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  1. News Digest: September 13, 2021

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    September 13

    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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    The President's Office, Academic Affairs, and Student Life sent a message to the community on Saturday, Sept. 11, with updated information about the campus operating status (Orange–higher risk) and adjustments to some restrictions.  Read the message.

    University News & Stories

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    St. Lawrence University Among Top Colleges in the Country: U.S. News & World Report

    St. Lawrence University upheld its strong standing among the nation's top liberal arts colleges according to the U.S. News and World Report’s annual “Best Colleges” rankings, released on Monday, Sept. 13.
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    Princeton Review Recognizes St. Lawrence as One of the Nation’s Best Colleges

    The Princeton Review recognized St. Lawrence University as one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate students in its most recent publication, “The Best 387 Colleges: 2022 Edition.”
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    St. Lawrence Welcomes New Visiting Professors

    St. Lawrence University’s 14 new visiting faculty for the 2021-22 academic year bring a wealth of expertise with them that will provide students with opportunities to explore, discuss, and engage with the world's most pressing issues.
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    St. Lawrence in the News - Sept. 13, 2021

    Several faculty, an alumnus, and a current student were recently featured in local and national media outlets sharing their expertise and providing insight into academic experiences at St. Lawrence. The virtual event on Sept. 8 hosted by St. Lawrence that featured John C. Williams, the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, also garnered national media attention.

    Events

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    SLU Writers Series present Aimée Baker via Zoom

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    The St. Lawrence University Writers Series welcomes poet Aimée Baker '04. Baker's debut poetry collection, Doe, dramatizes the untold stories of missing and unidentified women across the United States and...
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    Radical Self-Care Series: How to Find Your Community with Coy Griffin

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    The Clarkson University Chief Inclusion Office and the St. Lawrence University Office for Diversity & Inclusion have collaborated to create a self-care series open to all and focused on the...

    Athletics

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    Saints Fall Sports Continue
    Several varsity teams continued their fall seasons this weekend. In their first home game, Football defeated Norwich 37-7 in the Hoffman Cup contest on Saturday at Leckonby Stadium. The weekend wins continued with field hockey defeating Lebanon Valley and Manhattanville at the William Smith Tournament. Volleyball emerged from a 4-0 weekend celebrating wins against SUNY Canton, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Oswego, and SUNY Plattsburgh at the North Country Classic. Men's Tennis hosted the St. Lawrence University Fall Classic while Women's Golf hit the links at the Hamilton College Invitational on Sunday. Both the men's and women's cross country teams participated in the Hamilton College Short Course Invitational while the men's and women's soccer teams competed against Nazareth College and SUNY Oneonta. 

    Spectator Policy Update
    St. Lawrence Athletics shared their commitment to adhering to CDC, St. Lawrence County, NCAA SSI, and St. Lawrence University COVID-19 recommendations and protocols. Face coverings are required for all spectators at indoor and outdoor athletic facilities and tailgating is prohibited. Visit SaintsAthletics.com. 

    Social Media

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    On Saturday, we honored all Sept. 11 victims and their families, especially Laurentians Robert J. “Bobby” Coll ’88, Catherine Gorayeb ’82, Christopher Morrison ’89, Michel A. “Mike” Pelletier ’88, and Richard H. “Richie” Stewart Jr. ’89. In addition to the hundreds of American flags displayed on the Brush Quad, this year’s campus flag installation also included flags from the more than 90 countries that also lost people 20 years ago. Thank you to the SLU Democrats and International House coordinators for organizing the tribute and to the many students, faculty, and staff who played a role in making it happen again this year. (View photos taken by Sarath Novas ’23 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 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.

  2. Costa Rica

    Qualified St. Lawrence University students have the opportunity to spend the semester (fall or spring) or academic year in Costa Rica with the University of Kansas’ Universidad de Costa Rica...

  4. News Digest: July 11

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    July 11

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

    In Memory

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    On Friday, July 8 President Morris sent a message to the community sharing news of the passing of Kevin Lazore, who made meaningful contributions to St. Lawrence with his enthusiasm and a positive attitude. Read the message. 

