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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

University Receives $1.5 Million Gift to Support Well-being and Honor Golf Coach Inspired by her passion to promote mental health and well-being on our campus, especially the emotional wellness of student-athletes, Jan Egbers P’21 is presenting St. Lawrence University with a $1.5 million gift, which will create an endowment to support St. Lawrence mental health and counseling services. The fund also honors retiring long-time Head Golf Coach Mary Lawrence by naming the position the Mary A. Lawrence Head Coach for Men's and Women's Golf.

St. Lawrence Dedicates Building in Honor of Bill and Lynn Fox A space at the heart of St. Lawrence’s campus where students can access resources that support their success in the classroom now bears the name Fox Hall, home of the William L. Fox ’75 Center for Academic Opportunity.

St. Lawrence Board of Trustees Elects New Members St. Lawrence University’s Board of Trustees has elected Kathleen Perkins Colson ’79 and Carolyn Davidow Putney ’88, P’22 as new term members. The trustees will serve for a period of six years beginning on June 1.

St. Lawrence in the News-May 31, 2022 Several faculty members and students were featured in domestic and international media outlets for their exemplary leadership, athletic and academic accomplishments, dedication to student-athlete wellbeing, and using their expertise to weigh in on current events.

Events

Richard F. Brush Art Gallery to Present Indigenous Perceptions of Nature Exhibition Fri, Apr 22 - All day Brush Art Gallery The St. Lawrence University Richard F. Brush Art Gallery exhibition showcasing artwork created by Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), Canadian Inuit, and Peruvian artists is on display until Saturday, June 4.

Athletics

Saints Wrap Up Seasons; Earn Athletic and Academic Accolades After breaking program records and securing several podium finishes this year, Timothy Boyce '25 and Emma Palumbo '25 capped off their respective rookie seasons by securing 14th and 15th place finishes at the NCAA Track and Field Championship Meet. In recognition of her exemplary leadership on and off the field, Saints Women's Lacrosse Captain and ROTC Commander Abigail Eberle '22 was named a 2022 Yeardley Reynolds Love Unsung Hero Award recipient while Isabel Silvia '22 earned IQCLA Third-Team All-American honors, making her the 17th All-American in the history of the Saints Women's Lacrosse program. Five members of the men's lacrosse team were awarded USILA-Dynamic Division II All-American honors while Nicholas Butler '22 was named to All-Region 3 Third Team, and several Saints were named to the Academic All-District team for their academic and athletics achievements. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Social Media

A Look Back at Commencement 2022 The St. Lawrence campus community welcomed hundreds of family and friends to celebrate the Class of 2022. This group of artists, athletes, scholars, and leaders left their mark on campus—and we can’t wait to see what they do next. Watch a video of Commencement 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.

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

St. Lawrence in the News-April 11, 2022 Several faculty and students were featured in domestic and international media outlets for making an impact in their communities, raising awareness of health research and environmental rights, and using their expertise to weigh in on current events.

News from Around Campus

Events

Organ Concert Series: Music for Good Friday A recording of the Organ Concert Series: Music for Good Friday, performed by organist and musician-in-residence Sondra Goldsmith Proctor featuring remarks by The Reverend David A. Van Epps, is now available online. Watch the Organ Concert.

Richard F. Brush Art Gallery to Present Exhibition Mon, Mar 7 - All day Brush Art Gallery Join the St. Lawrence University Richard F. Brush Art Gallery for the final week of an exhibition showcasing artwork by Black women printmakers.

We Got Rhythm (and it's kinda funky!) Wed, Apr 13 at 8pm - 1 hour Launders Underground The Improv Lab Ensemble, directed by Tim Savage, presents a concert featuring tunes ranging from Gershwin to Grover Washington, Jr. to Lake Street Dive-as well as original material from members of its musical collective.

Veladas Culturales - Live Performance of Peruvian Folk Music Wed, Apr 13 at 7pm - 1 hour Winston Room, Sullivan Student Center This live performance of Peruvian folk music by Vocalis Consort includes Christopher Sierra, tenor, and Martin Néron, pianist.

Chocolate Passport Project Presents: El Cacao Film & Discussion Thu, Apr 14 at 7pm - 1 hour Carnegie Hall The Chocolate Passport Project will host a film screening and discussion about "El Cacao: The Challenge of Fair Trade," a documentary that exposes the dark side of chocolate production in Latin America.

