Simply Settling In
Cooper Anderson & Sam Voter September 1, 2023 With a click from a burner, a flame is lit. The roar of a hot pan fills the air. Onions sizzle in...
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The Extra Mile
How enrichment travel grants give students a chance to go further.
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The Alexander String Quartet Matinee Concert
The Alexander String Quartet returns to St. Lawrence for a matinee concert with violist Paul Yarbrough. They will perform pieces by W.A. Mozart, Antonín Dvořák, and Claude Debussy.
- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall
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Powering Up With AI
Our Liberal Arts Approach to Artificial Intelligence
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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.
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St. Lawrence University Mission Statement
The mission of St. Lawrence University is to provide an inspiring and demanding undergraduate education in the liberal arts to students selected for their seriousness of purpose and intellectual promise...
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Class Notes Format Style
In the Class Notes we follow the Associated Press (AP) style, with one or two exceptions, noted below. A holdover from the days before computers, when newspaper type was set...
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News Digest: October 24, 2023
October 24News 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
An Evening with Acclaimed Musician Jake Blount
St. Lawrence University and the Ken Okoth '01 Black American Music Project will welcome acclaimed artist Jake Blount for an evening concert on Wednesday, October 25 at 7 p.m. in Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall. This event is free and open to the public and will be livestreamed.News from Around Campus
Mathematics Professor Look Gives Invited Lecture and Authors Publication on Complex Dynamics
Professor Daniel Look was selected as this year’s speaker and gave his presentation, “’Rethinking Assessment to Increase Student Engagement and Preserve Instructor Sanity,” at the fall meetings of the Seaway Section of the Mathematical Association of America. He also published his research.
Professor Brezault Gives a Keynote Talk
As a recent recipient of the Francophone Mobility Chairs from University of Ottawa, Professor Eloise Brezault recently gave a keynote talk, “Masquerade and Corporality among some African Performers: In Search of a New Ecopoetic Consciousness of Place.”Events
Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Two is a Magic Number
- 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: Two is a Magic Number (2022)
Organ Concert Series ~ Autumn Colors: A Celebration of Poetry and Music
- Gunnison Memorial Chapel The Canton Select Choir joins with Ad Hoc Singers to present Autumn Colors: A Celebration of Poetry and Music.SLU Writers Series presents Tessa Yang
- 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 we present Tessa Yang.Valley of Exile Screening - Written & Directed by Anna Fahr
- Brush Art Gallery for Reception & Gulick Theatre for Screening Please come and join us for a screening of Valley of Exile. Our very own Assistant Professor Anna Fahr, wrote & directed this film. This is a campus only event.Athletics
Here's We Go Saints!
This past week the women's soccer team secured a 3-0 win against Utica University, while the women's hockey team celebrated a thrilling 2-1 victory over RIT. In the world of esports, St. Lawrence's League of Legends and Super Smash Bros teams showed their digital dominance with 2-0 wins against Howard Community College and Hood College, respectively. The women's swimming and diving team outperformed Clarkson University with a score of 170-103. Meanwhile, the men's soccer team had a resounding 4-0 win against Skidmore College on their home field.
For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
Social Media
The Kenya Semester Program is Underway!
Students in the Kenya Semester Program recently ventured out on the Amboseli component of their experience. For just under a week, they stayed at Sopa Lodge in Amboseli region—a national park spanning 394 square kilometers with a collection of six group ranches—sighting views of Mt. Kilimanjaro across the border in Tanzania. Each day consisted of different experiential learning activities like visiting the local village to interview farmers to roaming Amboseli National Park on safari, and so much more! View photos and read more about the student’s Amboseli experience on the Kenya Semester Program’s Instagram.
(Photo Credit: Kenya Semester Program [@sluksp])
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 28, 2025
October 28News 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
St. Lawrence University Announces $3.5 Million Gift to Endow Geology Professorship
St. Lawrence University has received a transformative $3.5 million gift from anonymous donors to establish the Mark Erickson Endowed Professorship in Geology, honoring Professor Emeritus Mark Erickson’s more than four decades of teaching, mentorship, and scholarship.
Faculty Focus-October 28, 2025
Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published acclaimed books, were quoted in prestigious publications, and wrote articles in high-impact journals.Events
Mediterranean Fusion Music by the Baklava Express
- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Baklava Express is a NYC-based cross-cultural fusion project, led by award-winning composer and oud player, Josh Kaye. The band performs original music, influenced by various traditions, from Mizrahi and Sephardi folk music to the broader musical traditions of the Mediterranean and Middle East.Faculty Cafe with Dr. Sarah Knobel: Exploring Synthetic Nature
- Herring-Cole Feinstone Room Join Professor Sarah Knobel for a Faculty Café talk exploring her recent body of work, "Synthetic Nature," which investigates the ecological and emotional impact of plastic packaging and consumer waste.Film Screening: No Other Land
- Hepburn Auditorium 218 "No Other Land" is the first Oscar winning film about Palestine in history. For half a decade, Basel Adra, a Palestinian activist, films his community of Masafer Yatta being destroyed by Israel's occupation, as he builds an unlikely alliance with an Israeli journalist who wants to join his fight.Athletics
Saints Can't Stop, Won't Stop Winning 🥇
Women’s Hockey: First-year Rylan Haslam scored back-to-back goals in the third period to lift St. Lawrence to a 3-2 comeback win over Union on Saturday, completing a weekend sweep. The Saints also earned a 3-2 victory over RPI on Friday.
