Grant Cornwell Jr. '79
Remarks to Graduates-May 22, 2022 Let me first express my deep gratitude for this moment. I am humbled and honored to be surrounded by the good people on the platform...
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Major/Minor and other Departmental Requirements
Major Requirements Students entering St. Lawrence with an interest in government and politics are strongly advised to enroll in two of the 100-level core courses (103, 105, 108, including at...
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In Memory: Joan Larsen
Dear Laurentian community, I write with the sad news that Joan Larsen, the emerita head of reference and bibliographic instruction at Owen D. Young Library, has died. Her family shared...
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Inspiring Tomorrow's Climate Leaders as a Wild Center Fellow
Elise Pierson '24 discovered her passion for climate justice right in her hometown over six years ago. In the time since, she's attended multiple climate summits across New York State and served as a youth ambassador to the United Nations global climate conference.
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Event Volunteers
Help us plan the events you want to attend! Laurentian event volunteers assist the Office of Laurentian Engagement in coordinating regional events throughout the country. We plan a variety of...
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Biology Prof.’s Research Featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered”
Associate Professor of Biology Susan Willson's research about ways to make outdoor cats more visible to birds was recently featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered." The segment, “Killer Kitties? Scientists...
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Alumni Executive Council Business Meeting Minutes
December 1, 2018 President Cortney Terrillion called the meeting to order at 10:04 A.M. EST. Following role call by Secretary Chelsea Lloyd, a quorum was documented. Present: Acevedo, Bates, Beyer...
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News Digest: October 31, 2022
October 31News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.
In Memory
On Tuesday, Oct. 25, President Morris sent a message to the community about the passing of Jim Shuman, associate professor emeritus of education at St. Lawrence, who across his nearly 50-year career, shared his love for teaching with students who became teachers and leaders who extend his legacy. Read the message.
University News & Stories
NSF Grant Funds St. Lawrence Computer Science Research
A St. Lawrence graduate, now an assistant professor at the University, is part of a team of researchers that was awarded a National Science Foundation grant of $1.2 million to research high-performance computer components, their software, and how to make both perform better and last longer.
Discovering an Element of Confidence as a Chemistry Researcher
While conducting research aimed at combating the opioid crisis, Emma Rothe ’24 discovered a newfound confidence in the lab.
Arts Council Intern Finds Connection and Career Inspiration
Lifelong artist Mikayla Quinn '24 was drawn to an internship at the St. Lawrence County Arts Council, where she could use her talents to build community bonds while highlighting and celebrating North Country culture.Events
Utica: The Last Refuge Screening
- NCAT Noble Center 108 Screening of Utica: The Last Refuge. Directed by Loch Phillips
Digital Media & Film Launch Party
- The Underground (NC001) Do you want to know more about the new Digital Media and Film major? Join DMF faculty and students for an informal celebration and learn about all the new major has to offer.
Q&A with Director Loch Phillips
- The Underground (NC001) Film Director, Loch Phillips, will show clips and answer audience questions about his latest documentary Utica: The Last Refuge.D&I Book Club Discussion "Caving Hawk: New and Selected Poems"
- TBD Join the Diversity and Inclusion Book Club for a discussion of Maurice Kenny's "Caving Hawk: New and Selected Poems."Carnegie 10 International Film Series–Parallel Mothers
- 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: Parallel Mothers (2021).
Organ Concert Series: Music of César Frank
- Gunnison Chapel Celebrate the 200th anniversary of César Franck’s birth with organist Sondra Goldsmith Proctor.
Student Recital Performances
- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Students who have been studying privately this semester will be performing solos or in small ensembles. The Recital will feature students in voice, violin, and clarinet.Curator's Lecture by Gwendolyn Saul
- Griffiths Arts Center Room 123 Gwendolyn Saul is an ethnographer and cultural anthropologist interested in creative and innovative ways to implement critical Indigenous theory in museum spaces and practices. Join her for a lecture presented in conjunction with the Each One Inspired: Haudenosaunee Art across the Homelands from the New York State Museum exhibition on display at the Gallery.Athletics
Saints Skate to ECAC Sweep
It was a great weekend to be a Saint as women's ice hockey dominated the competition during ECAC conference play at Appleton. The Scarlet and Brown skated to a 1-0 win over Union on Saturday after securing a 3-0 win over RPI on Friday. The wins continued with women's swimming and diving dominating Clarkson 135-95, field hockey topping Morrisville 3-0 to conclude its season, Saints football securing a 35-21 win over Rochester, and men's soccer defeating Hobart 1-0 after shutting out Plattsburgh 3-0 earlier in the week. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
Social Media
A Halloween Tribute to Campus Spaces
Happy Halloween, Saints! Celebrate with a tribute to one of the most quiet, cozy, magical spots on campus—Herring-Cole. View the photos 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 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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50 Years of Environmental Studies: From Students to Changemakers
Please join us on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm at Sykes Formal Lounge to celebrate 50 years of Environmental Studies. We are excited to welcome Al Schwartz and Glenn Harris, the first two ENVS faculty members, along with our panelists. The panel will be moderated by Diane White Husic, Executive Director of the Center for the Environment and David Murphy, Professor and Chair of Environmental Studies.
