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News Digest: April 25th, 2022
April 25News 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
Wearing Masks on Campus
On Friday, April 22 Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community recommending wearing face masks in all public indoor spaces in light of the increase in COVID cases in our region. Read the Message.
University News & Stories
Five Alumni to Receive 2022 Awards from Alumni Executive Council
St. Lawrence University’s Alumni Executive Council has announced that Dr. William A. Van Wie '67, Barbarajean "BJ" Schaefer Blodgett '72, Jeffrey P. Spafford '88, and Dr. Wambui Mutoru '06 will receive Alumni Citations for their dedication and service to the Laurentian Community, while Dr. Edward “Ted” F. Higgins '71 will receive the Sol Feinstone Award for Humanitarian Service.News from Around Campus
Renaissance, Reformation, and Medieval Chocolate
In collaboration with the Chocolate Passport Project, students in Visiting Assistant Professor of History Carolyn Twomey's Renaissance & Reformation class took a delicious trip through time to create some early modern hot chocolate!Aaron Burns '22 Presents at Midwest Sport Analytics Conference
Aaron Burns '22 presented National Hockey League event rate data research conducted during the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE), courses that were special to St. Lawrence's 2021 summer term, at the Midwest Sports Analytics Conference.Events
Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration
- Gunnison Memorial Chapel The Office of the Chaplain and the Jewish Student Union Present Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration featuring music performed by St. Lawrence organist, Sondra Goldsmith Proctor.
Live Long and Prosper!
- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The Wind Ensemble, directed by Theresa Witmer, invites you to their concert, Live Long and Prosper, music from our backyard, worldwide, and out into deep space.
Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity
- Eben Holden Conference Center After spending a year or more investigating topics that spark their curiosity and motivate them to dig deeper, students will present their research and showcase their talents at this year's Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity on Friday, April 25.
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.
Spring Student Recital
- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Students who have been studying privately this semester will be performing solos or in small ensembles. The Recital will feature students in voice, violin, and clarinet.
Spring Dance Concert
- Gulick Theatre, Noble Center Join University Theatre for the Spring Dance Concert featuring work choreographed by Faculty, Students, and the SLU Dance Ensemble. Tickets and masks are required for this free, in person event.
Moving-Up Weekend
- Campus Wide Celebrate student achievements—academic, leadership, and beyond—during Moving-Up Weekend! From the Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity to Folk Fest, athletic events, art exhibits, musical performances, and more, it’s a weekend full of ways to recognize everything students accomplished this year.
Celebrating the Music of Johann Sebastian Bach
- Gunnison Memorial Chapel The Office of the Chaplain is pleased to present a free event celebrating the music of Johann Sebastian Bach.University Chorus: 75 Years Later – A Musical Celebration of the end of World War II
- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall This concert, previously scheduled for April 2020, will present music in the popular and classical realms inspired by the events of World War II. University Chorus, directed by Barry Torres and accompanied by Gerri McGrath, will explore a small sampling of this eclectic body of music.
Rural Feminism Exhibit
- Traditional Arts in Upstate New York Center St. Lawrence students will present their year-long public history project exploring feminism in the North Country during the 1970s and 1980s as part of a photo-narrative exhibit at the Traditional Arts in Upstate New York Center.Athletics
Saints Secure First Place Finishes; Spring Sports Continue
The Saints track and field teams secured several first-place wins at the Cortland Classic over the weekend. Lambert ’22 won the decathlon while Mike Skutt ’24 won the 10k to lead the men’s track and field team and Oliva Watson ’23 won the 5k while Olivia Bernier ’24 won the 10k to lead the women’s team. The wins continued with Saints Softball defeating RIT 6-4 on the road after dominating SUNY Potsdam 10-2 and 7-3 while baseball secured a 13-6 win over Clarkson in a Route 11matchup. Men’s lacrosse defeated RPI 11-7 after beating Clarkson 17-6 while women’s lacrosse dominated Vassar 16-8 after topping Clarkson 18-16. Saints Football’s Kyle Frimel ’22 was selected as a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete and several members of the football team were named to the NFF Hampshire Honor Society, recognizing student-athlete academic excellence. The men’s and women’s rowing and golf teams are gearing up to compete in the Liberty League Championships this weekend. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
Social Media
Scarlet, Brown, and Green for Sustainability
Last weekend St. Lawrence hosted the North Country Sustainability Day and Green Living Fair in collaboration with The Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley, Paul Smith’s College, Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County, the municipalities of Canton and Potsdam, and the Local Living Venture. The event, which aimed to inspire and empower attendees to fostering a culture of sustainability across the North Country and beyond, combined gallery exhibits with discussions and welcomed author of the book"Braiding Sweetgrass" Robin Wall-Kimmerer as the keynote speaker. View photos from the event 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.
