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  1. News Digest: October 17, 2022

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    October 17

    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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    Athletics Atrium Named in Honor of George W. Karpus ’68

    George W. Karpus ’68 was honored during Laurentian Weekend 2022 for his prolific contributions to St. Lawrence University and its Division III athletics program. As alumni, parents, and others came back to enjoy the weekend celebrations, nearly 200 Laurentians gathered for the naming of the George W. Karpus ’68 Atrium.
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    A Local Internship with Impact at the St. Lawrence County Public Defender's Office

    After arriving at St. Lawrence for her first year, Berenice Gervacio '25 didn't waste any time starting to explore her career interests and embedding herself in her new community.
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    Empowering Economic Development as an SLC Chamber of Commerce Intern

    Charles Shaw '22 feels that he has found a home in the North Country. After four years at St. Lawrence, he wanted to give back to the surrounding community.
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    Faculty Focus-October 17, 2022

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published journal articles and presented at domestic and international conferences.

    News from Around Campus

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    Forensic Archaeological Excavation

    Students in Associate Professor of Anthropology Mindy Pitre’s Forensic Anthropology course took part in an immersive experience that involved forensic archaeological excavation.

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    Each One Inspired: Haudenosaunee Art Across the Homelands from the New York State Museum

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The St. Lawrence University Richard F. Brush Art Gallery will present an exhibition showcasing the artwork of 53 contemporary artworks by Haudenosaunee artists from all six Haudenosaunee Nations beginning Monday, Oct. 17 through Saturday, Dec. 10.

    D&I Book Club Discussion of "People Love Dead Jews"

    - Hannon Room, Sullivan Student Center Join the Diversity and Inclusion Book Club for a discussion of Dara Horn's "People Love Dead Jews."

    World Topic Series: China and East Asian Relations

    - 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.

    Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Petite Maman

    - 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: Petite Maman (2021).
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    Inauguration Weekend

    - Gunnison Memorial Chapel St. Lawrence is excited to celebrate the inauguration of Kathryn A. Morris as the University’s 19th President.

    Substance Misuse Awareness Week

    - Campus Wide As part of National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, the JED committee, Seaway Valley, the Barista and other groups on campus will be hosting a variety of events to bring awareness about substance misuse and its role in people's lives. While most are student events, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend the Lunch and Learn and community resource tabling events.
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    Artist's Lecture by Grant Wade Jonathan

    - Griffiths Arts Center Room 123 Each One Inspired artist Grant Wade Jonathan is a Tuscarora-raised beadwork artist and an attorney, who currently works in the EPA's American Indian Environmental Office in New York City.  When he is not assisting the Haudenosaunee in addressing their environmental concerns, he pursues his other passion of Tuscarora raised beadwork design. Join him for a lecture.

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    Weekend Wins for the Saints

    The Scarlet and Brown topped the competition as Saints women's soccer shut out Bard 4-0 on the road and men's soccer defeated Bard 3-2 at home on Friday. The weekend wins continued with men's hockey celebrating 5-1 and 4-1 wins over Colorado College at home. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

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    Laurentian Weekend Look Back

    Only about 350 more days until we welcome families and alumni back for a favorite fall events–but who’s counting? Saints near and far captured the scarlet and brown spirit and shared their lasting memories on social media. View their photos from Laurentian Weekend 2022 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.

  2. News Digest: April 3rd, 2023

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    April 3

    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 Coveted Department of State Partnership to Help Shape International Policy

    Starting in the fall of 2023, St. Lawrence students will have a unique opportunity to explore and impact real-world foreign policy issues while working alongside career diplomats.
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    St. Lawrence in the News-April 3, 2023

    St. Lawrence faculty were recently featured by local, regional, and international media outlets for using their expertise to weigh in on ChatGPT, international politics and events, and for drawing connections between Title IX and NCAA coaching.

    News from Around Campus

    Traditional Korean Folk Art, An Experiential Learning

    Recently Ah Ra Cho of Bada Studio joined Dr. Sean Han to teach students about traditional Korean folk art. Students had a chance to create a piece of art, with professional instruction, using materials and skills unique to Korea.

