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  1. News Digest: April 4th, 2022

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    April 4

    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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    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

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    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

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.

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    World Topic Series: Indigenous Movements in the Americas

    - 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.
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    SLU Writers Series Presents Viebranz Anniversary Reading with Robin Hemley

    - 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.

    Rhythm and Roots Ensemble Concert

    - Launders Underground St. Lawrence University's Rhythm and Roots Ensemble will present an evening of songs in the style of 1950s Rhythm and Blues. The in-person event is free, open to the public, and available via live streaming.  

    Athletics

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    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.

     

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    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.

  2. Orientation Leader Program

    Do you love St. Lawrence? Do you like working in a team environment? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic and interactive environment? Become a SLU Orientation Leader! If you...

  4. News Digest: December 5, 2022

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    December 5

    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 Wednesday, November 30 President Morris sent a message to the community about the passing of Winifred "Win" Gulick GP’13.  As the wife of former University President W. Lawrence “Lawry” Gulick, Win made an indelible impact on this campus. Read the message.

    University News & Stories

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    Brenda Papineau Named St. Lawrence University's Director of Native American Affairs

    St. Lawrence University has named Brenda Papineau director of Native American Affairs. Papineau, a member of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, graduated from St. Lawrence with a bachelor’s degree in sociology in 2002, a master’s in counseling and human development in 2006, and a master’s in educational leadership in 2015.
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    Young Alumni at Work: Searching for Answers

    For all of our alumni, the quest for evidence and answers doesn’t stop after Commencement. Some choose to make this activity a profession. You can find them in the field or the lab, using their talents to communicate the importance of their research and engage others in their work.
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    St. Lawrence in the News–December 5, 2022

    President Morris, faculty, staff, and students were featured by media outlets around the globe sharing their experience navigating the college search process, celebrating the St. Lawrence community, and using their expertise to weigh in on current events.

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    Mindfulness in the Classroom

    - Hannon Room, Sullivan Student Center Dr. Aileen O’Donoghue and Dr. Donna Alvah will lead an information session on mindfulness. This event is open to faculty and staff.
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    101st Annual Candlelight Service

    - Gunnison Memorial Chapel Join members of the St. Lawrence community for the 101st Annual Candlelight Service.

    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resource Fair

    - Lisa Mazzola Cania Alumni Council Room, Third Floor, Sullivan Student Center Resources designed to support faculty and staff in helping create and foster inclusive communities both inside and outside the classroom will be shared during this event.
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    Laurentian Magazine Launch Party

    - SC Winston Room Listen to student writing and view student artwork in our Fall 2022 issue of The Laurentian.
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    Each One Inspired: Haudenosaunee Art Across the Homelands from the New York State Museum

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The St. Lawrence University Richard F. Brush Art Gallery will present an exhibition showcasing the artwork of 53 contemporary artworks by Haudenosaunee artists from all six Haudenosaunee Nations beginning Monday, Oct. 17 through Saturday, Dec. 10.

    Athletics

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    Weekend Victories for the Saints

    Over the weekend, Skating Saints forward Greg Lapointe '25 scored a hat trick for a four-goal weekend as three other Saints tallied double-digit points during a 5-4 victory over Princeton University. The wins continued with Maggie Wenger winning 100 and 200 freestyles in a loaded Don Richards Swim Invite at RIT.  During the Saints Track and Field Holiday Relays, the women's team won the distance medley relay while the men's team won six events to capture the team title in the season opener. Women's basketball secured a 58-50 victory over Union and  men's basketball defeated Union 74-69 as women's ice hockey skated to a 4-2 victory over Dartmouth. Last week, women's squash defeated Queen's University 6-0. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

    Social Media

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    2022 St. Lawrence Wrapped

    Inspired by noteworthy stats and memorable moments on campus, here is your 2022 St. Lawrence Wrapped. Watch the video on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. 

     

    News Digest is a weekly compilation of 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.

  5. Minutes November 4, 2022

    MINUTES OF ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY SAFETY COMMITTEE HELD VIA ZOOM ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2022 STARTING AT 8:00 AM. Chairperson: Patrick Gagnon, Co-Chair Present : Nick Ormasen, Co-Chair, Susan Johnson...

  7. December 2018 Safety Committee minutes

    MINUTES OF ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY SAFETY COMMITTEE HELD AT DIANA TORREY HEALTH AND COUNSELING CENTER, CONFERENCE ROOM ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2018 STARTING AT 9:00 AM. Chairperson: Bill Ritchie, Co-Chair...

  8. St. Lawrence University Spanish Teacher Fellowship

    The St. Lawrence University Spanish Teacher Fellowship was established in 2006 through the generosity of Dr. Rita Goldberg, Professor Emerita of Spanish at St. Lawrence. Designed to support Spanish teachers...

