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  1. Enrichment Grant

    Travel Enrichment Grants are intended for students participating in off-campus programs who want to pursue an academic or personal/extra-curricular interest during study abroad or with intercultural experience within the U.S...

  2. News Digest: October 18, 2021

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    October 18

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

    Messages to the Community

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    President Morris sent a message to students on Wednesday, Oct. 13, condemning sexual misconduct, encouraging participation in Purple Week, sharing resources for support, and information about upcoming Advocates Aware Training. Read the message. 

    University News & Stories

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    The Smelly Roommate

    When Sophie Margola '21 opens the front doors to the Elsa Gunnison Appleton Riding Hall, she is welcomed by the smell of hay, fresh shavings, and arena footing–inspiring a unique nickname and some of her fondest memories. 
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    English Professor’s New Book Explores the Power of Stories

    Professor of English Pedro Ponce has published a book of stories that explore human reality and possibility through the power of storytelling. The book, “The Devil and the Dairy Princess,” which was published by Indiana University Press, includes 10 stories that are described by the publisher as “perfect for any reader who enjoys literary realism or speculative fiction.”
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    First Person: My Internship Fellowship Experience

    When people ask me what I did last summer, I always like to start the conversation with “Well, I was a part-time organ farmer." While this may sound a little strange, it accurately sums up the research that I was able to do—largely because of St. Lawrence’s Internship Fellowship Program.

    News from Around Campus

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    CIIS Launches Travel Grant Map

    The Center for International and Intercultural Studies (CIIS) partnered with the Digital Scholarship team to  create an interactive map that features personal essays written by travel grant recipients. Users can select countries around the globe to read about St. Lawrence students' funded research experiences.

    Events

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    Kenyan Homestays and Community Engagement (CIIS World Topic Series)

    - Zoom 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. Tune in to hear from Matt Carotenuto, Michael Wairungu, and Njau Kibochi.
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    SLU Writers Series Presents: Eli Clare via Zoom

    - via Zoom Eli Clare is a poet, essayist, and social justice educator. His nonfiction debut Exile and Pride: Disability, Queerness, and Liberation (1999), narrated his experiences as a white disabled genderqueer activist and writer, and is credited with breaking new ground at the intersection of disability politics and queer liberation. Registration is required for this Zoom event.

    Athletics

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    Volleyball Player Hits Career Milestone; Field Hockey Coach Fran Grembowicz Celebrates 200th Career Win

    Last week, Natalie Piper '22 recorded her 1,000th kill for Saints Volleyball as the team beat SUNY Potsdam 3-0 at home. Piper is the quickest to 1,000 in the program's 41-year history. The week's wins continued with Saints Esports securing their second straight win in the ECAC season against Nazareth College 2-0 and defeating New England College 3-0. On Thursday, the volleyball team defeated SUNY Plattsburgh 3-1 on the road.
    On Friday, the field hockey team toppled William Smith 2 -1, earning Head Coach Fran Grembowicz her 200th career win, while both the women's and men's soccer teams defeated Bard College 2-1.  On Saturday, Volleyball defeated Hamilton College 3-1 while the Esports team beat Long Island University 2-1. On Sunday, the field hockey team secured a 2-1 win over the University of Rochester at home.

    Visit SaintsAthletics.com for up-to-date news and scores. 

    Social Media

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    Laying the Groundwork for Plastic Degradation Research 

    Rae Dunbar '23, a combined environmental studies and biology major, wanted answers to the global problem of plastic pollution. After receiving a stipend to spend eight weeks on campus this past summer as a University Fellow,  she laid that groundwork for future researchers interested in plastic degradation. 

     

    News Digest is a weekly compilation of the news releases and Web feature stories created in the past week. It is released, generally, every Monday.

    Please contact Meg Keniston in University Communications at (315) 229-5565 with news items from your department or division, or news regarding student events and achievements.

  3. Kenya Program Details

    The Kenya-SLU Connection The SLU Program in Kenya began with a January term in 1972 and has operated a semester program since 1974. In 2005, we added a summer program...

  4. Additional Financial Support

    Understanding Budgeting and Additional Cost When researching programs, it is important to understand the program specific costs and budgeting. All SLU approved programs allow students to apply their financial aid...

  5. Laurentian Weekend Schedule

    Updated on September 20, 2025 (Schedule is subject to change. All times EDT) Park Street Road Closure: Please note, on Saturday, September 20 there will be a road closure on...

  6. Identity Resource Guide

    When you study off-campus, you bring your whole self with you. Take some time to consider all aspects of your identity– who are “you”? How is your identity perceived in...

  8. Pre-departure Orientation & Visas

    Pre-departure Orientation: Students must attend all orientation meetings and activities both on the St. Lawrence campus and in-country. Non-SLU students participating on programs may be required to attend some orientation...

  9. Summer Internship and Fellowship Funding Opportunities

    St. Lawrence University offers students a wide variety of internship/fellowship/grant opportunities. Taking part in these opportunities allows you to gain real-world experience, extend your education outside of the classroom and...