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Saints Basketball, Your Liberty League Champions!

It was an electric Sunday afternoon in Burkman as the Saints men’s basketball team dominated RPI 50-42 in overtime to secure the Liberty League championship. In a standing-room-only crowd, the Scarlet and Brown extended their winning streak to eight and improve to 19-7 after defeating Hobart 80-78 in the semifinals on Friday. The Saints will go on to compete in the NCAA tournament. The weekend wins continued with men's ice hockey shutting out Dartmouth 2-0 at Appleton to secure the fourth seed in the ECAC Tournament while women's hockey beat Quinnipiac 3-2 to conclude its season. Men's squash defeated Middlebury and MIT 5-4 during the Semifinal round of the Summers Cup at the CSA Team Nationals while Erik Geier '23 defended his Liberty League title in the 60-meter hurdles and broke a decade-old school record during the championship meet in Rochester. In recognition of their excellence in the classroom, several winter sport student-athletes earned Liberty League All-Academic honors. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

SLU Connect Links Laurentians 

SLU Connect—Washington, D.C. linked dozens of alumni, parents, and friends with students to network and explore different career opportunities in the D.C. area. Students attended a panel discussion at the U.S. Department of State, toured sites including the Capitol Building and World Bank, participated in roundtable discussions with industry experts, and much more! View photos from the trip on the St. Lawrence Facebook page. 

On Friday, February 3, President Morris sent a message to the community about the passing of  former St. Lawrence University President Walter Lawrence (Lawry) Gulick, GP’13 who sought and laid the groundwork for a more inclusive and diverse Laurentian community—served by the rigorous liberal arts education he championed. Read the message. 

Saints Basketball Dominates Home Court Matchups; Seasons Continue

It was a winning weekend for the Saints! Women's basketball secured a 68-57 win over RIT on Saturday after defeating William Smith 82-59 on Friday and dominating Clarkson 74-47 at home last week while Saints men's basketball beat RIT 88-71 on Saturday after securing a 73-67 win over Hobart on Friday.  The wins for the Scarlet and Brown continued with men's hockey shutting out Brown 6-0 on the road while women's hockey skated to a 3-2 overtime win over Cornell at home. Saints squash wrapped up its 2023 Liberty League Championships on home court this weekend after the women's team secured three sets of 8-0 wins over Vassar, Bard, and Denison before falling to William Smith in the championship match on Sunday while the men's team topped Bard 8-1 and Hobart 5-4  before falling to Rochester on Sunday. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Celebrating Lunar New Year

The International House (I-House) and Asian Students Intercultural Association (A.S.I.A) celebrated Lunar New Year with a teatime spent sharing dumplings and laughs, crafting origami rabbits, and enjoying music with friends to ring in a prosperous year ahead. View the photos on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. 

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!

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.

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.

In Memory

President Morris shared a message with the St. Lawrence community honoring the life of Dalton "Shep" Sheppard, the former buildings and grounds manager who helped make St. Lawrence feel like home. Read the message from President Morris.

Stand with Ukraine Community Discussion 

A recording of the Stand with Ukraine Community Discussion is now available for online viewing. Panelists included Professor Hana Waisserova of University of Nebraska, Dr. Aleksandra Monkos of Adam Mickiewicz University, Łukasz Niparko '13, and Sergiy Kuchko '16. St. Lawrence credentials are required to view the video. Watch the discussion.

Saints Skate to ECAC Quarterfinals; Spring Sports Continue

Following a four-game series against Brown, Saints men’s hockey is advancing to the ECAC Quarterfinals where they’ll take on Quinnipiac beginning Friday, March 11 in Connecticut. After defeating Brown 4-1 on Friday, and falling in a 2-1 in an overtime contest, the Skating Saints secured a 4-3 winner-take-all victory on Sunday. The wins for the Scarlet and Brown continued with women’s lacrosse beating SUNY Oneonta 18-8 and men’s lacrosse defeating SUNY Potsdam 16-5 in their season openers while men’s tennis dominated RIT 8-1. ECAC Hockey announced that for the second consecutive season, Lucy Morgan ’23 is the 2022 MAC Women’s Goaltender of the Year and the Liberty League named women's swimming and diving's Maggie Wenger '24 Rookie of the Year. Alpine skiing's Ava Mattsson '22, Nordic skiing's Emma Strack '25 and Brian Beyerbach '23, and men's track and fields' Timothy Boyce '25 will compete in the NCAA Championships this weekend. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Peterson '24 Wins Silver at 2022 Winter Paralympic Games

Sydney Peterson'24 , a member of the Saints' Nordic ski team, won a silver medal in the women's long-distance classical technique during her 2022 Winter Paralympic Beijing Games debut in Beijing, China. Read about Sydney's victory.