    University News & Stories

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    Students Increase Mental Health Resources On Campus Through Peer Health Network

    The SLU Peer Health Network promotes wellness campus-wide by combining events, resources, and peer support. An idea formed in a community-based learning class, this student-run initiative will benefit the St. Lawrence community for years to come.
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    Board of Trustees Elects Nicholas Penniman

    St. Lawrence University’s Board of Trustees has elected Nicholas G. Penniman V ’92 as a new term member. Penniman will serve for a period of six years beginning on July 1.
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    Empowering Students in Global Classrooms: Caroline Fleischauer ’15 Awarded Fulbright to Teach in Thailand

    Though it was practically predestined, Caroline Fleischauer ’15 didn’t come to St. Lawrence expecting to discover her passion for teaching. Education was always an important value in her family, but Fleischauer was uncertain if it was her calling, too.
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    Taking Care of Business: Experiential Course Connects Students & Alumni

    Since its inception in 2014, St. Lawrence’s Business Case Study course has provided students with the tools needed to analyze real-world industry problems while developing thoughtful solutions. The best part? The alumni network and local business owners are there to offer expert insight.
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    Faculty Focus–July 11, 2022

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty weighed in on current events as podcast guests, published journal articles with alumni, presented papers at international conferences, and shared their passion for poetry in published works.
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    First Person: Unearthing My Passion for Architecture

    At first glance, an art and art history major and a geology minor may not seem like the most obvious combination. For Michael Yirenkyi ’22, they’re a perfect match. In his geology classes, he learned how to ask critical questions. In art and art history, he imagined creative answers. Four years of exploring, creating, and embracing new perspectives lead him to his greatest passion yet–architecture.
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    The Barista: Making Space for 'Safe Saturdays' and More

    During their first year on campus, Cheyenne McQuain ’20 and Brady Terry ’20 were inspired to create a substance-free space for students. Today, The Barista, a sober theme house, continues their work by providing games, movies, and lifelong friendships.

    News from Around Campus

    May College 2022: Reconnect, Reset, Rekindle

    After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, over 80 faculty and staff reconnected during May College on May 24 and 25.
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    Womxn Faculty Take Part in Academic Writing Retreat

    St. Lawrence University womxn faculty participated in a two-day academic writing retreat on June 16 and 17.

    SLU Students Awarded Scholarships for Off-Campus Study in Denmark

    The Center for International and Intercultural Studies is pleased to congratulate several SLU students who were awarded scholarship funds by DIS to support their off-campus study plans in Copenhagen, Denmark for the fall 2022 semester. DIS Scholarship funds can assist with costs associated with off-campus study including flights, visas, and passports, as well as other on-site opportunities.
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    Dr. Sue Willson Leads Summer Course in Ecuador

    Each summer, St. Lawrence University offers a dynamic array of courses taught around the world. Associate Professor of Biology Susan Willson led Laurentians in Ecuador through her Summer 2022 Course where they visited three distinct tropical ecosystems: the high-elevation Andean grasslands, the humid montane cloud forest, and the Galapagos Islands.

    Athletics

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    Saints Recognized for Academic & Athletic Performances 

    Nearly 60 members of Saints Men's Lacrosse, Women's Ice Hockey, and Men's Hockey earned USILA-Dynamic Scholar All-America honors and All-Academic honors in recognition of their performances on and off the field. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

    Social Media

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    Busy Bees for Sustainability

    St. Lawrence students interning at the Sustainability Farm have been busy as bees this summer! They recently suited up to practice their beekeeping skills and learned how to produce honey right from the comb. View photos from their adventure 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.

  5. Japan

    Sophomores, juniors and seniors have the opportunity to enroll as exchange students in the Asian Studies program at Kansai Gaidai University (KGU), located between Osaka, Japan's second largest city, and...

  6. Resources

    The Center for Career Excellence has many resources available to assist students with their career exploration and preparation. The majority, although not all, may be found within our Handshake career...

  7. Theta Alpha Kappa

    The department maintains a chapter of Theta Alpha Kappa, the national honor society for religious studies and theology. Founded in 1976 at Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York, the society...

  8. Seaway Valley Prevention Council

    ***Special Note: ..."students will be working in a drop-in recovery center for individuals with substance use disorder. Members can be in active addiction, short term recovery or have been in...

  9. Physician FAQs

    What is the difference between a DO and a MD? Individuals who earn a DO or MD degree are both fully licensed patient-centered medical doctors. They have identical rights and...

  10. Draper Selected as First Ranger Professor in Government

    Alan Draper, a senior professor of government at St. Lawrence University with more than 36 years of teaching experience, was recently selected as the Michael W. Ranger ’80 and Virginia R. Ranger P’17 Professor in Government. He is the first to be chosen for this professorship and will serve a seven-year term.