News Digest: October 7, 2025
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University News & Stories
St. Lawrence Professor’s Inventive Novel ‘The Caravaggio Syndrome’ Wins AcclaimThe Professor of World Languages, Cultures, and Media describes the novel as one where past and present collide between similar characters from the 1600s and today, and across cities including Naples, New York City, Paris, and even on a remote upstate-New York university campus a bit like St. Lawrence’s. |
Alumni in Action-October 7, 2025Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets and recognized for inspiring professional accomplishments. This edition features alumni recognized for business leadership, helping their communities, and returning as staff to their forever home. |
St. Lawrence in the News-October 7, 2025This 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 Focus-October 7, 2025Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published articles in high-impact journals, were quoted in prestigious publications, presented at world-renowned academic conferences, and appeared on popular podcasts. |
Events
Performance by the World on a String group- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall World on a String features original music and arrangements by Paul Meyers, featuring Brazilian rhythms—bossa nova, samba, baiao, and much more! Other styles and rhythms are used as well, but the focus is on the rich variety of beautiful Brazilian sounds. |
Writers Series presents Stephanie Elizondo Griest, Robin Hemley, Trudy Lewis, and Okey Ndibe- Carnegie 10 & Sykes Common Room Celebrating 25 years of the Viebranz Visiting Professorship. Welcome back Stephanie Elizondo Griest, Robin Hemley, Trudy Lewis, and Okey Ndibe for a writers craft talk and reading. |
Forests and Fandoms: Crafting New Worlds with Dan Caffrey- Griffiths 123 How can genre fiction such as horror and sci-fi be used to shape our understanding of the environment? Playwright, podcaster, and critic Dan Caffrey explores this question in "Fandoms and Forests," a thought-provoking talk that bridges the gap between playwriting, pop culture, and ecological storytelling. |
Carnegie 10 International Film Series – You will die at twenty- 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: "You will die at twenty" (2019) |
Athletics
Saints Post Dominant WinsWomen’s Soccer: Senior Meredith Donahue tallied a goal and an assist as the women’s soccer team earned a balanced 4-0 win over Bard College at the Lorenzo Ferrari Soccer & Lacrosse Complex in Annandale-on-Hudson, N.Y. The Saints improved to 5-3-3 overall and 1-1-0 in Liberty League play. Football: Six touchdowns, including five from senior Will Lederman, powered St. Lawrence to a 45-14 Liberty League win over Hilbert on Saturday at Leckonby Stadium. Lederman passed for a career-high 341 yards and four touchdowns, completing 14 of 17 passes with a long of 73 yards. Senior Nicholas Huhtala added four catches for a career-best 137 yards, and senior Shea Goodwin recorded six receptions for 95 yards. Lederman was named LL offensive performer of the week, while first-year Luke Robillard picked up LL rookie of the week honors. Men’s Soccer: The men’s soccer team posted a dominant week, defeating Clarkson 2-0 and Bard 3-0 to move to 2-2 in Liberty League play. First-year goalkeeper Zach Amato recorded back-to-back shutouts to earn Liberty League Defensive Performer of the Week honors. Women’s Swimming and Diving: Sophomore Lilly Mruzik, first-year Sophie Nelson, and the 200-yard medley relay team earned wins as the women’s swimming and diving team opened the season at the Union Quad Meet against Clarkson, Smith, and Union. Men’s Golf: Junior Gabe Ward led the Saints at the Hamilton Invitational, finishing fourth at the par-72 Rome Country Club with a two-day total of 148 and eight birdies. Senior Ben DeBiase improved by nine strokes on Sunday to climb 14 spots and tie for 18th overall. Men’s Cross-Country: Senior Nick Lyndaker earned his third Liberty League Performer of the Week honor following a standout run at the Paul Short Invitational. Competing in the 8k white race against several nationally ranked programs, the Canton native finished 13th overall in 24:44.9. For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Social Media
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