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  1. News Digest: December 9, 2025

    Submitted by mgagliardi on
    December 9

    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 Launches Men’s Hockey Endowment in Memory of Ray Shero ’84

    St. Lawrence University has launched the Ray Shero ’84 Memorial Endowed Fund for Men’s Hockey, a new initiative co-created by hockey alumni and friends to honor the transformational legacy of the late Ray Shero ’84.

    Events

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    On Parkinson’s: Three Artists’ Journeys- Kristin Rehder, C. David Thomas, and Torrance York

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery With a provocative blend of personal experience, courage, and artistic integrity, the three artists in the exhibition have turned a lens on their own Parkinson’s disease. Reflecting the disease itself, which manifests differently in each person, the artists tell their individual stories through divergent photographic and printed methods.
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    104th Annual Candlelight Service

    - Gunnison Memorial Chapel Join members of the St. Lawrence community for the 104th Annual Candlelight Service. The service will feature the Laurentian Singers, St. Lawrence Choral Society, and Candlelight Children's Chorus.
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    SLUFunk Concert

    - Launders Underground (NC 001) SLUFunk consists of four vocalists and five horns, plus a rhythm section that plays music from classic years of American R&B, Soul and Funk, and more recent songs inspired by that era.

    Athletics

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    SLU Wins All Weekend Long

    Women’s Track and Field: St. Lawrence opened the Holiday Relays with multiple wins. Junior Carly Zack won the 3000 in 11:03.29, junior Quinn Sirgany took the mile in 5:27.09, junior Charlotte Blake won the 1000 in 3:21.10, and senior Amelia Berthold claimed the 60-meter hurdles in 9.82.

    Men’s Track and Field: The Saints posted several victories at the Holiday Relays. Junior Riley Cushman won the 600, first-year Luke Calvin captured the mile, and sophomore Erik Marelli won the 60 hurdles. St. Lawrence swept the relays and added field wins from junior Brendan O’Horo in the pole vault (3.95m) and junior John Mahoney in the long jump at 6.31 meters.

    Women’s Basketball: Senior Jackie Malley scored 21 points and senior Hannah Van Dyke grabbed 12 rebounds to spark a fourth-quarter comeback in a five-point win at Rensselaer. The Saints move to 5-2 overall and 1-1 in league play heading into Wednesday’s home game vs. Hamilton.

    Swimming and Diving: The men’s team advanced on the scoreboard at the Don Richards Invitational to place fourth, while the women’s team placed fifth overall among a crowded field at the large invite in Rochester, N.Y. First-year Sophie Nelson picked up a win for the Saints, securing victory in the 1650-yard freestyle.

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

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    Saints Dance the Night Away💃🏻🕺🏽 

    This past weekend, the SLU Dance Ensemble performed their annual show—an expression of bold ideas, creative energy, and the spirit of our campus arts community. After a semester of studying different styles of dance and collaborating on choreography, our performers brought three nights of dynamic storytelling to the Gulick Theatre stage. Check out some of their moves on the St. Lawrence Instagram 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. HRUMC 2023

    Five SLU students presented their research projects at HRUMC. The 23 rd annual Hudson River Undergraduate Math Conference was held on April 1 st at Mt. Holyoke College in South...

  5. Liberal Arts in New York City: 2021-2022 Outcomes

    The Liberal Arts in New York City program offers students the opportunity to develop professional skills, build their resumes, and tap into the nationally recognized Laurentian alumni network. The benefits of this program extend well beyond the end of the semester.

  6. Mary Neff Peterson ’82, P’12, ’14

    Mary Neff Peterson ’82, P’12, ’14 is a pillar within a Laurentian family, with nine members of the Peterson family (and counting) having attended St. Lawrence University. A government major...

  7. Leading the Trek Into Rhino Conservancy

    “Shhhh…move this way and look there,” whispered Rianto, a ranger with Borana Conservancy in Laikipia, Kenya. He was pointing to Linda, a 10-year-old black rhinoceros. “We have to be careful...

