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News Digest: July 25
July 25News 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
NSF Grant Supports St. Lawrence Climate Research
St. 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 Grant
The 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 Girls
Sealina 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 Traditions
A 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, 2022
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.
Leveling Up at the WORD Studio
As 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 2022
Several 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 Athlete
Tommy 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 '22
Computer 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).News from Around Campus
PCA Professor Dan Gallagher Lights Up Area Stages
Professor 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 Observatory
For 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 Ecuador
Ten 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 Ireland
This 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.Social Media
A Nose for Conservation
As 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.
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Where Can a Multi-Field Major Take You?
St. Lawrence students use their curiosities and passions to drive their academic adventures. While nearly half pursue more than one major, a handful of students create their own program of...
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St. Lawrence in the Community
A Home for Four Years. Connections for Life. When you’re here, you’ll call St. Lawrence—and our surrounding community—home. Whether academic or service-oriented, student experiences are woven into the fabric of...
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St. Lawrence Awards Fall 2018 Innovation Grants
St. Lawrence University announced the Fall 2018 Innovation Grant award recipients, which include purchasing glasses to correct color vision deficiency, chargers for students’ electronic devices, mental health events that take place outside the Counseling Center, alternative alcohol-free first Saturday events, interpretive signage at building entrances, and bat boxes.
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Experience St. Lawrence Task Force
Defining the Path Forward to Thriving in the 21st Century
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Laurentians in Residence October 2016
Panelist Biographies Kristin Clough Canty P'19 Proprietor and Owner, Woods Hill Table Kristin Clough Canty P'19, Proprietor & Operator, is a nationally acclaimed filmmaker; farm owner; avid supporter of small...
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Laurentians Inspire: Conor McDermott '12
Conor McDermott '12 and his team at Kind Senior Care help seniors live independently and thrive. The pandemic has made their services even more essential.
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Faculty, Staff Receive Awards, Promotions at Convocation
St. Lawrence University honored several employees with awards for their outstanding service and recognized a number of faculty who earned tenure and promotions during their annual Convocation event, which was...
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Faculty and Staff Honored, Awarded Promotions at Annual Convocation Ceremony
To mark the beginning of a new academic year and celebrate the contributions of all members of the St. Lawrence community, the University honored several employees with awards for their outstanding service and recognized a number of faculty who earned tenure and promotions during their annual Convocation event. The ceremony was held outside in the Herring-Cole Grove on Wednesday, August 25.