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    World Languages Week 2023

    - Celebrate World Languages Week with a series of events hosted by the Language Resource Center, International Student Services, World Languages, Cultures, and Media, and the Center for International and Intercultural Studies. 

    Uplifting the Voices of AAPI Community of SLU

    - Hannon Room (332) Sullivan Student Center This event brings together recent St. Lawrence alumni, who will share about their varied experiences of being Asian, particularly in the United States.

    Community Passover Seder

    - Sykes Formal Lounge ~ St. Lawrence University Join us for the Community Passover Seder! The Community Passover Seder is sponsored by the Jewish Student Union and the Chaplain's Office. This event is open to the public. All are welcome!

    Diversifying the Curriculum: A Panel Discussion

    - Hannon Room (332) Sullivan Student Center This panel will discuss the need for and challenges of diversifying the curriculum. All are welcome.

    Ferguson Memorial Lecture 2023

    - Bloomer Auditorium (Brown 122), St. Lawrence University Dr. Donald Rodbell '83 will present the Susan Caroline Ferguson Memorial Lecture in Geology.
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    An Evening of Improv with McGillicuddy

    - Noble Center 109 Looking for some laughs? Join Los Angeles-based improv duo Tyler Esselman and Casey Morris for an evening of improv.

    13th Annual Undergraduate and Graduate Chemistry & Biology Symposium

    - Clarkson University - CHEEL Campus Center Barben Rooms Undergraduate and graduate students at any stage of their chemistry or biology related research will present their research data.

    SLU String Orchestra "Video Game Music: In Concert!" Heuvelton Performance

    - Pickens Hall, Heuvelton, NY The String Orchestra concert will include an exciting and unique musical experience that will transport the audience into the world of video games.
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    Kaleidoscope 2023

    - Eben Holden Celebrate culture through food and performance! The International House and International Student Services invite everyone for a night of international performances. Light international snacks and drinks will be provided. 
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    ¡La Guitarra Fiesta! by Maria Zemantauski with percussionist Brian Melick

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Internationally acclaimed guitarist, Maria Zemantauski, will present a program of classics and stunning originals. Embracing the classical and traditional flamenco repertoire for her foundation, she takes her audience on a musical journey inspired by her flair for experimentation and pure love of the instrument.

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    Saints Track & Field Teams Win Ice Broken Open

    It was a great weekend to be a Saint as the men's and women's track and field teams kicked off their respective outdoor seasons by winning the Ice Broken Open against Plattsburgh, Herkimer, Potsdam, Mohawk Valley, and Clarkson. The home wins for the Scarlet and Brown continued with men's tennis dominating RIT 8-1, women's tennis shutting out RIT 9-0, and men's lacrosse defeating St. John Fisher 20-11 after securing a 12-10 victory over Ithaca. During the IHSA Zone 2 Regionals, Harper Eskey '26 earned High Point Rider honors while several riders qualified for regionals and zones. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

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    Happy Charter Day Saints! 

    Today, we celebrate and wish you a happy Charter Day! On this day, in 1856, St. Lawrence University was officially chartered by the state of New York. Here’s to 167 years of shared traditions, the power of Laurentian impact, the Scarlet & Brown, and the place we call home. Whether you’re celebrating on campus, across the country or around the world, we’d love to see it! Show us your scarlet and brown spirit on social media by tagging the St. Lawrence University accounts or using #StLawrenceU!

    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.

  3. News Digest: April 10th, 2023

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    April 10

    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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    Winter 2023 Magazine Now Online

    Stories about lasting partnerships, entrepreneurial spirit, Laurentian Impact, and more are highlighted in the latest edition of St. Lawrence magazine. Read stories from the Winter 2023 issue

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    St. Lawrence University President Kathryn Morris Named Co-Chair of North Country Regional Economic Development Council

    The North Country Regional Economic Development Council (NCREDC) announced that St. Lawrence University President Kathryn A. Morris has been appointed as academic co-chair. Morris will work with James McKenna, CEO of the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST), who serves as the Council's business co-chair.
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    Faculty Focus–April 10, 2023

    St. Lawrence faculty put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty participated in roundtable discussions about their books, published research papers, and presented at conferences with colleagues and alumni.

