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  1. News Digest: February 11, 2025

    Submitted by mgagliardi on
    February 11

    News 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.

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    Dining Services Staff Savor Cooking Competition Success

    Four staff members from St. Lawrence’s Dining Services took home the bronze earlier this month at the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Conference and competition hosted by Skidmore College.
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    Who Are Our Sustaining Saints?

    Sean Kelly ’15 has made a gift to St. Lawrence University’s annual fund every year since graduating. Here, he shares his memories of St. Lawrence, his reasons for giving back, and how he keeps the spirit of community alive in some surprising ways.

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    "Re-Writing the Streets 2.0" Sticker Exhibition on Display at PA College of Technology

    Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Director Catherine Tedford has been collecting stickers since 2003, and her collection numbers over 15,000 stickers from around the world. A portion of her collection is currently on display in Pennsylvania.

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    Bribe, Inc.: Emmy-Winning Filmmaker Peter Klein Presents a Riveting Documentary on Global Corruption

    - Hepburn Auditorium 218 Join three-time Emmy Award-winning director and producer Peter Klein as he presents "Bribe, Inc.," his latest investigative documentary.

    Letter-Writing Event: “Dear North Country”

    - Ireland Lounge, Noble Center The Richard F. Brush Art Gallery and the English department are hosting “Dear North Country,” an in-person letter-writing event. The event is part of an international project called "Make Visible"–an ongoing, community-led project developed by New Zealand artist, curator, and activist Shannon Novak.

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    Saints Secure Liberty League Title, Sweep Opponents

    • Women's Squash: The Saints secured their fifth Liberty League title on Sunday against Denison, overcoming a 4-2 deficit. Key performances from senior Meg Pruett and first-years Mariam Dodd and Angel Otshabeng propelled the team to their first championship since the 2021-22 season. Otshabeng was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
    • Men's Squash: The men's team advanced to the Liberty League title match after defeating Bard 6-1 and sweeping Haverford 9-0 on Saturday. First-year Grégory Malsang earned the Most Outstanding Player award for the championships, marking the second consecutive year a Saint has received this honor.
    • Women's Hockey: The Saints achieved a weekend sweep by defeating No. 9 Quinnipiac and, on Senior Day, No. 12 Princeton. These victories secured them a first-round bye and home-ice advantage in the best-of-three quarterfinals beginning February 28. Additionally, ECAC Hockey announced senior Taylor Lum as a nominee for the Mandi Schwartz Student-Athlete of the Year award. Junior Emma-Sofie Nordström was selected as one of nine semifinalists for the Hockey Commissioners Association Goalie of the Year award and is representing Team Denmark at the Olympic qualifiers.
    • Women's Basketball: Over the weekend, the women's team went 2-0, edging RIT 55-52 and then delivering an offensive showcase to defeat William Smith 81-59. Sophomore Elizabeth Flynn and junior Caelan McHarney scored in double digits in each game. The Saints have won four of their past five contests.
    • Men's Hockey: The Skating Saints secured a 4-4 tie and shootout win over Princeton on Saturday night. Junior Tyler Cristall led with two goals, while first-year Isaac Tremblay and sophomore Jan Olenginski each contributed a goal. Goaltender Dominic Basse clinched the shootout by stopping three of the Tigers' attempts.
    • Swimming and Diving: Both the men's and women's swimming and diving teams were recognized as CSCAA Scholar All-America Teams for the 2024 fall semester, each achieving a collective GPA over 3.3 to earn this academic distinction.

    For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com.

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    Ski Lessons With the Outing Club! ❄️⛷️

    Nothing beats fresh snow and a ski lesson on the Quad! With help from the Outing Club, students picked up new skills, gained confidence on their skis, and had a blast in our campus winter wonderland. View the video 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.

  2. News Digest: April 1, 2025

    Submitted by mgagliardi on
    April 1

    News 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.

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    Admitted Students Welcomed With Open House

    St. Lawrence welcomed the future Class of 2029 during the Admitted Student Open House on Friday.  The future Saints and their families explored campus, connected with faculty and staff, attended alumni panel discussions, and enjoyed a pub cookie...or two. 🍪 ❤️🤎 View photos of the Open House on the St. Lawrence Instagram page

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    1856 Challenge: Scarlet & Brown Day Edition

    - We are excited to announce this year’s 1856 Challenge will coincide with St. Lawrence's inaugural Scarlet & Brown Day on April 3! On this day, we hope every Laurentian will do three things: wear Scarlet & Brown with pride, connect with a fellow Laurentian, and make a gift to support St. Lawrence.

