News Digest: January 28, 2025
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University News & Stories
Major Gift Endows St. Lawrence University Head Football Coach Position in Memory of Steve Munn ’64The St. Lawrence University Head Football Coach is now an endowed position thanks to a $1.5 million gift from the Munn family in memory of Steve Munn ’64. The family gift recognizes Munn’s roles as a former student-athlete and supporter of St. Lawrence athletics, a past University trustee (’82-’91), and proud parent of Michele Munn Celestino ’90 and Trustee Robyn Munn Gengras ’94, P’28. |
How SLU PIC Empowers Students and Local Nonprofits to do Their Best WorkWhat started with just five interns and a bold idea has grown into the powerhouse that is St. Lawrence University Public Interest Corps (SLU PIC). From sparking curiosity at the North Country Children’s Museum to transforming transportation access in the North Country, our students and alums are creating lasting impact. |
Five Former Saints Football Players Engineer Their FuturesBalancing athletics and academics is no small feat, but five former Saints Football players are proving they can tackle both. This spring, they will graduate with engineering degrees from Columbia University after earning bachelor’s degrees from St. Lawrence through an innovative 3+2 partnership program, blending the best of what both institutions have to offer. |
News from Around Campus
A&AH Honorary Society Fall Term 2024 InducteesThe Art & Art History Department is pleased to welcome six new students into its honor society. |
St. Lawrence University Inducts New Members to Mu Sigma Rho Statistics Honorary SocietyThe Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics Department is pleased to recognize six students for their academic success. |
Events
Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Coup de Chance- 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 "Coup de Chance." |
Gallery Presentation: Guerrilla Girls via Zoom (in-person and online) |
Athletics
Saints Upset Rivals and Display Dominance
For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Social Media
Route 11 Rivalry WeekendFrom the ice to the stands, the Route 11 Rivalry brought ALL the energy this past weekend! Both the women’s and men’s teams skated away with a win at Clarkson’s Cheel Arena, and Saints Nation showed up loud and proud as per usual in the Marsh Pit. What a weekend to be in the North Country! View photos on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. |
In Memory
On Thursday, January 23, President Morris sent a message to the St. Lawrence community about the passing of Professor Emeritus of History Jonathan Rossie. Jonathan was a beloved member of the faculty for 32 years, during which he inspired generations of students and left an enduring legacy at St. Lawrence University. Read the message. |
News Digest is a weekly compilation of news releases and web feature stories created in the past week. It is released, generally, every Tuesday. Please submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications news form.