Academics and Classrooms
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The Endowment
By endowing people, programs, and facilities, we will position St. Lawrence for future generations of teaching, learning, and discovery. Endowment Supports Our Foundation of Innovative Learning A liberal arts education...
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Alumni Executive Council Business Meeting Minutes
September 17, 2017 President Forbes called the meeting to order at 8:30 am. Roll Call Ms. North called the roll: Members present: Armstrong, Beyer, Catlin, *Chatterjee, Cochran, Colucci, Danielson, *Egbert...
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Laurentians in Residence February 2013
Panelist Biographies Elizabeth (Beth) Alling P'15 Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Quebec-Labrador Foundation Beth joined the Quebec-Labrador Foundation in 2002. She is in charge of operations, development/fundraising, board...
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First Person: A Moment, A Movement
The first time the Black Laurentian Initiative (BLI) convened was a Friday morning. I remember it all—the heat, the passion, the zest. Our frantic attempt to discuss the heaviness we...
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News Digest: March 21st, 2022
March 21News 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
Blood, Sweat, and Oars: The Camaraderie in Hard Work
Being a member of St. Lawrence's rowing team is a formidable physical and mental challenge, but the Saints' collective willpower on and off the water inspires a spirit of camaraderie like no other.
First Person: How Being Indecisive Helped Me Find My Way
In St. Lawrence’s environment of exploration, Alexandra Hill ’22 discovered the perfect combination of majors and minors and channeled her innate curiosity into off-campus study opportunities and research questions.News from Around Campus
Nine Pre-Health Students Give Back to the North Country Community During Spring Break
St. Lawrence students studying pre-health spent spring break in the North Country, serving others and shadowing health care providers under the guidance of Jane Kring, a St. Lawrence pre-health faculty member.
Students and Faculty Present Research in San Diego
Students and faculty are sharing their research in posters and oral presentations at the 263rd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in San Diego this week.Events
World Languages Week
- Various Celebrate World Languages Week beginning Monday, March 21 through Saturday, March 26 with a series of events hosted by the Language Resource Center, International Student Services, the Department of World Languages, Cultures, and Media, and the Center for International and Intercultural Studies.World Topic Series: Understanding the Conflict in Ukraine
- 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. Join members of the St. Lawrence University and North Country community, who will share academic and personal reflections on the current situation in Ukraine.
2022 Kathryn Fraser Mackay Memorial Lecture with guest, Dr. Anthony Pinn
- Sykes Commons Anthony B. Pinn received his BA from Columbia University, Master of Divinity, and Ph.D. in the study of religion from Harvard University. His research interests include religion and culture; humanism; and hip-hop culture. Pinn is the author/editor of over 35 books, including "Terror and Triumph: The Nature of Black Religion" and "The New Disciples."Laurentian Singers Tour 2022 San Francisco – Home Concert
- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Back from their successful spring break tour to San Francisco, their first tour in 3 years, the Laurentian Singers present their Home Concert. The program features a variety of classical and popular repertoire.
Kaleidoscope 2022
- Eben Holden Join the St. Lawrence and surrounding communities for Kaleidoscope, the final event of World Languages Week that celebrates international music, dance, spoken word, and other performances.
World Premiere of How Did We Get Here? An American Phenomenon
- Gulick Theatre, Noble Center "How Did We Get Here?" is a collection of stories of Black people who display the racial wealth gap through their experiences living in New York City, Philadelphia, and Trenton. The film is created by Sid Spencer '22 and Kaleb Davis '22.
Lecture by Artist Chloe Alexander
- Griffiths Arts Center Room 123 In conjunction with the exhibition What the Mirror Said: BlackWomen of Print, visual artist Chloe Alexander will present a lecture.
Artist's Residency with Chloe Alexander
- Noble Center Maurer Printmaking Studio, Room 101 In conjunction with the exhibition What the Mirror Said: BlackWomen of Print, the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery will host a two-day artist's residency with printmaker Chloe Alexander.Athletics
Saints Dominate Spring Break Competitions
The scarlet and brown dominated their spring break competitions as Saints baseball secured wins over Fredonia (15-4), Hamilton (4-2), Muhlenberg (21-6), and Thomas College (5-4, 6-1) while softball defeated Franklin & Marshall (10-3, 5-3) and Utica (2-6, 4-3). Women’s lacrosse topped Rochester 19-7 in the Liberty League opener after defeating Brockport 15-12 and Plattsburgh 18-7 while men’s lacrosse beat SUNY Cortland 14-8 and Western New England University 12-10. Men’s tennis defeated Bethel 7-2 after securing an 8-1 win over St. Scholastica at the UTSA National Campus while women’s tennis dominated New Paltz 8-1 after beating St. Scholastica 6-3. Women's swimming and diving's Maggie Wenger ’24 competed in several events at the NCAA Championships as Esports secured a 1-0 win over the University of Ottawa in a NACA Conference matchup. Women’s ice hockey’s Lucy Morgan ’23 was named a CCM/AHCA All-American for the 2021-22 season, Sanna Koivumäki ’22 of the women’s squash team has been selected to compete for her home country of Finland in the 2022 European Team Championships in Eindhoven, Netherlands, and Lewis Anderson ’25 was named Second Team All-American by the College Squash Association. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
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Spring at St. Lawrence
Take a look back at some of the great memories the St. Lawrence community has made so far this semester. View photos 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 or by contacting Jessica Kennedy in University Communications at (315) 229-1808.
