Rachel Wangari Maina, Swahili Teaching Fellow
Thursday, June 24, 2021 Today, CIIS staff celebrated Rachel Wangari Maina, Swahili Teaching Fellow. We wish her all the best as she travels to Wisconsin to continue her studies at...
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Sociology Honor Society Welcomes New Members
On Friday, April 28, 2023, St. Lawrence University's Alpha Kappa Delta honor society inducted seventeen new lifetime members: Gabrielle Aldrich, Jacqueline Baker, Sophia Brigante, Summer Burroughs, William Engelhardt, Aurora Hager...
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Q&A: Meet Professor Jon Rosales
Meet Your Environmental Studies Mentor Professor of Environmental Studies Jon Rosales is passionate about the environment and helping students understand the complexities of global environmental challenges and explore innovative solutions...
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Hyflex Learning: Dr. Gillis Weighs In
Assistant Professor of Sociology Alanna Gillis discussed the pros and cons of hyflex learning during an interview published by InsideHigherEd.com on Feb. 22. Gillis is the author of several scholarly...
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In Memory: John Pike and Jeffery Peters
Dear Laurentian Friends, We recently learned of the deaths of two retired members of the St. Lawrence Facilities Operations staff. John Pike died on May 19; his ten-year service to...
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Parents Committee
The Mission The mission of the St. Lawrence University Parents Committee is to help identify and put to best use the considerable talents and resources of St. Lawrence parents for...
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In Memory: Lewis Barkley
Dear Laurentian Community, I write to share the sad news that Lewis Barkley has died. He was 76. For more than 30 years, Lew worked in St. Lawrence’s Facilities Operations...
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Meet Our New Faculty
St. Lawrence University is pleased to welcome five new faculty members for the 2025-2026 academic year. These experts in their fields come with a dedication to teaching, mentoring, and providing...
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News Digest: March 27th, 2023
March 27News 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
University Announces $30 million Facilities Enhancement Initiative
Immediately following Commencement in May, St. Lawrence University will begin a $30 million investment in facilities, with a priority on renovating residence halls and other student spaces to enhance the living-learning experience for students.
St. Lawrence University Names Troy Finn as Vice President for University Advancement
St. Lawrence has named Troy Finn its Vice President for University Advancement, President Kathryn A. Morris announced on March 27. Finn, who will be responsible for all fundraising and Laurentian engagement activities, plans to begin his duties on May 15.Events
Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Mariannes Noires
- 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 and Media, and the Language Resource Center are pleased to present: Mariannes Noires (2016).
Laurentian Singers Tour: Home Concert
- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The Laurentian Singers, back from their successful spring break tour to NYC and Boston via Rochester, New Haven, and Burlington, presents an evening of exceptional choral music that celebrates the group's talents and achievements.
13th Annual Bach Marathon
- Gunnison Memorial Chapel Celebrate the 13th Annual Johann Sebastian Bach Marathon with pianists, singers, instrumentalists and organists in Gunnison Memorial Chapel. Come when you can, leave when you must.Athletics
Saints Secure Spring Break Wins
The Scarlet and Brown returned home after dominating Spring Break competitions in Florida and Maryland last week. Saints baseball beat St. Olaf College 6-1 and Union 2-1, 8-5 while men's tennis defeated Goucher College 6-3 and Hope College 7-2 and women's tennis topped Luther College 5-4 and George Fox University 8-1. Over the weekend, Saints softball dominated Keuka College 13-2 as men's lacrosse defeated Western New England University 14-9 and women's lacrosse beat Ithaca 12-14 after defeating Stevenson University 11-10 earlier in the week. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
Social Media
Spreading Paw-sitivity
Laurentians near and far celebrated #NationalPuppyDay by sharing photos of their furry friends in their best scarlet and brown gear. Check out their St. Lawrence spirit and share your photo on the St. Lawrence University Facebook page.
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: October 31, 2023
October 31News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.
News from Around Campus
Assistant Director of Off-Campus Study Presents Research on Student Retention
Assistant Director of Off-Campus Study Kim Longfellow presented findings from her ongoing research on student retention within off-campus study programs. At the 2023 NAFSA Region X and XI Conference in Montreal, Longfellow was the chair and presenter at a session titled "Ghosted: Data-Driven Analysis of Students Breaking Up with Study Abroad."Events
Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration
- Atwood Hall, Hale Chapel, Room 106 Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration presented by Tea Master Kaori MacWilliams of the Omotesenke School. Sponsored by the Religious Studies and Asian Studies Departments. The event is free and open to the public.SLU Writers Series presents Daphne Kalotay
- Sykes Common Room For over 50 years the Writers Series program at St. Lawrence University has welcomed all varieties of authors including Pulitzer Prize winners. This session they present Daphne Kalotay.
St. Lawrence Choral Society Concert: Autumn Glory
- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall and St. Mary’s Church, 20 Lawrence Avenue, Potsdam The St. Lawrence Choral Society presents two performances of their Autumn Glory concert on Friday, November 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall and Saturday, November 4, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 20 Lawrence Avenue, Potsdam.
Student Recital Performance
- Peterson-Kermani Performance HallThe event is free, open to the public, and in-person, with livestreaming.
Athletics
A Week of Impressive Victories
The Women’s Field Hockey team dominated with 7-2 win against Keuka College. The Women’s Hockey team faced a tough opponent in #14 Princeton University but managed to secure a 7-2 victory on their home turf. The Saints Women Hockey later defeated Quinnipiac University in a 4-1 game. The Women’s and Men’s Squash teams were on fire with consecutive 8-0 and 9-0 wins against Vassar College and Fordham University, and both scored a 9-0 victory against Boston University. The Women’s Riding team had a very strong performance, earning high point awards and securing a comfortable lead in the IHSA standings.
For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
Social Media
It's Fur-ight Night!
Legend has it—there is a ghostly tail on campus. Wishing everyone a safe and spooky Halloween! View the full video on St. Lawrence University's 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.