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    Seniors Present at National Physics Meeting

    Four students majoring in physics presented their research and two earned Top Presenter awards during the annual March meeting of the American Physical Society in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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    Richard F. Brush Art Gallery to Present Wool and Water Exhibition

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Explore the Wool and Water exhibition on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery until April 12. The exhibition is a collaborative data-art project that blends fiber art with scientific information to create visual representations of changing water quality conditions in New York State’s Adirondack Mountains and neighboring Lake Champlain Basin.

    Richard D. Church Lecture in Neuroscience

    - Hepburn 218 Auditorium In her lecture, neuroscientist Dr. Tracey Shors will discuss how human's brains are inclined to ruminate on painful memories and how this process can interfere with everyday lives, while still making more memories.
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    SLU Writers Series Presents Author and Poet, Tyler Mills

    - Sykes Common Room The Writer's Series is pleased to welcome Tyler Mills, award-winning author and poet.

    SLU String Orchestra "Video Game Music: In Concert!" Home Performance

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The String Orchestra concert promises to be an exciting and unique musical experience that will transport the audience into the world of video games.

    The Frank P. Piskor Faculty Lecture

    - Sykes Common Room Associate Professor of English Pedro Ponce will deliver the annual Frank P. Piskor Faculty lecture, "Manifest Destiny Excerpts from The Complete Heresies," a fictional history of ideas that have fascinated, inspired, and misled for centuries. The human impulse to make meaning-at its best and worst-will be explored through a presentation of excerpts from this work in progress.

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    Saints Secure Weekend Wins, Spring Sports Continue

    The Scarlet and Brown dominated the competition this weekend as women's lacrosse defeated Union 10-9 and Skidmore 15-9 while men's lacrosse defeated Skidmore 13-8 after dominating SUNY Plattsburgh 19-4 under the lights last week.  The wins for the Scarlet and Brown continued with women's tennis beating Vassar 5-4,  Saints baseball securing a pair of wins over Hobart (5-4,12-11), and Saints softball sweeping  SUNY Potsdam (6-5, 6-4) in its home opener last week. During the UVM Quad meet, Emma Palumbo '25 won the 3,000-meter steeplechase for the women's track and field team while Matt Serrano '26, Matt Abell '13, Erik Geier '23, Timothy Boyce '25, and William Hauf '25 each won events to lead the men's team. Men's rowing opened the spring portion of its schedule with a pair of wins over UVM and a win over Middlebury. Lewis Anderson '25 was named a College Squash Association Second Team All-American for the second consecutive year and Marvin Sibanda '23 was named D3soccer.com's Midfielder of the Year and a First Team All-American. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

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    An Out of This World Experience

    Thanks to a travel grant from the Center for International and Intercultural Studies (CIIS), physics majors Ryan Carvel '24 and Tyler Karasinski '24 are spending this semester studying abroad in New Zealand. While there, they explored the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, and visited the University of Canterbury Mount John Observatory for an evening of stargazing. View photos from their trip on the Off-Campus Study 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.

  4. News Digest: September 17, 2024

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    September 17

    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 University Recognized in 2025 Wall Street Journal’s Best College Rankings

    St. Lawrence University is recognized among the nation's 500 top colleges in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges rankings. The University's exceptional commitment to the student experience, bolstered by strong feedback from undergraduates and young alumni, was a major contributor to the ranking.
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    Home Improvements

    President Morris reflects on recent campus renovations and upcoming facility enhancements.
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    Faculty Focus-September 17, 2024

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty have been podcast guests, debuted films, and received lifetime achievement awards.

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    Artist’s lecture: Scablands by Photographer Dennis DeHart

    - Griffith Arts Center 123 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. The event is free and open to the public.