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News Digest: September 9, 2025
September 9News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information. Submit Your News.
University News & Stories
How a Dual Degree and a Big Idea Built a Better Air Purifier
Austin Riesenberger ’24 knew he was onto something big when, in his senior year, he innovated a new type of energy recovery ventilator, commonly called ERV, that is smaller, cheaper, and more efficient.
Alumni in Action-September 9, 2025
Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets and recognized for inspiring professional accomplishments. This edition features alumni recognized for business leadership, receiving prestigious scholarships, and curating inspiring art exhibits.
Faculty Focus-September 9, 2025
Faculty 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, and won career-defining awards.News from Around Campus
The SLU Edge: Engineering with Perspective
At first glance, you might think starting your engineering path at a small liberal arts college like St. Lawrence is counterintuitive. Shouldn’t engineers dive right into circuits and CAD software? But here’s what our graduates say: starting at SLU gave them a distinct edge.Events
Carnegie 10 International Film Series – The Teacher Who Promised the Sea
- 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 Teacher Who Promised the Sea" (2023).
Writers Series Presents Jeff Sharlet
- Sykes Common Room For over 50 years, the Writers Series program at St. Lawrence University has welcomed all varieties of authors, including Pulitzer Prize winners. Join us as we kick off the 2025-26 season by welcoming New York Times bestselling author, academic, and journalist Jeff Sharlet. The event is free and open to the public.Athletics
Saints Open the Season Sensationally
Football: Senior quarterback Will Lederman was named MVP after leading the Saints to a season-opening 19–3 win over Norwich Friday night, securing the Hoffman Cup for the fifth straight year. Lederman threw for 144 yards on nine completions, including a 41-yard pass and a touchdown. He also rushed for 16 yards and added a second touchdown on the ground.
Women’s Tennis: Senior Molly Jespersen won the A draw flight championship as the women’s tennis team wrapped up the Union Invitational with third-flight victories. Jespersen also claimed her second A draw win in doubles, teaming with senior Angelica Aksdal-Jensen for back-to-back 8–3 wins in the semifinal and final. Jespersen was named Liberty League Singles Performer of the Week and, alongside Aksdal-Jensen, Doubles Team of the Week.
Field Hockey: Senior Mayson Blondek scored twice, and first-year goalie Petra Gamage made seven saves to help secure a team shutout with senior Elizabeth Walsh as the Saints earned their second consecutive 5–0 win Saturday at Moravian. St. Lawrence now holds a 3–0 record and has yet to concede a goal in 2025.
Women’s Soccer: Juniors Barrett Freeman and Kiki D’Anza each scored, while junior Chloe Bourque added two assists to lead the Saints to a 2–1 victory over Nazareth on Saturday at Sandy MacAllaster Field.
Men’s Hockey: Greg Gardner joined the men’s hockey coaching staff as Assistant Coach ahead of the program’s centennial season. Gardner brings over 20 years of collegiate and professional experience, known for developing elite goaltenders and contributing to championship-level teams. He arrives from Mercyhurst University, where he served as Associate Head Coach from 2014 to 2025.
Men’s Golf: Senior Jimmy King cut four strokes off his round one score to lead the Saints to a second-place finish at the St. Lawrence Fall Invite at the Oliver D. Appleton Golf Course. King shot two over par for the weekend, climbing four spots in round two to finish third overall with a 146.
Women’s Golf: Sophomore Sadie Cumming tied for third after round one with a 77, birdieing holes nine and 18. She followed with an 80 in round two to hold her position and finish the St. Lawrence Fall Invite with a 157 at the Oliver D. Appleton Golf Course.
For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com.
Social Media
What Clubs Are on Campus? 👀
The annual Club Fair showcased all of the interesting student organizations on campus. From the Laurentian Singers to the Outing Club, to the Boxing Club and Dance Team, there truly is something for everyone. How many email lists did you end up on? Check out some of this year's clubs on the St. Lawrence Instagram page. ❤️🤎
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.
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Alumni Executive Council Winter Meeting Minutes
February 10, 2018 President Forbes gaveled in the meeting at 1:52 p.m. Secretary Chatterjee called the role. In attendance: Abernethy, Beyer, Catlin, Chatterjee, Chrzanowski-Sears, Cochran, Colucci, Danielson, Faulkner, Forbes, Hallock...
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2022 Saints Start Challenge Grant Projects Announced
The St. Lawrence University Sophomore Success Initiative is happy to announce its 2022 Saints Start Challenge Grant recipients. The Saints Start Challenge Grant program is funded by the Mellon Foundation...
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Thrive Lectures
What are Thrive Lectures? St. Lawrence is proud to offer a series of classroom lectures rooted in our seven dimensions of well-being. Through these lectures, students will improve skills such...