Community service, performances, and discussions highlight the ways members of the St. Lawrence community are safely coming together to honor The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. beginning Monday, Jan...
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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. |
Brenda Papineau Named St. Lawrence University's Director of Native American AffairsSt. 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. |
Young Alumni at Work: Searching for AnswersFor 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. |
St. Lawrence in the News–December 5, 2022President 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. |
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. |
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. |
Laurentian Magazine Launch Party- SC Winston Room Listen to student writing and view student artwork in our Fall 2022 issue of The Laurentian. |
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. |
Weekend Victories for the SaintsOver 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. |
2022 St. Lawrence WrappedInspired by noteworthy stats and memorable moments on campus, here is your 2022 St. Lawrence Wrapped. Watch the video on the St. Lawrence Instagram account.
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New Cybersecurity Major at St. Lawrence University Prepares Students for a Complex Digital WorldSt. Lawrence University has announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Science degree in cybersecurity, a technically rigorous and interdisciplinary program developed to meet the fast-growing demand for cybersecurity professionals who are well-rounded problem-solvers ready to tackle complex cyber threats with both deep technical expertise and ethical reasoning. |
Alumni Light Up Campus at Reunion Weekend 2025More than 800 alumni returned to campus last week to participate in St. Lawrence’s 2025 Reunion Weekend, which welcomed Laurentians celebrating their first, fifth, 30th, 50th, and Honor Guard classes milestones. |
St. Lawrence Board of Trustees Elects Five New MembersThe St. Lawrence University Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome three new members for six-year terms: Taylor Castator ’15, Grant H. Cornwell ’79, and Christopher P. Yoshida ’00. The board is also delighted to welcome young alumni Oscar Acevedo ’19 and Sarah Evarts ’17 as McCurdy-Sprague trustees, with a term of four years. Our new members begin their service on June 1. |
Faculty Focus-June 3, 2025Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty won prestigious awards, published impactful publications, and gave speeches at cutting-edge conferences. |
A Magnificent May for the MCSS Department!The Department of Math, Computer Science, and Statistics had an incredible May, and we'd like to share some of their accomplishments. |
Five Alumni to Receive 2025 Awards from Alumni Executive CouncilSt. Lawrence University’s Alumni Executive Council has announced that John M. Greenwood '75, P'13, Katherine Kretow Eyre '78, and Jack '11 and Emily Tulip Droppa '09 will receive Alumni Citations for their dedication and service to the Laurentian Community, while Mary Jane Potter '75 will receive the Sol Feinstone Award for Humanitarian Service. |
George '25 Presents Results of Spring Semester ResearchDaniel George '25 presented the results of his Senior Year Experience research project to faculty from the Physics department. |
Reliving Memories at Reunion 2025 ❤️🤎Reunion Weekend brings back more than just memories; it brings you home. Last weekend, more than 800 alumni revisited familiar spaces on campus and connected with old friends and new. Reunion Weekend is a good reminder that while time passes, some connections never fade. Relive those memories on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. |
On May 30, President Morris informed the Laurentian community about the passing of Janet Collins '63, a St. Lawrence alumna and former member of the University Advancement staff. Remembered for her exacting attention to detail and her ability to make friends wherever she went, Janet embodied the values of service and community. Read the President's full message here. |
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Q&A: Meet Professor Paul GrahamCraig Professor of English Paul Graham '99, better known by students as “PG,” blends his passion for storytelling, teaching, and mentorship into every class he teaches. From guiding first-year students in their academic and personal growth to helping aspiring writers find their voices, his work highlights the power of narrative to connect people and spark change. |
Faculty Focus-November 11, 2025Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published in prestigious journals and media outlets and presented research at renowned conferences. |
Alumni in Action-November 11, 2025Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets and recognized for inspiring professional accomplishments. This edition features alumni recognized for global leadership, helping their communities, and publishing novels. |
Recent Acquisition of Akwesasne Mohawk BasketThe Richard F. Brush Art Gallery is pleased to announce the acquisition of The Spirit of Basketmakers; Past and Present, an urn-shaped black ash and sweetgrass basket by Akwesasne Mohawk artist Nanci Ransom, a tradition bearer with more than thirty years of experience. |
