Alumni Executive Council Virtual Business Meeting
October 23, 2021 President Sue North called the meeting to order at 10:02 am EST. Following roll call by Secretary Laura Patrick, a quorum was documented. Present: Bates, Baucom, Bennett...
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Task Force Members
Task Force Chairs Samantha Guerry ’88 (Trustee) Samantha Guerry (SLU ’88) is an entrepreneur and corporate marketing strategist with expertise in distinctive brand, market, and communications challenges that face growing...
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News Digest: September 13, 2021
September 13News 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
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
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.
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.”
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.
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
SLU Writers Series present Aimée Baker via Zoom
- via ZoomThe 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...
Radical Self-Care Series: How to Find Your Community with Coy Griffin
- ZoomThe 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
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
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.
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News Digest: September 12, 2022
September 12News 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
Start of the Semester Update
Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community on Friday, Sept. 9 sharing information about COVID-19 testing, boosters, and isolation and quarantine space. Read the Message.
University News & Stories
Money Magazine Ranks St. Lawrence Among Top 50 Liberal Arts Colleges in America
Money Magazine has released its list of best-value colleges for 2022, with St. Lawrence ranking among the top 50 best-value liberal arts colleges in America.
St. Lawrence University and Cornell Law School Collaborate on Early Admission Program
St. Lawrence University has entered a partnership with Cornell Law School to collaborate on a Law Early Admission Program (LEAP), which will enable high-achieving undergraduates to attain their undergraduate and law degrees in six years instead of the traditional seven.
St. Lawrence in the News-September 12, 2022
St. Lawrence faculty, staff, and students were the focus of news articles published by outlets around the globe for weighing in on current events, sharing insights from their research, and being commended for their athletic accomplishments.News from Around Campus
Alumni Trip to Spain in Spring 2023
In April 2023, St. Lawrence will celebrate 56 years of the Spain program by offering Laurentians an exclusive opportunity to learn about the diverse culinary traditions of the country. Participants will enjoy foods and wines from four different regions while learning about the changing cultures that make up Spain’s multicultural mosaic. The deposit deadline is October 1.Athletics
Here We Go, Saints Challenge
Join fellow Laurentians in supporting and enhancing the student-athlete experience during the Here We Go, Saints giving challenging beginning Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 9 a.m. through Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. Support Saints Athletes.
Weekend Wins for the Scarlet and Brown
It was a great weekend to be a Saint! The football team brought the Hoffman Cup back to Canton after securing a 30-19 win over Norwich on Saturday while men's soccer defeated Hartwick 3-2 after tying its program record with a 9-0 win over SUNY Canton last week. Women's soccer topped Farmingdale 1-0 to remain undefeated while Jackson Hamilton '23 won the Hamilton Short Course Invitational as Saints men's cross country secured the team title and Alli Sibold '24 won the 4k race to take the women's team to a victory. The men's tennis team wrapped up the St. Lawrence Fall Classic with sophomores Broderick Pinto, John Hill-Edgar, and Edvin Strandberg securing individual victories. Cooper Evans '24 secured the individual title to lead the men's golf team to a win at the Clarkson Invitational last week. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
Events
World Topic Series: Kenyan Elections
- 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.Fellowship “Bring Your Own” Lunches
- Atwood Hall 106 This is a chance to connect with one another and reflect on various aspects of the campus climate.Together Again Reception
- Brush Alumni House Faculty and staff are invited to this social gathering in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on campus.Mokuhanga Demonstration
- Noble Center Maurer Printmaking Studio, Room 101 In conjunction with the exhibition Wood Paper Ink, this demonstration will be an introduction to the printing process of mokuhanga, which uses water-based pigments, a kento registration method, and hand printing with a baren, a circular hand tool with a flat face that is used to burnish the paper and lift ink from the block.Why Midterm Elections Matter!
