St. Lawrence University’s Alumni Network held onto its No. 3 position for a second year in a row in The Princeton Review’s most recent publication, The Best Value Colleges: 200 Schools with Exceptional ROI for Your Tuition Investment. The University also made its Top 25 list of Best Schools for Internships.
December 2, 2017 President Ed Forbes called the meeting to order at 10:03 AM. Secretary Chatterjee called the role and announced the meeting had a quorum. Minutes of the meeting...
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Faculty Focus-October 1, 2024In this edition, we spotlight faculty’s innovative use of prediction markets to enhance civic engagement in political science classrooms, the historical intricacies of Chinese cultural diplomacy, how ineffective corruption control in Europe has fueled the rise of populist movements, and much more. |
AI Lingo to KnowWith the rise of artificial intelligence, a whole new set of terms has emerged to describe its concepts, capabilities, and ethical considerations. Here are a half-dozen of them, as defined by GPT-4o itself. |
Celebrating 50 Years of Environmental Studies at St. Lawrence UniversityOn September 20th, the St. Lawrence University community came together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Environmental Studies (ENVS) Department. |
St. Lawrence University Inducts New Members to Mu Sigma Rho Statistics Honorary SocietySt. Lawrence is one of the first liberal arts colleges to have a chapter of the Statistics Honorary Society that recently welcomed 16 new members. |
Matinee performance by The Alexander String Quartet- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The Alexander String Quartet returns to campus for their final Fall season to perform their matinee performance. |
Carnegie 10 International Film Series – The Teachers' Lounge- 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: The Teachers' Lounge. |
The Alexander String Quartet Concert- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall For their final Fall season at St. Lawrence, The Alexander String Quartet will perform pieces by Joseph Haydn, Kian Ravaei, and Franz Schubert. The event is free, open to the public, and available via livestream. |
Gallery Reception and Informal Discussion- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The Gallery reception and informal discussion are 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. |
Exhibition: Change Is a More Accurate Measure of Time Photographs by Mark Klett, SLU class of 1974- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery This exhibition is presented in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Mark Klett’s graduation from St. Lawrence University in 1974. The show features 12 photographs from "El Camino del Diablo," a project based on a journey by a young mining engineer, Raphael Pumpelly, through Arizona and Mexico in 1861 on “the road of the devil.” |
Exhibition: Our Place in the Scheme of Things- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery This exhibition underscores the essential elements of the environment — water, air, earth — and their degradation caused by storms, fire, and drought often brought about by human pursuits. Photographs and videos on display reflect the relationship between the physical and metaphysical, serving as a spiritual, biophilic statement that highlights the environmental challenges that contemporary societies confront. |
Saints Hit a Winning Streak and Secure First Place VictoriesField Hockey—Junior Caroline Hamilton scored two goals, including a dramatic go-ahead goal in the dying seconds of the game, and senior Cara Vredenburg made 16 saves as field hockey earned a conference victory in the Liberty League opener, 2-1 over Skidmore. The win is St. Lawrence’s third straight victory. Men’s Rowing—The 2024-25 fall portion of the schedule opened at the Mohawk Fall Classic Regatta in Scotia, N.Y. on Sunday. With five boats in the men's 2V race, St. Lawrence's 'B' boat with first-year Luke Rucolas and senior Sam Sternhagen placed first with a time of 15:00.62. Women’s Rowing—The 2024-25 fall portion of the schedule opened at the Mohawk Fall Classic Regatta in Scotia, N.Y. on Sunday. The Saints 'A' Varsity 8 rowed to a first-place finish, recording a time of 15:29. 67. Women’s Hockey—Three different Saints scored, including a first-career goal for first-year Alexia Côté, as eighth-ranked women's hockey opened the 2024-25 season with a 3-0 win over Merrimack in a Friday morning game at Lawler Rink. St. Lawrence moved to 1-0-0 on the season, while Merrimack fell to 0-1-0. Côté took ECAC Hockey Bitcoin Rookie of the Week honors for the performance. Men’s Tennis—Senior Edvin Strandberg was the lone Saint to represent men’s tennis at the ITA Northeast Regionals on the campus of Drew University, and advanced to the Round of 16 yesterday with a pair of wins. This morning, Strandberg went to a tiebreak in the opening game losing 6-7 (3) and fell 0-6 in the final game to end his run. The team will be back in action in February. For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Math and Everything at St. LawrenceLast Friday’s Math and Everything event brought together 250 young women from North Country high schools, along with students, faculty, and alumni, for a day of learning and exploration. From career panels to interactive sessions on AI, neuroscience, and more, there was so much to explore. A huge thank you to the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics and to all who participated! View photos from the event on the St. Lawrence Facebook page. |
