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  1. News Digest: April 18th, 2022

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    April 18

    News 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

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    COVID-19 Campus Update

    Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community on Thursday, April 18  providing an update on testing numbers and sharing a reminder of current University COVID-19 guidelines. Read the message. 

    University News & Stories

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    Capitalizing on St. Lawrence’s Connection to Cornell Law School: Phil Duggan '15

    Phil Duggan ’15 earned his J.D. from Cornell Law School in 2021, thanks to the St. Lawrence University-Cornell Law School Scholarship. While interviewing for his first jobs in the legal field, he found himself returning to his multifaceted St. Lawrence experiences as evidence of his ability to embrace challenges, adapt to new environments, and learn on the fly.
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    Laurentians Inspire: A Unique Lens on Environmental Conservation

    As a science communicator, Justin Dalaba ’16 is combining his training as a biologist with his passion for photography to raise awareness of environmental conservation issues.
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    Faculty Focus-April 18, 2022

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published scholarly journal articles, presented their research at conferences around the globe, and used their expertise to testify to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    News from Around Campus

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    For the Love of Chocolate: Hot Cocoa Tasting

    Members of the Chocolate Passport Project brought the St. Lawrence community together during a hot chocolate tasting to raise awareness about the history, injustice, and sustainability of the chocolate industry related to cocoa.

    Congratulations Spring 2022 Beta Beta Beta Inductees!

    Several students were inducted into the biological sciences honor society Beta Beta Beta, which recognizes students majoring in biology who have an exceptional academic standing.

    Earth Sciences Honorary Society Welcomes New Members

    The Eta Xi chapter of the Earth Sciences Honorary Society, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, welcomed new members during its 28th induction ceremony.

    Events

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    Frank P. Piskor Faculty Lecture - Dr. John Collins, Global Studies

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall During this year's Frank P. Piskor Faculty Lecture Professor of Global Studies John Collins will examine the issue of "fake news" and present the results of his research into the relative absence of the concept of settler colonialism in coverage provided by media outlets.
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    Caroline Davis Quintet

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall New York City-based jazz saxophonist Caroline Davis and her quintet will perform music covering a wide range of styles including jazz, improvised music, modern classical, R&B, folk, an homage to her shifting environment as a child.
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    Richard F. Brush Art Gallery to Present Indigenous Perceptions of Nature Exhibition

    - Brush Art Gallery The St. Lawrence University Richard F. Brush Art Gallery exhibition showcasing artwork created by Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), Canadian Inuit, and Peruvian artists is on display until Saturday, June 4.
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    Sustainability Day and Green Living Fair

    - In partnership with the Associated Colleges of St. Lawrence Valley, this two-day event will showcase ideas, tools, and services that community members, municipalities, educational intuitions, and local businesses can use when working together for a sustainable future. The event will feature keynote speaker, Robin Wall-Kimmerer, who is a mother, scientist, and award-winning author.
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    Red Days

    - Noble Center 109 In this student-led production, presented in conjunction with Sustainability Day and the Green Living fair, "Red Days" follows Dianna through four seasons, as the air quality in Salt Lake climbs to crisis levels.
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    Music at the Movies: Take Two!

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The SLU String Orchestra & Friends, directed by Christian Hosmer, presents "Music at the Movies: Take Two!" The program will feature popular film music selections originally scheduled for spring 2020, and rebooted for 2022!

    Athletics

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    Saints Dominate Spring Matchups

    Saints men’s lacrosse defeated Vassarr 19-7 after beating Middlebury 18-11 in an on-the-road matchup that landed Mark Mahoney ’22 a number six spot on ESPN’s Sports Center Top 10 Sports Plays in April. Women’s lacrosse dominated RPI 17-3 to move into second place in the Liberty Leagues standings while women’s tennis secured a 7-2 win over RIT and men’s tennis beat Union 5-4. Softball defeated Clarkson 8-6 while several members of the men's and women's track and field teams secured top performances during the Upstate Alternative Meet in Cortland and the Smashing Saints Esports team ended their season in the Sweet 16 of the ECAC playoffs. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

    Social Media

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    Making Every Minute Count, 1856 Challenge is a Success

    In 1,856 minutes, over 2,000 donors helped transform our students’ passions into world-changing abilities. Thanks to the support of Laurentians around the globe, a generous $100,000 challenge gift towards student scholarship was unlocked and together, our community raised over $479,000 to empower student research, community engagement, career prep, and so many other experiences that make St. Lawrence such an incredible place to live and learn. View a video celebrating our community 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.

  2. News Digest: February 4, 2025

    Submitted by mgagliardi on
    February 4

    News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information. Submit Your News.

