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  1. March 2018 Safety Committee Minutes

    MINUTES OF ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY SAFETY COMMITTEE HELD AT DIANA TORREY HEALTH AND COUNSELING CENTER, CONFERENCE ROOM ON FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2018 STARTING AT 9:00 AM. Chairperson: Bill Ritchie, Co-Chair...

  2. April 2018 Safety Committee Minutes

    MINUTES OF ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY SAFETY COMMITTEE HELD AT DIANA TORREY HEALTH AND COUNSELING CENTER, CONFERENCE ROOM ON FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2018 STARTING AT 9:00 AM. Chairperson: Bill Ritchie, Co-Chair...

  3. News Digest: September 16, 2025

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    September 16

    News 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

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    Nanoparticles, Roundworms, and Biryani: Summer Research Fellows Make Careers and Memories

    St. Lawrence summer research Fellows spent the summer doing impactful research, seeding career opportunities, and making memories exploring the North Country.
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    St. Lawrence Welcomes Five New Faculty Members

    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 experiential learning opportunities for their students.
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    Faculty Focus-September 16, 2025

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published articles in high-impact journals, were quoted in prestigious publications, and presented at world-renowned academic conferences.

    News from Around Campus

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    Next Chapter Ahead for SLU Combined Engineering Students

    This fall, four students in SLU’s Combined Engineering Program are heading to Columbia University, Clarkson University, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where they’ll specialize in everything from chemical to biomedical engineering.

    Events

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    Gallery talk with Justin Cree, SLU ’07, Director, Akwesasne Cultural Center

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Presented in conjunction with the exhibition "A Culture Is Not a Costume," on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery through October 7, 2025.
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    Laurentian Weekend 2025

    - St. Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY 13617 All alumni, parents and friends are invited to Laurentian Weekend 2025, St. Lawrence University's blend of Family Weekend and Homecoming, from Friday, September 19 to Sunday, September 21.
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    An Evening With Adia Victoria

    St. Lawrence University and the Ken Okoth '01 Black American Music Project will welcome Adia Victoria to campus for an evening concert on Friday, September 26, at 7 p.m. in the Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall. The event is free, open to the public, and will be livestreamed.

    Athletics

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    Saints Secure Wins, Earn Liberty League Honors

    Men’s Soccer: The men's soccer team earned its first win of the season with a 2-0 derby victory over SUNY Canton. Junior Dennis Argueta and first-year Sammy Bothwell scored, while first-year goalie Zach Amato secured the shutout.

    Women’s Soccer: The women's soccer team rallied with two second-half goals to defeat Oswego State 2-1 on the road. The win improved their season record to 2-1-2.

    Men’s Cross-Country: Seniors Nick Lyndaker, Patrick Russell, and Griffin Roeder swept the top three spots at the Hamilton Short Course, leading the men's cross-country team to its second straight win of the season. Lyndaker was just four second shy of his personal best in the 5k, and won Liberty League Runner of the Week honors.

    Men’s Tennis: First-year Josh David made a strong debut at the SLU Fall Classic, reaching the A singles semifinals and earning Liberty League Rookie of the Week. He also teamed up with his brother and junior Jake David in doubles, winning their first match.

    Football: Senior Ryan Surhoff led the football team’s defense in a close loss to St. John Fisher, recording five tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, an interception, and a quarterback hurry. He was named Liberty League Defensive Performer of the Week.

    Women’s Tennis: Senior Maya Stepic and sophomore Kate Butler won the B doubles consolation final at the Mary Hosking Invitational. In A doubles, seniors Angelica Aksdal-Jansen and Molly Jespersen reached the final but fell 6-3.

    Women’s Golf: Sophomore Sadie Cumming won the individual title and led the women's golf team to a first-place finish at the SUNY Poly Invitational. She shot four birdies and finished with a 74, one over par.

    Women’s Cross-Country: Junior Charlotte Blake finished second overall at the Hamilton Short Course Invitational, helping the women's cross-country team to a third-place finish in the four-kilometer race. First-year Madison Beaudoin finished 24th for the Saints and corralled Liberty League Rookie of the Week honors. 

    For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com.

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    Scenes from Harvest Fest 🍁🍂

    It's officially Fall! Well, at least in terms of vibes...To celebrate, Harvest Fest brought song and dance, cider and donuts, and so much more to the Java Quad on Saturday. Check out the fun students had on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. And don't forget about the pumpkin spice lattes at Spartacus Cafe 😉.

