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  1. News Digest: August 15, 2022

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    August 15

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

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    St. Lawrence University Names John Christopher as Inaugural Vice President and General Counsel

    St. Lawrence has named John Christopher its inaugural Vice President and General Counsel, President Kathryn A. Morris announced on Aug. 10. Christopher, who will also serve as Secretary of the University Corporation, plans to begin his duties on Sept. 12.
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    Service Oriented

    St. Lawrence Peace Corps Prep Certification Program expands on the Laurentian legacy of international service.
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    A Punch in the Face and the Joys of Sibling Saints

    As fellow Saints, Abby Doin '24 and Ian Doin '22 have a bond that goes beyond their love of athletics. This past year, they made up one of several pairs of varsity athlete siblings at St. Lawrence, bringing their sibling rivalries—and loyalties—to the court and field.
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    St. Lawrence in the News-August 15, 2022

    Several faculty, students, and alumni were featured in domestic and international media outlets for their athletic accomplishments and for using their expertise to weigh in on current affairs.
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    The World According to Chocolate

    How the Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Research 
Grant was a passport to understanding everything.

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    First Day of Classes and Convocation

    - Convocation is a "calling together" of the academic community at the start of a new year. Its purpose is to mark by ritual a new beginning for our mission as a university and acknowledge the accomplishments of faculty and staff members who are part of St. Lawrence's academic community.

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    Welcoming Students Back to Campus

    As we soak up these last few days of summer, take a look back at a few of our favorite moments from the early days of fall semesters past—the only thing missing is the Class of 2026!  View the video 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: September 24, 2024

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    September 24

    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.

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    St. Lawrence Ranked Among Best Colleges in America by U.S. News and World Report

    U.S. News and World Report released its annual “Best Colleges” rankings on Sept. 24 with St. Lawrence once again recognized among the nation’s top liberal arts colleges.
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    Getting to Know Our Sustaining Saints

    “Sustaining Saints” is our giving society that recognizes Laurentians who make consecutive annual gifts to the University for at least three years (or, for our newest alums, each of two years after graduation). Lynda Croker Moran ’69 and Bob Moran ’69 of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, have made annual gifts every year since graduation. Here, in Lynda’s words, are some highlights from her life as a Laurentian.

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    SLU Writers Series Presents Joe Wilkins

    - Sykes Common Room For over 50 years the Writers Series program at St. Lawrence University has welcomed all varieties of authors including Pulitzer Prize winners. This week, join us as we welcome back 2019-20 Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing Joe Wilkins.
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    Creative Resistance: Shaping the Electoral Process through Urban Guerilla Poetry and Street Arts

    - Winston Room - Student Center Senegalese artists Simon and Docta, invited to the St. Lawrence campus through the support of the Arts Collaborative grant, will share their experiences from Senegal. They will discuss how art forms like music, hip hop, graffiti, poetry, and theater can play a pivotal role in the democratic process.
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    Gallery Performance by the Alexander String Quartet

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery
    In conjunction with the exhibitions, Change Is a More Accurate Measure of Time, Photographs by Mark Klett , on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery until October 9
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    Here We Go Saints 2024

    Here We Go Saints 2024 is officially underway now until Wednesday, September 25 at 8 p.m.! This fourth annual fundraising drive supports Saints Athletics, including our 35 teams and key areas of support like athletic medicine, strength and conditioning, athletic communications, and more!  Learn about this year’s "Saintly Incentives," featuring custom tailgating gear, and our "Scarlet & Brown Rewards" that our teams are competing for with donor participation, by visiting the Here We Go Saints Headquarters.

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    Painting the Town Scarlet and Brown, Laurentian Weekend 2024

    Laurentian Weekend 2024 was packed with highlights–from action on the field and ice and a showcase of student research to tailgates, RV village fun, and a memorable Scarlet and Brown Dinner. To Laurentians near and far, thank you for joining us for a memorable weekend. ❤️🤎 View photos from Laurentian Weekend 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 Tuesday. Please submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications news form.

  3. News Digest: June 4, 2024

    Submitted by bunderwood on
    June 4

    News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website.

    News Digest will be sent on a monthly basis during Summer 2024.

    Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.