    World Languages Week 2025

    - Celebrate World Languages Week with a series of great events, including SLU Iron Chef Competition, Kaleidoscope, HennaFest, Karaoke, and World Trivia nights—to name a few!
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    Exhibition: Mulyana-Fragile Ecologies

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Explore the final week of the "Fragile Ecologies," exhibition featuring two life-size, hand-knit and crocheted costumes, several Mogus (monster) creatures, and a series of sumptuously knit coral islands.

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    Saints Brace for Post-Season Action

    • Esports: The Saints continue their Spring dominance as they send four out of their five titles to NECC playoffs, a record high for the Esports program. For a season recap, Rocket League and League of Legends clinched the first seed in their respective divisions, heading into post-season play and ending with a 6-1 divisional record. Overwatch, with a new roster, went 4-3 and secured the second seed in their division. Super Smash Brothers Ultimate finished their season 4-3 and will go head-to-head against Fisher College in their first round of playoff matches.
    • Men’s Lacrosse: The Saints won this past Saturday on the road, taking down Union 11-8. Senior Caleb Torres, junior David Herlihy, and sophomore Daniel Mahoney all had two goals each to secure the win. This was their first conference win of the season.
    • Women’s Lacrosse: St. Lawrence took down Bard this Saturday, putting on an offensive clinic in the 21-1 Liberty League win. Twelve different Saints found the back of the net at least once, as sophomore Jessica LaPlaca and senior Ellie Camp led the charge with four goals each.
    • Men’s Basketball: Junior Adam Dudzinski, senior Aidan Macaulay, and senior Gavin Macaulay received College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District awards for their 2024-2025 season. This trio started all 26 games for the Saints this past season, and to be recognized for this award student-athletes need to have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5.
    • Women’s Basketball: Sophomores Elizabeth Flynn and Norah Niesz received the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District awards for the 2024-2025 season. Both players maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5.
    • Baseball: The Saints kicked off their three-game series against RIT with a 4-0 win on the road. Sophomores Mike Siano and Jack Finnegan both recorded two hits in the game, while senior Timothy Connor and junior John Gannon each had a hit. Canton native and sophomore David Zuhlsdorf led the way on the mound with seven strikeouts, receiving Liberty League pitcher of the week honors in the process.
    • Women’s Rowing: St. Lawrence University Alumna Maggie Fellows ’13 wrapped up the 2025 Winter Speed Order with a win in the 1x final to kick off her journey towards the LA Summer Olympics in 2028 and the Shanghai Worlds. The Warwick, Mass. native and three-time national team member recorded a time of 8:00.11, which landed her first place in the women’s singles sculls A final as she beat out three Olympians in the process.

    For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com.

    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.

  3. News Digest: December 2, 2025

    Submitted by mgagliardi on
    December 2

    News 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.

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    St. Lawrence Fed Challenge Team Earns Spot Among Nation’s Top Performers 

    St. Lawrence University’s Fed Challenge team made it to the semi-finals of the 2025 Federal Reserve College Fed Challenge, placing them among the top 18 out of around 150 colleges and universities.

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    "Musical Landscapes" by the St. Lawrence Wind Ensemble

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The St. Lawrence Wind Ensemble will play pieces such as "The Black Horse Troop" by John Philip Sousa, "Raging Machines" by Brian Balmages, and "Caravan" by Duke Ellington, among others.

    Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Caravaggio's Shadow

    - 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: "Caravaggio's Shadow" (2022).

    Laurentian Singers' Holiday Concerts

    - Pickens Hall, Heuvelton, NY and Gunnison Memorial Chapel, St. Lawrence University Join the Laurentian Singers for their Fall 2025 Holiday Concerts.
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    104th Annual Candlelight Service

    - Gunnison Memorial Chapel Join members of the St. Lawrence community for the 104th Annual Candlelight Service. The service will feature the Laurentian Singers, St. Lawrence Choral Society, and Candlelight Children's Chorus.

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    Saints Earn Athletic and Academic Honors

    Women’s Squash: First-year Eboni Atherley was named conference performer of the week and first-year Katherine Callaway earned rookie of the week after the Saints posted back-to-back 9–0 wins on Nov. 22 to move to 4–0.

    Women’s Hockey: First-year Rylan Haslam scored twice, and the Saints put home three unanswered in the third to beat Boston College 4–2 on Saturday in Chestnut Hill and earn a weekend split.

    Men’s Squash: First-year Emirhan Sen went 3–0 at the top spot and earned Liberty League Performer of the Week honors as the Saints split their pre-Thanksgiving matches.

