St. Lawrence in the News - August 16, 2021
This 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.
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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.
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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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Steering Committee and Working Groups
Steering Committee and Working Groups Seven working groups have been established, each composed of experienced individuals from across all divisions of the campus. Some members bring valuable insights from participating...
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Clare Boothe Luce Undergraduate Research Scholar Recipients
2021-2022 Audrey Bowman ‘24 GROUND-TRUTHING A DESKTOP LANDSLIDE MODEL USING TREE RINGS NEAR GLENNALLEN, AK Leana Dickhens ‘24 Developing Chemical Reactions: Intercepting the Wagner-Jauregg Intermediate Hope Donoghue ‘24 What Characterizes...
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New Faculty Bios 2023-24
Lori Clark comes to St. Lawrence University as an instructor of Environmental Studies and Public Health. Her PhD research includes waste management, gas remediation and engineering, landfill gas modeling, and...
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Austria
Austria stands at the political, geographical, and cultural crossroads of Eastern and Western Europe. This program is based in the Austrian capital, Vienna, once the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire...
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Student Highlights
Student Creative Class Work
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CBL Experience w/ODY Library
Not Available: Spring 2025 Agency and Placement Location: On-campus Mission: According to its website: As the main St. Lawrence campus library, Owen D. Young Library--known as ODY on campus--provides you...
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Laurentians in Residence October 2018
Thursday 8:00 p.m. - Power of Connections Alumni Panel Discussion Sykes Common Room - Dessert reception following Friday 9:30-11:30 a.m. - Coffee Chats with Alumni participants 30 minutes each -...
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News Digest: December 12, 2023
December 12News 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 in the News-December 12, 2023
St. Lawrence University, Gunnison Chapel and the local "Fastest Kid Competition" hosted at Newell Field House were featured by local media outlets.News from Around Campus
2024 Remington College Student Juried Art Exhibit
The Frederic Remington Art Museum is pleased to invite student artists to submit entries to the 2024 College Student Juried Art Exhibit. Submission Deadline is Thursday, February 1, 2024
Scholarship from the St. Lawrence County Rock and Mineral Club
The Geology Department congratulates Oliver Riegle '26, Allison House '26, and Sadie Everett '25, as they were each selected to receive a scholarship from the St. Lawrence County Rock and Mineral Club.
Statistics Students, Faculty and Alums Attend Sports Analytics Conference
Data Science students Hope Donoghue ’24 and Shane Hauck ’23, along with Assistant Director of the Peterson Quantitative Resource Center AJ Dykstra ’22, Professor of Statistics Robin Lock, and Charles A. Dana Professor of Statistics Michael Schuckers all attended the Sports Analytics Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Athletics
Weekend of Hoops!
It was a sweep of regional rival Clarkson as both women’s and men’s basketball came up with victories in the final doubleheader of 2023 at Burkman Gymnasium Wednesday. The women's team registered their second conference win of 2023-24 with a score of 73-61 over the Golden Knights. The win pushes their record back above .500 at 2-1 and improves their overall record to 2-5. The men’s team never trailed in either of their games this week—they beat Clarkson 73-66 then also took a victory against SUNY Geneseo in non-conference play 79-58. They are now tied for third in the Liberty League with a 6-3 record.
For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
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102 Years of Candlelight
For nearly a century, Gunnison Memorial Chapel has been a beacon of unity and reflection. The chapel was illuminated by 250 candles and filled with our Laurentian community, who gathered from near and far, for the 102nd Annual Candlelight Service. This beloved tradition marks the end of the fall semester and fills us with hope for the year ahead. Let’s carry on the spirit of togetherness and send out radiant wishes for a bright 2024. View additional photos from the event on the St. Lawrence Facebook page.
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.