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    St. Lawrence University Board of Trustees Elects Two New Members

    The St. Lawrence University Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome two new members for six-year terms. Daniel “Dan” L. Brindisi ’89, P’19 and Keith B. Henry ’84 were elected at the May meeting of the Board and both began their service on June 1.
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    St. Lawrence in the News - June 4, 2024

    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.
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    Reunion Weekend 2024 Video Recap

    Reunion Weekend 2024 was one for the history books! Relive it once more with this recap video.
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    First-Year Seminar Students Rule at European Union Simulation in Buffalo

    Associate Professor of Government Mert Kartal, along with 16 students from his First-Year Seminar, "International Relations in Action," recently engaged in a four-day European Union (EU) simulation in Buffalo, New York. Hosted by the Institute for EU Studies at the State University of New York (SUNY), this annual event, known as SUNY Mock European Union (MEU), has been a cornerstone of experiential learning since 1988.

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    Global Studies Art Gallery

    Assistant Professor and Interim Chair of Global Studies Sandhya Ganapathy's Global Studies Art, Activism, and Environment course combined global studies frameworks with art-based methodologies to examine contemporary environmental issues. Check out their work in the Global Studies Art Gallery located in the Global Dialog Center.
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    Six Tips to Nail Your College Interview, According to Admissions Counselors

    The college interview is one of the best ways for you to get to know a university and for admissions counselors to get to know you, but not every interview at every college will be exactly alike. At St. Lawrence, we're excited to learn more about you, and we hope you're excited to meet us, too!

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    This Month in Athletics!

    Twelve Laurentians entered the St. Lawrence Athletics Hall of Fame Friday evening at the 2024 Robert J. Sheldon Induction Ceremony. Congratulations to inductees Manny Brito ’97, Andre White ’97, Greg Sutton ’99, Ali Montacer ’01, Jamal Ballantyne ’02, Ryan Carruth ’02, James Brush ’77, Danielle Giannone ’96, Rachel Barrie McKay ’03, Eric Jones ’10, Wendy Pavlus ’11, and Scott Woodburn. 

    St. Lawrence Athletics and Recreation also announced the retirement of Senior Associate Vice President for Athletics Bob Durocher. A member of the athletics department for 35 years, the Canton, New York native has left an indelible mark on the department. He joined as assistant men's and women's soccer coach in 1989 and head men's coach in 1990 before becoming an assistant athletic director in 2000. He was then selected to lead athletics in 2015, and has served in the role ever since. The highlights of his tenure as head of the athletic department include two phases of renovation at Appleton Arena. The first phase included a multi-million dollar renovation of the arena, with the completely donor-funded project resulting in totally renovated player lounges and locker rooms, as well as an updated ice rink and production facilities. Durocher will remain in the position until a successor is selected. A nationwide search will begin immediately. 

    Seven members of the men's lacrosse team earned United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) All-America honors, as announced by the association on Thursday morning. Judge Murphy '24 and Tripp Clark '24 garnered First-Team honors, while Paddy Condon '25 earned Second-Team honors and Caleb Torres '25 earned Third-Team honors. Ben Hutchinson '24, Bobby Wells '25 and Michael Marinello '25 were all selected as Honorable Mention All-Americans.

    Saints rowing teams received some accolades from the Liberty League following their season’s culmination. Sophomore Angie Vertullo '26 was awarded First-Team All-Liberty League accolades, while senior Sasha Henderson '24 earned Second-Team honors for the women's rowing team, as announced by the league office on Thursday afternoon. Seniors John Norrgard '24 and Jack Whamond '24 earned First-Team All-Liberty League honors for men’s rowing, while Robert Fusting '24 and Annabella Kennedy '24 earned Second-Team All-Liberty League honors.

    Saints tennis programs also saw multiple athletes honored at the conference level. On the men’s side, senior Adam Heilbronner '24 was named a Second Team singles selection, and earned Second Team doubles honors alongside Broderick Pinto '25. Sophomore standouts Angelica Aksdal-Jansen '26 and Molly Jespersen '26 were each honored as All-Liberty League selections for women’s tennis

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    Reunion Weekend 2024: One for the History Books! ❤️🤎

    Reunion Weekend 2024 was one for the history books! We celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Kenya Semester Program. We welcomed the "Great 8" back to campus (the classes of 1978 through 1985) for their 40th and 45th Reunion milestones. We sipped Scarlet & Brown Ale and 1856 Lager courtesy of Weird Window Brewing, honored our recent Athletic Hall of Famers, and made new memories with our favorite people in our favorite place.

    Check out photos from the weekend on the official St. Lawrence University Instagram, or on our University Facebook Account!

    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.

  4. News Digest: May 7, 2024

    Submitted by bunderwood on
    May 7

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

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    St. Lawrence Announces 2024 Commencement Speakers

    In celebration of their exceptional achievements and exemplary service to St. Lawrence University and the North Country community Kathleen Fitzgerald ’92 and Cali Brooks will be honored during this year’s commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 19. Professor Liz Regosin will address the Class of 2024.