    University News & Stories

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    Big Idea: Spitzmiller’s Light Shines Bright

    When Christopher Spitzmiller ’94 graduated from St. Lawrence with his degree in fine arts, the ceramicist knew he was destined to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps and run his own business. As he reflects on his time at St. Lawrence, it’s with appreciation for the freedom he was given to explore ceramics and experiment with new ideas.
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    Alumni in Action-February 4, 2025

    Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets and recognized for inspiring professional accomplishments. This edition features alumni recognized for business leadership, and leading top universities and corporations in communications and marketing.
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    Faculty Focus-February 4, 2025

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published academic journal articles, gave invited presentations, launched research programs, and were interviewed by international media.

    News from Around Campus

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    St. Lawrence’s NYC Program Kicks Off Spring 2025 Semester

    The Spring 2025 semester of St. Lawrence's New York City Program is officially underway, bringing together a distinguished cohort of 12 highly motivated students. Throughout the semester, these students will complete full-time internships across the city from Monday through Thursday while also enrolling in two academic courses.

    Mathematics Major Eliza Brown Presents at the Joint Mathematics Meeting in Seattle

    Eliza's presentation featured research she completed with Dr. Gabriel Dorfsman-Hopkins: "Exploring Mandelbrot Escape Velocity," where she created 3D prints depicting how quickly points pass outside the Mandlebrot set move towards infinity.

    Events

    Piano Recital by Christopher Davis

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Christopher Davis, adjunct piano Instructor at St. Lawrence University, will perform Mozart-Sonata in C Minor, K457, Rachmaninov-Preludes from Op 23, Liebermann-Nocturne No. 8, Op 85, and Liszt-Après une lecture du Dante. The event is free, open to the public, and available via livestream.
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    SLU Writers Series Presents Santee Frazier

    - Herring-Cole Feinstone Room For over 50 years the Writers Series program at St. Lawrence University has welcomed all varieties of authors including Pulitzer Prize winners. Join us as we celebrate our current Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing, Santee Frazier. The event is free and open to the public.

    Athletics

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    Saints Win Big and Earn Accolades

    • Men’s Squash: The Saints went 2-0 this week, edging Hamilton 5-4 in a close match before securing a dominant 9-0 sweep over Dickinson on their Senior Day. Senior Lewis Anderson earned the victory at No. 1, while fellow seniors Hassan Madkour and Dean Brooker recorded three-game sweeps. The Saints, now 5-5, will compete in the Liberty League Championship this weekend, hosted at St. Lawrence.
    • Alpine Skiing: Senior Kobe Villeneuve landed on the podium with a career-best second-place finish in the men’s giant slalom at the Saint Michael’s Carnival. Villeneuve clocked a two-run time of 1:49.15, just 0.01 seconds behind the first-place finisher. His finish marks the first podium for the Saints in the event since Graham Scott ’15 placed second in 2012. The Saints finished fourth overall in the giant slalom.
    • Men’s Hockey: Seniors Will Arquiett and Philippe Chapleau each scored a goal in Friday night’s 2-1 home victory over Cornell. On Saturday, the Skating Saints honored the 25th anniversary of the 1999-2000 Frozen Four team with an on-ice ceremony at Appleton Arena.
    • Men’s Basketball: Two Saints recorded career-high 26-point performances as the team went 1-1 on the road. On Friday, senior Aidan Macaulay led the Saints to a 77-65 win over Bard with his 26-point effort. Junior Dan Anderson matched that total on Saturday against Vassar.
    • Women’s Basketball: The Saints dominated Bard on Friday night with a strong defensive performance, securing a 68-35 victory. Sophomore Elizabeth Flynn recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
    • Nordic Skiing: The men’s team competed in 3.5K skate relays on day two of the Saint Michael’s Carnival. Sophomore Geo DeBrosse, first-year Evan Nichols, and junior Trevor Aitken combined for a time of 43:43.8, placing 15th and earning 46 team points. The women’s team of sophomore Samantha Legate, first-year Caroline Tarmy, and senior Lilli Thomas finished 17th with a time of 50:17.7, earning 39 points.
    • Cross Country: Both cross-country teams earned U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Team honors this past week. On the women’s side, senior McKenna Allardi was named a USTFCCCA All-Academic Athlete, while junior Patrick Russell and senior Matthew Taylor received the same distinction on the men’s team.

    For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com.

    Social Media

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    Welcome, St. Lawrence Class of 2029! 

    Early Action acceptance letters have officially arrived in mailboxes! 🎉 In true Laurentian fashion, we wouldn’t let a little cold weather stop us from celebrating our newest Saints! Congratulate the Class of 2029 on the St. Lawrence Instagram account.

    In Memory

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    On Monday, President Morris informed the St. Lawrence community about the passing of Trustee Emeritus John W. Priesing P’94. A beloved trustee, devoted parent, and loyal supporter of St. Lawrence University, John’s long and purposeful life was marked by exemplary service, leadership, and generosity. Read the full message here.

    News Digest is a weekly compilation of news releases and web feature stories created in the past week. It is released, generally, every Tuesday. Please submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications news form.