What Can You Do With a Degree in Biophysics?Five St. Lawrence biophysics alumni share where they’ve gone, what they’ve built, and why it all started here at SLU. |
"Makin' The Changes" by Modern Band- Launders Underground (NC 001) Formerly known as Improv Lab, Modern Band will play music selections that include covers by The Beatles, The Grateful Dead, Little Feat, Wes Montgomery, The Meters, and others, as well as some original compositions by the members. |
Saints Celebrate Milestones, Earn WinsLegends of Appleton/Men’s Hockey Centennial: The Saints men’s hockey program celebrates its 100th Anniversary and the 2025 Legends Weekend on November 14-15. Join us in Canton as we honor the legacy of Saints hockey and induct Tom O'Connor '75 and Ray Shero '84 into the Legends of Appleton. Click here for more information. Men’s Soccer: Junior defender Baker Diaz earned All-Liberty League First Team honors. Seniors Ryan Campbell and Jeremy Ogango made the Second Team, and juniors Nicholas Petrone and Gustav Scheibler were named to the Third Team. The Saints placed sixth and qualified for the Liberty League tournament. Women’s Squash: First-year Eboni Atherley was named Liberty League Rookie of the Week after helping the Saints open their season with a 7-0 sweep over Chatham on the road. Women’s Soccer: Seniors Madison King-Thurber and Meredith Donahue earned All-Liberty League Second Team honors, while junior defender Chloe Bourque made the Third Team. Men’s Swimming and Diving: The Saints defeated Bard 100-40, taking first in every event entered. First-year Logan Doody won three events. Women’s Swimming and Diving: St. Lawrence rolled to a 148-31 win over Bard, sweeping all events at Augsbury Pool. Junior Gracie Ringer earned two first-place finishes. Football: Senior running-back William Murray scored twice as the Saints held off Buffalo State 24-19. Senior Will Lederman passed for 258 yards and a touchdown, while sophomore Cole Phelan caught four passes for 113 yards. Senior kicker Clayton Fogler was named Liberty League Special Teams Player of the Week. Women’s Hockey: Graduate student Alexa Davis scored the game-winner and senior Emma-Sofie Nordström made 45 saves in a 1-0 shutout win over Princeton. Men’s Hockey: The Saints scored three goals in 3:40 late in the third to top RPI 4-3 on Friday night, splitting the weekend series. For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow ❄️⛄️The North Country’s first snowfall has officially transformed campus, and we’re not complaining. While most people prefer the colorful leaves of Fall, is there not something uniquely gorgeous about our campus when it's bespeckled in snow? Check out the St. Lawrence Instagram page for a perfect preview of the season ahead! |
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St. Lawrence University Announces $3.5 Million Gift to Endow Geology ProfessorshipSt. Lawrence University has received a transformative $3.5 million gift from anonymous donors to establish the Mark Erickson Endowed Professorship in Geology, honoring Professor Emeritus Mark Erickson’s more than four decades of teaching, mentorship, and scholarship. |
Faculty Focus-October 28, 2025Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published acclaimed books, were quoted in prestigious publications, and wrote articles in high-impact journals. |
Mediterranean Fusion Music by the Baklava Express- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Baklava Express is a NYC-based cross-cultural fusion project, led by award-winning composer and oud player, Josh Kaye. The band performs original music, influenced by various traditions, from Mizrahi and Sephardi folk music to the broader musical traditions of the Mediterranean and Middle East. |
Faculty Cafe with Dr. Sarah Knobel: Exploring Synthetic Nature- Herring-Cole Feinstone Room Join Professor Sarah Knobel for a Faculty Café talk exploring her recent body of work, "Synthetic Nature," which investigates the ecological and emotional impact of plastic packaging and consumer waste. |
Film Screening: No Other Land- Hepburn Auditorium 218 "No Other Land" is the first Oscar winning film about Palestine in history. For half a decade, Basel Adra, a Palestinian activist, films his community of Masafer Yatta being destroyed by Israel's occupation, as he builds an unlikely alliance with an Israeli journalist who wants to join his fight. |
Saints Can't Stop, Won't Stop Winning 🥇Women’s Hockey: First-year Rylan Haslam scored back-to-back goals in the third period to lift St. Lawrence to a 3-2 comeback win over Union on Saturday, completing a weekend sweep. The Saints also earned a 3-2 victory over RPI on Friday. Men’s Hockey: Sophomore Cayden Casey and first-years Sam LeDrew and Cooper Pierson each found the net as St. Lawrence defeated the University of Toronto, 3-2, in exhibition play Saturday night at Appleton Arena. Men’s Soccer: Senior Ryan Campbell and junior Eric Edmonds both scored to lead the Saints to a 2-1 road win at RPI on Saturday in Troy, N.Y. St. Lawrence improved to 6-8 overall and 4-4 in Liberty League play. Women’s Soccer: Senior Meredith Donahue scored the game’s only goal, while sophomore Reagan Murphy posted a shutout in net as St. Lawrence earned a 1-0 Senior Day win over RPI. The victory moved the Saints into fifth place in the Liberty League standings as they chase a playoff spot. Men’s Rowing: The Novice 8 crew earned a first-place finish at the Head of the Fish on Saturday in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. They finished in 11:55.835, beating boats from UMass, Rhode Island, Middlebury, and Boston College. Women’s Rowing: The Varsity 8 led the Saints at the Head of the Fish in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, recording the top women’s finish of the day. They placed 13th overall with a time of 13:01.579. For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