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    Anthropology Students Present Posters

    Students in ANTH 270 Plagues and Peoples recently showcased their research at an end-of-semester course poster conference.

    Chemistry department hosted the 14th Annual Undergraduate and Graduate Chemistry Research Symposium

    On April 20, 2024, St. Lawrence University and the SLU Chemistry department hosted the 14th Annual Undergraduate and Graduate Chemistry Research Symposium for the Northern New York Section of the American Chemical Society. Over 80 students and faculty from six local universities came to present their research and to network and build connections between our different institutions.

    World Languages Students Inducted into Honor Societies

    The Department of World Languages, Cultures, and Media held its annual Honorary Inductions and is pleased to congratulate all the students on their achievements!

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    This Week in Athletics!

    Men’s lacrosse qualified for the NCAA tournament via an at-large bid after completing their season as Liberty League semifinalists. The Saints had their best start in program history at 11-0 and finished the season 14-2 with a share of the regular season title with a 6-1 league record. They will make their way back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022 and the third time since 2017, and are headed to Wesleyan to face Plymouth State on Saturday. 

    For men’s lacrosse major awards, Judge Murphy '24 was named the Liberty League Offensive Player of the Year, while Daniel Mahoney '27 was named the Rookie of the Year. 7 Saints earned All-League accolades and head coach Mike Mahoney '93 earned Coach of the Year honors.

    Women’s lacrosse defender Haley Sundstrom '25 earned Second-Team All-Liberty League honors, while midfielder Neve Ley '25 earned Honorable Mention accolades for the women's lacrosse team, as announced by the league office on Tuesday morning.

    After earning their 14th straight Intercollegic Horse Shows Competition (IHSA) Regional title, the riding team advanced to nationals as a team this past week, finishing fourth overall. After earning Reserve Champion honors at Zones, the Saints competed against the 16 best programs, representing the 353 competing schools.

    In the men’s outdoor track and field season, Zach Jaworski '25, Nick Lyndaker '26 and Patrick Russell '26 had all-conference performances at the outdoor track and field championships this past weekend. St. Lawrence finished fifth overall. The Saints now head to regionals with many athletes qualified.

    Women’s track and field saw Emma Palumbo '25 and Alli Sibold '24 earn all-Liberty League honors at the outdoor track and field championship, with Alli getting an honorable mention in the 1500 meter race and Emma taking second-team honors in the 3000 meter steeplechase. The Saints will also head to regionals beginning next week.

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

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    A Time of Excitement and Fun!

    Recently campus has been busy as students are finishing finals, soaking up some sun, enjoying Carnaval, Folk Fest,  the African Student Union Gala and so much more. Check out the fun on the St. Lawrence University Official Instagram Account.✨❤️🤎

    📸: Alden Timm ’26 & Sunset Recinos Moya ’27

    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.

  5. News Digest: February 7th, 2022

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    February 7

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

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    COVID-19 Campus Update: Campus Operating Status Change

    Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community on Thursday, Feb. 3 announcing that the campus operating status is now Green (low risk) and sharing the Campus Operating Status framework. Read the message

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    In Memory

    President Morris shared messages with the St. Lawrence community about two Laurentians who recently passed away: Lewis Barkley and Terry Chase

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    Celebrating Black Laurentians

    Passionate campus leaders, creative artists and actors, supportive Community Assistants, and caring students who work to keep the campus community safe; St. Lawrence University celebrates Black History Month by honoring the Laurentians who have a positive impact on our community each day.
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    St. Lawrence in the News - Feb. 7, 2022

    St. Lawrence faculty, staff, and students were featured in regional and national media for making an impact with their artwork, weighing in on current events, serving as expert sources for better sleep tips, supporting their classmates, and discussing poetry, astronomy, and varsity athletics.

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    Honoring Black History Month

    - Winston Room, Sullivan Student Center Read and listen to poetry related to Afro-Latinx and Latin American experiences during this in-person event honoring Black History Month.

