St. Lawrence University’s Board of Trustees has elected Andrew J. Alvarez and Tabitha Ferrer Flood, both Class of 2008 graduates, as McCurdy-Sprague trustees for a period of four years. Their terms begin on June 1.
Friends and Colleagues, North Country Neighbors, It is my pleasure to offer you a warm welcome on this somewhat chilly morning to St. Lawrence University. We are delighted to host...
SEIU – 2021/2022 Holiday Pay Guidelines (*Disclaimer) There are four (4) designated University holidays in December/January: December 24, 25, 31 & January 1. T he University will designate the following...
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St. Lawrence University receives $1.5 million gift to endow leadership position for its new Center for the EnvironmentSt. Lawrence University has received a $1.5 million gift from Richard “Dick” ’64 and Gail Stradling to create an endowment to permanently fund the position of executive director of the new Center for the Environment. |
Biology Professor Nets Nearly $100,000 Grant to Combat Invasive SpeciesIn recognition of his dedication to environmental conservation, Professor of Biology Brad Baldwin has been awarded funding from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) totaling $98,592. |
Faculty Focus-March 12, 2024Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty have won fellowships, gave presentations at the national meetings, published articles, and more. |
Saints Shine: Athletes Excel Across Sports!Women's hockey qualified for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament via an at-large bid after making the ECAC tournament and playing in the semifinal game against Clarkson. The Scarlet and Brown is matched up against Pennsylvania State in its first game of the tournament scheduled for Thursday in Madison, Wisconsin. If the Saints win, the team will face off against Wisconsin. The Saints women's hockey players were also recognized both nationally and at the conference level. Mae Batherson M'25, Emma-Sofie Nordström '26 and head coach Chris Wells were named finalists for the ECAC Defenseman of the Year, Goaltender of the Year, and Coach of the Year awards, respectively, while junior forward Abby Hustler '26 was named a top-10 finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Award, as announced by the USA Hockey Foundation. The Patty Kazmaier Award is bestowed annually to the top player in NCAA Division I women's ice hockey. Alli Sibold '24 became the national runner-up in the mile at the NCAA indoor track and field championships in Virginia Beach, Virginia over the weekend. She set a new program record after turning in a time of 4:50.97 to eclipse the personal-best and program record marks she set earlier this season. The win also gave her All-America honors in the mile event. Earlier in the week, Alli took home US Track Field and Cross Country Coaches' Association (USTFCCCA) regional track athlete of the year award, receiving all-region honors for the 3000m, mile and 800m. Nick Lyndaker '26 also received men's USTFCCCA all-region honors in the mile. Lewis Anderson '25 tied a St. Lawrence record for program wins at the College Squash Association (CSA) Individual Nationals in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania over the weekend. With the win, the junior from Birmingham, U.K. reached 62 for his career, tying him for the program record alongside Moustafa Bayoumy '18. Emma Strack '25 competed for the Saints at the NCAA skiing championships, posting a 16th-place finish in the 7.5k freestyle followed by a posting a top-20 finish in the 20k classic by finishing 19th. |
Welcome To The Green House!The Green House is one of 17 total theme houses on campus! If you’re lucky enough to sit down to one of their delicious home-cooked dinners, you’ll taste local ingredients from across the North Country, thoughtfully prepared by the resident “Green Beans” with sustainability in mind. |
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Three articles by Rafael Castillo Bejarano, Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures, have been recently published in the refereed journals Bulletin of Spanish Studies: Hispanic Studies and Researches...
Get to Know Your Biology Mentor From hands-on field trips to guided meditation, Professor of Biology Erika Barthelmess creates a learning environment that’s as dynamic and engaging as the natural...
During the last month, Alessandro Giardino has been touring his novel Sindrome di Caravaggio (Magmata 2021) around Italy and Europe, with presentations and signing events in Milan, Faenza, Rome, several...
Assistant Professor of Government Mert Kartal recently had a paper published about European Union governance in Comparative European Politics. In his paper, "Incentivizing the Opposition: The EU’s Impact on Good...
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NSF Grant Supports St. Lawrence Climate ResearchSt. Lawrence received three NSF grants this year. A professor and student will use a $78,872 grant to travel—twice—to the Arctic’s Bering Sea Region and study the traditional ecological knowledge of the Siberian Yupik tribe. |
New York Six Receives $1.5 Million Mellon Foundation GrantThe New York Six Liberal Arts Consortium, which includes St. Lawrence University, has been awarded a $1.5 million grant by the Mellon Foundation to create the NY6 Mellon Academic Leadership Fellows Program, a three-year program to provide an intensive leadership experience for faculty in the humanities who aspire to academic leadership roles. |
The Support and Care of Carefree Black GirlsSealina Marryshow ’22, president of Carefree Black Girls, wants students to know the club is a welcoming and supportive space for women of color and allies. This spring, they utilized campus resources to help address the mental health needs of their peers. |
Making Room for Faith TraditionsA new space in ODY Library allows students a quiet space for daily prayer and meditation, a step towards creating a more inclusive campus for all students. |
St. Lawrence in the News-July 25, 2022This regular roundup features a selection of recent mentions of St. Lawrence University and its students, faculty, and staff in regional, national, and international media outlets. |
Leveling Up at the WORD StudioAs a tutor with the WORD Studio, Alexandra Hill '23 supports her peers' written and oral communication, reading, and design. Her research is opening doors to greater accessibility and reducing barriers for students experiencing mental health concerns. |
Alumni in Action-July 2022Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets for reflecting on the 50th anniversary of Title IX, sharing their commitment to philanthropy, earning awards, and inspiring others with their artwork. |
First Person: Finding Purpose as a Former Student AthleteTommy Benjes ’22 thought he'd left his athletic career behind him after high school. During his sophomore year at St. Lawrence, he found a fresh start as a practice player for the women’s ice hockey team. |
Meet Eduardo Puerta '22Computer science and mathematics double major Eduardo Puerta '22 wants to make sure everyone feels included, whether he's on the field with his ultimate frisbee team or tutoring his peers in the Peterson Quantitative Resource Center (PQRC). |
PCA Professor Dan Gallagher Lights Up Area StagesProfessor Dan Gallagher spent the spring and summer of 2022 creating lighting designs for theatre companies across the region. |
SLU Astronomers Attend Workshop at Green Bank ObservatoryFor the first time since 2019, several members of the Physics Department attended an in-person workshop at the Green Bank Observatory in West Virginia, home of the largest fully steerable radio telescope in the world. |
Tropical Ecology and Conservation Students Head to EcuadorTen SLU students spent three weeks in Ecuador in June 2022 with Associate Professor Susan Willson learning about conservation issues facing the region. |
Dr. Val Lehr Leads Summer Course in IrelandThis summer, Dr. Val Lehr led St. Lawrence students during an off-campus study program in Ireland as they studied Irish history and geography, popular memory, memorialization, and the formation of national identity. |
A Nose for ConservationAs part of a six-week summer research project, Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology Kristine Hoffman, Julia Sirois ’23, and Newt, a labrador trained to detect several species of turtles, are scouring the Rhode Island landscape to find out how many of less common species of turtles are living there. Learn more about Newt on the St. Lawrence Twitter 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.
As COVID-19 sends financial shocks through investment markets, Laurentian support and renewed commitment gives the University a sense of stability.