  9. Cory Smith, Fall 2000

    Class of 2001 Study Abroad: Madrid, Spain With 17 years of international education and teaching experience, Cory holds a Bachelor's degree in Education and Spanish from St. Lawrence University, New...

  10. News Digest: April 18th, 2022

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    April 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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    COVID-19 Campus Update

    Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community on Thursday, April 18  providing an update on testing numbers and sharing a reminder of current University COVID-19 guidelines. Read the message. 

    University News & Stories

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    Capitalizing on St. Lawrence’s Connection to Cornell Law School: Phil Duggan '15

    Phil Duggan ’15 earned his J.D. from Cornell Law School in 2021, thanks to the St. Lawrence University-Cornell Law School Scholarship. While interviewing for his first jobs in the legal field, he found himself returning to his multifaceted St. Lawrence experiences as evidence of his ability to embrace challenges, adapt to new environments, and learn on the fly.
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    Laurentians Inspire: A Unique Lens on Environmental Conservation

    As a science communicator, Justin Dalaba ’16 is combining his training as a biologist with his passion for photography to raise awareness of environmental conservation issues.
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    Faculty Focus-April 18, 2022

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published scholarly journal articles, presented their research at conferences around the globe, and used their expertise to testify to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    News from Around Campus

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    For the Love of Chocolate: Hot Cocoa Tasting

    Members of the Chocolate Passport Project brought the St. Lawrence community together during a hot chocolate tasting to raise awareness about the history, injustice, and sustainability of the chocolate industry related to cocoa.

    Congratulations Spring 2022 Beta Beta Beta Inductees!

    Several students were inducted into the biological sciences honor society Beta Beta Beta, which recognizes students majoring in biology who have an exceptional academic standing.

    Earth Sciences Honorary Society Welcomes New Members

    The Eta Xi chapter of the Earth Sciences Honorary Society, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, welcomed new members during its 28th induction ceremony.

    Events

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    Frank P. Piskor Faculty Lecture - Dr. John Collins, Global Studies

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall During this year's Frank P. Piskor Faculty Lecture Professor of Global Studies John Collins will examine the issue of "fake news" and present the results of his research into the relative absence of the concept of settler colonialism in coverage provided by media outlets.
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    Caroline Davis Quintet

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall New York City-based jazz saxophonist Caroline Davis and her quintet will perform music covering a wide range of styles including jazz, improvised music, modern classical, R&B, folk, an homage to her shifting environment as a child.
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    Richard F. Brush Art Gallery to Present Indigenous Perceptions of Nature Exhibition

    - 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.
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    Sustainability Day and Green Living Fair

    - In partnership with the Associated Colleges of St. Lawrence Valley, this two-day event will showcase ideas, tools, and services that community members, municipalities, educational intuitions, and local businesses can use when working together for a sustainable future. The event will feature keynote speaker, Robin Wall-Kimmerer, who is a mother, scientist, and award-winning author.
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    Red Days

    - Noble Center 109 In this student-led production, presented in conjunction with Sustainability Day and the Green Living fair, "Red Days" follows Dianna through four seasons, as the air quality in Salt Lake climbs to crisis levels.
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    Music at the Movies: Take Two!

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The SLU String Orchestra & Friends, directed by Christian Hosmer, presents "Music at the Movies: Take Two!" The program will feature popular film music selections originally scheduled for spring 2020, and rebooted for 2022!

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    Saints Dominate Spring Matchups

    Saints men’s lacrosse defeated Vassarr 19-7 after beating Middlebury 18-11 in an on-the-road matchup that landed Mark Mahoney ’22 a number six spot on ESPN’s Sports Center Top 10 Sports Plays in April. Women’s lacrosse dominated RPI 17-3 to move into second place in the Liberty Leagues standings while women’s tennis secured a 7-2 win over RIT and men’s tennis beat Union 5-4. Softball defeated Clarkson 8-6 while several members of the men's and women's track and field teams secured top performances during the Upstate Alternative Meet in Cortland and the Smashing Saints Esports team ended their season in the Sweet 16 of the ECAC playoffs. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

    Social Media

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    Making Every Minute Count, 1856 Challenge is a Success

    In 1,856 minutes, over 2,000 donors helped transform our students’ passions into world-changing abilities. Thanks to the support of Laurentians around the globe, a generous $100,000 challenge gift towards student scholarship was unlocked and together, our community raised over $479,000 to empower student research, community engagement, career prep, and so many other experiences that make St. Lawrence such an incredible place to live and learn. View a video celebrating our community 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.