- Hannon Room, Sullivan Student Center Come learn what midterm congressional elections are, why governors’ races matter, what primaries are and how to have a voice in them, and how the fall '22 elections will affect the future of our nation and our prospects for a robust democracy.Social Media
De-Stress with Pets
St. Lawrence students started off their weekend with furry friends! Every Friday afternoon the Office of Wellness Education hosts ‘Pet De-Stress,’ an event gathering a group of friendly dogs or cats to campus, eager to meet students and give them plenty of love. View photos from the event 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.
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First-Year Program Fall Course Descriptions
During your first semester, you will live alongside classmates in your First-Year Program, making it much easier to collaborate and learn together as you embark on your FYP, an interdisciplinary...
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News Digest: October 17, 2022
October 17News 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
Athletics Atrium Named in Honor of George W. Karpus ’68
George 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 Office
After 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 Intern
Charles 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, 2022
Faculty 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.News from Around Campus
Forensic Archaeological Excavation
Students in Associate Professor of Anthropology Mindy Pitre’s Forensic Anthropology course took part in an immersive experience that involved forensic archaeological excavation.Events
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.Athletics
Weekend Wins for the Saints
The 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.
Social Media
Laurentian Weekend Look Back
Only 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.
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News Digest: October 31, 2022
October 31News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.
In Memory
On Tuesday, Oct. 25, President Morris sent a message to the community about the passing of Jim Shuman, associate professor emeritus of education at St. Lawrence, who across his nearly 50-year career, shared his love for teaching with students who became teachers and leaders who extend his legacy. Read the message.
University News & Stories
NSF Grant Funds St. Lawrence Computer Science Research
A St. Lawrence graduate, now an assistant professor at the University, is part of a team of researchers that was awarded a National Science Foundation grant of $1.2 million to research high-performance computer components, their software, and how to make both perform better and last longer.
Discovering an Element of Confidence as a Chemistry Researcher
While conducting research aimed at combating the opioid crisis, Emma Rothe ’24 discovered a newfound confidence in the lab.
Arts Council Intern Finds Connection and Career Inspiration
Lifelong artist Mikayla Quinn '24 was drawn to an internship at the St. Lawrence County Arts Council, where she could use her talents to build community bonds while highlighting and celebrating North Country culture.Events
Utica: The Last Refuge Screening
- NCAT Noble Center 108 Screening of Utica: The Last Refuge. Directed by Loch Phillips
Digital Media & Film Launch Party
- The Underground (NC001) Do you want to know more about the new Digital Media and Film major? Join DMF faculty and students for an informal celebration and learn about all the new major has to offer.
Q&A with Director Loch Phillips
- The Underground (NC001) Film Director, Loch Phillips, will show clips and answer audience questions about his latest documentary Utica: The Last Refuge.D&I Book Club Discussion "Caving Hawk: New and Selected Poems"
- TBD Join the Diversity and Inclusion Book Club for a discussion of Maurice Kenny's "Caving Hawk: New and Selected Poems."Carnegie 10 International Film Series–Parallel Mothers
- 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: Parallel Mothers (2021).
Organ Concert Series: Music of César Frank
- Gunnison Chapel Celebrate the 200th anniversary of César Franck’s birth with organist Sondra Goldsmith Proctor.
Student Recital Performances
- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Students who have been studying privately this semester will be performing solos or in small ensembles. The Recital will feature students in voice, violin, and clarinet.Curator's Lecture by Gwendolyn Saul
- Griffiths Arts Center Room 123 Gwendolyn Saul is an ethnographer and cultural anthropologist interested in creative and innovative ways to implement critical Indigenous theory in museum spaces and practices. Join her for a lecture presented in conjunction with the Each One Inspired: Haudenosaunee Art across the Homelands from the New York State Museum exhibition on display at the Gallery.Athletics
Saints Skate to ECAC Sweep
It was a great weekend to be a Saint as women's ice hockey dominated the competition during ECAC conference play at Appleton. The Scarlet and Brown skated to a 1-0 win over Union on Saturday after securing a 3-0 win over RPI on Friday. The wins continued with women's swimming and diving dominating Clarkson 135-95, field hockey topping Morrisville 3-0 to conclude its season, Saints football securing a 35-21 win over Rochester, and men's soccer defeating Hobart 1-0 after shutting out Plattsburgh 3-0 earlier in the week. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
Social Media
A Halloween Tribute to Campus Spaces
Happy Halloween, Saints! Celebrate with a tribute to one of the most quiet, cozy, magical spots on campus—Herring-Cole. View the photos 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.