Athletics

Saints Riding Named Reserve Champs; Spring Sports Continue The riding team is headed to the IHSA Nationals after being named the Reserve Champions at the IHSA Zone II Finals on Saturday. Following the show, St. Lawrence University President Kathryn Morris presented the Saints with the Reserve Champion trophy. The wins for the Scarlet and Brown continued with Saints Softball defeating Union (7-6, 6-3) after dominating Wells (21-0, 25-0) and SUNY Plattsburgh (11-4) while Saints Baseball secured wins over RIT (6-5) and SUNY Canton (11-7). Men’s lacrosse defeated Skidmore 22-4 after topping SUNY Plattsburgh 25-5 and women’s lacrosse defeated Skidmore 21-13, Union 16-12, and SUNY Canton 20-11 while women’s tennis beat William Smith 7-2. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Social Media

Student Talent Takes the Stage St. Lawrence student talent was on full display during University Theatre's recent production of  "30 Plays from Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (30 Neo-Futurist Plays in 60 Minutes)!” Each performance featured 60 small plays performed in random order and incorporating audience interaction, ensuring no performance was ever exactly the same. View photos from the performance on the St. Lawrence Instagram account.

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.

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

In Memory President Morris shared a message with the St. Lawrence community honoring the life of  Donella (Doni) Peters who helped sustain the daily rhythms of this campus as senior clerk in the St. Lawrence mailroom for nearly 20 years. Read the message.

University News & Stories

St. Lawrence Adds New Biomedical Sciences Major St. Lawrence University has created a new bachelor’s degree program in biomedical sciences, preparing graduates for careers in health, medicine, or research through interdisciplinary learning and individualized career preparation.

News from Around Campus

Black Laurentian Initiative, Staff, and Alumni Present at AAC&U Conference Several members of the St. Lawrence community participated in the 2022 American Association of Colleges & Universities Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Student Success on March 17-19 in New Orlean, Louisiana.

Students Visit Alumnus at Embassy of Latvia in London St. Lawrence students participating in the London study abroad program visited the Embassy of Latvia to meet Artūrs Saburovs '10, who is currently serving on the diplomatic staff as Third Secretary responsible for Communications and Diaspora Affairs.

Students Present at Northeast Central Meeting of the Geologic Society of America Geology majors Eli Idec, Dan Schuckers, and Banner Cole recently presented their research projects at the Northeast Central meeting of the Geologic Society of America in Lancaster, PA.

Student Earns "Best Speaker" Award Eduardo Puerta ’22 was awarded a “best speaker” prize for his presentation on his research exploring connections between knot theory and linear algebra at the Mathematics Contest and Competition of Northern New York (MCCNNY) on March 26.

Geology Dept. Replicates Volcanic Explosion Even in the colder months, the Geology Department does not shy away from some hands-on, outdoor activities to illustrate geologic concepts. For her class "Natural Disaster and Climate Change," Dr. Sarah Brehm organized a real-time volcano explosion behind Brown Hall.

Events

World Topic Series: Indigenous Movements in the Americas Wed, Apr 6 at 4:30pm - 1 hour 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.

SLU Writers Series Presents Viebranz Anniversary Reading with Robin Hemley Thu, Apr 7 at 8pm - 1 hour 30 minutes Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The St. Lawrence Writers Series welcomes Robin Hemley, the inaugural Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing. Registration is required for this in-person event.

Athletics

Track and Field Teams Secure Ice Broken Open Titles; Spring Sports Continue The Saints track and field teams are continuing a winning streak after securing team titles at Ice Broken Open on Saturday. The women's team won 12 events and the men's team won 9 events during the home meet against Castleton, Clarkson, Herkimer, NVU-Johnson, Plattsburgh, and Potsdam. The weekend wins continued with the men’s and women’s tennis teams each dominating Bard 9-0 while men’s lacrosse defeated Ithaca 14-10 and women’s lacrosse beat Bard 20-8. Baseball defeated Ithaca 6-2 after beating SUNY Poly 2-0 last week while Esports advanced to the Elite 8 in the Teemo Cup after securing a 2-0 win over Milligan University. After winning its 11th-straight Regional Championship,  four members of Saints riding will advance to Zones on April 9. Eleven skiers from the Alpine and Nordic ski teams were honored by the United States Collegiate Ski Coaches Association (USCSCA) for having earned National Collegiate All-Academic Ski Team honors for the 2022 season while six members of the men's and women's track and field teams earned all-region honors for the indoor season, as announced by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Social Media

Celebrating Charter Day On April 3 Laurentians near and far celebrated the 166th Charter Day. No matter how much campus has changed since 1856, the most important part of life at St. Lawrence remains the same—the strength of our community and the scarlet and brown spirit that ties us all together. Watch a video celebrating our history on the St. Lawrence Instagram Account.

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.