St. Lawrence in the News - August 30, 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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Faculty Book Talk - Ronnie Olesker, Government
Israel’s Securitization Dilemma: BDS and the Battle for the Legitimacy of the Jewish State In 2015, the Palestinian Soccer Association campaigned to ban Israel from FIFA (the international soccer federation)...
- Sykes Common Room
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Jim Brush '77, P'08
Jim Brush '77, P'08 is executive director of E3, a nonprofit committed to improving educational outcomes for Rochester city school children. He was president and CEO and, with his brother...
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ODK Faculty/Staff Recommendation Form
Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) is St. Lawrence University’s national leadership honor society. It originated on our campus beginning in 1954. All initiates into Omicron Delta Kappa must be in the...
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Approved Licensee List
Last updated: December 7, 2021 4 Imprint, Inc. Advanced Graphic Products DBA Advanced-Online Ansun Graphics API Source, Inc. Barbarian Sports Wear Boathouse Sports Boxercraft, Inc. Branded Custom Sportswear, Inc. featuring...
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St. Lawrence’s Top Stories for 2021
A new president, a historic end to the University’s largest campaign ever, and the successes of our faculty, students, and alumni were among the most viewed online stories from St. Lawrence University in 2021.
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St. Lawrence in the News - Nov. 1, 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 1st, 2023
May 1News 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 Announces Commencement Speakers and Honorees
In recognition of their exemplary accomplishments and steadfast commitment to St. Lawrence University and the North Country community Gina Kingsbury ’04 and Andrew Williams will be honored during this year’s commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 21. Professor Ana Estevez will address the Class of 2023.
St. Lawrence Named a 2023 Best Value College by The Princeton Review
Students seeking a great education with excellent career preparation and return on investment will find St. Lawrence University among a select group named to The Princeton Review’s list of “Best Value Colleges” for 2023. The popular rankings publication narrowed down the list to 209 institutions from a total of over 650 surveyed.
Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity 2023
From examining global human rights issues and analyzing Adirondack waterways to utilizing 3-D printers, writing fantasy fiction, and showcasing their talents on stage, students' curiosity and creativity were on display at the Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity held on Friday, April 28.
St. Lawrence Recognizes 2023 Moving-Up Day Award Winners
St. Lawrence University announced its 2022-23 Moving-Up Day academic award winners, as well as Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa’s newest inductees on Saturday, April 29.News from Around Campus
Students Inducted into Physics Honorary Society
Three students were inducted into Sigma Pi Sigma, an honor society recognizing students' outstanding scholarship in physics.
Students and Faculty Participate in Northeast Natural History Conference
Several environmental studies students and faculty traveled to Burlington, Vermont to attend and present at the Northeast Natural History Conference.
Physics Presentations at the 2023 Festival of Science, Scholarship and Creativity
Eight Physics majors presented the results of their research at the 2023 Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity.Events
Festival of SLU in the Community
- Eben Holden The Festival of SLU in the Community celebrates our students’ engagement with the local community through the offices of Community Based Learning and Volunteer Services. It offers students the opportunity to showcase their experiences in a reflective way.
Wind Ensemble Concert "Ride: Traveling Through Tradition"
- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The Performance Hall is set to come alive with the melodious and captivating sound of wind music as the Wind Ensemble takes to the stage under the direction of Jill Roberts.Athletics
Saints Wrap Spring Seasons, Head to Liberty Leagues
It was a great weekend to rep the Scarlet and Brown! Saints men's and women's track and field teams each won the Intercollegiate Athletics Twilight Meet on Saturday to wrap up the regular season before heading to the league championships. The victories for the Saints continued with women's tennis heading to the semi-finals after beating Ithaca 5-4, and women's lacrosse set to compete in the first round of the Liberty League tournament after defeating RIT 11-10 after dominating Nazareth 21-8 last week. Softball defeated Union 5-4 while baseball topped Clarkson 13-11 and 2-0 after defeating SUNY Plattsburgh 9-1 last week. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
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Laurentians Around the Globe
In celebration of 56 years of one of St. Lawrence's signature study abroad programs in Spain, Laurentians recently embarked on a two-week journey to explore past and new culinary traditions throughout Segovia, Salamanca, Barcelona, Malaga, Granada, and Madrid. View photos from the trip on the SLUGoesGlobal 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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News Digest: September 17, 2024
September 17News 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
St. Lawrence University Recognized in 2025 Wall Street Journal’s Best College Rankings
St. Lawrence University is recognized among the nation's 500 top colleges in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges rankings. The University's exceptional commitment to the student experience, bolstered by strong feedback from undergraduates and young alumni, was a major contributor to the ranking.
Home Improvements
President Morris reflects on recent campus renovations and upcoming facility enhancements.
Faculty Focus-September 17, 2024
Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty have been podcast guests, debuted films, and received lifetime achievement awards.Events
Artist’s lecture: Scablands by Photographer Dennis DeHart
- Griffith Arts Center 123 Presented in conjunction with the exhibition, Our Place in the Scheme of Things, on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery until October 9, 2024. The event is free and open to the public.Carnegie 10 International Film Series – I Carry You with Me (Te Llevo Conmigo)
- Carnegie 10 In honor of the diversity of films from around the world and in homage to the indispensable Cinema 10 series of Potsdam, the Department of World Languages, Cultures & Media, and the Language Resource Center are pleased to present: I Carry You with Me (Te Llevo Conmigo) (2021).
50 Years of Environmental Studies: From Students to Changemakers
- Sykes Formal Lounge Please join us on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm at Sykes Formal Lounge to celebrate 50 years of Environmental Studies.Athletics
Saints Earn Accolades and Secure Shutout Wins
Men’s Cross Country—Junior Nick Lyndaker was named USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week and Liberty League Performer of the Week following running to a first-place finish at the Hamilton Short Course Invitational. He had a personal best time in the 5k run, winning the race by 21 seconds.
Football—The Saints took home the Hoffman Cup with a victory over Norwich Friday, bringing the Cup back to the North Country by a 20-9 final score. The win marked the fourth-straight Hoffman Cup win for the Saints and improved their record to 1-1 for the season.
Women’s Soccer—Darcie McDonough was named Liberty League Co-Defensive Performer of the Week after leading the Saints to a 2-0 record. The senior netminder stopped two shots in a 1-0 victory at SUNY Geneseo on Wednesday, then on Saturday did the same, stopping both shots she faced in a 4-0 win over Oswego State.
Women’s Cross Country—First-year Avery Blanchard was named Liberty League Rookie of the Week for her performance at Hamilton, running for a time of 14:59 and a fifth-place finish in the 4k race.
Women’s Hockey—Senior forward and alternate captain Abby Hustler was named a Preseason All-ECAC Hockey selection, as announced by the league office on Monday morning. Hustler led the Scarlet and Brown with 24 goals and 31 assists for 55 points on the season. She tallied 12 power-play goals and five game-winners.
For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com.
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A New Slice of Comfort on Campus
Thanks to the generosity of St. Lawrence University trustees, 70 Adirondack chairs and 10 picnic tables have been placed throughout campus ready for students to enjoy. The savory bonus: students can enter to win a pizza party by snapping a pic and tagging @StLawrenceU in their Instagram grid or story. View photos and enter to win 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 Tuesday. Please submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications news form.