You’ll find young Laurentians competing in the Olympic games. But did you know they’re also coaching at all levels, working in management at the professional level, or using sports to engage underserved communities and expand the love of sports to new audiences?
Dear Laurentian Community, I write to share the sad news that Lewis Barkley has died. He was 76. For more than 30 years, Lew worked in St. Lawrence’s Facilities Operations...
St. Lawrence University’s Alumni Executive Council has announced that Patricia “Pat” Romeo-Gilbert ’74, P’09, Dr. Kathleen “KB” J. Brown ’79, Henry “Hank” A. Ashforth III ’80, and M. Keefe Gorman...
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COVID-19 Campus Masking UpdateAcademic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community on Monday, Feb. 14 announcing that the University has removed masking requirements for vaccinated students in residence halls effectively immediately. The University continues to require masks in all other campus locations, including classrooms and indoor public spaces. Read the Message. |
Leading with Love: Spirituals and Civil Rights Movement SongsDuring this virtual program, President Kathryn Morris invites all Laurentians to participate in this week’s “Leading with Love: MLK in Black History Month” virtual events. Her statements in this year’s virtual recorded celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are featured alongside spirituals and civil rights songs played on the pipe organ by Musician-in-Residence Sondra Goldsmith Proctor, and commentary from University Chaplain the Rev. Dr. Shaun Whitehead. Watch the virtual program |
Alumni in Action–February 2022Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets for their entrepreneurial spirit, reducing barriers to accessing astronomy, making 2022 Winter Olympic Games appearances, receiving national awards, and using their career experiences to support their communities. |
First Person: My Lighthouse, The ODY LibraryWithin the sturdy concrete walls of the Owen D. Young Library surrounded by rows of books, Emma Arden '22 found a refuge. Now in the second semester of her senior year, the warm light of her favorite study space helps her navigate her studies and life at St. Lawrence. |
Honoring Black History Month- Winston Room, Sullivan Student Center Read and listen to poetry related to Afro-Latinx and Latin American experiences during this in-person event honoring Black History Month. |
Sara Davis Buechner Piano Concert- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Noted for her musical command, cosmopolitan artistry, and visionary independence Sara Buechner will perform pieces by G.F Händel, Wolfgang Mozart, Federico Longás, George Gershwin, and her own compositions. The event is free, open to the public, and available via live streaming. |
Frostiana: An Evening With Robert Frost and Randall Thompson- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall University Chorus, accompanied by pianist Gerri McGrath, will sing Randall Thompson's musical compositions of Robert Frost's poems. Craig Professor and Chair of English Sarah Gates and Assistant Professor of English Sookyoung Lee will perform readings. The event is free, open to the public, and available via live streaming. |
Online Film Screening: My Buddha is Punk- Zoom Directed by Andreas Hartmann, this film follows a young Burmese punk as he travels across the country to promote his philosophy- a symbiosis of Buddhism and punk that rejects religious dictates and political doctrine in the former military dictatorship of Myanmar. This event is had been moved online and is available via Zoom. |
Cocek! Brass Band Concert- Launders Underground The Cocek! Brass Band will perform compositions inspired by the music of the Balkans, New Orleans, and other brass bands from around the world. There is limited seating for this in-person event. |
Top Liberty League Times for Men's Track and Field; WInter Sports ContinueDuring the Fasttrack National Invite, Saints men’s track and field’s Timothy Boyce ’25 won the 800 meters, securing the top time in the Liberty League, and one of the top times in the country for a first-year student-athlete, while women’s track and fields’ Alli Sibold ’25, Katherine Sheehy ’23, Emma Palumbo ’25 were the top Division III finishers in their respective events. Over the weekend, women’s basketball defeated RPI 64-59 while women’s ice hockey skated to a 1-1 tie with Brown, and men’s basketball beat Ithaca 80-79 in a close contest. During the Dartmouth College Carnival on Saturday, Tommy Kenosh '23 and Ava Mattsson '22 each won a slalom run for the Saints Alpine ski team, and last week, men’s tennis topped Saint Michael’s College 5-4 at home. Skating Saints Claire Dudley '22 was recently nominated for the 2022 Mandi Schwartz Student-Athlete of the Year award which recognizes leaders on athletic teams, in the classroom, and in the community. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores. SaintsAthletics.com |
Spectator Policy UpdateSt. Lawrence Athletics shared their commitment to adhering to CDC, St. Lawrence County, NCAA SSI, and St. Lawrence University COVID-19 recommendations and protocols. Face coverings are required for all spectators at indoor athletic facilities including home Saints athletic events. Read the policy. |
Understanding Barriers to Outdoor RecreationStudents in Sociology 101: Principles of Sociology left the traditional classroom behind to try the winter sports they were least familiar with to gain a better understanding of the barriers to outdoor recreation that many face. Under the guidance of Assistant Professor of Sociology Alanna Gillis, and with the support of the Outdoor Program, the hands-on experience of grappling with an unfamiliar activity inspired follow-up conversations and sociological analyses. View the photo on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. |
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To make appropriate progress toward graduation, students should take four courses (one course = 1 unit or more) per semester. Students must take 33.5 units in total to graduate. A...