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Laurentians Learn Series
Be "back in the classroom" with today's St. Lawrence faculty and staff members as they lead a virtual discussion on an area of their expertise. In partnership with the Alumni...
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First Person: Creating Opportunities in 2020
2020 is a year of opportunity. It is a year of throwing any preconceived “normalcy” out the window and developing new precedents on what your day-to-day will look like. Coming...
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News Digest: September 19, 2022
September 19News 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 Adds New Pre-health Chemistry Major
St. Lawrence University has added a new bachelor’s degree program in pre-health chemistry, providing a dynamic curriculum that allows students to meet the requirements of health-specific post-baccalaureate programs and gain practical research experience to begin a career in the field right after graduation.
St. Lawrence University Campus Space Named to Honor Longtime Administrator Lisa Mazzola Cania
“Laurentian for Life” Lisa Mazzola Cania M’82, P’07, was honored on Sept. 10 with the rededication of the Alumni Council Campus Room, on the third floor of the Sullivan Student Center, in her name.
Faculty Focus–September 19, 2022
Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published journal articles and book chapters and shared their expertise at international conferences.News from Around Campus
Bryana Thieret '24 Wins Stanley J Weiss Research Award
The Stanley J Weiss Research Award, offered through the Eastern Psychological Association, was recently awarded to Bryana Thieret '24 in support of future conference travel.Events
Why Midterm Elections Matter!
- Hannon Room, Sullivan Student Center Come learn what midterm congressional elections are, why governors’ races matter, what primaries are and how to have a voice in them, and how the fall '22 elections will affect the future of our nation and our prospects for a robust democracy.D&I Book Club Discussion of Rising Out of Hatred
- Sullivan Student Center 336 (Buckley Room) Join the Diversity and Inclusion Book Club for a discussion of Eli Saslow's, "Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist."
The Campbell Brothers Concert
- Java Barn During this inaugural concert in celebration of the Ken Okoth '01 Black American Music Project, the Campbell Brothers will present an evening concert on Wednesday, Sept. 21 and two masterclasses on Thursday, September 22, at 12:00 and 2:30 pm in Peterson Kermani Hall.Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Wheel Of Fortune And Fantasy
- Carnegie 10 In honor of the diversity of films from around the world and 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: Wheel Of Fortune And Fantasy (2022)
Gallery Talk with Patty Hudak
- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery In conjunction with the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery exhibition, Wood Paper Ink, award-winning artist Patty Hudak will give a gallery talk.Athletics
Here We Go, Saints Challenge Success
Thanks to the generosity of the Laurentian community, Saints Athletics more than doubled its goal of 1,000 donors and together with the Laurentian community, raised over $550,000 in support of St. Lawrence student-athletes.
Top Flights for the Saints, Fall Sports Continue
Saints men's and women's tennis teams dominated the competition this weekend. The tandem of Catherine Gamble '23 and Molly Jespersen '23 won the flight A Championship over Union at the St. Lawrence Invitational while Edvin Strandberg '25 came away with the B flight, and Broderick Pinto '25 won the C flight over Union to lead the men's tennis team at the Dutchmen Invitational. The wins continued with Saints women's rowing opening its season with a first-place win over Mount Holyoke while first-year Matthew Serrano won the Kangaroo Invitational 8k to lead the men's cross country team to the title. The field hockey team secured 1-0 home opener win over Oswego while the volleyball team defeated Medaille College 3-2 after beating Utica 3-2. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
Social Media
Fall Semester in Full Swing
Students in campus clubs and organizations have been busy swapping stories about their study abroad adventures, honoring Saints athletes, and decorating theme houses as the fall 2022 semester is in full swing. View photos from a few clubs and orgs 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.