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  1. Semester and Year-Long Programs

    St. Lawrence University supports more than 25 off-campus programs in 20 countries that allow students to enrich their majors, expand their world, gain cross-cultural perspectives and skills, and prepare to...

  2. German courses

    German Language Courses 101-102. Elementary German with Lab. At the elementary level of the language courses sequence (GER 101 in the fall and 102 in the spring), students are gradually...

  4. News Digest: June 27

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    June 27

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

    University News & Stories

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    St. Lawrence Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Title IX

    Dotty Hall, an influential coach, administrator, and teacher from 1968 until 2000, was on the vanguard of advancing women’s athletics at St. Lawrence before the enactment of Title IX, the watershed legislation that recognized gender equity in education as a civil right. On the 50th anniversary of Title IX, we’re celebrating Hall and her fellow coaches, athletes, and advocates who blazed the trail for women’s athletics at St. Lawrence.
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    World Languages Professor Publishes New Book on Ming Dynasty Tales

    Professor of World Languages, Cultures, and Media and Coordinator of Asian Studies Zhenjun Zhang recently collaborated with Professor Victor H. Mair of the University of Pennsylvania to publish a book that presents for the first time in English, 10 stories from China’s Ming Dynasty era.
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    Laurentians Take On SLU Connect Boston 2022

    Who says networking can't be fun? Just ask any of the students on our most recent SLU Connect trip in Boston. They spent a week networking with members of our top-ranked alumni network and gaining insights into possible career paths—all while immersing themselves in the work/life culture of this historic city.
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    St. Lawrence in the News-June 27, 2022

    Several faculty and students were featured in domestic and international media outlets for their international affairs expertise, innovative research projects, and sustainability initiatives.
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    First Person: Discovering the Taste and Texture of Music

    Smooth. Sweet. Soaring. Sorrowful. Ntsieng Botsane ’23 discovered new sensory dimensions of music while exploring New Orleans with her Rhetorical Traditions of the African World class. Throughout their experience, she and her classmates learned about the history of slavery and the influence of Black Americans on the rich music traditions for which the Birthplace of Jazz celebrated.
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    Meet Caitlin French '23

    Caitlin French '23 knows how to make connections. As she heads into her final year at St. Lawrence, she's reflecting on how her passion for music, dedication to service work, and the alumni network helped her find her community.
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    First Person: How I Helped Win the Arctic Opportunity Explorers Challenge in Denmark

    While studying abroad in Copenhagen, Hayden '22 put his econ & global studies double major to the test during the Arctic Opportunity Explorers Challenge. Working with students from across the globe, he devised solutions to real-world problems in the Arctic.

    News From Around Campus

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    Swahili Teaching Fellow, Dennis Simiyu, Leads Short-Term Travel Component in Kenya

    Students in an Elementary Swahili recently embarked on a journey to Kenya where they explored historical places and put their language skills into action.
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    Dr. Tom Greene Leads Summer Course in London

    During the summer 2022 study abroad course, “London Spaces and UK Places," students examined place attachment and landscape aesthetics by exploring neighborhoods throughout London.

    Events

    The 2022 Kenyan Elections Discussion

    - Virtual Professor and Chair of History Matthew Carotenuto and Kenya Semester Program Assistant Director Michael Wairungu will participate in a virtual talk about the upcoming Kenya Elections hosted by the Brookings Institute.

    Athletics

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    50th Anniversary of Title IX

    In honor of the 50th anniversary of Title IX, Saints Athletics took a look back on the history of what is likely St. Lawrence’s first women’s athletic team. The determination of early basketball teams, nearly 80 years before the passage of Title IX, set in motion a rich and resilient tradition of women’s sports on campus.  Learn more about Saints Athletics history and Title IX.

    Social Media

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    Global Classrooms 

    St. Lawrence students are eager to expand their understanding of people, places, and perspectives—especially through our off-campus study programs. During the 2021-2022 academic year, Laurentians called places like the United Kingdom, Denmark, Kenya, or Spain their home for a semester, immersing themselves in local culture, traditions, and even workplaces. Take a trip around the world from wherever you are and catch a glimpse of their experiences! View photos on the St. Lawrence Facebook page. 

    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 submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications content request form or by contacting  Jessica Kennedy in University Communications at (315) 229-1808.

  7. Philosophy Courses

    100. Introduction to Philosophy. A launch-course into the wide world of philosophical inquiry that approaches the field through consideration of such perennial problems as ultimate reality, free will, knowledge, morality...

  8. News Digest: March 11, 2025

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    March 11

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

    University News & Stories

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    Professor Mindy Pitre Unearths the Human Story

    There’s hands-on learning, and then there’s Mindy Pitre’s classes. Whether it’s analyzing centuries-old human remains, or tracking decomposing animal carcasses to simulate forensic investigations, the associate professor and chair of anthropology takes real-world, experiential opportunities to the next level. 
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    Faculty Focus-March 11, 2025

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published articles in prominent publications, had new nonfiction work published, and were honored with prestigious scholarly positions.