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Brain Blast Event Teaches Local Students NeuroscienceLocal kids and community members flocked to St. Lawrence's annual Brain Blast, which featured several interactive, hands-on exhibits focused on brain function as well as neuroscience research being conducted on campus. |
Faculty Focus-April 15, 2025Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty were featured in high-impact academic journals and magazines, appointed to prestigious consulting positions, and gave expert presentations across the world. |
Exploring Chemistry: SLU Students Shine at the ACS Spring 2025 ConventionThis year, two exceptional senior chemistry majors, Hadley Reinke and Joel Asare, showcased the future of chemistry by presenting research at the American Chemical Society's Spring Convention, which they attended with Professor Samantha Glazier. |
HRUMC 2025Professors Dan Look and Daniel Condon of the Math, Computer Science, and Statistic Department accompanied twenty-two students to the 25th annual Hudson River Undergraduate Math Conference at Union College, where Jenny Krueger '25 and Jason Stasio '25 presented their SYE research. |
SLU Wind Ensemble Concert: American Composers and the American Experience- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Music by George Gershwin, Percy Grainger, and Leonard Bernstein will be performed. “Arabesque” by Samuel Hazo and “From the Delta” by William Grant Still will be featured. |
"The Silk Road, Jazz and Modern Sounds from Spain to Japan: How Ancient Trade Routes Continue to Connect Asia and the West"- Sykes Common Lounge Join us at the Zen Garden for a dynamic blend of traditional, jazz, and contemporary influences, showcasing the seamless connections between cultures and the universal language of music. |
Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Tótem- 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 "Tótem" (2023), where seven-year-old Sol is swept up in the whirlwind of preparations for her terminally ill father’s birthday party. |
2025 Frank P. Piskor Lecture Featuring Dr. Amanda Oldacre- Griffiths 123 Harlan Holladay Lecture Hall In this lecture, Dr. Oldacre will explain how we can use a technique that combines light and electricity, known as photo-electrochemistry, to break down microplastic pollutants. This method uses a light-activated catalyst to help degrade microplastics into harmless products like carbon dioxide and water. The lecture will focus on the assembly, characterization, and stability of the proposed degradation system. |
Saints Secure Weekend Wins, Earn Humanitarian Awards
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Springfest Was A Movie🍿🎥✨The atmosphere on campus was electric for Springfest this weekend! Student band Loose Leaf kicked things off with an incredible set, and Stolen Gin set the perfect vibe before headliner A$AP Ferg lit up the stage. Huge thanks to ACE for organizing a night that reminded us of what makes this community so special—good music, great people, and the kind of energy that makes St. Lawrence feel like home. Relive the music and moments on the St. Lawrence Instagram page. |
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Blood, Sweat, and Oars: The Camaraderie in Hard WorkBeing a member of St. Lawrence's rowing team is a formidable physical and mental challenge, but the Saints' collective willpower on and off the water inspires a spirit of camaraderie like no other. |
First Person: How Being Indecisive Helped Me Find My WayIn St. Lawrence’s environment of exploration, Alexandra Hill ’22 discovered the perfect combination of majors and minors and channeled her innate curiosity into off-campus study opportunities and research questions. |
Nine Pre-Health Students Give Back to the North Country Community During Spring BreakSt. Lawrence students studying pre-health spent spring break in the North Country, serving others and shadowing health care providers under the guidance of Jane Kring, a St. Lawrence pre-health faculty member. |
Students and Faculty Present Research in San DiegoStudents and faculty are sharing their research in posters and oral presentations at the 263rd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in San Diego this week. |
World Languages Week- Various Celebrate World Languages Week beginning Monday, March 21 through Saturday, March 26 with a series of events hosted by the Language Resource Center, International Student Services, the Department of World Languages, Cultures, and Media, and the Center for International and Intercultural Studies. |
World Topic Series: Understanding the Conflict in Ukraine- Carnegie 10 Each semester, the Center for International and Intercultural Studies partners with faculty, staff, students, and alumni to offer an engaging speaker series on timely, global topics. Join members of the St. Lawrence University and North Country community, who will share academic and personal reflections on the current situation in Ukraine. |
2022 Kathryn Fraser Mackay Memorial Lecture with guest, Dr. Anthony Pinn- Sykes Commons Anthony B. Pinn received his BA from Columbia University, Master of Divinity, and Ph.D. in the study of religion from Harvard University. His research interests include religion and culture; humanism; and hip-hop culture. Pinn is the author/editor of over 35 books, including "Terror and Triumph: The Nature of Black Religion" and "The New Disciples." |
