Alumni Executive Council Virtual Business Meeting
July 16, 2020 President Sue North called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm ET. Following roll call by Secretary Laura Patrick, a quorum was documented. Present: Bates, Baucom, Bickford...
July 16, 2020 President Sue North called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm ET. Following roll call by Secretary Laura Patrick, a quorum was documented. Present: Bates, Baucom, Bickford...
Presidential Commission on Diversity Purpose and Plan January 2013 Foreground and Background: "The St. Lawrence Promise: A Strategic Map" was formulated in the circumstances of the university’s two-year response to...
More Than a Mission Statement That’s how we’d describe our commitment to sustainability. Nestled in the shadows of the Adirondack hills, we owe so much of our adventurous spirit to...
Michael Petroni '12, a Ph.D. candidate at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), lead a team of researchers on a study that links levels of Hazardous Air Pollutants to COVID-19 mortality rates. It has the potential to inform pollution standards and protect vulnerable populations across the country.
Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published journal articles, presented at domestic and international conferences, and much more.
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An Evening with Acclaimed Musician Jake BlountSt. Lawrence University and the Ken Okoth '01 Black American Music Project will welcome acclaimed artist Jake Blount for an evening concert on Wednesday, October 25 at 7 p.m. in Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall. This event is free and open to the public and will be livestreamed. |
Mathematics Professor Look Gives Invited Lecture and Authors Publication on Complex DynamicsProfessor Daniel Look was selected as this year’s speaker and gave his presentation, “’Rethinking Assessment to Increase Student Engagement and Preserve Instructor Sanity,” at the fall meetings of the Seaway Section of the Mathematical Association of America. He also published his research. |
Professor Brezault Gives a Keynote TalkAs a recent recipient of the Francophone Mobility Chairs from University of Ottawa, Professor Eloise Brezault recently gave a keynote talk, “Masquerade and Corporality among some African Performers: In Search of a New Ecopoetic Consciousness of Place.” |
Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Two is a Magic Number- 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: Two is a Magic Number (2022) |
Organ Concert Series ~ Autumn Colors: A Celebration of Poetry and Music |
SLU Writers Series presents Tessa Yang |
Valley of Exile Screening - Written & Directed by Anna Fahr |
Here's We Go Saints!This past week the women's soccer team secured a 3-0 win against Utica University, while the women's hockey team celebrated a thrilling 2-1 victory over RIT. In the world of esports, St. Lawrence's League of Legends and Super Smash Bros teams showed their digital dominance with 2-0 wins against Howard Community College and Hood College, respectively. The women's swimming and diving team outperformed Clarkson University with a score of 170-103. Meanwhile, the men's soccer team had a resounding 4-0 win against Skidmore College on their home field. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
The Kenya Semester Program is Underway!Students in the Kenya Semester Program recently ventured out on the Amboseli component of their experience. For just under a week, they stayed at Sopa Lodge in Amboseli region—a national park spanning 394 square kilometers with a collection of six group ranches—sighting views of Mt. Kilimanjaro across the border in Tanzania. Each day consisted of different experiential learning activities like visiting the local village to interview farmers to roaming Amboseli National Park on safari, and so much more! View photos and read more about the student’s Amboseli experience on the Kenya Semester Program’s Instagram. (Photo Credit: Kenya Semester Program [@sluksp]) |
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St. Lawrence Celebrates 25 Years of Viebranz Visiting Professors of Creative WritingFour former Viebranz Visiting Professors of Creative Writing returned to campus Thursday to talk about their craft and, later that evening, to read from their work. The event kicked off a yearlong celebration marking 25 years of the Viebranz Visiting Professorship. |
Dan Look’s New Cat-Inspired Book Shows the Cute and Cuddly Side of MathematicsWhen you cuddle up with your feline companion, do you think about mathematics? You don’t? Well, Charles A. Dana Professor of Mathematics Dan Look does, and his creative new book, "Math Cats: Scratching the Surface of Mathematical Concepts," might make you reconsider just how cute—ahem, acute—your cat can be. |
Carnegie 10 International Film Series – 100 yards |
"A Little Night Music" by the SLU String Orchestra |
Panel discussion with the artists: Dr. Ana Y. Estevez, SLU Charles A. Dana Professor of Neuroscience, and Dr. Joe Erlichman, SLU Professor of Biology |
Understanding Radicalization from the Perspectives of Scholarship, Law Enforcement, & NGO's. |
Saints Shutout the CompetitionField Hockey: Senior Sydney LeClair opened the scoring and senior Caroline Hamilton netted the go-ahead goal as St. Lawrence used a second-half surge to earn a 2-1 Liberty League win over Union on Sunday at Hall-Leet Stadium. Senior Elizabeth Walsh posted 19 saves over the week, earning Liberty League Defensive Player of the Week honors. Women’s Soccer: Junior Sydney Keenan scored early and junior goalkeeper Zoe Davenport posted a clean sheet as St. Lawrence earned a 1–0 Liberty League road win over RIT. With nine league points, the Saints sit fifth, two points ahead of RIT and four ahead of Ithaca and RPI for the final playoff spot. Women’s Hockey: First collegiate goals from first-years Meghan Crowley and Brooke Mulvihill, plus an empty netter from graduate student Alexa Davis and a shutout by junior goalie Kassidy Lawrence, powered No. 14 St. Lawrence to a 3-0 win over RIT to earn a weekend split. For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
A Day in the Life of an NYC Intern!Navya Aggarwal ’26, a double-major in business and economics, is spending the first half of her senior year interning at Neuberger Berman in New York City. The biggest challenge, she says, is also the best part—that is, finding balance between her professional, academic, and personal life. Check out a video of a day in her life on the St. Lawrence Instagram page! |
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Physics is the art of leaving behind common assumptions in order to see everyday events as the result of simple natural causes and of describing those events in mathematical approximations...
