On Thursday, April 15, 2021, the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures held, via zoom, its annual Honorary Inductions. Aiden Brenizer, Olivia Botting, Hamidou Sylla, Catherine Kluchinski, Stephanie Lioudis, Rachael...
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St. Lawrence Climbs Even Higher in The Princeton Review Rankings for Alumni Network, Internships, and ImpactThe Princeton Review named St. Lawrence to its list of “Best Value Colleges” for 2024, noting its high return on investment for students and recent grads. The University also ascended in several rankings categories, coming in at No. 2 on “Top 20 Best Private School Alumni Networks,” No. 5 on “Top 20 Best Private Schools for Internships,” and No. 9 on “Best Schools for Making an Impact.” |
St. Lawrence University Names Kim Robinson Hissong ’94 as Vice President of University AdvancementSt. Lawrence has named Kim Robinson Hissong ’94 its Vice President for University Advancement, President Kathryn A. Morris announced on June 6. Hissong, who has been leading the division in all fundraising and Laurentian engagement activities on an interim basis since last October, will immediately step into the permanent role. |
Faculty Focus-July 8, 2024Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty have published articles, op-ed's, won awards, and much more. |
Two Selective Critical Language Scholarships Support Students’ Study of ArabicMiso Wilson ’24 and Elizabeth Wagar ’24 first studied abroad through St. Lawrence’s Center for International and Intercultural Studies (CIIS) during the Spring 2023 semester, when they enjoyed experiences living and learning in Jordan. As seniors they were each awarded the highly selective Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) through the U.S. Department of State, which provided support for them to participate in an immersive Arabic language program. |
‘Shared Closet’ Concept Closes the Loop on Clothing WasteClose the Loop, a club dedicated to reducing textile waste on campus, started with Valeria Obregon Diaz ’24 and a couple of friends carrying some of their garments to the Student Center for a clothing swap. Two years later, it has more than 10 active members, manages the thrift store on campus, has hosted multiple clothing swaps, as well as sewing and mending workshops, and was named ‘Rookie of the Year’ at the student leadership awards ceremony. |
Recently in Athletics!Twenty-nine members of the 2023-24 St. Lawrence men's hockey team earned ECAC Hockey All-Academic honors, as announced by the league office. Logan Ritchie '24, a finalist for the ECAC Hockey Scholar-Athlete of the Year, was named the Saints' Commissioner's List honoree for the third straight season as the team's top scholar from the 2023-24 season. Eighteen members of 2023-24 St. Lawrence women's hockey garnered ECAC Hockey All-Academic honors. Junior forward Taylor Lum '25 was named the Saints' Commissioner's List honoree as the program's top scholar, boasting a 4.0 cumulative GPA, while majoring in Data Science. Judge Murphy '24 earned Intercollegiate Men's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IMLCA) All-America and First-Team All-Region honors, while Tripp Clark '24 earned a spot on the First Team and Caleb Torres '25, Paddy Condon '25 and Michael Marinello '25 garnered Second-Team honors. Twenty-three skiers from the St. Lawrence Alpine and Nordic ski teams were honored by the United States Collegiate Ski Coaches Association (USCSCA) for having earned National Collegiate All-Academic Ski Team honors for the 2024 season. |
Rebert and Lee Hall Renovations to Welcome Class of 2028! ❤️🤎It’s safe to say that Rebert and Lee Halls have never looked better, and just in time to welcome the Class of 2028 this fall! Check out the a sneak peek of the newly renovated lounges, student rooms, and bathrooms in Rebert south and east, as well as two main lounges in Lee. We’ve fully upgraded these areas with new fixtures and finishes, including dimmable LED lighting. This summer, we’re renovating the north wing of Rebert and the north wing and main entry of Lee, all thanks to funds from a $30 million campus facilities enhancement initiative taking place across campus. Check out the updates on the St. Lawrence University Official Instagram Account. |
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Thanks to the support of over 2,000 alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends, St. Lawrence University’s 1856-Minute Challenge surpassed the $1 million mark on Thursday, April 8. This year's...
When an anonymous donor made a transformational gift of $15 million as part of The Campaign for Every Laurentian, the commitment included two fully funded endowed professorships in Public Health. It was the donor’s intent to ultimately rename the Trustee Professor in Public Health as the William L. Fox Professor of Public Health upon President Fox’s retirement in recognition of his exemplary leadership.
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Physics Professor Aileen O'Donoghue shares the importance of giving back when we can, especially during very difficult times.