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Tanner Fellowship Supports Student Teaching in Peru
Kaleigh White ’18 of Middleton, Massachusetts, was awarded a 2016 Tanner Fellowship and spent five weeks teaching in Trujillo, Peru.
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Major Requirements
The Digital Media & Film major requires a total of 12 courses in the categories listed below. Full descriptions and lists of required courses and electives can be found below.
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News Digest: December 19, 2022
December 19News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.
In Memory
On Friday, December 16 President Morris sent a message to the community about the passing of Jeff Killeen ’75 who was a champion of St. Lawrence, the North Country, our environment, and compassionate entrepreneurialism. Read the message.
University News & Stories
New Division III Athletics Facility Takes Shape
Construction is underway on the donor-funded Appleton Arena George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center with plans to open in September 2024. The project will be completed as phase two of the Appleton Arena project, and $11.3 million in gifts and pledges have been raised so far.
Young Alumni at Work: Advocacy in Action
Laurentians do not seem to shy away from complex challenges, and those working in public policy or advocating for change to enhance the lives of others are part of a growing community of alumni.
First Person: Making the Most of Sophomore Year
On the day of my interview for a summer internship that would allow me to explore my interests in finance and real estate, I stepped into a private room in the Center for Career Excellence and reviewed my prep material.
A Pattern of Giving
How consistency converts to impact for the next generation of philanthropists.
Student Body Earns Recognition for Exceptional Midterm Voter Turnout
St. Lawrence University earned recognition as one of ALL IN’s Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting for 2022.
A Song That Keeps Giving to St. Lawrence
One of the most beloved Christmas songs of all time, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” has a direct connection to St. Lawrence, and thanks to the generosity of a Laurentian, the University earns something every time it plays.News from Around Campus
Government Major Wins Award at Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa Conference
Zoe Jackowitz ’23 was awarded “Best Student Poster” for her research on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at the 15th Annual Conference of the Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA) in November.
Physics Seniors Present Results of Fall Semester Research
The results of the fall semester SYE research projects were presented.Social Media
Introducing the St. Lawrence Tartan
There’s still time to surprise your favorite Laurentian (or treat yourself) with a unique reminder of their home away from home featuring the brand-new St. Lawrence tartan! This scarlet and brown pattern was designed using an algorithm that ensures St. Lawrence's location, history, and spirit are woven into every item. View the pattern and learn about its origin on the St. Lawrence 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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Campus ID Card
Students will receive their Campus ID Card when they arrive on campus for Orientation. Please see the photo submission information and the photo request form on your application status page...
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Day Conference and Meeting Guidelines and Policies
St. Lawrence University Dining & Conference Services Day Conference and Meeting Guidelines/Policies Academic School Year Purpose Various groups reserve space at St. Lawrence University during the academic school year (Fall...
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Commencement 2018 Recap
A total of 537 degrees will be awarded at today’s ceremony. There are 517 candidates for bachelor’s degrees, of which 14 are candidates for summa cum laude; 14 candidates for...
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Memories of Sharon Ober
Sharon was one of those people, that once you met her, you never forgot it. She entertained me for years and I always enjoyed my calls to the Physical Plant...
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First Person: How My Identity on Campus Has Been Redefined
I remember getting the dreadful Zoom call from my coach on a July evening telling us that our fall 2020 volleyball season was not going to happen. I watched as...