The river valley is quiet. It’s a sunny day in June, and Evelyn Albrecht ’25 has just given the wildlife detection dog named Newt his search command. Something switches on in the 4-year-old Labrador retriever’s brain. He’s in work mode now, bounding along the river bank in an erratic zig-zag pattern, deploying his stellar snout to sniff out wood turtles and help aid conservation efforts in Rhode Island.
To mark the beginning of a new academic year and celebrate the contributions of all members of the St. Lawrence community, the University honored several employees with awards for their outstanding service and recognized a number of faculty who earned tenure and promotions during their annual Convocation event. The ceremony was held outside in the Herring-Cole Grove on Wednesday, August 25.
October 23, 2021 President Sue North called the meeting to order at 10:02 am EST. Following roll call by Secretary Laura Patrick, a quorum was documented. Present: Bates, Baucom, Bennett...
June 11, 2022 President Sue North called the meeting to order at 10:51 am EST. Following roll call by Secretary Laura Patrick, a quorum was documented. Present: Ballaine, Bates, Borden...
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St. Lawrence Ranked Among Nation’s Best Colleges by U.S. NewsSt. Lawrence’s reputation among the nation's top liberal arts colleges remains strong according to U.S. News and World Report’s annual “Best Colleges” rankings, released on Sept. 18. The publication also recognized St. Lawrence’s stellar psychology and economics programs. |
St. Lawrence in the News-September 19, 2023Several faculty and students were featured by domestic and international media outlets for sharing their work across disciplines of art and art history, government, and much more. Our Canton community was even recognized as one of the “Most Scenic Adirondack Mountain Towns.” |
St. Lawrence University inducts New Members to Mu Sigma Rho Statistics Honorary SocietySLU is one of the first liberal arts colleges to have a chapter of the Statistics Honorary Society. With five full-time statistics faculty, St. Lawrence University (SLU) is one of the strongest liberal arts programs in statistics in the country. |
Carnegie 10 International Film Series – "Adieu les cons" (Bye Bye Morons)- 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 “Adieu les cons” (Bye Bye Morons) (2020). |
Music Department Ensemble Extravaganza- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Join us for performances by the Laurentian Singers, the String Orchestra, and SLUFunk. |
Visiting Scholar to Present Data Science for Social Justice- Gulick Auditorium St. Lawrence University's chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa honorary society will sponsor a presentation by Visiting Scholar Talitha Washington, president of the Association for Women in Mathematics and director of the National Data Science Alliance. |
Scarlet and Brown Victories!The women's volleyball team started the Saints off strong with Araiza Acum-Santos ’27 and Vanessa Latam ’27 scoring career-highs as they claimed a 3-2 win over SUNY Potsdam. Saints field hockey followed with a shutout on the road against Oswego, winning 2-0. Our women’s tennis team swept their final day of the SLU invitational. The team went 8-0 in singles and 5-0 in doubles on Sunday. Men’s soccer brought home the win over SUNY Potsdam thanks to Max Mogul’s ’25 strike giving the Saints a 1-0 victory. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Summer research. Boundless curiosity.Alejandra ’24 made just about 600 sheets of paper out of recycled scraps, old T-shirts, and plant fibers. Meghan ’25 combed through the St. Lawrence archives to recover and preserve correspondence between Laurentians serving in WWII and Helen Whalen, the registrar at the time. Ellie ’24 explored what art in the form of stickers can reveal about political parties and organizations in Spain. View photos of the three fellows on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. |
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From Adirondack Glaciers to Bronze-Age Microbiomes, Six Science Research Topics That Kept Fellows Fascinated All SummerEvery year, inquisitive students spend their summers at St. Lawrence, working alongside faculty mentors and diving deep into the topics that spark their curiosity. Whether in the field or lab, summer research fellowships make it possible for students with an interest in hard sciences—like chemistry, biology, or math—to gain hands-on experience and communicate their findings. |
St. Lawrence Board Welcomes New MembersThe St. Lawrence University Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome new members. |
A&AH Professor acts as Juror for NYS Juried Art ExhibitArt and Art History Visiting Assistant Professor Rachael Marne Jones is the juror for the 2023 New York State Juried Art Exhibit at the Frederic Remington Art Museum. |
