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  1. News Digest: September 12, 2022

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    September 12

    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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    Start of the Semester Update

    Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community on Friday, Sept. 9 sharing information about COVID-19 testing, boosters, and isolation and quarantine space. Read the Message

    University News & Stories

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    Money Magazine Ranks St. Lawrence Among Top 50 Liberal Arts Colleges in America

    Money Magazine has released its list of best-value colleges for 2022, with St. Lawrence ranking among the top 50 best-value liberal arts colleges in America.
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    St. Lawrence University and Cornell Law School Collaborate on Early Admission Program

    St. Lawrence University has entered a partnership with Cornell Law School to collaborate on a Law Early Admission Program (LEAP), which will enable high-achieving undergraduates to attain their undergraduate and law degrees in six years instead of the traditional seven.
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    St. Lawrence in the News-September 12, 2022

    St. Lawrence faculty, staff, and students were the focus of news articles published by outlets around the globe for weighing in on current events, sharing insights from their research, and being commended for their athletic accomplishments.

    News from Around Campus

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    Alumni Trip to Spain in Spring 2023

    In April 2023, St. Lawrence will celebrate 56 years of the Spain program by offering Laurentians an exclusive opportunity to learn about the diverse culinary traditions of the country. Participants will enjoy foods and wines from four different regions while learning about the changing cultures that make up Spain’s multicultural mosaic. The deposit deadline is October 1.

    Athletics

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    Here We Go, Saints Challenge

    Join fellow Laurentians in supporting and enhancing the student-athlete experience during the Here We Go, Saints giving challenging beginning Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 9 a.m. through Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. Support Saints Athletes

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    Weekend Wins for the Scarlet and Brown

    It was a great weekend to be a Saint! The football team brought the Hoffman Cup back to Canton after securing a 30-19 win over Norwich on Saturday while men's soccer defeated Hartwick 3-2 after tying its program record with a 9-0 win over SUNY Canton last week. Women's soccer topped Farmingdale 1-0 to remain undefeated while Jackson Hamilton '23 won the Hamilton Short Course Invitational as Saints men's cross country secured the team title and Alli Sibold '24 won the 4k race to take the women's team to a victory. The men's tennis team wrapped up the St. Lawrence Fall Classic with sophomores Broderick Pinto, John Hill-Edgar, and Edvin Strandberg securing individual victories. Cooper Evans '24 secured the individual title to lead the men's golf team to a win at the Clarkson Invitational last week. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

    Events

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    World Topic Series: Kenyan Elections

    - Carnegie 10 Each semester, the Center for International and Intercultural Studies partners with faculty, staff, students, and alumni to offer an engaging speaker series on timely, global topics.

    Fellowship “Bring Your Own” Lunches

    - Atwood Hall 106 This is a chance to connect with one another and reflect on various aspects of the campus climate.

    Together Again Reception

    - Brush Alumni House Faculty and staff are invited to this social gathering in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on campus.

    Mokuhanga Demonstration

    - Noble Center Maurer Printmaking Studio, Room 101 In conjunction with the exhibition Wood Paper Ink, this demonstration will be an introduction to the printing process of mokuhanga, which uses water-based pigments, a kento registration method, and hand printing with a baren, a circular hand tool with a flat face that is used to burnish the paper and lift ink from the block.

    Why Midterm Elections Matter!

    - Hannon Room, Sullivan Student Center Come learn what midterm congressional elections are, why governors’ races matter, what primaries are and how to have a voice in them, and how the fall '22 elections will affect the future of our nation and our prospects for a robust democracy.

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    De-Stress with Pets

    St. Lawrence students started off their weekend with furry friends! Every Friday afternoon the Office of Wellness Education hosts ‘Pet De-Stress,’ an event gathering a group of friendly dogs or cats to campus, eager to meet students and give them plenty of love. View photos from the event on the St. Lawrence 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. 

  2. News Digest: April 22, 2025

    Submitted by mgagliardi on
    April 22

    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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    St. Lawrence Recognized as a 2025 Tree Campus

    St. Lawrence earned national recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation as a 2025 Tree Campus. The achievement, which we have earned three years in a row, demonstrates the University’s commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainability, and community engagement.
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    St. Lawrence Esports Heads to Nationals

    St. Lawrence’s Overwatch Esports team is headed to nationals for the first time in program history after winning the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) northeastern division title.
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    St. Lawrence Joins the EcoLeague Environmental Education Consortium

    St. Lawrence recently joined the EcoLeague, a consortium of liberal arts colleges and universities dedicated to ecologically focused education and research as well as modeling sustainability through their operations and facilities.
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    Faculty Focus-April 22, 2025

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published peer-reviewed articles, were profiled for academic journals, and wrote opinion pieces in prominent publications.