    Carnegie 10 International Film Series – I Carry You with Me (Te Llevo Conmigo)

    - 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: I Carry You with Me (Te Llevo Conmigo) (2021).
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    50 Years of Environmental Studies: From Students to Changemakers

    - Sykes Formal Lounge Please join us on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm at Sykes Formal Lounge to celebrate 50 years of Environmental Studies.

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    Saints Earn Accolades and Secure Shutout Wins

    Men’s Cross Country—Junior Nick Lyndaker was named USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week and Liberty League Performer of the Week following running to a first-place finish at the Hamilton Short Course Invitational. He had a personal best time in the 5k run, winning the race by 21 seconds.

    Football—The Saints took home the Hoffman Cup with a victory over Norwich Friday, bringing the Cup back to the North Country by a 20-9 final score. The win marked the fourth-straight Hoffman Cup win for the Saints and improved their record to 1-1 for the season.

    Women’s Soccer—Darcie McDonough was named Liberty League Co-Defensive Performer of the Week after leading the Saints to a 2-0 record. The senior netminder stopped two shots in a 1-0 victory at SUNY Geneseo on Wednesday, then on Saturday did the same, stopping both shots she faced in a 4-0 win over Oswego State.

    Women’s Cross Country—First-year Avery Blanchard was named Liberty League Rookie of the Week for her performance at Hamilton, running for a time of 14:59 and a fifth-place finish in the 4k race. 

    Women’s Hockey—Senior forward and alternate captain Abby Hustler was named a Preseason All-ECAC Hockey selection, as announced by the league office on Monday morning. Hustler led the Scarlet and Brown with 24 goals and 31 assists for 55 points on the season. She tallied 12 power-play goals and five game-winners.

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

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    A New Slice of Comfort on Campus

    Thanks to the generosity of St. Lawrence University trustees, 70 Adirondack chairs and 10 picnic tables have been placed throughout campus ready for students to enjoy. The savory bonus: students can enter to win a pizza party by snapping a pic and tagging @StLawrenceU in their Instagram grid or story. View photos and enter to win 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 Tuesday. Please submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications news form.

  5. 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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

  6. News Digest: April 25th, 2022

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    April 25

    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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    Wearing Masks on Campus

    On Friday, April 22 Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community recommending wearing face masks in all public indoor spaces in light of the increase in COVID cases in our region. Read the Message

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    Five Alumni to Receive 2022 Awards from Alumni Executive Council

    St. Lawrence University’s Alumni Executive Council has announced that Dr. William A. Van Wie '67, Barbarajean "BJ" Schaefer Blodgett '72, Jeffrey P. Spafford '88, and Dr. Wambui Mutoru '06 will receive Alumni Citations for their dedication and service to the Laurentian Community, while Dr. Edward “Ted” F. Higgins '71 will receive the Sol Feinstone Award for Humanitarian Service.

    News from Around Campus

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    Renaissance, Reformation, and Medieval Chocolate

    In collaboration with the Chocolate Passport Project, students in Visiting Assistant Professor of History Carolyn Twomey's Renaissance & Reformation class took a delicious trip through time to create some early modern hot chocolate!

    Aaron Burns '22 Presents at Midwest Sport Analytics Conference

    Aaron Burns '22 presented National Hockey League event rate data research conducted during the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE), courses that were special to St. Lawrence's 2021 summer term, at the Midwest Sports Analytics Conference.

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    Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration

    - Gunnison Memorial Chapel The Office of the Chaplain and the Jewish Student Union Present Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration featuring music performed by St. Lawrence organist, Sondra Goldsmith Proctor. 
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    Live Long and Prosper!