Updated Spectator Policy

St. Lawrence Athletics remains committed to adhering to CDC, St. Lawrence County, NCAA SSI, and St. Lawrence University recommendations and protocols. Masking is now optional for fully vaccinated individuals attending athletic events and masks are required for unvaccinated individuals when inside athletic facilities. This policy extends to all home Saints athletic events. Read the spectator policy on SaintsAthletics.com. 

Diversity and Inclusion Week

Last week, members of the St. Lawrence community came together to celebrate Diversity and Inclusion Week.  Participants engaged in thoughtful conversations over meals, art projects, walks, and round table discussions. View photos from Diversity and Inclusion Week on the St. Lawrence Instagram account.  

Masking Policy Update

Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community on Monday, Feb. 28 announcing that due to the current declines in active COVID-19 cases on campus and throughout the county, the St. Lawrence University face-mask requirement is changing for vaccinated individuals beginning Wednesday, March 2. Read the message and new masking guidelines. 

Saints Earn Liberty League Titles, Head to Championships

During the Liberty League Championships in Ithaca, men’s track and field’s Erik Geier ’23 won the 60-meter hurdle to secure the Liberty League title while women's track and field's Kathleen Merchant '22 won the shot put. Alpine skiing’s Ava Mattsson ’22 is headed to the NCAAs in Park City, Utah following her performance at the UNH Carnival and the men’s ice hockey team is set to compete in the opening round of the conference playoffs after concluding their regular season with a 3-1 win over Yale 3-1 and a 1-1 tie with Brown. During the ECAC Quarterfinals, women’s ice hockey defeated Yale 4-2 but ultimately fell to the No. 7 ranked team. The riding team won its 12th straight Regional Championship Title by finishing the season with the highest point total from the regular season and women’s tennis opened conference play with a 6-3 win over Union.  Women’s squash dominated Wesleyan 9-0 at the CSA Team Nationals but fell to Middlebury College in the final round. During the Liberty League Semifinals, women’s basketball defeated Skidmore (64-60) and Vassar(80-63) but fell to Ithaca in the championship game on Sunday. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores. SaintsAthletics.com

SLU Close the Loop

St. Lawrence students are passionate about making sustainable choices accessible to everyone.  SLU Close the Loop, an initiative to reduce waste by fostering an exchange and swap culture on campus, hosted its first-ever clothing swap where students had a chance to change up their closets and find new style inspiration while helping to reduce waste on campus. View photos of the event on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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

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. 

Conversation, Contemplation, and Transformation 

The St. Lawrence community recently came together in recognition of Diversity and Inclusion Week by focusing on fostering conversation, reflecting on identity, and celebrating many aspects of intersectionality and diversity. The week-long celebration featured acclaimed musician and race relations activist Daryl Davis and Buffalo State College Historian Steve Peraza ’06, who has done extensive research into the life and legacy of 1933 St. Lawrence alum Jeffrey Worthington Campbell. View photos from the events on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. 

Saints Secure Titles, Kick Off Spring Seasons

During the CSA Individual Nationals Saints men's squash player Lewis Anderson '25 secured the Molloy East division title.  The sophomore started the title match strong, winning the opening game 11-7, leveling the second 1-1, and dominating 11-4, 11-5 to secure the title. The wins for the Scarlet and Brown continued with several Saints kicking off the spring season as men's lacrosse beat SUNY Potsdam 19-8 and women's tennis swept SUNY Geneseo 9-0. During the AARTFC Regional meet, Alli Sibold '22 won the mile and several Saints secured personal best times. After a high-stakes matchup, men's basketball concluded its season in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the University of Mary Washington. Skating Saints Charles W. Appleton II head coach Brent Brekke has been named a finalist for ECAC Hockey's Coach of the Year Award. The winner of the award will be announced on Thursday, March 16. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Ashlee Downing-Duke Receives Champion of Diversity and Inclusion Award

During the annual College Student Personnel Association of New York State, Inc. (CSPA-NYS) Conference, Ashlee Downing-Duke, senior associate director of campus activities & residential engagement, received the Champion of Diversity and Inclusion Award. Presented to an individual or group that demonstrates competency and commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education, the award recognizes promotion of cultural awareness through education, celebration, open dialogue, and advocacy.