    News from Around Campus

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    The Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Has Been Selected to Participate in a Risk Assessment and Emergency Preparedness Program

    The Richard F. Brush Art Gallery at St. Lawrence University has been selected to participate in a Risk Assessment and Emergency Preparedness Program, partially funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The program is administered by the Conservation Center for Art & Historical Artifacts to assist with identifying potential threats to the Gallery’s permanent collection, and to offer strategies for mitigating them.

    Events

    Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Lost & Love

    - Carnegie 10 This movie was inspired by the true story of Guo Gangtang, who searched for twenty-four years for his son who had been abducted from their home at two years old. Guo became a folk hero for traveling the country with "missing child" banners flying on his motorcycle.

    Athletics

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    Saints Sweep Opponents and Enter Post-Season

    • Women’s Hockey: The Saints earned an at-large bid to the 2025 NCAA Tournament, and will face Penn State in the first round on Thursday, March 13. This is the team’s 11th at-large bid in program history, and the third since 2017, as the team advanced to the ECAC semifinals this past weekend against Colgate.
    • Men’s Track and Field: Junior Nick Lyndaker finished third-place in the 800-meter to wrap up the AARTFC Championships, and has qualified for the NCAA Indoor Championships on March 14-15. He will take part in the 3000-meter and the mile event, for which he is ranked number two in the country.
    • Women’s Tennis: With a pair of sweeps this past weekend, the Saints now move to 5-0 on the season and 1-0 in conference play. On Saturday they took down Daemen 7-0 and on Sunday they cruised past Bard 7-0.
    • Men’s Tennis: The Scarlet and Brown won both of its games this past weekend, securing a win over Daemen on Saturday before sweeping Bard 7-0 on Sunday.
    • Women’s Lacrosse: St. Lawrence picked up their first win of the season, taking down SUNY Canton 13-10 this past Tuesday. Sophomore Jessica LaPlaca led the team with four goals and an assist, while sophomore Kelsey Roth and senior Neve Ley both put up three goals in the win.
    • Men’s Lacrosse: The No. 11 Saints breezed past Nazareth on Saturday at SUNY Canton, winning the match 17-5. They improve to 3-1 on the season. Senior Bobby Wells led his team with four goals, as 10 players scored a goal or more in the game.
    • Nordic Skiing: Senior Emma Strack finished her skiing career at St. Lawrence placing 18th in the women’s 20k freestyle at the 2025 NCAA Skiing Championships. This was her fourth consecutive post-season, as she has qualified every single year of her career, and this wraps up the 2025 season for the Saints.
    • Alpine Skiing: Senior Kobe Villeneuve placed 19th in the men’s giant slalom in the NCAA 2025 skiing championships. He recorded a time of 54.90 in the first run, and 1:00.15 in the second run for a total time of 1:55.65 to wrap up his skiing career and the Saints 2025 season.
    • Women’s Basketball: Sophomore Elizabeth Flynn was named to the All Liberty League Second Team due to her performance in the 2024-2025 season. She averaged a double-double, averaging 11.7 points a game and being second in the conference in rebounds with her average of 10.2 rebounds a game. She led her team to an overall record of 16-10 and to the first round of the Liberty League playoffs.
    • Men’s Basketball: Junior Adam Dudzinski was named to the All Liberty League Second Team while his teammate junior Dan Anderson was named to the All Liberty League Third this past season. Dudzinski led his team in points and rebounds with 14.1 and 6.7 per game, and Anderson averaged 11.0 points a game while also leading the team in three-point field goals made per game with 1.9 and steals with 1.5 per game. Together they led the Saints to a 16-10 record and to the semi-finals in the Liberty League Tournament

    For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com.

    Social Media

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    Laurentians Welcome Class of 2029 🎉

    The Class of 2029 got a glimpse into their future at St. Lawrence during our first admitted students’ open house! The future Laurentians connected with Admissions ambassadors about student life, explored the residence halls they might soon call home, heard first-hand from young alums who found their dream jobs after St. Lawrence, and met professors who could become their mentors. And of course, there were plenty of Pub Cookies to go around! 🍪 View photos on the St. Lawrence Instagram page. 

    News Digest is a weekly compilation of news releases and web feature stories created in the past week. It is released, generally, every Tuesday. Please submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications news form.

  9. Strategic Action Plan Theme 1: Cultivate

    CULTIVATE an inclusive, dynamic and evolving community in which all faculty, staff, administration, and students, from all positionalities and from a wide variety of identities and backgrounds, can work together...

  10. St. Lawrence Faculty Earn Tenure, Receive Promotions

    St. Lawrence University announced the promotion of several faculty members at the start of the 2021-22 academic year. The promotions were celebrated during the University’s annual Convocation, which was held Wednesday, August 25. All promotions are effective September 1, 2021.