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News Digest: April 3rd, 2023
April 3News 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
St. Lawrence Announces Coveted Department of State Partnership to Help Shape International Policy
Starting in the fall of 2023, St. Lawrence students will have a unique opportunity to explore and impact real-world foreign policy issues while working alongside career diplomats.
St. Lawrence in the News-April 3, 2023
St. Lawrence faculty were recently featured by local, regional, and international media outlets for using their expertise to weigh in on ChatGPT, international politics and events, and for drawing connections between Title IX and NCAA coaching.News from Around Campus
Traditional Korean Folk Art, An Experiential Learning
Recently Ah Ra Cho of Bada Studio joined Dr. Sean Han to teach students about traditional Korean folk art. Students had a chance to create a piece of art, with professional instruction, using materials and skills unique to Korea.Events
World Languages Week 2023
- Celebrate World Languages Week with a series of events hosted by the Language Resource Center, International Student Services, World Languages, Cultures, and Media, and the Center for International and Intercultural Studies.Uplifting the Voices of AAPI Community of SLU
- Hannon Room (332) Sullivan Student Center This event brings together recent St. Lawrence alumni, who will share about their varied experiences of being Asian, particularly in the United States.Community Passover Seder
- Sykes Formal Lounge ~ St. Lawrence University Join us for the Community Passover Seder! The Community Passover Seder is sponsored by the Jewish Student Union and the Chaplain's Office. This event is open to the public. All are welcome!Diversifying the Curriculum: A Panel Discussion
- Hannon Room (332) Sullivan Student Center This panel will discuss the need for and challenges of diversifying the curriculum. All are welcome.Ferguson Memorial Lecture 2023
- Bloomer Auditorium (Brown 122), St. Lawrence University Dr. Donald Rodbell '83 will present the Susan Caroline Ferguson Memorial Lecture in Geology.
An Evening of Improv with McGillicuddy
- Noble Center 109 Looking for some laughs? Join Los Angeles-based improv duo Tyler Esselman and Casey Morris for an evening of improv.13th Annual Undergraduate and Graduate Chemistry & Biology Symposium
- Clarkson University - CHEEL Campus Center Barben Rooms Undergraduate and graduate students at any stage of their chemistry or biology related research will present their research data.SLU String Orchestra "Video Game Music: In Concert!" Heuvelton Performance
- Pickens Hall, Heuvelton, NY The String Orchestra concert will include an exciting and unique musical experience that will transport the audience into the world of video games.
Kaleidoscope 2023
- Eben Holden Celebrate culture through food and performance! The International House and International Student Services invite everyone for a night of international performances. Light international snacks and drinks will be provided.
¡La Guitarra Fiesta! by Maria Zemantauski with percussionist Brian Melick
- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Internationally acclaimed guitarist, Maria Zemantauski, will present a program of classics and stunning originals. Embracing the classical and traditional flamenco repertoire for her foundation, she takes her audience on a musical journey inspired by her flair for experimentation and pure love of the instrument.Athletics
Saints Track & Field Teams Win Ice Broken Open
It was a great weekend to be a Saint as the men's and women's track and field teams kicked off their respective outdoor seasons by winning the Ice Broken Open against Plattsburgh, Herkimer, Potsdam, Mohawk Valley, and Clarkson. The home wins for the Scarlet and Brown continued with men's tennis dominating RIT 8-1, women's tennis shutting out RIT 9-0, and men's lacrosse defeating St. John Fisher 20-11 after securing a 12-10 victory over Ithaca. During the IHSA Zone 2 Regionals, Harper Eskey '26 earned High Point Rider honors while several riders qualified for regionals and zones. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
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Happy Charter Day Saints!
Today, we celebrate and wish you a happy Charter Day! On this day, in 1856, St. Lawrence University was officially chartered by the state of New York. Here’s to 167 years of shared traditions, the power of Laurentian impact, the Scarlet & Brown, and the place we call home. Whether you’re celebrating on campus, across the country or around the world, we’d love to see it! Show us your scarlet and brown spirit on social media by tagging the St. Lawrence University accounts or using #StLawrenceU!
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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Dr. Eissenstat, Podcast Guest
Associate Professor of History Howard Eissenstat weighed in on debates within Turkish historiography as a guest on the podcast, The Lausanne Project. Eissenstat’s recent work has focused increasingly on contemporary...
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Professor’s New Book Examines Femicide in Mexico
St. Lawrence University Associate Professor and Coordinator of Caribbean, Latin American, and Latino Studies Martha Chew Sánchez recently combined her research and experiences to provide an in-depth and comprehensive examination...
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Mindy Pitre
Mindy Pitre, Associate Professor of Anthropology and J. Ansil Ramsay Professor of Public Health STEM/Social Sciences I’m Mindy Pitre. I’m an associate professor of anthropology here at St. Lawrence University...
