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  1. SLU School Songs

    Barry Torres St. Lawrence University Director of Ensembles “What’s the big deal about these School Songs,” I said to myself when I started directing the Laurentian Singers in 1998. My...

  2. News Digest: December 2, 2025

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    December 2

    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 Fed Challenge Team Earns Spot Among Nation’s Top Performers 

    St. Lawrence University’s Fed Challenge team made it to the semi-finals of the 2025 Federal Reserve College Fed Challenge, placing them among the top 18 out of around 150 colleges and universities.

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    "Musical Landscapes" by the St. Lawrence Wind Ensemble

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The St. Lawrence Wind Ensemble will play pieces such as "The Black Horse Troop" by John Philip Sousa, "Raging Machines" by Brian Balmages, and "Caravan" by Duke Ellington, among others.

    Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Caravaggio's Shadow

    - 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: "Caravaggio's Shadow" (2022).

    Laurentian Singers' Holiday Concerts

    - Pickens Hall, Heuvelton, NY and Gunnison Memorial Chapel, St. Lawrence University Join the Laurentian Singers for their Fall 2025 Holiday Concerts.
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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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    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.

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    "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

    In Memory

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    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

    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.

  3. Information for Employees

    Before you arrive on campus Until your account has been created, learn more about your St. Lawrence resources: Below is a list of frequently asked questions that you may have...

  4. News Digest: September 4, 2024

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    September 4

    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 Lauded for Supportive Faculty and Stellar Science Facilities in The Princeton Review

    St. Lawrence University was named to The Princeton Review’s “Best 390 Colleges” list for 2025. Based solely on results from student surveys, the popular rankings publication once again recognized several exemplary aspects of co-curricular and academic life on campus.
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    St. Lawrence Welcomes Academically Distinguished Class of 2028

    Members of the Class of 2028 begin their St. Lawrence adventure as one of the most academically distinguished cohorts in the University’s history. Tied with last year’s class for the record-high average GPA of 93, and with nearly half graduating in the top 10 percent of their high school classes, these new Laurentians are ready to explore, learn, and make a significant impact within our dynamic and supportive campus community.

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    Summer 2024 Edition of St. Lawrence Magazine Now Online

    Stories about artificial intelligence, sustainable closing swaps, generous Laurentian donors, championship careers, and so much more are featured in the latest edition of St. Lawrence magzine. Read the online magazine. 

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    Auditions for Fall Dance Concert!

    - Intermediate to advanced dancers interested in developing new work with dance faculty member Jessie Madden are encouraged to sign up for Fall Dance Concert auditions held Saturday, September 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Working collaboratively as a cast, the piece will explore states of water in nature and their resonance with our own lived experiences.
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    Audition for the Laramie Project!

    - NC 109 Auditions for the fall production of The Laramie Project will be held Tuesday, September and Wednesday, September 11 from 7 to 10 p.m.
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    Exhibition: Our Place in the Scheme of Things

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery This exhibition underscores the essential elements of the environment — water, air, earth — and their degradation caused by storms, fire, and drought often brought about by human pursuits. Photographs and videos on display reflect the relationship between the physical and metaphysical, serving as a spiritual, biophilic statement that highlights the environmental challenges that contemporary societies confront.
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    Exhibition: Change Is a More Accurate Measure of Time Photographs by Mark Klett, SLU class of 1974

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery This exhibition is presented in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Mark Klett’s graduation from St. Lawrence University in 1974. The show features 12 photographs from "El Camino del Diablo," a project based on a journey by a young mining engineer, Raphael Pumpelly, through Arizona and Mexico in 1861 on “the road of the devil.”

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    Saints Secure Wins to Kick Off the Fall Season

    Saints Men’s Golf secured its first win of the season with a combined score of 602 at the Oliver D. Appleton Golf Course, marking the first victory for first-year Head Coach Dave Clausen at St. Lawrence. Gabe Ward ’27 finished as the tournament runner-up with a combined score of 147, earning him the Saints Athlete of the Week honors. Mary Grace McCann ’25 led the women’s golf team to a fourth-place finish at the St. Lawrence Invitational, placing third individually with a combined score of 157 (77, 80). Sadie Cumming ’28 also performed well, finishing 11th with a score of 169 (84, 85) in her collegiate debut. The winning streak for the Scarlet and Brown continued as Nick Lyndaker '26 secured a first-place finish at the Plattsburgh 5K, with a time of 16:11.4, propelling the Saints Men’s Cross Country team to the top of the leaderboard. Avery Blanchard ’28 led the women’s cross country team to a first-place finish with a time of 19:28.0 while Charlotte Blake ’27 and Adriana Cecchetelli ’26 followed closely, finishing in second (19:50.8) and third (20:02.1), respectively.  At the Mary Hosking Invitational, Molly Jespersen ’26 advanced to the A draw final for Saints Women’s Tennis. She defeated RIT 8-6 in the semifinal match before falling to the University of Rochester.  Saints Field Hockey will celebrate its 50th anniversary with alumni and friends during the home opener on Saturday, September 7, at 7 p.m. against SUNY Oswego.