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    Saints Make 2022 Winter Olympic Appearances

    St. Lawrence student-athletes and alumni will represent Teams U.S.A., Canada, Denmark, and China as they compete for gold in women's ice hockey, skiing, and skeleton racing at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Read a story about the Saints' Olympic appearances and watch a video about the Olympians on the St. Lawrence Facebook page

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    Saints Women's Squash Claim Liberty League Championships; Winter Sports Continue

    Saints Women’s Squash claimed the Liberty League Championship this weekend after dominating Vassar 9-0, William Smith 6-3, and Bard 9-0. The tournament championship win is the fourth for the Saints. Women’s Ice Hockey topped Quinnipiac 5-1 on Sunday and 2-1 on Saturday after Lucy Morgan ’23 recorded her ninth career shutout and Suyeon Eom ’24 scored her first collegiate goal during the team’s 3-0 win over Princeton earlier in the week. Men’s Ice Hockey battled to a 1-1 tie with Brown on Saturday after defeating Yale 2-1 in overtime on Friday. The weekend wins continued with Saints Women’s Basketball topping William Smith 69-48 and RIT 69-61 while Men’s Basketball defeated Hobart 66-46 and RIT 77-86.  During the Liberty League Championship weekend, Men’s Squash beat Hobart 8-1, Bard 9-0, and Vassar 9-0 but the University of Rochester ultimately secured the Liberty League title. At the Bomber Invitational, Men’s Track and Field won the two-team distance medley relay while Timothy Boyce ’25 won the mile and Women’s Track and Field’s Katherine Sheehy ’23 won the 5,000 meters. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores. SaintsAthletics.com

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    Celebrating Lunar New Year

    Last week, St. Lawrence students came together with International Student Services to celebrate the Lunar New Year with good food, a few crafts, and friends new and old. View photos of the celebration 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.

  6. News Digest: January 24, 2022

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    January 24

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

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    Weekly Testing Clinic to Resume Normal Hours

    The University's Weekly Testing Clinic hours have resumed their normal schedule. Testing will take place Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m.  in Eben Holden (South Room). For up-to-date testing information, visit the Always Forward website

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    University to Offer Booster Clinic

    The University is partnering with St. Lawrence County Public Health to offer a booster clinic Thursday, January 27.  Appointments will be required and priority will be given to students. Students should check their inboxes for an email from Health Services.

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    Building a Laurentian ‘Dream Team’ in Boston

    When Eleanor Napoli '20 was looking for advice on how to navigate life after graduation, she knew she could rely on a great group of people who are always ready to help: Laurentians.
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    Get to Know St. Lawrence's New Finance Major

    Program lead and A. Barton Hepburn Associate Professor and Co-Chair of Economics Brian Chezum shares what differentiates St. Lawrence’s finance program, and how students can leverage their liberal arts experiences to make an impact in a range of fields.
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    University Receives $10,000 Grant to Support North Country Waterways Project

    St. Lawrence University has received a $10,000 grant from Humanities New York (HNY) in support of the North Country Rights of Nature Project, which will focus on creating a bill of rights to protect the ecosystems of the St. Regis, Grasse, and Raquette Rivers.

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    Students Named to Fall 2021 Dean's List

    More than 640 St. Lawrence students have been named to the Dean's List for achieving academic excellence during the Fall 2021 semester. Check out the list of students. 

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    Weekend Wins for Saints Athletics; Winter Sports Continue

    Saints Women’s Swimming and Diving secured their fourth straight dual meet victory over Saint Michael's on Saturday after defeating SUNY Potsdam on Friday, while Women’s Ice Hockey celebrated three key ECAC Hockey victories last week against Princeton (4-1), Union (5-1) and RPI (4-0). The weekend wins continued with the men’s and women’s track and field teams winning their respective home invitationals against SUNY Plattsburgh and SUNY Potsdam, while the men’s ice hockey team defeated Dartmouth 3-1. Women’s Squash swept Georgetown 9-0 following a 5-4 victory over Dickinson, while Men’s Squash defeated Dickinson 7-2 after topping Brown 8-1 last week. Men’s Basketball secured a 78-52 win over Clarkson while Women’s Basketball defeated William Smith 84-69 after securing a 61-43 win over RIT and topping Clarkson 54-36 earlier in the week. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

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    Springing into a New Semester

    St. Lawrence students navigated a snowy campus and reunited with friends as they kicked off the Spring 2022 semester on Wednesday, January 19. See photos of the first day of classes on St. Lawrence's 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.

  7. News Digest: July 8, 2024

    Submitted by bunderwood on
    July 8

    News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website.

    News Digest will be sent on a monthly basis during Summer 2024.

    Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.