Blessing of the Animals- On the Quad Bring your pets - dogs, cats, rodents, birds, horses, or pictures! Join the Chaplain's Office and the Newman Club for the "Blessing of the Animals" on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 5 p.m. on the St. Lawrence Richard F. Brush '52 University Quad. |
Carnegie 10 International Film Series – The Endless Trench (La trinchera infinita)- 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 Endless Trench (La trinchera infinita) (2019) |
Weekend of Winning!This week, the Saints women’s hockey team started off strong with a 2-1 win over the University of Ottawa on Tuesday. The Scarlet and Brown later won 5-1 against Mercyhurst in the first of two games over the weekend. Their second match turned into a close game as the Saints were down by three points with only 1 minute and 17 seconds left in the game. Women's hockey scored three goals to tie the game and ultimately won in overtime, 6-5. The men's golf team also prevailed this weekend with a first-place win at the Oswego State Invitational. Sophomore Jimmy King ’26 took home the Liberty League Athletics Performer of the Week award. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Research Topics That Fascinated Our Summer FellowsThis summer, our research fellows asked a lot of questions. Like, “What can glacial striations in the North Country tell us about climate change?” Or, “How do you build an enigma machine?” While searching for answers and testing solutions alongside their faculty mentors, they gained hands-on experience and sharpened their skills as scientists and mathematicians. Read more about their discoveries and view photos of the fellows on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. |
On Thursday September 28, President Morris sent a message to the community sharing that Pamela Shea died on September 5 at the age of 58. Dedicating 28 years as a building supervisor at St. Lawrence, she took the time to know students through her work. Read the Message.
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St. Lawrence University Celebrates Official Dedication of the George W. Karpus '68 Athletic CenterOver 250 Laurentians gathered for the dedication of the George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center at Appleton Arena on October 26, becoming the first to see St. Lawrence’s 95th building on campus. The building’s namesake and lead donor addressed the crowd, sharing his modest roots and emphasizing the transformative impact of his college experience. |
Faculty Focus-October 29, 2024Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty went on book tours, published articles and papers, and presented at academic seminars. |
Exhibition: Tibetan Buddhist "Chenrezig" Sand Mandala Healing and Compassion in Challenging Times- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The St. Lawrence community is invited to explore for the final week of the exhibition, "Tibetan Buddhist 'Chenrezig' Sand Mandala Healing and Compassion in Challenging Times." |
“Caring for Our Only Home: A Buddhist Response to the Climate Crisis,” lecture by Shinge Roshi, abbot of the Zen Center of Syracuse Hoen-Ji- Griffith Arts Center 123 This lecture is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Tibetan Buddhist Chenrezig Sand Mandala Healing and Compassion in Challenging Times on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery. The event is free and open to the public. |
Trick or Treat with the Greeks and Theme Houses- Greek and Theme Houses St. Lawrence’s Theme Houses and Greek Houses invite local families to “Trick or Treat with the Greeks and Theme Houses.” Enjoy a safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating experience where participating houses will be decorated and students will hand treats. Each house will have a unique theme, adding to the fun for children and families alike. |
Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Summer of 85- 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: Summer of 85. (2022) |
“Spotlight talk” by Dr. Chandreyi Basu- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Dr. Chandreyi Basu, associate professor of Art & Art History, will give a presentation on "Eight Manifestations of Guru Rinpoche," a Tibetan Buddhist thangka painting from St. Lawrence University’s permanent collection. |
Lecture by Akwesasne artist Katsitsionni Fox- Griffith Arts Center 123 Presented in conjunction with the exhibition For Our Only Home, on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery until December 7, 2024. The event is free and open to the public. |
Wild Encounters During the Adirondack SemesterLed by Outdoor Studies staff member Eileen Visser, students in the Adirondack Semester recently experienced up-close wildlife interactions with birds of prey. See hoo was the highlight of the trip on the official St. Lawrence Tik Tok account. |
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