What's Your SLU Hot Take?? 🤯😱Dana better than the Pub?? Meatloaf the best entree at Dana?? ODY basement the best study spot?? Rowing the best team on campus?? We asked students what their SLU hot takes were, and got some scorching replies. Comment your SLU hot take on the St. Lawrence Instagram page! |
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Faculty Focus-December 5, 2023Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published journal articles, presented at domestic and international conferences, and much more. |
31st Sigma Gamma Epsilon (SGE) InductionThe Eta Xi chapter of Sigma Gamma Epsilon, Earth Sciences Honorary Society, completed its 31st induction ceremony. |
Patti Frazer Lock Gives Keynote Address at National Mathematics MeetingsProfessor of Mathematics Patti Frazer Lock recently returned from giving an invited keynote address at the annual AMATYC (American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges) conference in Omaha, Nebraska. The address, on “Updating Recommendations for Introductory Statistics,” was one of the most highly attended at the conference. Lock also gave an invited lightning talk on “Changing GAISE” in the IGNITE session at the conference. |
LRC project: Get to Know Your Professor in 10 QuestionsCheck out the Language Resource Center's recent work on spotlighting the World Languages department faculty! |
104th Annual Candlelight Service- Gunnison Memorial Chapel Join members of the St. Lawrence community for the 104th Annual Candlelight Service. The service will feature the Laurentian Singers, St. Lawrence Choral Society, and Candlelight Children's Chorus. |
Poetry for Peace Series- Brush Art Gallery Join us at Poetry for Peace. All are welcome to read a poem, or just listen! |
SLU Funk Performance- Launders Underground (NC 001) To celebrate the end of classes, the SLU Music Department's Funk Ensemble will bring its big vocal/horn section sound to songs from the pioneering '50s soul of Ray Charles to the contemporary soul/funk of Sir Woman. |
Weekend Winnings!St. Lawrence men’s hockey took home two victories in what was the first weekend sweep of the season, on Friday evening against Dartmouth 3-1, and Saturday night against Harvard 2-0. Graduate student Ben Kraws was named MAC Goaltending Goaltender of the Week in the ECAC, allowing just one goal on 57 shots. Saints women’s hockey came up with a 6-5 win against Dartmouth on Saturday, with Julia Gosling ’23 registering her 50th goal as a Saint. Abby Hustler ’25 notched a hat trick, earning Saint of the Week honors. Men’s basketball and women’s basketball each went 1-1 on their weekend, with women’s basketball beating RPI and men’s basketball triumphing over Skidmore. First-year forward Elizabeth Flynn ’27 registered 31 rebounds, a league high, as she vaulted into first overall in the Liberty Leage in rebounds per game. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
It's National (Pub) Cookie Day! 🍪❤️🤎St. Lawrence Students Celebrated National Cookie Day, with a scarlet and brown twist! In true Laurentian spirit, our students helped to spread the good word with Pub Cookies! Watch the reel on our St. Lawrence University Instagram Account.
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Faculty Bookshelf-August 2023The creativity and expertise of St. Lawrence faculty is on full display in books enjoyed by scholars and avid readers around the globe. This roundup features St. Lawrence faculty books published within the last several months. |
Alumni in Action-August 2023Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets and recognized for inspiring professional and athletic accomplishments in aeronautical engineering, sports journalism, competitive golf, and much more. |
Carnegie 10 International Film Series – The Man Who Sold His Skin- 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: The Man Who Sold His Skin (2021). |
Richard F. Brush Art Gallery to Present Spotlight Talks with Chandreyi Basu- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The Richard F. Brush Art Gallery will present spotlight talks with Dr. Chandreyi Basu. Registration is required. |
Saints Back in ActionThe athletic season is ramping up for the Scarlet and Brown! Women’s soccer started off strong with a 2-1 win over DeSales. An impressive race by both the men's and women’s cross country team resulted in both teams bringing home first place in their season-opening events. The women’s field hockey team defeated Oneonta taking a 3-2 lead in the first half, bringing home the win for the Saints! Women’s Tennis duo, Angelica Aksdal-Jansen and Molly Jespersen, claimed the A Flight Doubles while Ariane Karera won the B Flight Singles Final to highlight the team at the Mary Hosking Invitational. The Saints Volleyball team brought home a 3-2 win against Rowan University. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
New Friends & Interests!With the excitement of being back on campus, students explored university clubs and activities at the student organization fair! View photos from the event on the St. Lawrence University Instagram.
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