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The President's Office, Academic Affairs, and Student Life sent a message to the community on Friday, Oct. 1 providing an update on last week’s test results, a  change to the Campus Operating Status (Yellow-A), adjustments to testing protocols, information about Mid-Semester Break, and key public health reminders. Read the message. 

Saints Take Advantage of Summer Semester 
St. Lawrence student athletes made the most of their summer in Canton. Between practice sessions and a demanding compressed academic schedule, they took advantage of opportunities to help them stay on track for the fall sports season. 

12-Hour Shift: Combating COVID-19 One Shot at a Time
For Curtis Amory '23, working for St. Lawrence Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in fall 2020, was difficult but rewarding.  After experiencing firsthand the damage COVID-19 can do, he remained committed to helping the North Country by working at a vaccination clinic. 

Virtual Organ Concert: Exploring the Pipes
See the beautiful interior of Gunnison Memorial Chapel as you listen to the voices of Ad Hoc Singers, flutist Laura Rediehs, and the 1926 Estey Organ played by organist Sondra Goldsmith Proctor. Watch the concert.

Skating Saints Defeat Clarkson in Exhibition Contest; Fall Sports Continue 

In their first game since the ECAC Championship, the men's ice hockey team defeated 19th ranked Clarkson 3 - 0 in an exhibition contest on Saturday at Cheel Arena. The Saturday wins continued with the field hockey team securing its first Liberty League win of the season by defeating RPI 2-1 at home.

On Friday, the Esports Overwatch team topped Lackawanna 3-0 for their first win of the season while women's ice hockey defeated Syracuse  4-1 at Appleton.  Last week, Lillian Sullivan '23 and Caitlyn Avery '23 won their doubles and singles matches to lead women's tennis to a 7-2 win over SUNY Oneonta at home. 

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

Saints Earn Athletic and Academic Honors

Women’s Squash: First-year Eboni Atherley was named conference performer of the week and first-year Katherine Callaway earned rookie of the week after the Saints posted back-to-back 9–0 wins on Nov. 22 to move to 4–0.

Women’s Hockey: First-year Rylan Haslam scored twice, and the Saints put home three unanswered in the third to beat Boston College 4–2 on Saturday in Chestnut Hill and earn a weekend split.

Men’s Squash: First-year Emirhan Sen went 3–0 at the top spot and earned Liberty League Performer of the Week honors as the Saints split their pre-Thanksgiving matches.

Men’s Soccer: Juniors Dennis Argueta, Baker Diaz, and Nicholas Petrone were named CSC Academic All-District for maintaining at least a 3.50 GPA, holding sophomore standing or higher, and contributing in at least half of the team’s games.

Women’s Soccer: Junior Chloe Bourque, senior Kylie Burnett, junior Zoe Davenport, senior Meredith Donahue, and senior Madison King-Thurber earned CSC Academic All-District honors. Donahue advanced as an Academic All-America finalist, with national selections announced Dec. 17.

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

"The Best Decision I Ever Made"

As Matthew Shelton '26 prepares to graduate this Spring, he reflects on his time at St. Lawrence, and how he couldn't imagine choosing to spend his college-years anywhere else. From on-campus internships to adventures in Bangkok, Stockholm, and London, to his home-away-from-home at Commons College, Matthew thinks choosing St. Lawrence was the best decision he ever made. Check out his journey on the St. Lawrence Instagram page. 

On December 1, President Morris informed the Laurentian community about the passing of Board Chair Emeritus and Trustee Emeritus Edgar Byron Wilson ’53. "Ed," or "E.B.," served two years in the Army and built a distinguished career in consumer goods marketing, rising to CEO roles that took him and his family across the globe. Ed was also a passionate supporter of the arts and higher-education, a devoted sports fan, and an avid reader. Read the full message here. 

On November 20, President Morris informed the Laurentian community about the passing of Kirk Fuoss, associate professor emeritus of performance and communication arts. A gifted teacher and dedicated mentor, Kirk was widely regarded as a “teacher’s teacher.” Kirk was also an avid traveler, Broadway enthusiast, and devoted animal lover. He also enjoyed gardening, alpine skiing, tennis, and cooking elaborate meals with loved ones. Read the full message here. 

 Saints Earn Liberty League Recognition and Shutout the Competition

• Men’s Soccer: Sophomore Henry Brown was named Liberty League player of the year in end-of-season awards. Brown, who was named the league's Rookie of the Year last season and is an all-Liberty League first team member, emerged as the league's top player this season, scoring 12 goals through 17 games and had an assist for 25 points.  
  Elsewhere, senior Max Mogul and sophomore Baker Diaz joined Brown on the first team. Fifth-year Sam Pijpers, sophomore Nicholas Petrone, and senior Will Baker made the second team, and sophomore Gustav Schiebler qualified for the third team. The win for Brown came after the Saints went to the Liberty League championship game and fell to Vassar in penalty kicks. They battled to a 0-0 draw with the Brewers before losing 4-3 in the final game’s penalty shootout. 
• Women’s Soccer: Senior captain Mia Cence and sophomore midfielder Madison King-Thurber were named to the all-Liberty League second team for the Scarlet and Brown. 
• Volleyball: Sophomore Kori Meissner, senior Kate Gardner, and sophomore Araiza Acum-Santos all set career-highs as the team lost in four sets to the SUNY Potsdam Bears, but then downed the SUNY Poly Wildcats 3-1 in their season-ending triad Saturday. 
• Women’s Ice Hockey: Junior goalie Emma-Sofie Nordstrom registered a shutout for Saints women’s hockey as they downed Union 3-0. That improved their record to 8-4-2 on the season. Junior Kennedy Wilson had two goals and senior Abby Hustler tacked on another. Puck drop for the non-conference matchup between St. Lawrence and Clarkson will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 13 in Appleton Arena. The Route 11 rivalry game is part of a Field Trip Day that will bring over 3,000 local school kids to the arena for the game. The game will be broadcast live regionally on SportsNet New York (SNY). 

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

Outdoor Classrooms and Wild Encounters

Immersed in the natural beauty of the Adirondacks, our students on the Adirondack Semester are getting hands-on experience that goes far beyond the ordinary classroom. From analyzing fungi with biologist Claire Burkum to learning about birds of prey with Mark Manske of Adirondack Raptors, they’re discovering the magic of nature and science up close. View photos on the St. Lawrence Facebook page.