Happy Birthday, Owen D. Young

Sunday, October 27th marks Owen D. Young’s 150th birthday. The main University library, named in his honor, reflects Young's life of work for St. Lawrence and his love of books. To celebrate his birthday and learn about his legacy, Laurentians are encouraged to explore the campus space that bears his name. 

Saints Shut Out the Competition and Break Records

Men’s Soccer—The team went 1-0-1 this weekend, including an impressive draw in a wild second half against No. 10 nationally ranked Vassar. The Brewers, ranked first in the Liberty League, held a 3-1 lead before sophomore Henry Brown’s brace led a furious St. Lawrence comeback. That resulted in a 3-3 draw Friday. The Saints then downed Bard 4-1. They are currently 6-2-4 on the year and 3-0-3 in conference play, good enough for second overall.

Women’s Hockey—Senior Abby Hustler tallied a goal and three assists, while four other Saints scored, as the then seventh-ranked women's hockey team had a 5-0 shutout win over Vermont Saturday afternoon in Burlington. That led the Saints to a split of the weekend, and they advanced to sixth overall in the USCHO poll.

Men’s Cross Country—Junior Nick Lyndaker's historic fourth-place finish at the Conn College Invitational helped the men's cross country team achieve an eighth-place finish among a field of 35 teams. Lyndaker's time of 24:20.0 at the 8 kilometer race is the fastest time recorded by a Saint since 2011, and is the fastest time on record for any men’s cross country athlete at a non-NCAA event.

Men’s Hockey—The team also split their weekend, with their victory coming over Ferris State in emphatic fashion. They took an 8-0 victory Saturday. Senior Greg Lapointe led the way with a hat trick and a pair of assists for five points, while seniors Mason Waite (1-3-4), and Tomáš Mazura (0-4-4) each tallied four points. Sophomore Mason Kucenski earned his first career shutout in the win stopping all 30 shots he faced. Waite and Kucenski received nods for ECAC Hockey Defender of the Week, and MAC Goaltending Goaltender of the Week respectively.

Women’s Soccer—Sophomore Zoe Rogan led the way with two goals and an assist, while senior Grace Mochnal tacked on a goal and an assist as women's soccer defeated Bard 5-0 Saturday afternoon in Annandale-on-Hudson, moving to 6-6-1 on the season.

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

Exploring Forensic Anthropology with Professor Pitre

Associate Professor and Chair of Anthropology Mindy Pitre and her students recently excavated artificial skeletal remains during their hands-on Forensic Anthropology class. This simulation allowed them to gain experience in recovering, identifying, and analyzing human remains, simulating a real-world scenario like a mass disaster site or a human rights investigation. Learn more by watching the reel on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. 

On Wednesday, November 30 President Morris sent a message to the community about the passing of Winifred "Win" Gulick GP’13.  As the wife of former University President W. Lawrence “Lawry” Gulick, Win made an indelible impact on this campus. Read the message.

Weekend Victories for the Saints

Over the weekend, Skating Saints forward Greg Lapointe '25 scored a hat trick for a four-goal weekend as three other Saints tallied double-digit points during a 5-4 victory over Princeton University. The wins continued with Maggie Wenger winning 100 and 200 freestyles in a loaded Don Richards Swim Invite at RIT.  During the Saints Track and Field Holiday Relays, the women's team won the distance medley relay while the men's team won six events to capture the team title in the season opener. Women's basketball secured a 58-50 victory over Union and  men's basketball defeated Union 74-69 as women's ice hockey skated to a 4-2 victory over Dartmouth. Last week, women's squash defeated Queen's University 6-0. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

2022 St. Lawrence Wrapped

Inspired by noteworthy stats and memorable moments on campus, here is your 2022 St. Lawrence Wrapped. Watch the video on the St. Lawrence Instagram account.