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News Digest: May 16, 2022
May 16News 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
Laurentians to Receive Honorary Degrees
In recognition of their exemplary accomplishments and steadfast commitment to St. Lawrence University, President Emeritus William L. Fox. ’75, Lynn Smith Fox, and Grant H. Cornwell Jr. ’79 will be presented with honorary degrees during this year’s commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 22.
McNair Scholar Selected for National Science Foundation Fellowship
Following a competitive nationwide search, Anuva Anannya ’22 has been selected for the 2022 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, making her the first St. Lawrence McNair Scholar to receive the prestigious award that will fund her research-based master's and doctoral degrees at an accredited U.S. institution of her choice.
Alumni in Action-May 2022
Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets for earning distinguished awards, advocating for Indigenous people, unveiling artwork, and persevering during unprecedented times.
Spring 2022 Magazine Now Online
Laurentian stories and wellness strategies are highlighted in the latest issue of St. Lawrence magazine now available online. View the Spring 2022 magazine.
News from Around Campus
Peace Corps Prep Certificate Program Celebrates First Cohort, Cords Seniors
The Peace Corps Prep Certificate Program, which began in fall 2021, recognized graduating students during a cording ceremony and welcomed 12 new students
Liberal Arts in New York City: 2021-2022 Outcomes
Several students who participated in the Liberal Arts in New York City program successfully secured full-time employment and internships thanks to the strong connections they built.
Students Inducted into Physics Honorary Society
Four students were inducted into Sigma Pi Sigma, an honor society recognizing students' outstanding scholarship in physics.
Physics Majors Present Results of Senior Research
Several physics majors presented the results of their year-long Senior Year Experience research projects.Book features Chapter by Gallery Director Catherine Tedford
Gallery Director Catherine Tedford’s project to build a collection and digital archive of street stickers was featured in a chapter of The Social Movement Archive published by Litwin Books.Events
Lost and Found: A&AH Senior Year Exhibition
- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Celebrate members of the Class of 2022 during the final week of the "Lost and Found" is a Senior Year Experience exhibition. This collection of artwork focuses on self-discovery and self-reflection and that was created at the edge of the precipice before true adulthood and a transitory state that can be simultaneously confusing, frightening, and exciting.
Commencement Weekend 2022
- Congratulations St. Lawrence Class of 2022! The St. Lawrence community will come together in a campus-wide celebration of the graduating class beginning Friday, May 20 through Sunday, May 22. A livestream of the commencement ceremony will begin Sunday, May 22 at 9:50 a.m.Athletics
Saints Lacrosse End Seasons at NCAAs; Scarlet and Brown Earn All-League Honors
After a record-breaking season and first NCAA appearance in over three decades, Saints Women’s Lacrosse concluded its spring season during a second-round matchup against Tufts. The No. 10 Saints Men’s Lacrosse defeated Cortland 15-14 in the second round of the NCAA tournament but fell to Bowdin in the third round. This week, the men’s and women’s track and field teams will head to Pennsylvania to compete in the All-Atlantic Region Track and Field Conference. In recognition of their stellar spring sports performances, several members of the Scarlet and Brown earned All-League Honors. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
Spring Student-Athletes Earn Liberty League All-Academic Honors
A total of 109 St. Lawrence spring sport student-athletes earned Liberty League All-Academic honors, recognizing their all-star performances in the classroom. To be recognized as a member of the All-Academic Team a student-athlete must be a sophomore or higher in class standing with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.30.
Social Media
A Look Back at Spring 2022
As the St. Lawrence community comes together to celebrate the Class of 2022, take a look back at everything our students have accomplished this semester. From beloved campus favorites like Springfest and Folkfest to the return of traditions like Festival Day and Moving-Up Day, and so much more. View photos on the St. Lawrence Facebook 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.
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Fall 2007 Campus Alerts
Campus Safety Alert December 9, 2007 To: The St. Lawrence Community From: Director of Security and Safety Patrick Gagnon Date: December 9, 2007 An attempted assault has been reported by...
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Definition of Retiree
The Status of Retiree at St. Lawrence University The purpose of this memo is to clarify the meaning of the term retiree as a term used for former employees of...
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New Pi Eta Inductees
On Friday, April 14, 2023, St. Lawrence University's Pi Eta Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta inducted new lifetime members Madeline Clarke, Sophie Belisle Haley, Jada Masiclat, Elizabeth Parker and Ian...
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In Memory: Jeff Killeen
Dear Laurentian community, I write today with the sad news that Jeff Killeen ’75 has died. St. Lawrence, the North Country, our environment, and the compassionate entrepreneurialism that he modeled...