Pitch and Protect
For the NFL’s Chief Spokesperson, football is much more than a game.
For the NFL’s Chief Spokesperson, football is much more than a game.
A ladybug scared me on the van ride back to St. Lawrence. To give myself some credit, there were multiple ladybugs and they were all very active. Every time I...
St. Lawrence University President William L. Fox ’75 announced his plan to retire on June 30, 2021, after 12 years at the helm of his undergraduate alma mater. He shared the news with the campus community on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
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Professor Mindy Pitre Unearths the Human StoryThere’s hands-on learning, and then there’s Mindy Pitre’s classes. Whether it’s analyzing centuries-old human remains, or tracking decomposing animal carcasses to simulate forensic investigations, the associate professor and chair of anthropology takes real-world, experiential opportunities to the next level. |
Faculty Focus-March 11, 2025Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published articles in prominent publications, had new nonfiction work published, and were honored with prestigious scholarly positions. |
The Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Has Been Selected to Participate in a Risk Assessment and Emergency Preparedness ProgramThe Richard F. Brush Art Gallery at St. Lawrence University has been selected to participate in a Risk Assessment and Emergency Preparedness Program, partially funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The program is administered by the Conservation Center for Art & Historical Artifacts to assist with identifying potential threats to the Gallery’s permanent collection, and to offer strategies for mitigating them. |
Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Lost & Love- Carnegie 10 This movie was inspired by the true story of Guo Gangtang, who searched for twenty-four years for his son who had been abducted from their home at two years old. Guo became a folk hero for traveling the country with "missing child" banners flying on his motorcycle. |
Saints Sweep Opponents and Enter Post-Season
For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Laurentians Welcome Class of 2029 🎉The Class of 2029 got a glimpse into their future at St. Lawrence during our first admitted students’ open house! The future Laurentians connected with Admissions ambassadors about student life, explored the residence halls they might soon call home, heard first-hand from young alums who found their dream jobs after St. Lawrence, and met professors who could become their mentors. And of course, there were plenty of Pub Cookies to go around! 🍪 View photos on the St. Lawrence Instagram page. |
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After spending his first semester of college abroad with St. Lawrence's First-Year Program in London, Blake Bittorf '25 arrived on campus ready to immerse himself in the North Country community.
When an anonymous donor made a transformational gift of $15 million as part of The Campaign for Every Laurentian, the commitment included two fully funded endowed professorships in Public Health. It was the donor’s intent to ultimately rename the Trustee Professor in Public Health as the William L. Fox Professor of Public Health upon President Fox’s retirement in recognition of his exemplary leadership.
This semester, students in the Taming Trash course, taught by Dr. Lori Clark and cross-listed under Environmental Studies (ENVS) and Public Health (PH), explored waste management through hands-on experiences. The...
News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.
Wearing Masks on CampusOn Friday, April 22 Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community recommending wearing face masks in all public indoor spaces in light of the increase in COVID cases in our region. Read the Message. |
Five Alumni to Receive 2022 Awards from Alumni Executive CouncilSt. Lawrence University’s Alumni Executive Council has announced that Dr. William A. Van Wie '67, Barbarajean "BJ" Schaefer Blodgett '72, Jeffrey P. Spafford '88, and Dr. Wambui Mutoru '06 will receive Alumni Citations for their dedication and service to the Laurentian Community, while Dr. Edward “Ted” F. Higgins '71 will receive the Sol Feinstone Award for Humanitarian Service. |
Renaissance, Reformation, and Medieval ChocolateIn collaboration with the Chocolate Passport Project, students in Visiting Assistant Professor of History Carolyn Twomey's Renaissance & Reformation class took a delicious trip through time to create some early modern hot chocolate! |
Aaron Burns '22 Presents at Midwest Sport Analytics ConferenceAaron Burns '22 presented National Hockey League event rate data research conducted during the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE), courses that were special to St. Lawrence's 2021 summer term, at the Midwest Sports Analytics Conference. |
Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration |
Live Long and Prosper! |
Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity |
Lost and Found: A&AH Senior Year Exhibition |
Spring Student Recital |
Spring Dance Concert |
Moving-Up Weekend |
Celebrating the Music of Johann Sebastian Bach |
University Chorus: 75 Years Later – A Musical Celebration of the end of World War II |
Rural Feminism Exhibit |
Saints Secure First Place Finishes; Spring Sports ContinueThe Saints track and field teams secured several first-place wins at the Cortland Classic over the weekend. Lambert ’22 won the decathlon while Mike Skutt ’24 won the 10k to lead the men’s track and field team and Oliva Watson ’23 won the 5k while Olivia Bernier ’24 won the 10k to lead the women’s team. The wins continued with Saints Softball defeating RIT 6-4 on the road after dominating SUNY Potsdam 10-2 and 7-3 while baseball secured a 13-6 win over Clarkson in a Route 11matchup. Men’s lacrosse defeated RPI 11-7 after beating Clarkson 17-6 while women’s lacrosse dominated Vassar 16-8 after topping Clarkson 18-16. Saints Football’s Kyle Frimel ’22 was selected as a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete and several members of the football team were named to the NFF Hampshire Honor Society, recognizing student-athlete academic excellence. The men’s and women’s rowing and golf teams are gearing up to compete in the Liberty League Championships this weekend. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Scarlet, Brown, and Green for SustainabilityLast weekend St. Lawrence hosted the North Country Sustainability Day and Green Living Fair in collaboration with The Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley, Paul Smith’s College, Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County, the municipalities of Canton and Potsdam, and the Local Living Venture. The event, which aimed to inspire and empower attendees to fostering a culture of sustainability across the North Country and beyond, combined gallery exhibits with discussions and welcomed author of the book"Braiding Sweetgrass" Robin Wall-Kimmerer as the keynote speaker. View photos from the event 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 or by contacting Jessica Kennedy in University Communications at (315) 229-1808.
The 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.
Internationally acclaimed guitarist, Maria Zemantauski, presents a program of classics and stunning originals. Embracing the classical and traditional flamenco repertoire for her foundation, she takes her audience on a musical journey inspired by her flair for experimentation and pure love of the instrument.