increased Pell Grant Funding
St. Lawrence University President Kathryn A. Morris joined together with the presidents of the New York Six Liberal Arts Consortium member institutions to send a joint letter to the United States Congress members representing their districts, asking them to support doubling the Pell Grant for qualified students.
Professor Publishes Book on Religion and Politics
Assistant Professor of Religious Studies Damon Berry has published a new book, “Christianity and the Alt-Right: Exploring the Relationship.” The book’s publisher, Routledge, describes it as “a must-read for those interested in religion in America, religion and politics, evangelicalism, and religion and race.”
Government Professor Publishes Book on Israel
Associate Professor of Government Ronnie Olesker has published a new book that explores Israel’s standing in the international community titled, “Israel’s Securitization Dilemma: BDS and the Battle for the Legitimacy of the Jewish State.”News Digest: August 23, 2021 > Sections
First-Year Matriculation Livestream
Broadcasted live on Sunday, August 22, this year's Matriculation event welcoming our new students and families is available for viewing. A fully captioned version will be available later this week.
Events
Convocation 2021
Wednesday, August 25; 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at Gunnison Memorial ChapelPresident Morris and Dean Schonberg will introduce our new faculty and staff colleagues, recognize newly tenured and promoted faculty colleagues, and recognize faculty colleagues newly appointed to endowed professorships. The Keene, Maslow, Taylor, and Coakley awards will also be presented.
In-person attendees must be masked per the University's current masking policy. Those not in attendance may watch the program via the livestream.
Athletics
St. Lawrence University's men's and women's hockey teams will be on the ice in less than two months! Season tickets for the men's hockey games are now on sale, and admission to the women's games will still be free of charge, courtesy of North Country Savings Bank. Visit SaintsAthletics.com to learn more.
Social Media
We finally welcomed our newest Laurentians to campus for Move-In Day this past weekend! President Kate Morris spent part of her Sunday greeting and getting to know new students and families. Check out photos of move-in weekend on the St. Lawrence Facebook page.
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 contact Meg Keniston in University Communications at (315) 229-5565 with news items from your department or division, or news regarding student events and achievements.
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News Digest: May 8th, 2023
May 8News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.
In Memory
On Tuesday, May 2 President Morris sent a message to the community about the passing of Professor Emeritus of Education John Hall P’96 and Professor Emerita of Sport and Leisure Studies Dorothy “Dotty” Hall P’96. Read the message.
University News & Stories
Honor Society Induction Ceremony Celebrates First-Generation Scholars
Forty-six students, 16 faculty and staff, and two alumni became members of Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha), the national honor society recognizing first-generation students for academic excellence, at an April 28 induction ceremony. St. Lawrence established the Eta Nu chapter of Tri-Alpha this year to strengthen its commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students.
Five Alumni to Receive 2023 Awards from Alumni Executive Council
St. Lawrence University’s Alumni Executive Council has announced that William W. Dennett '68, M'74, Jeremy T. Smith '73 and Erica Silver Dahl '93 will receive Alumni Citations for their dedication and service to the Laurentian Community, while Christopher L. Bunting ’93 and Francis Chachu Ganya ’96 will receive the Sol Feinstone Award for Humanitarian Service.
Nature Up North, A Microcosm of Learning
For nearly a decade, Nature Up North has connected people to the environment through citizen scientist projects and outdoor adventures. By engaging in hands-on activities and research, the community-based program, funded by support from Laurentians and foundations, has helped many discover the importance of protecting the wild things and places that call the North Country, "home."News from Around Campus
Art & Art History Announces 2023 Honorary Society Inductees
On April 19, the Art & Art History Honorary Society welcomed new honorees for the 2022-23 school year. The formal induction ceremony was held on Friday, April 28 just prior to the Senior Art Show at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery.
Big Ink Extravaganza
Five students in L.M. & G.L. Flint Professor of Fine Arts Melissa Schulenberg's Advanced Printmaking class were invited to participate in printing large woodblock prints with Big Ink at SUNY Potsdam.Sociology Honor Society Welcomes New Members
On Friday, April 28, St. Lawrence University's Alpha Kappa Delta honor society inducted seventeen new lifetime members.
World Languages Students Inducted Into Honor Societies
On Thursday, May 4, the Department of World Languages, Cultures, and Media held its annual honor society ceremony.Athletics
Scarlet, Brown, and Liberty League Champions!
What a weekend to be a Saint! On Friday, the ninth-ranked men's rowing team's Varsity 8 claimed the 2023 Liberty League title for the first time since the program began in 1999. On Saturday, the team went on to earn their second title at the New York State Championships and remain undefeated. The title wins for the Scarlet and Brown didn't stop there. Saints women's track and field's Haylei Coolican '23 and Alli Sibold '24 became Liberty League champs as Coolican won the 3,000-meter and Sibold won the 1,500 meters. Saints baseball secured 9-2 and 7-6 wins over Union in the Liberty League Crossover series and men's lacrosse is headed to the Liberty League Semi-finals after defeating Clarkson 10-9 last week. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
Social Media
Folk Fest 2023
This year’s annual Folk Fest featured live music, lawn games, and local vendors. St. Lawrence University’s Environmental Action Organization continued the Earth Day celebrations with a full day of activities for Earth Fest rangin from a campus clean-up and raffles to a DIY potted plants event and so much more. View photos from the events on the St. Lawrence Facebook page.
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.
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Alumni Executive Council Business Meeting
October 5, 2019 President Cortney Terrillion called the meeting to order at 9:35 A.M. ET. Following role call by Secretary Chelsea Lloyd, a quorum was documented. Present: Bates, Beyer, Bickford...