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    St. Lawrence Climbs Even Higher in The Princeton Review Rankings for Alumni Network, Internships, and Impact

    The Princeton Review named St. Lawrence to its list of “Best Value Colleges” for 2024, noting its high return on investment for students and recent grads. The University also ascended in several rankings categories, coming in at No. 2 on “Top 20 Best Private School Alumni Networks,” No. 5 on “Top 20 Best Private Schools for Internships,” and No. 9 on “Best Schools for Making an Impact.”
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    St. Lawrence University Names Kim Robinson Hissong ’94 as Vice President of University Advancement

    St. Lawrence has named Kim Robinson Hissong ’94 its Vice President for University Advancement, President Kathryn A. Morris announced on June 6. Hissong, who has been leading the division in all fundraising and Laurentian engagement activities on an interim basis since last October, will immediately step into the permanent role.
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    Faculty Focus-July 8, 2024

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty have published articles, op-ed's, won awards, and much more.
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    Two Selective Critical Language Scholarships Support Students’ Study of Arabic

    Miso Wilson ’24 and Elizabeth Wagar ’24 first studied abroad through St. Lawrence’s Center for International and Intercultural Studies (CIIS) during the Spring 2023 semester, when they enjoyed experiences living and learning in Jordan. As seniors they were each awarded the highly selective Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) through the U.S. Department of State, which provided support for them to participate in an immersive Arabic language program.
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    ‘Shared Closet’ Concept Closes the Loop on Clothing Waste

    Close the Loop, a club dedicated to reducing textile waste on campus, started with Valeria Obregon Diaz ’24 and a couple of friends carrying some of their garments to the Student Center for a clothing swap. Two years later, it has more than 10 active members, manages the thrift store on campus, has hosted multiple clothing swaps, as well as sewing and mending workshops, and was named ‘Rookie of the Year’ at the student leadership awards ceremony.

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    Recently in Athletics!

    Twenty-nine members of the 2023-24 St. Lawrence men's hockey team earned ECAC Hockey All-Academic honors, as announced by the league office. Logan Ritchie '24, a finalist for the ECAC Hockey Scholar-Athlete of the Year, was named the Saints' Commissioner's List honoree for the third straight season as the team's top scholar from the 2023-24 season.

    Eighteen members of 2023-24 St. Lawrence women's hockey garnered ECAC Hockey All-Academic honors. Junior forward Taylor Lum '25 was named the Saints' Commissioner's List honoree as the program's top scholar, boasting a 4.0 cumulative GPA, while majoring in Data Science.

    Judge Murphy '24 earned Intercollegiate Men's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IMLCA) All-America and First-Team All-Region honors, while Tripp Clark '24 earned a spot on the First Team and Caleb Torres '25, Paddy Condon '25 and Michael Marinello '25 garnered Second-Team honors.

    Twenty-three skiers from the St. Lawrence 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 2024 season.

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    Rebert and Lee Hall Renovations to Welcome Class of 2028! ❤️🤎

    It’s safe to say that Rebert and Lee Halls have never looked better, and just in time to welcome the Class of 2028 this fall!

    Check out the a sneak peek of the newly renovated lounges, student rooms, and bathrooms in Rebert south and east, as well as two main lounges in Lee. We’ve fully upgraded these areas with new fixtures and finishes, including dimmable LED lighting. This summer, we’re renovating the north wing of Rebert and the north wing and main entry of Lee, all thanks to funds from a $30 million campus facilities enhancement initiative taking place across campus.

    Check out the updates on the St. Lawrence University Official Instagram Account.

    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.

  8. News Digest: March 5, 2024

    Submitted by bunderwood on
    March 5

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

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    Donors Light Up Bloomberg Lab Ticker-Tape

    Jim ’69 and Charlie Mahoney ’69 are among the alum and parent donors whose names appear on the ticker-tape outside the Bloomberg Finance Lab. While the lab was created with funds from a George I. Alden Trust grant, these individual gifts fund annual licensing renewal for the proprietary Bloomberg terminals.

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    The Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics Department Holds Annual Dinner

    The Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics (MCSS) Department held their Annual Dinner. This year the event brought together over 70 students, faculty and staff who gathered to socialize. Faculty shared information about a wide range of topics including internships, summer fellowships, departmental resources, the MCSS LinkedIn group, graduate schools, senior projects, honor societies and local conferences for undergraduates.

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    Diversity and Inclusion Week!

    St. Lawrence University’s Diversity and Inclusion Week Committee is excited to celebrate our sixth Diversity & Inclusion week!

    Our theme this year is Connecting Across Difference programs and events will:

    • Foster conversations

    • Encourage individual contemplation and reflection on identity

    • Encourage celebration across many aspects of intersectionality and diversity 

    Explore this weeks schedule of events here!

    Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Portrait of a Lady on Fire

    - Carnegie 10 In honor of the diversity of films from around the world and in homage to the indispensable Cinema 10 series of Potsdam, the Department of World Languages, Cultures & Media, and the Language Resource Center are pleased to present: "Portrait of a Lady on Fire"
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    Laurentian Singers Pre-Tour Concert

    - Unitarian Universalist Church, In advance of their tour of North Carolina and South Carolina, the Laurentian Singers will perform selections from their tour program at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Canton on March 10 at 10:30 a.m.

