(Updated Fall 2021) The Associate Dean of the First Year is responsible for all aspects of the First-Year Program/First-Year Seminar academic programs to foster an engaging and inclusive community for...
News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.
Gateway to the Path of TotalityWe were already pretty sure that St. Lawrence holds a special place in the universe, but with a location that puts us right in the path of totality for the upcoming total solar eclipse, it's like we have approval from the cosmos. To help you prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime event, we've compiled the best stories, resources, and tips from the Laurentian community. |
St. Lawrence in the News - April 2, 2024This regular roundup features a selection of recent mentions of St. Lawrence University and its students, faculty, and staff in regional, national, and international media outlets. Faculty members, students, and varsity teams and facilities were featured in media outlets using their expertise and research to weigh in on current events and giving back to the local community. |
Pies! Prizes! Pies! Math! Pies!- Outside of the PQRC (Valentine 125) Join us for a celebration of pi-day with the return of πathlon! |
Book launch of "The Caravaggio Syndrome"- Brush Art Gallery Join us at the Brush Art Gallery as the Department of World Languages, Cultures, and Media presents book launch of "The Caravaggio Syndrome: A Novel" by Professor Alessandro Giardino. |
Shakespeare Theatre on Campus April 5-7, 2024- Eben Holden Center The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will be on campus in April 2024 for one evening and one matinee performance of Midsummer Night's Dream and one evening performance of Julius Caesar. To reserve tickets email Professor Ann Hubert. |
World Languages Week 2024- Campus Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in different cultures and languages. Whether you are a language enthusiast or simply looking to have a good time, World Languages Week is sure to be a memorable experience for all who attend. See you there! |
The Saints This Week!No. 5 nationally-ranked men’s lacrosse team continued their unbeaten start to the season, with a record of 10-0, with two Liberty League wins. They defeated Skidmore, 14-6, on the road, thanks to six goals from Ben Hutchinson '24. The Scarlet and Brown also beat No. 8 ranked Union, 12-6, thanks to four goals from Judge Murphy '24 who tallied his 200th career point during the contest. The Saints women’s lacrosse team earned their first two wins of the year, starting off 2-1 in league play. They took down Vassar, 14-7, as three different players tallied hattricks before defeating Bard in an impressive 18-4 victory, where five players scored two or more goals. Saints softball returned to the North Country winning three games in style as the team is outperforming their 2023 season record, with a little more than a month still to be played. The team swept cross-town rivals SUNY Canton in a doubleheader, Friday afternoon, as Isabelle Wilson '27, Layne Fritz '26 and Olivia Caporale '26 combined for a no-hitter in the first game. They then split two games with Oswego the next day, running away 9-4 in the second game, setting their record at 8-5. The Saints track and field teams hosted the "Saints Ice Breaker" where the men’s team recorded 13 victories, across all events, enroute to a first-place finish. The women’s squad used strong performances in the middle and long-distance events to earn a second-place finish in the field. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Celebrating Our 2026 Scholars! ❤️🤎Last month, 30 of the top scholars in the class of 2026 gathered at MacAllaster House with President Kate Morris to celebrate their extraordinary academic achievements. They've worked hard to maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher for the last three semesters and we couldn’t be prouder. Congrats to this stellar group of Laurentians! Check out the post on the St. Lawrence University Instagram Account.
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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.
News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.
