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  1. News Digest: August 23, 2021

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    August 23

    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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    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

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.”
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    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.”

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    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.

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    Convocation 2021
    Wednesday, August 25; 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at Gunnison Memorial Chapel

    President 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.

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    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. 
     

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    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.

  2. News Digest: August 16, 2021

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    August 16

    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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    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

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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

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    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.

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    Move-In Day and Matriculation
    Sunday, August 22, 2021; 3:30 p.m. at Newell Field House

    St. Lawrence University welcomes first-year and returning students to campus for the 21-22 academic year. 

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    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.

  3. News Digest: February 21st, 2022

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    February 21

    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 Booster Clinic 

    In accordance with public health recommendations, a COVID-19 vaccination booster is required for all St. Lawrence University students and employees within 30 days of becoming eligible. A free booster clinic will be offered Thursday, February 24 at the SUNY Canton campus. Register for the booster clinic.

     

    University News & Stories

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    St. Lawrence Adds New Digital Media and Film Major

    St. Lawrence has created a new bachelor's degree program in digital media and film, preparing graduates for careers in the media industry through digital content creation, new media, and a commitment to social justice.
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    St. Lawrence Sees Record-Breaking Application Numbers

    St. Lawrence has surpassed its previous admissions application record for fall 2022 following several successful initiatives focused on reducing barriers to college entry and reimagining a liberal arts education in the 21st century.

    Events

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    Music for Black History Month

    Musician in Residence Sondra Goldsmith Proctor performs the music of composers Olufela (Fela) Obafunmilayo Sowande and Florence Beatrice Smith Price in this virtual concert celebrating Black History Month. Watch the concert. 
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    Online Film Screening: My Buddha is Punk

    - Zoom Directed by Andreas Hartmann, this film follows a young Burmese punk as he travels across the country to promote his philosophy- a symbiosis of Buddhism and punk that rejects religious dictates and political doctrine in the former military dictatorship of Myanmar. This event is had been moved online and is available via Zoom.
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    Cocek! Brass Band Concert

    - Launders Underground The Cocek! Brass Band will perform compositions inspired by the music of the Balkans, New Orleans, and other brass bands from around the world. There is limited seating for this in-person event.
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    Diversity and Inclusion Week 2023

    - St. Lawrence University’s Diversity Committee is excited to celebrate our fifth Diversity & Inclusion week.

    Athletics

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    Sophomore to Compete in 2022 Winter Paralympic Games

    Sydney Peterson '24, a neuroscience major and member of Saints Nordic ski team, will represent Team U.S.A. as she competes for gold in Para Nordic Skiing at the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing, China. Read her story. 

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    Former Saints Women's Lacrosse and Field Hockey Coach to be Honored with IWLCA Hall of Fame Induction

    Longtime St. Lawrence women's lacrosse and field hockey coach Dotty Hall will be enshrined in the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association Hall of Fame in November. Hall was one of the most successful coaches in the history of Saints women's athletics with a combined win total of 306 victories in field hockey and lacrosse. Read her story. 

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    Saints Head to Liberty League Championships; Swim Program Records Shattered

    The men’s and women’s track and field teams are headed to the Liberty League Championships after winning the SLU Open against SUNY Plattsburgh, Utica, Vermont, Mohawk Valley, and SUNY Potsdam last weekend. During the Liberty League Championships in Ithaca, the women's swimming and diving team shattered program records in the 800 freestyle relay and 4x400 freestyle as Maggie Wenger '24 set a new 100 freestyle program record. Over the weekend, men’s basketball defeated Union 81-62 to secure a first-round playoff game after topping Skidmore 65-64 and women’s basketball beat Skidmore 76-45 to secure their 20th win of the season. Men’s ice hockey defeated Cornell 2-1 in an overtime contest on Friday while women’s ice hockey skated to a 3-3 tie with Harvard last week and men’s tennis beat SUNY Oneonta 8-1 on Saturday. Men’s squash defeated Middlebury 7-2 in the quarterfinal matchup of the Summers Cup at the CSA Nationals but fell to No. 5 seeded Tufts in the Semifinal matchup.  For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores.  For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores. SaintsAthletics.com

    Social Media

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    Random Acts of Kindness

    Every year, the St. Lawrence community comes together and finds small ways to bring smiles to members of the North Country. This year, our community made 65 care packages for local families—50 for families in affordable housing and 15 for Renewal House.  View a photo of 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.

    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.