A new era of St. Lawrence hockey begins under new leadership.
Objectives: Friends of Saints Football (FOSF) is an ambitious alumni led initiative that actively works to engage and empower St. Lawrence University’s 1,400+ living football alumni to achieve three primary...
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Astronomers Attend ASNY Fall MeetingHenry Priest Professor of Physics and Astronomer Aileen O’Donoghue, along with Laboratory Coordinator and Astronomer Jeff Miller, and Tyler Karasinski ’24 attended the Astronomical Society of New York’s Fall 2023 meeting at Siena College in Loudonville, NY. |
Simon Kouka and Doukta Visited Our Campus!Associate Professor and Co-Chair World Languages, Cultures, and Media Department Eloise Brezault hosted two renowned Senegalese artists whose work has been nourished by political and social activism to keep democracy alive in Senegal. The artists spent two days on campus, visiting classes and speaking with students about the importance of art and activism in their work. |
Learning, Educating, Growing: Katsitsionni Fox, Matt Burnett, Tzintzun Aguilar-Izzo, and Erika Barthelmess- Griffiths Arts Center Room 123 Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Listening to Water, on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery from October 16 to December 9, 2023. |
2023 Public Speaking Contest- Hepburn 128 The Public Speaking Contest is an opportunity for students to show off their verbal communication abilities with the possibility of earning a cash prize. Participants will give extemporaneous speeches from any class on any topic, demonstrating that communication skills are essential across disciplines. |
SLU Wind Ensemble Concert: Mary Shelley Meets Frankenstein- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The program features music by Padraigin Ni Uallachain, Ottorino Respighi, Erika Svanoe, John Williams, R.W. Smith, Vaughan Williams, and Robert Washburn |
English and Environmental Studies Research Presentations- Herring-Cole Feinstone Room Join the Environmental Studies and English Departments for the presentation of honors research projects by Leslie Herold '24 and Abigail Lateer '24. |
Laurentian Singers Winter Concerts- Pickens Hall, Heuvelton, NY and Gunnison Memoral Chapel The Laurentian Singers presents two performances of their "Winter Concert." Saturday, December 2, 7 p.m. in Pickens Hall, Heuvelton, NY Sunday, December 3, 7 p.m. on Campus in Gunnison Memoral Chapel Their program will include music by Hyo-Won Woo, B.E. Boykin, Jake Runestad, Sarah Quartet and others. |
Scholar-Athlete Classroom Wins!This past week the Saints have been excelling beyond the soccer field. Grace Bridge ’24, Mia Cence ’25, Natalie Schock ’25, and Keely Snode ’24 from the women's soccer team have earned a place on the Academic All-District team, recognized by the College Sports Communicators (CSC). In the men's soccer division, Owen Lillis ’25 and Ben Woelfinger ’23 have also secured spots on the CSC Academic All-District team. These scholar-athletes hold a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.5, a sophomore academic standing or higher, and have actively contributed to at least 50% of the teams contests. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
The Laurentian Network In Action!During the mid-semester break, students explored possible career paths, peered into cutting-edge fields, and got to experience the nearby, vibrant city of Burlington, Vermont through SLU Connect Burlington! Students engaged in expert panels that provided industry insights from aerospace manufacturing, athletic nutrition, non-profit, healthcare, and other sectors! They even got to step behind the scenes during company site tours of companies including Beta Technologies, UnTapped: All Natural Athletic Fuel, Hula, and Weird Window Brewing. View photos and read more about their experience on the St. Lawrence University Instagram account. |
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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