Faculty and Staff Honored, Awarded Promotions at Annual Convocation CeremonyTo mark the beginning of a new academic year and celebrate the contributions of all members of the St. Lawrence community, the University honored several employees with awards for their outstanding service and recognized a number of faculty who earned tenure and promotions during their annual Convocation event. The ceremony was held outside in the Herring-Cole Grove on Wednesday, August 25. |
St. Lawrence Welcomes Class of 2026The Class of 2026 are leaders in and out of the classroom. They’re artists and performers, entrepreneurs, athletes, and advocates. Even before they matriculated on August 21, 2022, they set the bar high for future Laurentians. They came to St. Lawrence with a cumulative four-year GPA of 92.3—a record for an incoming class. |
Financing the FutureEarlier this year, St. Lawrence University received its largest George I. Alden Trust grant award to create a new, state-of-the-art Bloomberg Finance Lab in Owen D. Young Library (ODY) in support of the new finance major. |
Laurentians Inspire: Alaska Boat Captain Casts a Net on SustainabilityThis summer Jessica Normandeau ’15 set sail on her newest business venture: captain of a 32-foot vessel in Bristol Bay, Alaska. With grueling 18-hour workdays and a lot of creative problem solving, she’s part of a small percentage of women sustainably harvesting fish from the world’s largest, completely wild, sockeye salmon run. |
Gallery Director Presents Research at International ConferenceIn August, Director of the Richard F. Brush Gallery Catherine Tedford presented an illustrated online paper titled "Street Stickers as Subversive Visual Discourse" at the 2022 International Visual Literacy Association conference. |
"Stickiness," Lecture by Chris Ingraham- Griffiths Room 123 University of Utah Associate Professor of Communication Chris Ingraham will present a lecture in conjunction with the "Inspiring, Controversial, Obey!" exhibition on display through Saturday, Sept. 3. at the Richard F. Brush Gallery. |
Auditions for Silent Sky- Gulick Theatre, Noble Center Science+ Feminism+ Theatre: What could be better? Auditions for the Fall 2022 University Theatre production of "Silent Sky" by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Jen Thomas will be held on Thursday, September 1 from 7-9 p.m. in Gulick Theatre. Audition appointments due to scheduling conflicts are available upon request. |
Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Presents: Inspiring, Controversial, Obey!- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The Richard F. Brush Art Gallery presents work by one of the most well-known contemporary American street artists, Shepard Fairey on display from Wednesday, August 10 through Saturday, September 3. In celebration of the exhibition, the community is invited to participate in a sticker design contest. Submissions are due Thursday, September 1 at noon. |
Saints Honor Laurentian During Run4RyanThe St. Lawrence University men's and women's cross country and track and field programs held the 15th Annual Run4Ryan Alumni Run on Saturday. The 5 and 6K event brought together alumni, current students, and the local community to honor late Saints athlete, Ryan Wells '05. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Fall 2022 Semester Begins at St. LawrenceSt. Lawrence students are back on campus and ready for new adventures! View photos from the first week of classes 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.
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St. Lawrence University partners with the University of Minnesota to offer the MSID-Thailand programs in four curricular tracks: Entrepreneurship, Health, Human Rights, and Sustainability. Students study for a semester in...
News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.
Athletics Atrium Named in Honor of George W. Karpus ’68George W. Karpus ’68 was honored during Laurentian Weekend 2022 for his prolific contributions to St. Lawrence University and its Division III athletics program. As alumni, parents, and others came back to enjoy the weekend celebrations, nearly 200 Laurentians gathered for the naming of the George W. Karpus ’68 Atrium. |
A Local Internship with Impact at the St. Lawrence County Public Defender's OfficeAfter arriving at St. Lawrence for her first year, Berenice Gervacio '25 didn't waste any time starting to explore her career interests and embedding herself in her new community. |
Empowering Economic Development as an SLC Chamber of Commerce InternCharles Shaw '22 feels that he has found a home in the North Country. After four years at St. Lawrence, he wanted to give back to the surrounding community. |
Faculty Focus-October 17, 2022Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published journal articles and presented at domestic and international conferences. |
Forensic Archaeological ExcavationStudents in Associate Professor of Anthropology Mindy Pitre’s Forensic Anthropology course took part in an immersive experience that involved forensic archaeological excavation. |
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. |
D&I Book Club Discussion of "People Love Dead Jews"- Hannon Room, Sullivan Student Center Join the Diversity and Inclusion Book Club for a discussion of Dara Horn's "People Love Dead Jews." |
World Topic Series: China and East Asian Relations- 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. |
Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Petite Maman- 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: Petite Maman (2021). |
Inauguration Weekend- Gunnison Memorial Chapel St. Lawrence is excited to celebrate the inauguration of Kathryn A. Morris as the University’s 19th President. |
Substance Misuse Awareness Week- Campus Wide As part of National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, the JED committee, Seaway Valley, the Barista and other groups on campus will be hosting a variety of events to bring awareness about substance misuse and its role in people's lives. While most are student events, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend the Lunch and Learn and community resource tabling events. |
Artist's Lecture by Grant Wade Jonathan- Griffiths Arts Center Room 123 Each One Inspired artist Grant Wade Jonathan is a Tuscarora-raised beadwork artist and an attorney, who currently works in the EPA's American Indian Environmental Office in New York City. When he is not assisting the Haudenosaunee in addressing their environmental concerns, he pursues his other passion of Tuscarora raised beadwork design. Join him for a lecture. |
Weekend Wins for the SaintsThe Scarlet and Brown topped the competition as Saints women's soccer shut out Bard 4-0 on the road and men's soccer defeated Bard 3-2 at home on Friday. The weekend wins continued with men's hockey celebrating 5-1 and 4-1 wins over Colorado College at home. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Laurentian Weekend Look BackOnly about 350 more days until we welcome families and alumni back for a favorite fall events–but who’s counting? Saints near and far captured the scarlet and brown spirit and shared their lasting memories on social media. View their photos from Laurentian Weekend 2022 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.
Associate Professor of English Alvin J. Henry has published a new book reinterpreting African American novels and identifying a new model of Black queer selfhood.
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