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

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    Welcome Home, Saints! ❤️🤎

    Campus is buzzing with excitement and vibrant with scarlet and brown. From pre-orientation trips, move-in, and matriculation, to the FYP Cup, the Adirondack dinner, and the first day of classes, the Fall 2024 semester is officially underway at St. Lawrence. View photos from the first day of classes and more 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: November 29, 2021

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    November 29

    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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    Throughout this week, Health Services will host walk-in COVID-19 testing clinics for symptomatic students or students with a recent known COVID-19 exposure. Clinics will be held Monday, Nov. 29, through Friday, Dec. 3, from 8:30 -11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Diana B. Torrey '82 Health and Counseling Center. These clinics are in addition to the University's weekly testing clinics, which are held for unvaccinated campus community members and also open to any asymptomatic student, faculty, and staff member. Weekly testing clinics take place Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. in Eben Holden.

    University News & Stories

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    Fall 2021 St. Lawrence Magazine Now Online

    Laurentian stories highlighted in the Fall 2021 issue of St. Lawrence magazine are now available online. 

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    St. Lawrence Earns Recognition for Environmental Initiatives, Sustainability Practices

    Two top-tier industry publications recently recognized St. Lawrence University’s efforts to make sustainability an integral practice in all aspects of campus life—from the residence halls to academic programs, transportation, and dining options.

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    KANIEHTONKIE (GUH-NIEH-DOON-GEH) ‘When the Snow is Flying, Like in a Blizzard’

    Marjorie Kaniehtonkie Barnes Skidders ’79, M’90 introduces us to her Laurentian family and their efforts to reclaim their Mohawk language and traditions.

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    World Topic Series: COVID-19 in the World - Students' Experiences

    - Zoom 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. Students share how COVID-19 impacted their study abroad experiences.

    Native American Social Dance

    - Eben Holden St. Lawrence's Native American Student Alliance (NASA) presents 'The Native North American Traveling College: A Public Dance Event.' NNATC will host an interactive social dance, and they will also have crafts for sale. Masks are required.
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    “Veladas Culturales” - LBGTQ+, Queer/Cuir Poetry

    - Winston Room, Sullivan Student Center The Caribbean, Latin American, and Latino Studies Department is hosting an event to bring awareness to the current AIDS pandemic affecting minorities, BIPOC, and countries from the Global South. Read and/or listen to poetry to remember those who passed away due to AIDS. Readings will be in Spanish and English.  
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    Gallery Talk with Akwesasne Mohawk Artist Iakonikonriiosta

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Akwesasne Mohawk quilt artist Iakonikonriiosta will discuss her recent quilt, Tsi Kiontahsawen / In the Beginning, depicting the Haudenosaunee Creation Story, the quilt Tewasennahawi/We Carry Our Names, about Mohawk Identity, and the innovative sewing techniques employed in the quilt’s construction. This event is free and open to the public.
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    The Laurentian Singers Carol Concert

    - Gunnison Memorial Chapel The Laurentian Singers invite the St. Lawrence and North Country communities to join them in singing carols and songs for the season. This in-person event is free, open to the public, and available via live stream.
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    The SLU String Orchestra Presents Peace: Music for Reflection

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The St. Lawrence String Orchestra, directed by Christian Hosmer, will perform well-known classic works by Bach, Mozart, and Pachelbel, with newer repertoire by Eric Whitacre and Jay Ungar, and eclectic film, musical, and Celtic favorites. This in-person event is free, open to the public, and available via live stream.
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    Wind Ensemble Live and In-Person Crossing Barriers Concert

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The St. Lawrence Wind Ensemble, directed by Theresa Witmer, will perform a variety of music from the southern shores of New Zealand, the Caribbean, Argentina, the British Isles, and more. This in-person event is free, open to the public, and available via live stream.

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    NCAA Personal Bests for Men's XC; Winter Sports Continue

    The Saints had much to celebrate the first weekend of break! Three members of the men's cross country team competed at the NCAA Championships in Louisville, Kentucky, where Jackson Hamilton ’23 and George Gowdy ’23 each set personal best times. The women’s basketball team defeated SUNY Plattsburgh 83-41, Williams College 65-64, and Hamilton 72-68, while the men's squad beat SUNY Plattsburgh 85-70 and SUNY Potsdam 70-61. The riding team won its second home show of the year at the St. Lawrence Show. The wins continued at the outset of break with Men’s Squash defeating both Haverford and Middlebury 8-1 and Women’s Squash sweeping Haverford 9-0, while Women’s Ice Hockey beat Brown 2-1 and RIT 5-1 and Men’s Ice Hockey secured a 6-4 win over Princeton.

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

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    St. Lawrence Love Notes

    Laurentians spread kindness everywhere they go, and two current St. Lawrence parents experienced that first hand this fall. Read the feel-good notes 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 contact Meg Keniston in University Communications at (315) 229-5565 with news items from your department or division, or news regarding student events and achievements.

  6. Weddings and Special Events

    If you wish to plan a wedding or other special event in Gunnison Chapel, all events and reception reservations need to be coordinated with the Catering and Reservations Clerk at...

  7. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration

    St. Lawrence University recognizes 2021 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with poetry, song, and art – sponsored by the Black Laurentian Initiative, the Chaplain’s Office, the Office for Diversity &...

  8. First Person: FYP and Friendships

    When I found out about the First Year Program at St. Lawrence University, I was intrigued and so excited to see what it had in store for me. I had...

  9. First Person: The Little Things

    As a second-semester senior, I have spent a considerable amount of time thinking about all the things I will take away from my St. Lawrence experience. But far beyond the...