    Worthington: Jeffrey Campbell's Legacy in Three Essays

    - Winston Room, Sullivan Student Center Join us for a discussion with HEOP Alumi Steve Peraza ’06 about the legacy of Jeffrey Campbell – poet, essayist, educator, and St. Lawrence University's first African American graduate. Jeffrey Campbell matriculated at St. Lawrence University in 1929, making this year the 95th anniversary of that historic event.

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    This Week in Athletics!

    Emma-Sofie Nordström '26 made 72 saves over two games and the women's hockey team qualified for the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) semifinals with a 2-0 series victory over Yale University this past weekend. The Saints will play in the semifinal for the first time since  COVID-19 shortened 2021 playoffs, when they beat Clarkson University in overtime. They'll have a chance for a repeat performance as they play the Golden Knights at Colgate Friday evening with a berth in the ECAC Championship on the line. 

    Nick Lyndaker '26 achieved the long-sought goal of breaking the St. Lawrence program record in the mile run during his trot at the All-Atlantic Region Track and Field Conference (AARTFC) indoor championships in Rochester, New York. Lyndaker's time of 4:11.99 edged the Saints' previous program record of 4:12.02 in the mile, which was set by Erik Donohoe in 2008. His time was the fastest in the event out of any competitor from the Liberty League, and gave him a second place overall finish at regionals.

    Both tennis teams recorded victories over Ithaca College on the weekend, with the men earning a 6-3 win and the women's team downing the Bombers 7-2. The men's team had two wins at the number one and three spots, while Ariane '27 and Yvette Karera '27 went unbeaten on the day to lead the women's team to victory.

    After a season of program record and historic personal-bests, Alli Sibold '24 will have another chance to take the track for the women's track and field team at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) indoor championships at the Virginia Beach Sports Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia, beginning Friday morning. She enters the event as the second-highest seed in the mile, and the fourth-highest in the 3000m. 

    Elizabeth Flynn '27 was named Liberty League Rookie of the Year last Tuesday.  The freshman forward from Brentwood, Tennessee led the Liberty League in rebounds per game with 12.3 and was the only player in the conference to average a double double. Additionally, her 14 double doubles ranked tied for 26th across DIII, and her 12.4 boards per game were the 13th-highest in the NCAA.

    27 St. Lawrence winter sport student-athletes earned Liberty League All-Academic honors in their respective sports, as announced by the Liberty League Commissioner Tracy King last week. In total, 383 winter sport student-athletes have qualified for the league's All-Academic teams. To be recognized as a member of the All-Academic team a student-athlete must be a sophomore or higher in class standing with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.30. View the full list of honorees.

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    Groundbreaking DEI Efforts!

    Margaret Kent Bass is one of three honorees included in the interactive exhibition, “Portraying St. Lawrence,” at our Richard F. Brush Art Gallery. The exhibition draws attention to how portraits act as a form of public memory for an institution or community, and how we can expand both who we remember and how we remember those important to our community.  

    Bass is recognized for the indelible mark she left on St. Lawrence through her groundbreaking DEI efforts. Bass joined the University as director of multicultural affairs in 1993 and became a member of the English department in 2000. She was appointed associate dean for faculty in 2004 and interim VP and dean of students in 2005-06. Bass received the Owen D. Young Outstanding Faculty Award and the Emily Eaton Hepburn Award for Creative Leadership.

    Nadirah Croft, a 2021 St. Lawrence University Higher Educational Opportunity Program graduate, is the artist behind Margaret Bass’s portrait.  

    Read more about Margaret Bass on the St. Lawrence University Instagram.

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  9. News Digest: November 15, 2021

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    November 15

    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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    Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community on Friday, Nov. 12 sharing weekly update on test results, outlining what the return to campus after Thanksgiving Break will look like, and providing information for students as they prepare to leave campus. Read the message

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    McNair Scholar Wins Award at 2021 Geological Society of America Conference

    The power of the St. Lawrence experience united Anuva Anannya ’22, Helen Eifert ’18, and Associate Professor and Chair of Geology Alexander K. Stewart in conducting award-winning research.
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    Faculty Focus - Nov. 15, 2021

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published book chapters and journal articles and used their expertise to provide insight into personal finance options.
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    St. Lawrence in the News - Nov. 15, 2021

    Faculty members and students were recently featured in local, national, and international media outlets advocating for climate change awareness, using their expertise to weigh in on international affairs, giving back to the local community, and sharing their experience as instructors at St. Lawrence.