Laurentian Singers Tour 2022 San Francisco – Home Concert- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Back from their successful spring break tour to San Francisco, their first tour in 3 years, the Laurentian Singers present their Home Concert. The program features a variety of classical and popular repertoire. |
Kaleidoscope 2022- Eben Holden Join the St. Lawrence and surrounding communities for Kaleidoscope, the final event of World Languages Week that celebrates international music, dance, spoken word, and other performances. |
World Premiere of How Did We Get Here? An American Phenomenon- Gulick Theatre, Noble Center "How Did We Get Here?" is a collection of stories of Black people who display the racial wealth gap through their experiences living in New York City, Philadelphia, and Trenton. The film is created by Sid Spencer '22 and Kaleb Davis '22. |
Lecture by Artist Chloe Alexander- Griffiths Arts Center Room 123 In conjunction with the exhibition What the Mirror Said: BlackWomen of Print, visual artist Chloe Alexander will present a lecture. |
Artist's Residency with Chloe Alexander- Noble Center Maurer Printmaking Studio, Room 101 In conjunction with the exhibition What the Mirror Said: BlackWomen of Print, the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery will host a two-day artist's residency with printmaker Chloe Alexander. |
Saints Dominate Spring Break CompetitionsThe scarlet and brown dominated their spring break competitions as Saints baseball secured wins over Fredonia (15-4), Hamilton (4-2), Muhlenberg (21-6), and Thomas College (5-4, 6-1) while softball defeated Franklin & Marshall (10-3, 5-3) and Utica (2-6, 4-3). Women’s lacrosse topped Rochester 19-7 in the Liberty League opener after defeating Brockport 15-12 and Plattsburgh 18-7 while men’s lacrosse beat SUNY Cortland 14-8 and Western New England University 12-10. Men’s tennis defeated Bethel 7-2 after securing an 8-1 win over St. Scholastica at the UTSA National Campus while women’s tennis dominated New Paltz 8-1 after beating St. Scholastica 6-3. Women's swimming and diving's Maggie Wenger ’24 competed in several events at the NCAA Championships as Esports secured a 1-0 win over the University of Ottawa in a NACA Conference matchup. Women’s ice hockey’s Lucy Morgan ’23 was named a CCM/AHCA All-American for the 2021-22 season, Sanna Koivumäki ’22 of the women’s squash team has been selected to compete for her home country of Finland in the 2022 European Team Championships in Eindhoven, Netherlands, and Lewis Anderson ’25 was named Second Team All-American by the College Squash Association. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Spring at St. LawrenceTake a look back at some of the great memories the St. Lawrence community has made so far this semester. View photos on the St. Lawrence Facebook page. |
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Welcome to our neck of the woods! There are plenty of lodging and dining options in Canton and throughout the North Country for you to choose from.
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On Friday, Sept. 2, President Morris sent a message to the community sharing news of the passing of devoted Laurentian, Richard “Dick” Hewitt, an avid outdoorsman who worked in Facilities Operations at St. Lawrence. Read the message. |
St. Lawrence Announces New Public Health MajorSt. Lawrence University has created a new bachelor’s degree program in public health, enhancing a curriculum that reaches beyond traditional biomedicine to examine issues of health and well-being and prepare graduates for careers in the public health field. |
KENYA: International intrigue, chance encounters, and the beginnings of a 50-year partnershipThe history of study abroad at St. Lawrence University often intersects with global historical events. From weathering the tense relations of the Cold War in Europe to the challenges of the colonial legacy in Africa, St. Lawrence’s global roots run deep. |
Carnegie 10 International Film Series – I'm Your Man- Carnegie 10 In honor of the diversity of films from around the world and to pay 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'm Your Man (2021). |
SLU Writers Series Presents Pamela Erens- Sykes Common Room The SLU Writers Series is pleased to welcome special guest Pamela Erens, award-winning author of "The Understory," and several other fiction and nonfiction works. |
S'mores and Stories- Fire Pit between Noble Center and Whitman Join the Performance and Communication Arts Department for our inaugural evening of S'mores and Stories. In addition to indulging in marshmallow-y campfire delicacies, we will also embrace the opportunity of our community event to indulge in the age-old practice of storytelling. |
Fred Exoo Memorial- Gunnison Memorial Chapel Faculty, Staff, alum and community members are invited to join the Government department in celebrating the life of Calvin Fred Exoo, who was a beloved professor for over 40 years. Anyone is welcome to share their stories and memories of Dr. Exoo and his impact on the life of the university. |
Auditions for Fall Dance Concert- Noble Center 107 It's time to gear up for the Fall 2022 Dance Concert! Auditions for pieces exploring themes of recovery and male gaze theory will be held on Saturday, September 10 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Noble Center 10. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. |
Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Presents: Wood Paper Ink- Brush Art Gallery The Richard F. Brush Art Gallery, in collaboration with the Mokuhanga Sisters, presents diverse examples of mokuhanga, the traditional method of Japanese water-based woodblock printing, and its expansion from Japan to the international world of contemporary art during this exhibition on display beginning Monday, Sept. 12 through Saturday, Oct. 8. |
