Raising the Bar
Elsa Gunnison Appleton Riding Hall renovation project is underway.
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Richard F. Brush Art Gallery to Present Fall Exhibitions
The Richard F. Brush Art Gallery will present two exhibitions showcasing artwork by notable western artists, recent acquisitions by women and BIPOC artists, and photographs of the collars worn by late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on display beginning Monday, Oct. 18, through Thursday, Dec. 9.
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First Person: Pub Cookies, Parkas, and Java-Oh My! What Makes SLU Special
I’m a big baker. I grew up watching my mom in the kitchen rolling out pie dough, stirring sauces over the stove, and frosting cakes, all while the house filled...
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First Person: Career Advancement Through LINC
Before coming to St. Lawrence, I had heard so much about the remarkable alumni network and the career development opportunities at St. Lawrence. During my sophomore year, I got to...
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Emergency Response
Responding to an Emergency When an emergency occurs on campus, an individual should dial Safety and Security at x5555 from a campus phone or (315) 229-5555 from a cell phone...
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Sophomore Greg Lapointe's Comeback Season is Bigger Than Hockey
After helping the Skating Saints win the ECAC Hockey Championship in 2021, Greg Lapointe '25 received life-changing news. His journey back to the ice has been nothing short of amazing.
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Memories of Carl Hull
Carl was the definition of a hard-working Laurentian. For 53 years, he devoted himself to St. Lawrence, its students, and the betterment of campus. He taught me many lessons, including...
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Biology Prof. Shares Importance of Gardens in Op-Ed
An op-ed written by Associate Professor and Co-Chair of Biology Aswini Pai about the importance and value of gardens was recently featured in the Syracuse Post-Standard. Pai’s op-ed, “Gardens: Good...
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News Digest: September 26, 2023
September 26News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.
University News & Stories
On and Off Capitol Hill, Students Practice High-Impact Careers Through D.C. Internships
Every year, Laurentians headed for summer internships in Washington D.C. pack their best business attire, prepare to navigate the Metro system, and tap their networks to find temporary housing in our nation’s capital city. Many of these students got their first taste of living and working in D.C. while on a SLU Connect networking trip earlier in the year.
St. Lawrence Board Elects First Woman Chair; Welcomes New Vice Chairs
The St. Lawrence University Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome new members and announce Jennifer Curley Reichert '90 as the first woman to be elected chair in its 167-year history.
Faculty Focus-September 26, 2023
Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty shared their expertise in podcasts features and during panel discussions, through published articles, co-written books, and much more.News from Around Campus
PCA Department Launches Campus-Wide Public Speaking Contest
The Public Speaking Contest is an opportunity for students to show off their verbal communication abilities with the possibility of earning a cash prize. Participants will give extemporaneous speeches from any class on any topic, demonstrating that communication skills are essential across disciplines.Events
Athletics
Laurentian Wins!
This past week women’s volleyball earned victories in both Friday contests, with Vivian Zymeck ’23 leading the way offensively to two 3-1 wins over both Bard College and SUNY Canton. Men's soccer beat Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in a 1-0 game with Ben Woelfinger ’23 gaining his fifth career shutout. Finally, men's football stunned Castleton during Laurentian Weekend with a 28-0 victory.
For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
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Paint the Town Scarlet and Brown! ❤️🤎
We painted the town scarlet and brown! During Laurentian Weekend, we welcomed over 1,300 guests to rekindle our shared traditions and that North Country spirit we know and love. Check out pictures from Laurentian Weekend on the St. Lawrence University Instagram.
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.
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News Digest: November 19, 2025
November 19News 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
How St. Lawrence University Is Leveling Up Collegiate Esports
Esports is the fastest growing collegiate sport, and St. Lawrence is equipping itself to be one of the premier esport programs in the country.
'Math & Everything' Event Inspires the Next Generation of Women in STEM
More than 300 high-school students, teachers, and counselors visited campus Friday for the second annual “Math & Everything” event designed to help North Country girls envision a future for themselves in mathematics, statistics, and computer or data science majors and careers.
Faculty Focus-November 18, 2025
Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published in prestigious journals and presented at renowned conferences.Events
Fall 2025 Student Recital
- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Students who have been studying privately this semester will be performing solos or in small ensembles.
Performance by the St. Lawrence Choral Society
- Gunnison Memorial Chapel Join the Choral Society for their Fall 2025 concert.Athletics
Saints Head to Divisional Championships!
Men’s Cross Country: Seniors Nick Lyndaker and Patrick Russell earned individual bids to the NCAA Division III Championship after Lyndaker placed second and Russell 25th at the Mideast Regional on their home course in Canton, N.Y. The NCAA announced the qualifiers Sunday afternoon, sending both Saints to South Carolina next weekend.
Women’s Cross Country: Sophomore Avery Blanchard qualified for the NCAA Division III Championship with a 21st-place finish in 22:37.1 at the Mideast Regional, the best regional result of her career. She stayed steady through a crowded field to secure one of the region’s individual spots.
Football: Eight Saints earned All-Liberty League honors. Senior Nicholas Huhtala, junior Ryan Donovan, senior Ryan Surhoff, and senior Clayton Fogler were named Second Team, while senior Will Lederman, sophomore Aidan Hays, junior Brennan Twombly, and sophomore Sam Arbaugh earned Honorable Mention. Huhtala led SLU with 45 receptions for 567 yards and six touchdowns, highlighted by a career-best 176-yard performance against Rochester on Saturday, where the Saints ended their season with a big win over the Yellowjackets.
Riding: St. Lawrence closed the fall with two home shows at the Appleton Riding Hall. The Saints were Reserve High Point Team on Saturday with five blue ribbons, then claimed High Point Team honors Sunday. Senior Lauren Trexler earned High Point Rider with wins in Intermediate Fences and Limit Flat, and senior Harper Eskey was Reserve High Point Rider after a four-person ride off.
Men’s Hockey: The St. Lawrence University men's program, in partnership with the Hockey Alumni Association, inducted Tom O'Connor '75, P'12, and the late Ray Shero '84 into the Legends of Appleton. The program also celebrated with the Ray Shero '84 Memorial Alumni Game in front of the Appleton Arena faithful. Before the contest, O'Connor and his family dropped the ceremonial first puck, and both O'Connor and Shero were honored during the first intermission in front of a packed Appleton Arena.
For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com.
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100 Years of Men's Hockey 💯
Thank you to Saints alumni and fans who celebrated alongside us this past weekend in honor of one hundred years of Saints men's hockey. The historic occasion included two Legends of Appleton inductees. We love our DI hockey here in the North Country, and we love this community. Here's to another 100 years! See highlights of the weekend 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.