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    Building on the Success of Every Laurentian

    Originally Published in the Campaign Impact Report, September 2021 Campaign Co-Chairs and University Trustees Sarah E. Johnson ’82, P’15 and Jay W. Ireland ’77, P’00 reflect on the success of The Campaign for Every Laurentian.
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    Math Honor Society Welcomes New Members for Fall 2021

    The St. Lawrence chapter of the mathematical honor society, Pi Mu Epsilon, recently inducted 22 new members. Pi Mu Epsilon recognizes students who exhibit strong mathematical understanding in their mathematics coursework.

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    Celebrate International Education Week - Fall 2021!

    - Each November, St. Lawrence University joins the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education in celebrating the contributions and impact of international students to St. Lawrence's campus and promoting awareness about opportunities to study off campus.
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    Poetry for Peace

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Read a poem you've written, a poem by a favorite poet, or just to listen to poems on a different theme at this event in the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery.
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    SLU Improv Lab Concert

    - Launders Underground The Improv Lab, directed by Tim Savage, will present a program of "Times and Places and Interesting Spaces."  The event is free and open to the public via livestream and in-person with limited seating.

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    Skating Saints Raise ECAC Hockey Banner

    With 2000+ of their closest friends in attendance, Men's Ice Hockey celebrated its 2021 ECAC Hockey Championship title by adding a new banner to the rafters of Appleton Arena on Friday.  View photos of the celebration on the St. Lawrence Facebook page

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    Saints Squash Dedicates Court to Enzo "ZoZo" Corigliano '22 

    This past Friday, members of the St. Lawrence University men's and women's squash teams were joined by University President Kathryn A. Morris and Senior Associate Vice President for Athletics Bob Durocher to honor the life and impact of Enzo Corigliano '22 as they dedicated a squash court in his honor. 

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    NCAA Championship Invites for Members of Men's XC; Winter Sports Underway

    Following their performances at the NCAA Mideast Regional on Saturday, Jackson Hamilton ’23, George David Gowdy ’23, and Timothy Boyce ’25 have earned invitations to the NCAA Division III Men's Cross Country Championship in Louisville, Kentucky.  Men's Soccer closed their 2021 season after falling 2-0 to Washington College in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Football closed their 2021 season with a 41-6 win over Buffalo State on Saturday, while Men’s Squash beat Hobart 7-2 and Women's Squash defeated William Smith 6-3 in their respective season openers. The Saturday wins continued with Women’s Swimming and Diving topping William Smith 113-95 and Women’s Basketball beating SUNY Poly 74-48 after defeating SUNY Potsdam 68-60 in their season opener last week. Men’s Basketball kicked off their season with a 80-67 win against Alfred State College on Friday and a 69-65 overtime win against Alfred University on Saturday.

    Visit SaintsAthletics.com for up-to-date news and scores. 

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    Adirondack Adventures

    With the Adirondack Mountains close by, adventures are never far away! St. Lawrence's I-House and Outing Club recently teamed up to bring members of our international student community out to Cranberry Lake for a day of canoeing. Whether students were new or experienced paddlers, everyone enjoyed the mountain views, some campfire s’mores, and the chance to come together. (Photo credit: Angeles Zúñiga '22) View more photos 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 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.

  10. News Digest: January 28, 2025

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    January 28

    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.

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    Major Gift Endows St. Lawrence University Head Football Coach Position in Memory of Steve Munn ’64

    The St. Lawrence University Head Football Coach is now an endowed position thanks to a $1.5 million gift from the Munn family in memory of Steve Munn ’64. The family gift recognizes Munn’s roles as a former student-athlete and supporter of St. Lawrence athletics, a past University trustee (’82-’91), and proud parent of Michele Munn Celestino ’90 and Trustee Robyn Munn Gengras ’94, P’28.
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    How SLU PIC Empowers Students and Local Nonprofits to do Their Best Work

    What started with just five interns and a bold idea has grown into the powerhouse that is St. Lawrence University Public Interest Corps (SLU PIC). From sparking curiosity at the North Country Children’s Museum to transforming transportation access in the North Country, our students and alums are creating lasting impact.
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    Five Former Saints Football Players Engineer Their Futures

    Balancing athletics and academics is no small feat, but five former Saints Football players are proving they can tackle both. This spring, they will graduate with engineering degrees from Columbia University after earning bachelor’s degrees from St. Lawrence through an innovative 3+2 partnership program, blending the best of what both institutions have to offer.