    News from Around Campus

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    New Global Studies Art Gallery Exhibit + Zine Library Now Open

    Check out the latest exhibit in the Global Studies Art Gallery in the Global Dialogue Center, "Plantation Past, Present, Futures..." The exhibit features artwork and critical reflections from students in the Art, Activism, and Environment course.

    Events

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    2025 Frank P. Piskor Lecture Featuring Dr. Amanda Oldacre

    - Griffiths 123 Harlan Holladay Lecture Hall In this lecture, Dr. Oldacre will explain how we can use a technique that combines light and electricity, known as photo-electrochemistry, to break down microplastic pollutants. This method uses a light-activated catalyst to help degrade microplastics into harmless products like carbon dioxide and water. The lecture will focus on the assembly, characterization, and stability of the proposed degradation system. 
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    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.
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    Artist Talk by Randi Renate

    - Griffiths Room 123 Operating across installation, sculpture, and an art-science podcast, Randi Renate's artwork involves a choreographing of bodies within a sculptural framework to conduct her research on how things are interwoven.
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    St. Lawrence Choral Society performance

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Featuring the music of Aaron Copland, William L. Dawson, James Erb, C.A. Pinto Fonseca, Vytautas Mišminus, Zachary Moore, Randal Stroope, Randal Thompson, and Gwyneth Walker. The event is free, open to the public, and available via livestream.
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    Festival of SLU in the Community

    - Eben Holden The Festival of SLU in the Community celebrates student engagement with the local community during this showcase of their experiences.

    Athletics

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    Saints Sweep the Weekend and Earn National Honors

    • Baseball: The Saints picked up three wins this past week, taking down Vassar 9-4 in the backend of a double header. Sophomore Mike Siano, senior Timothy Connor, and senior Sean Desjardins all recorded two hits. The team also picked up back-to-back wins against Hobart this past Saturday, winning both games 7-3, as senior Michael Hutchins and sophomore Boden Driscoll dominated on the mound.
    • Softball: The Saints won four games this week, recording two doubleheader sweeps against Potsdam and Union. Against Potsdam, they won 4-3 and 5-2, where sophomore Izzy Melanson and first-year Marleigh Monroe had wins in the circle. Against Union, they recorded 9-5, and 8-0 wins, coming back to beat Union in Game 1 of the twin bill.
    • Women’s Lacrosse: The Scarlet and Brown took down Skidmore 10-5 this past Friday, where sophomore Jessica LaPlaca had a career-best eight points. They finished the weekend 1-1.
    • Men’s Lacrosse: In the Route 11 rivalry matchup against Clarkson last Wednesday, the Saints won 9-7 after an electric final quarter where they outscored the Knights 5-1. Last Thursday, sophomore Daniel Mahoney and senior Charlie Miele earned spots on the USILA Team of the Week for their play in the wins against Middlebury and Ithaca.
    • Football: Seven players earned a spot in the 2025 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society. Seniors Oskar Baldwin, Matthew Dahill, Joseph O’Neil, Evan Pastino, Cole Salyards, and Dexter Seeley were all named recipients of the achievement.
    • Track and Field: Both teams competed in the Middlebury Invitational this past Saturday. On the men’s side, junior Patrick Russell won the 3000-meter and junior Nick Lyndaker won the 800-meter, and the team consisting of first-year Dylan Keating, sophomore Caleb Young, junior Kris Mellor, and senior Leif Harvey won the 4x400-meter relay. On the women’s side, sophomore Carly Zack took home a win in the 3000-meter run with her time of 12.09.86, and junior Amelia Berthold had personal bests in the 100-meter hurdles and the 400-meter hurdles.
    • Women’s Golf: Senior Mary Grace McCann and first-year Sadie Cumming both shot 80 to tie for second place in a dual match with Union this past Friday.