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The Wind Ensemble, directed by Theresa Witmer, invites you to their concert, Live Long and Prosper, music from our backyard, worldwide, and out into deep space.
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    Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity

    - Eben Holden Conference Center After spending a year or more investigating topics that spark their curiosity and motivate them to dig deeper, students will present their research and showcase their talents at this year's Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity on Friday, April 25.
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    Lost and Found: A&AH Senior Year Exhibition

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Celebrate members of the Class of 2022 during the final week of the "Lost and Found" is a Senior Year Experience exhibition. This collection of artwork focuses on self-discovery and self-reflection and that was created at the edge of the precipice before true adulthood and a transitory state that can be simultaneously confusing, frightening, and exciting.
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    Spring Student Recital

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Students who have been studying privately this semester will be performing solos or in small ensembles.  The Recital will feature students in voice, violin, and clarinet.
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    Spring Dance Concert

    - Gulick Theatre, Noble Center Join University Theatre for the Spring Dance Concert featuring work choreographed by Faculty, Students, and the SLU Dance Ensemble. Tickets and masks are required for this free, in person event.
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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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    Celebrating the Music of Johann Sebastian Bach

    - Gunnison Memorial Chapel The Office of the Chaplain is pleased to present a free event celebrating the music of Johann Sebastian Bach.

    University Chorus: 75 Years Later – A Musical Celebration of the end of World War II

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall This concert, previously scheduled for April 2020, will present music in the popular and classical realms inspired by the events of World War II. University Chorus, directed by Barry Torres and accompanied by Gerri McGrath, will explore a small sampling of this eclectic body of music.
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    Rural Feminism Exhibit

    - Traditional Arts in Upstate New York Center St. Lawrence students will present their year-long public history project exploring feminism in the North Country during the 1970s and 1980s as part of a photo-narrative exhibit at the Traditional Arts in Upstate New York Center.

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    Saints Secure First Place Finishes; Spring Sports Continue

    The Saints track and field teams secured several first-place wins at the Cortland Classic over the weekend. Lambert ’22 won the decathlon while Mike Skutt ’24 won the 10k to lead the men’s track and field team and Oliva Watson ’23 won the 5k while Olivia Bernier ’24 won the 10k to lead the women’s team. The wins continued with Saints Softball defeating RIT 6-4 on the road after dominating SUNY Potsdam 10-2 and 7-3 while baseball secured a 13-6 win over Clarkson in a Route 11matchup. Men’s lacrosse defeated RPI 11-7 after beating Clarkson 17-6 while women’s lacrosse dominated Vassar 16-8 after topping Clarkson 18-16. Saints Football’s Kyle Frimel ’22 was selected as a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete and several members of the football team were named to the NFF Hampshire Honor Society, recognizing student-athlete academic excellence. The men’s and women’s rowing and golf teams are gearing up to compete in the Liberty League Championships this weekend. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

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    Scarlet, Brown, and Green for Sustainability

    Last weekend St. Lawrence hosted the North Country Sustainability Day and Green Living Fair in collaboration with The Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley, Paul Smith’s College, Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County, the municipalities of Canton and Potsdam, and the Local Living Venture. The event, which aimed to inspire and empower attendees to fostering a culture of sustainability across the North Country and beyond, combined gallery exhibits with discussions and welcomed author of  the book"Braiding Sweetgrass" Robin Wall-Kimmerer as the keynote speaker.  View photos from the event on the St. Lawrence Instagram account

    News Digest is a weekly compilation of the news releases and Web feature stories created in the past week. It is released, generally, every Monday.

    Please submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications content request form or by contacting  Jessica Kennedy in University Communications at (315) 229-1808.

  7. News Digest: April 23, 2024

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    April 23

    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 President Kate Morris Joins Consortium Committed to Preparing Students for Civic Engagement

    St. Lawrence University President Kate Morris is joining 60 other college presidents of diverse higher education institutions from across the nation to advance higher education’s pivotal role in preparing students to be engaged citizens and to practice civil discourse on campus.
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    St. Lawrence in the News - April 23, 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. Faculty members, students, along with current students and alumni were featured in media outlets recognizing their expertise and research, as well as their outstanding commitments to the St. Lawrence community.