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St. Lawrence University Celebrates Official Dedication of the George W. Karpus '68 Athletic CenterOver 250 Laurentians gathered for the dedication of the George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center at Appleton Arena on October 26, becoming the first to see St. Lawrence’s 95th building on campus. The building’s namesake and lead donor addressed the crowd, sharing his modest roots and emphasizing the transformative impact of his college experience. |
Faculty Focus-October 29, 2024Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty went on book tours, published articles and papers, and presented at academic seminars. |
Exhibition: Tibetan Buddhist "Chenrezig" Sand Mandala Healing and Compassion in Challenging Times- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The St. Lawrence community is invited to explore for the final week of the exhibition, "Tibetan Buddhist 'Chenrezig' Sand Mandala Healing and Compassion in Challenging Times." |
“Caring for Our Only Home: A Buddhist Response to the Climate Crisis,” lecture by Shinge Roshi, abbot of the Zen Center of Syracuse Hoen-Ji- Griffith Arts Center 123 This lecture is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Tibetan Buddhist Chenrezig Sand Mandala Healing and Compassion in Challenging Times on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery. The event is free and open to the public. |
Trick or Treat with the Greeks and Theme Houses- Greek and Theme Houses St. Lawrence’s Theme Houses and Greek Houses invite local families to “Trick or Treat with the Greeks and Theme Houses.” Enjoy a safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating experience where participating houses will be decorated and students will hand treats. Each house will have a unique theme, adding to the fun for children and families alike. |
Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Summer of 85- 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: Summer of 85. (2022) |
“Spotlight talk” by Dr. Chandreyi Basu- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Dr. Chandreyi Basu, associate professor of Art & Art History, will give a presentation on "Eight Manifestations of Guru Rinpoche," a Tibetan Buddhist thangka painting from St. Lawrence University’s permanent collection. |
Lecture by Akwesasne artist Katsitsionni Fox- Griffith Arts Center 123 Presented in conjunction with the exhibition For Our Only Home, on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery until December 7, 2024. The event is free and open to the public. |
Wild Encounters During the Adirondack SemesterLed by Outdoor Studies staff member Eileen Visser, students in the Adirondack Semester recently experienced up-close wildlife interactions with birds of prey. See hoo was the highlight of the trip on the official St. Lawrence Tik Tok account. |
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Faculty Focus–March 20, 2023St. Lawrence faculty put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published research articles with colleagues and recent graduates, examined theatrical legacies in book chapters, and shared expert insight into current events as podcast guests. |
Celebrating First-Year and Sophomore Academic ExcellenceNearly 140 first-year and sophomore students attended events hosted by the First-Year Program, Sophomore Success Initiative, and Academic Advising in recognition of earning a 3.75 GPA or higher during the Fall 2022 semester. |
Psi Chi National Honor Society Induction Spring 2023Several St. Lawrence students were inducted into Psi Chi, a national honor society recognizing scholastic achievement and interest in psychology. |
Infinite Fun at π-athlon 2023In celebration of the infinitely long, never-ending number, the department of mathematics, computer science, and statistics kicked off #NationalPiDay with the return of π-athlon! |
Saints Baseball Sweeps Competition, Saints Spring Sports ContinueSaints baseball swung into the spring season with a sweep–defeating Old Westbury 1-0 and 13-9 during the Russmatt Invitational in Florida. The wins for the Scarlet and Brown continued with Saints men's lacrosse dominating Bates 16-7 and the University of Lynchburg 14-5 at the Mustang Classic in Maryland, as the women's team secured a 14-11 win over University of Rochester at home. Saints esports shut out Bellarmine University 2-0 after defeating Brewton-Parker College 2-0 and Marist College 4-2 last week. Skating Saints defenseman Luc Salem '24 was named a Second-Team All-ECAC Hockey selection and Abhisheka David '26 and Nick Lynadker '26 were named 2022-23 Liberty League rookies of the year in women's squash and men's indoor track and field. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Class of 2027 Mailing DayThe best things come in scarlet and brown packages! Future members of the St. Lawrence Class of 2027 are expected to receive their acceptance letters very soon. Watch the celebratory video and share well wishes for the newest members of the Laurentian community on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. |
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Reid Brechner is an Assistant Director of the McNair Scholars Program at Castleton University, Castleton, Vermont. Reid, who is from Belgrade, Maine, received his bachelor’s degree in Art & Art...
St. Lawrence University’s Office of University Communications uses Merit to publicize student achievements. Students will receive special recognition when they make the dean’s list, study abroad, are named to an...