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

    Social Media

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    NYC Semester Wraps Up With National Model UN Conference

    To wrap up the New York City semester, St. Lawrence students participated in the National Model United Nations conference. Over five days, our students represented Sweden across ten different committees, engaging in discussions about pressing global issues. The final day of the conference took place in the United Nations General Assembly Hall. Watch a video produced by Colby Lauria '25 on the St. Lawrence Instagram account showcasing the NYC semester

    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: October 1, 2024

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    October 1

    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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    Faculty Focus-October 1, 2024

    In this edition, we spotlight faculty’s innovative use of prediction markets to enhance civic engagement in political science classrooms, the historical intricacies of Chinese cultural diplomacy, how ineffective corruption control in Europe has fueled the rise of populist movements, and much more.
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    AI Lingo to Know

    With the rise of artificial intelligence, a whole new set of terms has emerged to describe its concepts, capabilities, and ethical considerations. Here are a half-dozen of them, as defined by GPT-4o itself.

    News from Around Campus

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    Celebrating 50 Years of Environmental Studies at St. Lawrence University

    On September 20th, the St. Lawrence University community came together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Environmental Studies (ENVS) Department.
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    St. Lawrence University Inducts New Members to Mu Sigma Rho Statistics Honorary Society

    St. Lawrence is one of the first liberal arts colleges to have a chapter of the Statistics Honorary Society that recently welcomed 16 new members.

    Events

    Matinee performance by The Alexander String Quartet

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The Alexander String Quartet returns to campus for their final Fall season to perform their matinee performance.

    Carnegie 10 International Film Series – The Teachers' Lounge

    - 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: The Teachers' Lounge.

    The Alexander String Quartet Concert

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall For their final Fall season at St. Lawrence, The Alexander String Quartet will perform pieces by Joseph Haydn, Kian Ravaei, and Franz Schubert. The event is free, open to the public, and available via livestream.

    Gallery Reception and Informal Discussion

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The Gallery reception and informal discussion are presented in conjunction with the exhibition, Our Place in the Scheme of Things, on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery until October 9, 2024.
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    Exhibition: Change Is a More Accurate Measure of Time Photographs by Mark Klett, SLU class of 1974

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery This exhibition is presented in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Mark Klett’s graduation from St. Lawrence University in 1974. The show features 12 photographs from "El Camino del Diablo," a project based on a journey by a young mining engineer, Raphael Pumpelly, through Arizona and Mexico in 1861 on “the road of the devil.”
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    Exhibition: Our Place in the Scheme of Things

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery This exhibition underscores the essential elements of the environment — water, air, earth — and their degradation caused by storms, fire, and drought often brought about by human pursuits. Photographs and videos on display reflect the relationship between the physical and metaphysical, serving as a spiritual, biophilic statement that highlights the environmental challenges that contemporary societies confront.

    Athletics

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    Saints Hit a Winning Streak and Secure First Place Victories

    Field Hockey—Junior Caroline Hamilton scored two goals, including a dramatic go-ahead goal in the dying seconds of the game, and senior Cara Vredenburg made 16 saves as field hockey earned a conference victory in the Liberty League opener, 2-1 over Skidmore. The win is St. Lawrence’s third straight victory.

    Men’s Rowing—The 2024-25 fall portion of the schedule opened at the Mohawk Fall Classic Regatta in Scotia, N.Y. on Sunday. With five boats in the men's 2V race, St. Lawrence's 'B' boat with first-year Luke Rucolas and senior Sam Sternhagen placed first with a time of 15:00.62.

    Women’s Rowing—The 2024-25 fall portion of the schedule opened at the Mohawk Fall Classic Regatta in Scotia, N.Y. on Sunday. The Saints 'A' Varsity 8 rowed to a first-place finish, recording a time of 15:29. 67.

    Women’s Hockey—Three different Saints scored, including a first-career goal for first-year Alexia Côté, as eighth-ranked women's hockey opened the 2024-25 season with a 3-0 win over Merrimack in a Friday morning game at Lawler Rink. St. Lawrence moved to 1-0-0 on the season, while Merrimack fell to 0-1-0. Côté took ECAC Hockey Bitcoin Rookie of the Week honors for the performance. 

    Men’s Tennis—Senior Edvin Strandberg was the lone Saint to represent men’s tennis at the ITA Northeast Regionals on the campus of Drew University, and advanced to the Round of 16 yesterday with a pair of wins. This morning, Strandberg went to a tiebreak in the opening game losing 6-7 (3) and fell 0-6 in the final game to end his run. The team will be back in action in February.