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    Professor of Biology Erika Barthelmess' lab group presents at the Northeast Natural History Conference

    Professor of Biology Erika Barthelmess and four of her research students presented at the 2024 Northeast Natural History Conference on 20-21 April in Albany, New York. The team presented three posters, including one co-authored by Assistant Professor of the Math, Computer Science, and Statistics Department Matt Higham. Attending, in addition to Barthelmess, were Marliese Baer '24, Olivia Bernier '24, Kelsey Similer '25 and Jessica Harman '27.
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    Senior Conservation Biology major Olivia Bernier recently presented work from her senior thesis at the Northeast Natural History Conference in Albany, New York

    Olivia Bernier '25 delivered a poster titled “Determinants of Forest Health in St. Lawrence County, New York” at the Northeast Natural History Conference in Albany, New York. In the poster, Olivia presented a subset of the results of her senior project in which she is investigating forest health in five state forests near Canton, New York.
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    Students present preliminary results of eclipse study at Northeast Natural History conference.

    Kelsey Simler ’25 and Jessica Harman '27 presented their poster with preliminary results of a study investigating the effects of a total solar eclipse on the acoustic soundscape at the forest-wetland interface in St. Lawrence County, New York.

    Events

    2024 Church Lecture

    - Eben Holden Main Room Join us as we welcome Jaime M. Ross, Ph.D. for her lecture, "A Multifaceted Approach to Understanding Aging and Neurodegenerative Disease."

    Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Leopardi (Il giovane favoloso)

    - 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: Leopardi (Il giovane favoloso)

    CIIS Annual Lecture

    - Sykes Formal The Patti McGill Peterson Center for International and Intercultural Studies is pleased to welcome Kathleen Colson '79 as this year's CIIS Annual Lecture speaker. This year's lecture will be on "Empowering Global Change: Harnessing Inspiration, Moral Outrage, and Social Entrepreneurship."
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    One Life Beautiful- One Day More- love...loss...diversity...dissent concert by the SLU Wind Ensemble

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Join the Wind Ensemble as we honor the memory of the Reverend Kathleen Buckley, beloved St. Lawrence University Chaplain from 2001-2020, and we honor the memories of those our Wind Ensemble members have lost.

    SLU Funk Performance

    - Launders Underground (Noble Center 001)

    SLUFunk Ensemble closes the event of Festival Day this evening. Their performance is free, open to the public, in person and with livestreaming. Watch the livestream.

    Featured students: Lucy Albrecht...

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    Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity

    - Eben Holden Conference Center After spending a year or more investigating topics that spark their curiosity and motivate them to dig deeper, students will present their research and showcase their talents at this year's Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity on Friday, April 25.

    Athletics

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    A Week of Winning!

    Saints baseball recorded their first sweep of league play over the weekend, downing RIT with three wins, 14-6, 4-1 and 10-9, all in nine-inning contests on Friday and Saturday. Entering the final week and a half of the regular season, the Saints play Clarkson in a three-game series beginning Friday with playoff implications for both teams. The Saints currently occupy the fifth seed in the Liberty Leagues west division, with five teams making the postseason.

    Both men’s and women’s tennis teams took victories in their league play over the weekend, with men’s tennis beating Bard 9-0 and went 1-1 overall on the week, also losing to RPI. Women’s tennis also downed Bard 9-0 and engaged in a close match against RPI, narrowly losing 5-4. Yvette Karara '27 was perfect on the weekend, including a 2-0 day in the tight defeat against the Engineers.

    Esports season officially came to an end on a 4-1 playoff loss to Kennesaw State. The team enjoyed a successful campaign, finishing second in the Northeast Region and top 14 in the nation within their division of the National Esports Collegiate Conference.

    Jimmy King '26 tied for sixth place to lead the St. Lawrence men's golf team at the Farmingdale Spring Invitational over the weekend at the par-70 Bethpage Black Course in Long Island, New York.

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

    Social Media

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    A Scarlet and Brown Week of Pride! ❤️🤎🏳️‍🌈

    The Winston Room was packed on Thursday night for St. Lawrence University Spectrum's Pride Week drag show, featuring the incomparable local traveling trio Sister Slayage. This night of joy and celebration that had us dancing in our seats amid a week full of conversation, education, creativity, and expression.  View photos from Spectrum's drag show and other pride other events during St. Lawrence University's Pride Week on Spectrum's Instagram account and St. Lawrence University's Instagram account.

     

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