Scarlet & Brown Stories: A podcast from St. Lawrence University On this podcast, you'll hear incredible stories from the Laurentian community as they chat about what St. Lawrence University and...
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St. Lawrence Sets its Sights Higher for the Total EclipseIn case you don’t already share the opinion that our gorgeous North Country campus occupies a special place in the Universe, consider this: St. Lawrence University will be among the fortunate few locations in North America within the “path of totality” during the total solar eclipse on the afternoon of April 8, 2024. |
The Little Girls Are Watching UsPresident Morris reflects on an impactful moment during her inauguration ceremony. |
Total Solar Eclipse 2024 |
2024 Kathryn Fraser Mackay Memorial Lecture with David Morgan |
Carnegie 10 International Film Series – In the Fade |
SLU Writers Series presents Beth Nguyen |
Shakespeare Theatre on Campus April 5-7, 2024 |
Scarlet and Brown Athletic Rundown!Saint's Softball started their year in Florida, finishing with an above .500 record after nine games played in the Sunshine State. They took wins over Washington & Jefferson, Nazareth, Lawrence, Wellesley and Keuka, winning three straight games to finish the trip. Their best performers swept the Liberty League awards, with Meredith Rose '24 winning player of the week, Layne Fritz '26 being named pitcher of the week, and Allison Kloft '27 tabbed as rookie of the week. Baseball also won four games in Florida to start their season, winning two each against Worcester State and Knox College. Kristina Bahl '24 scored at 10:25 of overtime to lift the women's hockey team to a historic 1-0 win over Penn State in the NCAA Regional Semifinals on Thursday night in Madison, Wisconsin. The win marked the first tournament win for the Scarlet and Brown since 2007, and the first tournament win for head coach Chris Wells. The Saints then had their season end in the NCAA quarterfinal at the hands of Wisconsin. Men’s hockey entered their ECAC quarterfinal series as the road team against Colgate, and dispatched them in two straight games to advance to the ECAC semifinal in Lake Placid, New York this weekend. Luc Salem '24 had the game-winner in a 3-2 double overtime marathon in game one, Jan Olenginski '27 scored the series-clinching goal and Ben Kraws M'25 made 41 saves in a 3-2 game two win. St. Lawrence faced Quinnipiac in the ECAC semifinal and took home the win where they moved on to play in the ECAC championship on Saturday, March 23 where they were defeated by Cornell. No. 4 nationally ranked men’s lacrosse has established itself as one of the strongest teams in the NCAA after two straight wins over other nationally-ranked opponents. They downed No. 11 York 9-8 with a highlight-reel overtime goal from Ben Hutchinson '24, and No. 5 Christopher Newport 13-12 in another overtime thriller. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Battle for the ECAC Championship Title!The Skating Saints began an exhilarating journey by fiercely defending their home ice against Yale University in the opening round. In the quarterfinals, the Scarlet and Brown showcased their dominance, sweeping the rink in a best-of-three series against Colgate University. The first game unfolded in a nail-biting fashion, with a thrilling 3-2 victory after two rounds of overtime. The second game saw the Saints secure a clean 3-2 win by the end of the third period. Advancing to the semifinals, the Saints shut out the reigning national champions, Quinnipiac University! Following the gritty playoff run, The Skating Saints took on Cornell to battle for the ECAC championship title. The saints fell just short with Cornell taking the Whitelaw Cup in a 1-3 loss for the Saints. As the Lake Placid Rink resonated with Scarlet and Brown, the St. Lawrence Community witnessed a series of unforgettable matchups, etching memories that will endure for a lifetime! Watch the video on the St. Lawrence University Instagram, and for up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
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