    Men’s Soccer: Juniors Dennis Argueta, Baker Diaz, and Nicholas Petrone were named CSC Academic All-District for maintaining at least a 3.50 GPA, holding sophomore standing or higher, and contributing in at least half of the team’s games.

    Women’s Soccer: Junior Chloe Bourque, senior Kylie Burnett, junior Zoe Davenport, senior Meredith Donahue, and senior Madison King-Thurber earned CSC Academic All-District honors. Donahue advanced as an Academic All-America finalist, with national selections announced Dec. 17.

    For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com.

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    "The Best Decision I Ever Made"

    As Matthew Shelton '26 prepares to graduate this Spring, he reflects on his time at St. Lawrence, and how he couldn't imagine choosing to spend his college-years anywhere else. From on-campus internships to adventures in Bangkok, Stockholm, and London, to his home-away-from-home at Commons College, Matthew thinks choosing St. Lawrence was the best decision he ever made. Check out his journey on the St. Lawrence Instagram page

    In Memory

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    On December 1, President Morris informed the Laurentian community about the passing of Board Chair Emeritus and Trustee Emeritus Edgar Byron Wilson ’53. "Ed," or "E.B.," served two years in the Army and built a distinguished career in consumer goods marketing, rising to CEO roles that took him and his family across the globe. Ed was also a passionate supporter of the arts and higher-education, a devoted sports fan, and an avid reader. Read the full message here

    On November 20, President Morris informed the Laurentian community about the passing of Kirk Fuoss, associate professor emeritus of performance and communication arts. A gifted teacher and dedicated mentor, Kirk was widely regarded as a “teacher’s teacher.” Kirk was also an avid traveler, Broadway enthusiast, and devoted animal lover. He also enjoyed gardening, alpine skiing, tennis, and cooking elaborate meals with loved ones. Read the full message here

    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.

  4. News Digest: December 25th, 2023

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    December 25

    News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.

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    Faculty Focus-August 2023

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty shared their expertise at conferences and published journal articles examining artificial intelligence, credit card best practices, research supported through national geographic and science foundation grants, and much more.
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    Matriculation Video 2023

    Just like that, our first-year students are unpacked, ready for the fall semester, and taking their first steps on campus as Laurentians. Experience the excitement of Move-In Weekend and Matriculation in this video recap welcoming the newest Saints!
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    St. Lawrence in the News-August 2023

    Several faculty and students were featured by domestic and international media outlets for sharing their work across disciplines of gender and sexuality studies, astronomy, environmental studies, and much more. Our Canton community was even recognized as a top college town in the Adirondacks region.

    News from Around Campus

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    Title Saints Win! Woo!

     For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

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    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.

  5. News Digest: May 22nd, 2023

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    May 22

    News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.

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    St. Lawrence Celebrates Community, Perseverance, and a Love for Learning at Commencement 2023

    In a ceremony celebrating academic excellence, determination, faculty and alumni mentorship, and the lasting impact of a liberal arts education, more than 550 St. Lawrence University graduates took part in the University’s Commencement ceremony held on Sunday, May 21 in Newell Fieldhouse.
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    Looking Ahead, Reflecting Back: Meet St. Lawrence's Class of 2023

    Members of St. Lawrence’s Class of 2023 are scholar-athletes, global citizens, campus leaders, and advocates. They're future diplomats, doctors, financial analysts, curators, and so much more.
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    Class of 2023 Recognizes Faculty and Staff at Last Lecture

    Members of St. Lawrence’s Class of 2023 nominated and selected Jeff Frank, associate professor of education and director of the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Assessment, to receive the 2023 Owen D. Young Outstanding Faculty Award and Dining Services employee Penny Vallance to receive the Kathleen Buckley Outstanding Staff Member Award.

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    Commencement 2023

    Congratulations St. Lawrence Class of 2023! ❤️🤎 The Laurentian community came together in a celebration of the accomplishments of the Class during Commencement held on Sunday, May 21. View photos from Commencement 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.

  6. Opportunities

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  7. March 2025 Safety Committee Minutes

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  8. Ways to Get Engaged at St. Lawrence University

    1) Volunteer (ideally over time, with time set aside for reflection) 2) Community-Based Learning 3) Internships 4) Study Abroad 5) Join a Living-Learning Community 6) Take a skills-intensive course (writing...

  9. Rejean A. Shero ’84

    Rejean “Ray” Shero has been a tremendous leader in the sport of hockey for decades. While donning the Scarlet and Brown at Appleton Arena, Ray served as a two-year captain...