    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.

  4. News Digest: April 4th, 2022

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    April 4

    News 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

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    In Memory

    President Morris shared a message with the St. Lawrence community honoring the life of  Donella (Doni) Peters who helped sustain the daily rhythms of this campus as senior clerk in the St. Lawrence mailroom for nearly 20 years. Read the message

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    St. Lawrence Adds New Biomedical Sciences Major

    St. Lawrence University has created a new bachelor’s degree program in biomedical sciences, preparing graduates for careers in health, medicine, or research through interdisciplinary learning and individualized career preparation.

    News from Around Campus

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    Black Laurentian Initiative, Staff, and Alumni Present at AAC&U Conference

    Several members of the St. Lawrence community participated in the 2022 American Association of Colleges & Universities Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Student Success on March 17-19 in New Orlean, Louisiana.
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    Students Visit Alumnus at Embassy of Latvia in London

    St. Lawrence students participating in the London study abroad program visited the Embassy of Latvia to meet Artūrs Saburovs '10, who is currently serving on the diplomatic staff as Third Secretary responsible for Communications and Diaspora Affairs.
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    Students Present at Northeast Central Meeting of the Geologic Society of America

    Geology majors Eli Idec, Dan Schuckers, and Banner Cole recently presented their research projects at the Northeast Central meeting of the Geologic Society of America in Lancaster, PA.
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    Student Earns "Best Speaker" Award

    Eduardo Puerta ’22 was awarded a “best speaker” prize for his presentation on his research exploring connections between knot theory and linear algebra at the Mathematics Contest and Competition of Northern New York (MCCNNY) on March 26.
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    Geology Dept. Replicates Volcanic Explosion

    Even in the colder months, the Geology Department does not shy away from some hands-on, outdoor activities to illustrate geologic concepts. For her class "Natural Disaster and Climate Change," Dr. Sarah Brehm organized a real-time volcano explosion behind Brown Hall.

    Events

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    World Topic Series: Indigenous Movements in the Americas

    - Carnegie 10 Each semester, the Center for International and Intercultural Studies partners with faculty, staff, students, and alumni to offer an engaging speaker series on timely, global topics.
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    SLU Writers Series Presents Viebranz Anniversary Reading with Robin Hemley

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The St. Lawrence Writers Series welcomes Robin Hemley, the inaugural Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing. Registration is required for this in-person event.

    Rhythm and Roots Ensemble Concert

    - Launders Underground St. Lawrence University's Rhythm and Roots Ensemble will present an evening of songs in the style of 1950s Rhythm and Blues. The in-person event is free, open to the public, and available via live streaming.  

    Athletics

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    Track and Field Teams Secure Ice Broken Open Titles; Spring Sports Continue

    The Saints track and field teams are continuing a winning streak after securing team titles at Ice Broken Open on Saturday. The women's team won 12 events and the men's team won 9 events during the home meet against Castleton, Clarkson, Herkimer, NVU-Johnson, Plattsburgh, and Potsdam. The weekend wins continued with the men’s and women’s tennis teams each dominating Bard 9-0 while men’s lacrosse defeated Ithaca 14-10 and women’s lacrosse beat Bard 20-8. Baseball defeated Ithaca 6-2 after beating SUNY Poly 2-0 last week while Esports advanced to the Elite 8 in the Teemo Cup after securing a 2-0 win over Milligan University. After winning its 11th-straight Regional Championship,  four members of Saints riding will advance to Zones on April 9. Eleven skiers from the Alpine and Nordic ski teams were honored by the United States Collegiate Ski Coaches Association (USCSCA) for having earned National Collegiate All-Academic Ski Team honors for the 2022 season while six members of the men's and women's track and field teams earned all-region honors for the indoor season, as announced by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

     

    Social Media

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    Celebrating Charter Day

    On April 3 Laurentians near and far celebrated the 166th Charter Day. No matter how much campus has changed since 1856, the most important part of life at St. Lawrence remains the same—the strength of our community and the scarlet and brown spirit that ties us all together. Watch a video celebrating our history 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.

  5. News Digest: November 11, 2025

    Submitted by mgagliardi on
    November 11

    News 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

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    Q&A: Meet Professor Paul Graham

    Craig Professor of English Paul Graham '99, better known by students as “PG,” blends his passion for storytelling, teaching, and mentorship into every class he teaches. From guiding first-year students in their academic and personal growth to helping aspiring writers find their voices, his work highlights the power of narrative to connect people and spark change.
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    Faculty Focus-November 11, 2025

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published in prestigious journals and media outlets and presented research at renowned conferences.
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    Alumni in Action-November 11, 2025

    Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets and recognized for inspiring professional accomplishments. This edition features alumni recognized for global leadership, helping their communities, and publishing novels.