Saints Fall Sports in Full SwingThe fall sports season is well underway as Saints women's soccer shut out the competition this weekend with a 1-0 win over Colby-Sawyer and a 7-0 win over SUNY Potsdam. The wins for the Scarlet and Brown continued as Emma Palumbo '25 and Timmy Boyce '25 each won the Cardinal Classic 5K during the men's and women's cross country meet in Plattsburgh, and Jimmy King '26 claimed the individual title for Saints men's golf while the 'A' team secured a win to open the season. First-year Molly Jespersen secured the 'B' Flight Singles title during the opening weekend for the women's tennis team while Jenny L'Hommedieu 23 scored her first goal of the season to lead the field hockey team to a 1-0 win over Oneonta. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Building Connections at the Club & Organization FairMore than 95 student clubs and organizations recently came together for the Club and Organization Fair. Whether they're looking for a place to harmonize with other vocalists, toss a disc with Ultimate enthusiasts, or influence change as a campus leader, this on-campus event is a place for students to share their passions, hobbies, and budding interests. View photos from the event on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. |
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On Tuesday, Oct. 25, President Morris sent a message to the community about the passing of Jim Shuman, associate professor emeritus of education at St. Lawrence, who across his nearly 50-year career, shared his love for teaching with students who became teachers and leaders who extend his legacy. Read the message.
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NSF Grant Funds St. Lawrence Computer Science ResearchA St. Lawrence graduate, now an assistant professor at the University, is part of a team of researchers that was awarded a National Science Foundation grant of $1.2 million to research high-performance computer components, their software, and how to make both perform better and last longer. |
Discovering an Element of Confidence as a Chemistry ResearcherWhile conducting research aimed at combating the opioid crisis, Emma Rothe ’24 discovered a newfound confidence in the lab. |
Arts Council Intern Finds Connection and Career InspirationLifelong artist Mikayla Quinn '24 was drawn to an internship at the St. Lawrence County Arts Council, where she could use her talents to build community bonds while highlighting and celebrating North Country culture. |
Utica: The Last Refuge Screening- NCAT Noble Center 108 Screening of Utica: The Last Refuge. Directed by Loch Phillips |
Digital Media & Film Launch Party- The Underground (NC001) Do you want to know more about the new Digital Media and Film major? Join DMF faculty and students for an informal celebration and learn about all the new major has to offer. |
Q&A with Director Loch Phillips- The Underground (NC001) Film Director, Loch Phillips, will show clips and answer audience questions about his latest documentary Utica: The Last Refuge. |
D&I Book Club Discussion "Caving Hawk: New and Selected Poems"- TBD Join the Diversity and Inclusion Book Club for a discussion of Maurice Kenny's "Caving Hawk: New and Selected Poems." |
Carnegie 10 International Film Series–Parallel Mothers- 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: Parallel Mothers (2021). |
Organ Concert Series: Music of César Frank- Gunnison Chapel Celebrate the 200th anniversary of César Franck’s birth with organist Sondra Goldsmith Proctor. |
Student Recital Performances- 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. |
Curator's Lecture by Gwendolyn Saul- Griffiths Arts Center Room 123 Gwendolyn Saul is an ethnographer and cultural anthropologist interested in creative and innovative ways to implement critical Indigenous theory in museum spaces and practices. Join her for a lecture presented in conjunction with the Each One Inspired: Haudenosaunee Art across the Homelands from the New York State Museum exhibition on display at the Gallery. |
Saints Skate to ECAC SweepIt was a great weekend to be a Saint as women's ice hockey dominated the competition during ECAC conference play at Appleton. The Scarlet and Brown skated to a 1-0 win over Union on Saturday after securing a 3-0 win over RPI on Friday. The wins continued with women's swimming and diving dominating Clarkson 135-95, field hockey topping Morrisville 3-0 to conclude its season, Saints football securing a 35-21 win over Rochester, and men's soccer defeating Hobart 1-0 after shutting out Plattsburgh 3-0 earlier in the week. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
A Halloween Tribute to Campus SpacesHappy Halloween, Saints! Celebrate with a tribute to one of the most quiet, cozy, magical spots on campus—Herring-Cole. View the photos on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. |
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By endowing people, programs, and facilities, we will position St. Lawrence for future generations of teaching, learning, and discovery. Endowment Supports Our Foundation of Innovative Learning A liberal arts education...
This paper, necessitated by St. Lawrence’s NYSERDA grant and subsequent energy audit, offers suggestions for ways that St. Lawrence University to decrease its energy usage moving forward. It focuses specifically...