    News from Around Campus

    A&AH Honorary Society Fall Term 2024 Inductees

    The Art & Art History Department is pleased to welcome six new students into its honor society.

    St. Lawrence University Inducts New Members to Mu Sigma Rho Statistics Honorary Society

    The Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics Department is pleased to recognize six students for their academic success.

    Events

    Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Coup de Chance

    - Carnegie 10 In honor of the diversity of films from around the world and in homage to the indispensable Cinema 10 series of Potsdam, the Department of World Languages, Cultures & Media, and the Language Resource Center are pleased to present "Coup de Chance."
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    Gallery Presentation: Guerrilla Girls via Zoom (in-person and online)

    - Griffith Arts Center 123 and via Zoom A Zoom discussion with members of Guerrilla Girls, an anonymous group of feminist, female artists devoted to fighting sexism and racism within the art world. This event is presented in conjunction with the exhibit "Guerrilla Girls: The Art of Behaving Badly," currently on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery.

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    Saints Upset Rivals and Display Dominance

    • Women’s Hockey: No. 7 ranked Saints took down No. 9 Clarkson Friday night in a high-scoring 6-5 conference game. Graduate student Anna Segedi led the way with two goals, while graduate student Claire Tyo netted three assists in the effort. Junior Emma-Sofie Nordstrum had 33 saves in the first game of the Route 11 rivalry, as the Saints split the weekend with Clarkson.
    • Men’s Hockey: In the Route 11 Rivalry this weekend, juniors Isack Bandu and Jan Lasak each scored a goal to upset No. 20 Clarkson 2-1 Saturday night in conference play. Sophomore Mason Kucenski stopped 26 shots as the Saints split the weekend with their regional foes. 
    • Nordic Skiing: Senior Emma Strack is participating in the 2025 FIS Nordic Junior/U23 Cross-Country World Ski Championships in Schilpario, Italy. She will go through a short training camp In Seefeld, Austria before taking part in the championships. Strack will be competing in the classic sprint on February 4, and the classic mass-start 20k on February 6, where she will look to become a world champion.
    • Men’s Basketball: The Saints swept this weekend on the road going 2-0. First, they took on Hobart Friday Night, winning 58-52 with four players reaching double digits in points. In front was sophomore Troy McPherson, who had 13 points off the bench. Saturday afternoon the Saints beat RIT 91-76, which is the highest team total of points since the 2018-2019 season.
    • Women’s Basketball: The Saints dominated Willam Smith 64-46 Friday night on the road in Geneva. Junior Caelan McHarney put up a career-high of 16 points in just 19 minutes, while sophomore Elizabeth Flynn also put up 12 points.
    • Track-and-Field: Both the men’s and women’s teams put on strong performances at the St. Lawrence Invitational on Saturday afternoon. The men’s team grabbed first place in a dominant performance as their total team score was 67.5 points ahead of second-place Utica. On the women’s side, the Saints placed second overall thanks to multiple strong outings, including freshman Avery Blanchard placing first in the mile event, and sophomore Quinn Sirgany placing first in the 800-meter. The relay team of junior Cameran Stone, junior Adriana Cecchetelli, first-year Avery Blanchard, and sophomore Quinn Sirgany placed first in the distance medley with a time of 13:05.70, which allows them to go to regionals.
    • Squash: First-year Gregory Malsang won his quarterfinal match of the Molloy East to set the tone for both the men’s and women’s squash teams at the CSA Individual Nationals at Open Squash in New York, N.Y. He faced Bates’ Alec Spiro, where he swept the match 11-6, 11-2, and 11-6 and made it to the semifinals where he unfortunately lost to Huzaifa Ibrahim from Trinity. On the women’s side, first-year Angel Otshabeng made her debut against Georgetown’s Rachel Mashek in the quarterfinal of the Holleran West Bracket. She put up a fight but ultimately lost 11-4, 11-8, and 11-7.

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

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    Route 11 Rivalry Weekend

    From the ice to the stands, the Route 11 Rivalry brought ALL the energy this past weekend! Both the women’s and men’s teams skated away with a win at Clarkson’s Cheel Arena, and Saints Nation showed up loud and proud as per usual in the Marsh Pit. What a weekend to be in the North Country! View photos on the St. Lawrence Instagram account

    In Memory

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    On Thursday, January 23, President Morris sent a message to the St. Lawrence community about the passing of Professor Emeritus of History Jonathan Rossie. Jonathan was a beloved member of the faculty for 32 years, during which he inspired generations of students and left an enduring legacy at St. Lawrence University. 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 Tuesday. Please submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications news form.