    News from Around Campus

    Recent Acquisition of Akwesasne Mohawk Basket

    The Richard F. Brush Art Gallery is pleased to announce the acquisition of The Spirit of Basketmakers; Past and Present, an urn-shaped black ash and sweetgrass basket by Akwesasne Mohawk artist Nanci Ransom, a tradition bearer with more than thirty years of experience.
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    What Can You Do With a Degree in Biophysics?

    Five St. Lawrence biophysics alumni share where they’ve gone, what they’ve built, and why it all started here at SLU.

    Events

    "Makin' The Changes" by Modern Band

    - Launders Underground (NC 001) Formerly known as Improv Lab, Modern Band will play music selections that include covers by The Beatles, The Grateful Dead, Little Feat, Wes Montgomery, The Meters, and others, as well as some original compositions by the members.

    Athletics

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    Saints Celebrate Milestones, Earn Wins

    Legends of Appleton/Men’s Hockey Centennial: The Saints men’s hockey program celebrates its 100th Anniversary and the 2025 Legends Weekend on November 14-15. Join us in Canton as we honor the legacy of Saints hockey and induct Tom O'Connor '75 and Ray Shero '84 into the Legends of Appleton. Click here for more information.

    Men’s Soccer: Junior defender Baker Diaz earned All-Liberty League First Team honors. Seniors Ryan Campbell and Jeremy Ogango made the Second Team, and juniors Nicholas Petrone and Gustav Scheibler were named to the Third Team. The Saints placed sixth and qualified for the Liberty League tournament.

    Women’s Squash: First-year Eboni Atherley was named Liberty League Rookie of the Week after helping the Saints open their season with a 7-0 sweep over Chatham on the road.

    Women’s Soccer: Seniors Madison King-Thurber and Meredith Donahue earned All-Liberty League Second Team honors, while junior defender Chloe Bourque made the Third Team.

    Men’s Swimming and Diving: The Saints defeated Bard 100-40, taking first in every event entered. First-year Logan Doody won three events.

    Women’s Swimming and Diving: St. Lawrence rolled to a 148-31 win over Bard, sweeping all events at Augsbury Pool. Junior Gracie Ringer earned two first-place finishes.

    Football: Senior running-back William Murray scored twice as the Saints held off Buffalo State 24-19. Senior Will Lederman passed for 258 yards and a touchdown, while sophomore Cole Phelan caught four passes for 113 yards. Senior kicker Clayton Fogler was named Liberty League Special Teams Player of the Week.

    Women’s Hockey: Graduate student Alexa Davis scored the game-winner and senior Emma-Sofie Nordström made 45 saves in a 1-0 shutout win over Princeton.

    Men’s Hockey: The Saints scored three goals in 3:40 late in the third to top RPI 4-3 on Friday night, splitting the weekend series.

    For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com.

    Social Media

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    Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow ❄️⛄️

    The North Country’s first snowfall has officially transformed campus, and we’re not complaining. While most people prefer the colorful leaves of Fall, is there not something uniquely gorgeous about our campus when it's bespeckled in snow? Check out the St. Lawrence Instagram page for a perfect preview of the season ahead!

    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.

  6. Five Faculty Awarded Endowed Professorships

    Several St. Lawrence faculty members have been appointed to endowed professorships by President William L. Fox ’75 at the recommendation of the Professional Standards Committee. The announcement was made to...

  7. Courses Offered

    Courses 125. Introduction to Dramatic Scripts. Students are introduced to the formal aspects of play texts and develop the critical skills necessary to read plays and critique live and video...

  8. Passion, Grit, and Growth: Meet the Class of 2025

    Before they don their caps and gowns for Commencement on Sunday, May 18, members of St. Lawrence University’s Class of 2025 are taking a moment to reflect on the classes, mentors, and moments that shaped their time on campus. From NCAA tournament appearances and mountain summits to honors research and advocacy across continents, these seniors have pursued their passions with purpose.

  9. DMF Courses

    DMF 101 Film & Media Action (1 Credit) Foundation Course (A) 100 level NO SENIORS. This required introductory-level course for the new Digital Media & Film major engages students' interest...