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COVID-19 Campus Masking Update

Academic 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 Songs

During 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

Top Liberty League Times for Men's Track and Field; WInter Sports Continue

During 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 Update

St. 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 Recreation

Students 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. 

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.

"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. 

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. 

In Memory

President Morris shared a message with the St. Lawrence community honoring the life of  Donella (Doni) Peters who helped sustain the daily rhythms of this campus as senior clerk in the St. Lawrence mailroom for nearly 20 years. Read the message. 

Track and Field Teams Secure Ice Broken Open Titles; Spring Sports Continue

The Saints track and field teams are continuing a winning streak after securing team titles at Ice Broken Open on Saturday. The women's team won 12 events and the men's team won 9 events during the home meet against Castleton, Clarkson, Herkimer, NVU-Johnson, Plattsburgh, and Potsdam. The weekend wins continued with the men’s and women’s tennis teams each dominating Bard 9-0 while men’s lacrosse defeated Ithaca 14-10 and women’s lacrosse beat Bard 20-8. Baseball defeated Ithaca 6-2 after beating SUNY Poly 2-0 last week while Esports advanced to the Elite 8 in the Teemo Cup after securing a 2-0 win over Milligan University. After winning its 11th-straight Regional Championship,  four members of Saints riding will advance to Zones on April 9. Eleven skiers from the Alpine and Nordic ski teams were honored by the United States Collegiate Ski Coaches Association (USCSCA) for having earned National Collegiate All-Academic Ski Team honors for the 2022 season while six members of the men's and women's track and field teams earned all-region honors for the indoor season, as announced by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Celebrating Charter Day

On April 3 Laurentians near and far celebrated the 166th Charter Day. No matter how much campus has changed since 1856, the most important part of life at St. Lawrence remains the same—the strength of our community and the scarlet and brown spirit that ties us all together. Watch a video celebrating our history on the St. Lawrence Instagram Account. 

Masking Policy Update

Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community on Monday, Feb. 28 announcing that due to the current declines in active COVID-19 cases on campus and throughout the county, the St. Lawrence University face-mask requirement is changing for vaccinated individuals beginning Wednesday, March 2. Read the message and new masking guidelines. 

Saints Earn Liberty League Titles, Head to Championships

During the Liberty League Championships in Ithaca, men’s track and field’s Erik Geier ’23 won the 60-meter hurdle to secure the Liberty League title while women's track and field's Kathleen Merchant '22 won the shot put. Alpine skiing’s Ava Mattsson ’22 is headed to the NCAAs in Park City, Utah following her performance at the UNH Carnival and the men’s ice hockey team is set to compete in the opening round of the conference playoffs after concluding their regular season with a 3-1 win over Yale 3-1 and a 1-1 tie with Brown. During the ECAC Quarterfinals, women’s ice hockey defeated Yale 4-2 but ultimately fell to the No. 7 ranked team. The riding team won its 12th straight Regional Championship Title by finishing the season with the highest point total from the regular season and women’s tennis opened conference play with a 6-3 win over Union.  Women’s squash dominated Wesleyan 9-0 at the CSA Team Nationals but fell to Middlebury College in the final round. During the Liberty League Semifinals, women’s basketball defeated Skidmore (64-60) and Vassar(80-63) but fell to Ithaca in the championship game on Sunday. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores. SaintsAthletics.com

SLU Close the Loop

St. Lawrence students are passionate about making sustainable choices accessible to everyone.  SLU Close the Loop, an initiative to reduce waste by fostering an exchange and swap culture on campus, hosted its first-ever clothing swap where students had a chance to change up their closets and find new style inspiration while helping to reduce waste on campus. View photos of the event on the St. Lawrence Instagram account.