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

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    Math and Everything at St. Lawrence

    Last Friday’s Math and Everything event brought together 250 young women from North Country high schools, along with students, faculty, and alumni, for a day of learning and exploration. From career panels to interactive sessions on AI, neuroscience, and more, there was so much to explore. A huge thank you to the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics and to all who participated! View photos from the event 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.

  4. News Digest: November 8th, 2021

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    November 8

    News 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

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    Sustainability Program Receives Mars Wrigley Grant for Interdisciplinary “Chocolate Passport” Experience

    Through St. Lawrence University's Sustainability Program, students interested in all things chocolate are now able to embark on the "Chocolate Passport" project, a tasty year-long adventure that includes studying chocolate’s rich history and its impact on past and present culture thanks to a recent grant from Mars Wrigley, the world's leading manufacturer of chocolate, chewing gum, mints, and fruity confections.
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    St. Lawrence University Earns ‘Gold Seal’ for 2020 Election Student Voter Turnout

    St. Lawrence University students facilitated change by advocating for and actively creating the future they believe in during the 2020 election cycle, and the number of students who voted led to the University earning a “Gold Seal” from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, which honors higher education institutions, educators, and students who increased student voter engagement during the 2020 elections.

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    Virtual Organ Concert: Remembering

    Organist Sondra Goldsmith Proctor performs in memory of the lives lost during World Wars I and II, the military actions after 1945, and those lost while striving for equality in our nation.

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    She Kills Monsters

    - Gulick Theatre, Noble Center She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. Tickets are available for purchase for the in-person performances.
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    Music Department Student Recital

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The Music Department presents a recital of student performances of songs of travel by Ralph Vaughan Williams, poems by Robert Louis Stevenson, songs from 17th-century Italy, and a flute solo by Gabriel Fauré. Attend in person or via livestream.
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    Enzo “ZOZO” Corigliano ’22 Squash Court Dedication

    - Robie Squash Complex Please join members of the St. Lawrence community, classmates, and returning Laurentians either in person or virtually for the dedication of the Enzo “ZOZO” Corigliano ’22 Squash Court. To attend the event in person, please RSVP.
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    Men's Ice Hockey Championship Banner Raising Night

    - Appleton Arena Join the St. Lawrence University men's ice hockey program as it celebrates its 2021 ECAC Hockey Championship title by adding a new banner to the rafters of Appleton Arena! The ceremony will take place before the puck drops for the first period.
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    University Chorus Concert

    - Gunnison Memorial Chapel University Chorus presents Americana: Music of Aaron Copland: Old American Songs and Randall Thompson: Frostiana: Seven Country Songs. The event is free, open to the public. Attend the event in-person or via live stream.

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    Men's Soccer Claims Liberty League Title

    After defeating RPI 2-1 on Saturday, the No. 5 Saints men’s soccer team toppled Ithaca College 3-1, claiming the Liberty League title and securing the ninth title for the program since 2004 when the conference was formedThe Scarlet and Brown will head to Montclair, N.J., to take on Washington College in the NCAA Tournament, their 23rd NCAA appearance in program history, and fourth time under head coach Mike Toshack. 

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    Volleyball celebrated a come-from-behind 3-2 win over RIT on Friday to earn a spot in the Liberty League finals, where they fell to Clarkson 3-0 in the championship match on Saturday. Women’s Swimming and Diving defeated Bard College 91-48 while the men’s team topped Bard 61-51 at home on Saturday. Grace Jackson '22 earned Champion High Point Rider honors this weekend as Saints Riding rose to the top as the High Point Team at both the Cazenovia Horse Show and the St. Lawrence Horse Show. Men's Hockey defeated RPI 4-3 as they opened their ECAC slate on the road on Friday.

    Fall Student-Athletes Earn Liberty League All-Academic Honors

    A total of 78 St. Lawrence fall sport student-athletes earned Liberty League All-Academic honors in their respective sports. To be recognized as a member of the All-Academic team, a student-athlete must be a sophomore or higher in class standing and enrolled full time with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.30. 

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

    Social Media

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    Celebrating Diwali with Hands-on Learning

    Interdisciplinary hands-on learning opportunities define the St. Lawrence liberal arts experience and our students wouldn’t have it any other way! Students recently made diya (small lamps) for Diwali in a collaboration between students in our Religions of South Asia course and students in this semester’s Ceramics class. These courses are being taught by Assistant Professor of Religious Studies Arun Brahmbhatt and Visiting Assistant Professor of Art and Art History Rachael Jones. 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.