  10. News Digest: July 11

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    July 11

    News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.

    In Memory

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    On Friday, July 8 President Morris sent a message to the community sharing news of the passing of Kevin Lazore, who made meaningful contributions to St. Lawrence with his enthusiasm and a positive attitude. Read the message. 

    University News & Stories

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    Students Increase Mental Health Resources On Campus Through Peer Health Network

    The SLU Peer Health Network promotes wellness campus-wide by combining events, resources, and peer support. An idea formed in a community-based learning class, this student-run initiative will benefit the St. Lawrence community for years to come.
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    Board of Trustees Elects Nicholas Penniman

    St. Lawrence University’s Board of Trustees has elected Nicholas G. Penniman V ’92 as a new term member. Penniman will serve for a period of six years beginning on July 1.
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    Empowering Students in Global Classrooms: Caroline Fleischauer ’15 Awarded Fulbright to Teach in Thailand

    Though it was practically predestined, Caroline Fleischauer ’15 didn’t come to St. Lawrence expecting to discover her passion for teaching. Education was always an important value in her family, but Fleischauer was uncertain if it was her calling, too.
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    Taking Care of Business: Experiential Course Connects Students & Alumni

    Since its inception in 2014, St. Lawrence’s Business Case Study course has provided students with the tools needed to analyze real-world industry problems while developing thoughtful solutions. The best part? The alumni network and local business owners are there to offer expert insight.
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    Faculty Focus–July 11, 2022

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty weighed in on current events as podcast guests, published journal articles with alumni, presented papers at international conferences, and shared their passion for poetry in published works.
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    First Person: Unearthing My Passion for Architecture

    At first glance, an art and art history major and a geology minor may not seem like the most obvious combination. For Michael Yirenkyi ’22, they’re a perfect match. In his geology classes, he learned how to ask critical questions. In art and art history, he imagined creative answers. Four years of exploring, creating, and embracing new perspectives lead him to his greatest passion yet–architecture.
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    The Barista: Making Space for 'Safe Saturdays' and More

    During their first year on campus, Cheyenne McQuain ’20 and Brady Terry ’20 were inspired to create a substance-free space for students. Today, The Barista, a sober theme house, continues their work by providing games, movies, and lifelong friendships.

    News from Around Campus

    May College 2022: Reconnect, Reset, Rekindle

    After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, over 80 faculty and staff reconnected during May College on May 24 and 25.
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    Womxn Faculty Take Part in Academic Writing Retreat

    St. Lawrence University womxn faculty participated in a two-day academic writing retreat on June 16 and 17.

    SLU Students Awarded Scholarships for Off-Campus Study in Denmark

    The Center for International and Intercultural Studies is pleased to congratulate several SLU students who were awarded scholarship funds by DIS to support their off-campus study plans in Copenhagen, Denmark for the fall 2022 semester. DIS Scholarship funds can assist with costs associated with off-campus study including flights, visas, and passports, as well as other on-site opportunities.
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    Dr. Sue Willson Leads Summer Course in Ecuador

    Each summer, St. Lawrence University offers a dynamic array of courses taught around the world. Associate Professor of Biology Susan Willson led Laurentians in Ecuador through her Summer 2022 Course where they visited three distinct tropical ecosystems: the high-elevation Andean grasslands, the humid montane cloud forest, and the Galapagos Islands.

    Athletics

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    Saints Recognized for Academic & Athletic Performances 

    Nearly 60 members of Saints Men's Lacrosse, Women's Ice Hockey, and Men's Hockey earned USILA-Dynamic Scholar All-America honors and All-Academic honors in recognition of their performances on and off the field. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

    Social Media

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    Busy Bees for Sustainability

    St. Lawrence students interning at the Sustainability Farm have been busy as bees this summer! They recently suited up to practice their beekeeping skills and learned how to produce honey right from the comb. View photos from their adventure 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.