Men’s Hockey: Sophomore Cayden Casey and first-years Sam LeDrew and Cooper Pierson each found the net as St. Lawrence defeated the University of Toronto, 3-2, in exhibition play Saturday night at Appleton Arena.
Men’s Soccer: Senior Ryan Campbell and junior Eric Edmonds both scored to lead the Saints to a 2-1 road win at RPI on Saturday in Troy, N.Y. St. Lawrence improved to 6-8 overall and 4-4 in Liberty League play.
Women’s Soccer: Senior Meredith Donahue scored the game’s only goal, while sophomore Reagan Murphy posted a shutout in net as St. Lawrence earned a 1-0 Senior Day win over RPI. The victory moved the Saints into fifth place in the Liberty League standings as they chase a playoff spot.
Men’s Rowing: The Novice 8 crew earned a first-place finish at the Head of the Fish on Saturday in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. They finished in 11:55.835, beating boats from UMass, Rhode Island, Middlebury, and Boston College.
Women’s Rowing: The Varsity 8 led the Saints at the Head of the Fish in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, recording the top women’s finish of the day. They placed 13th overall with a time of 13:01.579.
For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com.
Social Media
What's Your SLU Hot Take?? 🤯😱
Dana better than the Pub?? Meatloaf the best entree at Dana?? ODY basement the best study spot?? Rowing the best team on campus?? We asked students what their SLU hot takes were, and got some scorching replies. Comment your SLU hot take on the St. Lawrence Instagram page!
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.
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News Digest: December 6, 2021
December 6News 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
Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community on Friday, Dec. 3, sharing an update on testing results, information about local conditions, COVID-19 boosters, and how the Campus Safety Monitoring Committee is thinking about the new variant. Read the message.
University News & Stories
St. Lawrence University Among Top Institutions for Studying Abroad
With more than 60 percent of students studying off campus for a semester, St. Lawrence University has risen in the ranks among baccalaureate institutions for the number of students studying abroad.
Alumni in Action - December 2021
Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets for publishing books, being honored as military veterans, excelling in athletic competitions, creating environmentally conscious businesses, and creating a legacy in their medical profession.
St. Lawrence University Receives $10,000 Grant in Support of North Country Public History Project
St. Lawrence recently received a $10,000 grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) in support of a public history project that explores feminism in the North Country during the 1970s and 1980s in partnership with the TAUNY Center.
The Practice of Gratitude
President Kate Morris shares the power of practicing gratitude and the warm welcome she and her family received from Laurentians when she began her role as president earlier this year.
The Friend I Never Met
The late Richard "Dick" Brush '52 was an integral member of the Laurentian community. His impact and legacy live on through his transformational support of art and architecture throughout campus.
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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.
100th Candlelight Service
- Gunnison Memorial Chapel For the last century, the Candlelight Service has been a cornerstone of the St. Lawrence experience and the holiday season in the North Country. The service offers a pause for reflection before final exams and marks the end of the fall semester and the approaching turn of the calendar year. The theme for this year's event is "Comfort and Joy."Athletics
Wenger '24 Shatters Swim Record; Winter Sports Continue
Maggie Wenger ’24 broke a 1978 St. Lawrence program record when she won the 200-yard freestyle (1:55.92) during the six-team Don Richards Swimming and Diving Invitational at RIT on Saturday. Over the weekend, Men’s Squash swept Colgate, Hamilton, and Wesleyan 9-0 while Women’s Squash defeated Colgate 8-1 and Hamilton 6-3. Men’s Hockey defeated Colgate 4-3 at Appleton Arena while Women's Track and Field opened their season by taking home the team title at the Holiday Relays and Men's Track and Field secured five event wins at the five-team meet. After defeating Union 62-58 in their conference opener, Women’s Basketball defeated Skidmore 73-62 while Men’s Basketball edged Skidmore 58-57 in a close Liberty League contest.
Visit SaintsAthletics.com for up-to-date news and scores.Social Media
Members of our campus community joined together for a traditional social dance celebration on campus last Wednesday night. The event was made possible thanks to our Native American Student Alliance student group and the Native North American Traveling College, which is committed to educating communities about indigenous cultures, histories, and traditions. View photos 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.