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News Digest: February 14th, 2022
February 14News 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
COVID-19 Campus Masking Update
Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community on Monday, Feb. 14 announcing that the University has removed masking requirements for vaccinated students in residence halls effectively immediately. The University continues to require masks in all other campus locations, including classrooms and indoor public spaces. Read the Message.
University News & Stories
Leading with Love: Spirituals and Civil Rights Movement Songs
During this virtual program, President Kathryn Morris invites all Laurentians to participate in this week’s “Leading with Love: MLK in Black History Month” virtual events. Her statements in this year’s virtual recorded celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are featured alongside spirituals and civil rights songs played on the pipe organ by Musician-in-Residence Sondra Goldsmith Proctor, and commentary from University Chaplain the Rev. Dr. Shaun Whitehead. Watch the virtual program
Alumni in Action–February 2022
Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets for their entrepreneurial spirit, reducing barriers to accessing astronomy, making 2022 Winter Olympic Games appearances, receiving national awards, and using their career experiences to support their communities.
First Person: My Lighthouse, The ODY Library
Within the sturdy concrete walls of the Owen D. Young Library surrounded by rows of books, Emma Arden '22 found a refuge. Now in the second semester of her senior year, the warm light of her favorite study space helps her navigate her studies and life at St. Lawrence.News from Around Campus
Events
Honoring Black History Month
- Winston Room, Sullivan Student Center Read and listen to poetry related to Afro-Latinx and Latin American experiences during this in-person event honoring Black History Month.
Sara Davis Buechner Piano Concert
- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Noted for her musical command, cosmopolitan artistry, and visionary independence Sara Buechner will perform pieces by G.F Händel, Wolfgang Mozart, Federico Longás, George Gershwin, and her own compositions. The event is free, open to the public, and available via live streaming.
Frostiana: An Evening With Robert Frost and Randall Thompson
- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall University Chorus, accompanied by pianist Gerri McGrath, will sing Randall Thompson's musical compositions of Robert Frost's poems. Craig Professor and Chair of English Sarah Gates and Assistant Professor of English Sookyoung Lee will perform readings. The event is free, open to the public, and available via live streaming.
Online Film Screening: My Buddha is Punk
- Zoom Directed by Andreas Hartmann, this film follows a young Burmese punk as he travels across the country to promote his philosophy- a symbiosis of Buddhism and punk that rejects religious dictates and political doctrine in the former military dictatorship of Myanmar. This event is had been moved online and is available via Zoom.
Cocek! Brass Band Concert
- Launders Underground The Cocek! Brass Band will perform compositions inspired by the music of the Balkans, New Orleans, and other brass bands from around the world. There is limited seating for this in-person event.Athletics
Top Liberty League Times for Men's Track and Field; WInter Sports Continue
During the Fasttrack National Invite, Saints men’s track and field’s Timothy Boyce ’25 won the 800 meters, securing the top time in the Liberty League, and one of the top times in the country for a first-year student-athlete, while women’s track and fields’ Alli Sibold ’25, Katherine Sheehy ’23, Emma Palumbo ’25 were the top Division III finishers in their respective events. Over the weekend, women’s basketball defeated RPI 64-59 while women’s ice hockey skated to a 1-1 tie with Brown, and men’s basketball beat Ithaca 80-79 in a close contest. During the Dartmouth College Carnival on Saturday, Tommy Kenosh '23 and Ava Mattsson '22 each won a slalom run for the Saints Alpine ski team, and last week, men’s tennis topped Saint Michael’s College 5-4 at home. Skating Saints Claire Dudley '22 was recently nominated for the 2022 Mandi Schwartz Student-Athlete of the Year award which recognizes leaders on athletic teams, in the classroom, and in the community. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores. SaintsAthletics.com
Spectator Policy
Spectator Policy Update
St. Lawrence Athletics shared their commitment to adhering to CDC, St. Lawrence County, NCAA SSI, and St. Lawrence University COVID-19 recommendations and protocols. Face coverings are required for all spectators at indoor athletic facilities including home Saints athletic events. Read the policy.
Social Media
Understanding Barriers to Outdoor Recreation
Students in Sociology 101: Principles of Sociology left the traditional classroom behind to try the winter sports they were least familiar with to gain a better understanding of the barriers to outdoor recreation that many face. Under the guidance of Assistant Professor of Sociology Alanna Gillis, and with the support of the Outdoor Program, the hands-on experience of grappling with an unfamiliar activity inspired follow-up conversations and sociological analyses. View the photo 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.