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  1. Tali Makovsky '21

    Tali is a senior from Israel, majoring in Economics and Statistics. She is a United World Colleges alumna and a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa Honorary Society. In addition...

  2. Fall Course Registration Information

    The process of registering First Year students at SLU involves three important steps, which are enumerated below. Step 1: Placement in Your FYP Course Step 2: Creating a Course Plan...

  3. News Digest: September 20, 2021

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    September 20

    News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.

    Messages to the Community

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    The President's Office, Academic Affairs, and Student Life sent a message to the community on Friday, Sept. 17, announcing updates to the campus operating status (Orange Phase A) and the Campus Operating Status framework. Read the message. 

    University News & Stories

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    SLUPIC: Empowering North Country Connections

    This summer’s cohort of St. Lawrence University Public Interest Corps (SLUPIC) interns worked to preserve local history with the TAUNY Center, advocate for food justice in the North Country with GardenShare, and facilitate interactive learning opportunities for local school children with the North Country Children's Museum. In the process, they helped create impact while building relationships with activists, artists, business leaders, and changemakers in the St. Lawrence County community.
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    Canadian Studies Professor’s New Book Analyzes Canada’s Involvement in NATO

    Professor of Canadian Studies Joseph Jockel has co-authored a book which analyzes Canada’s involvement in the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance from 1949-2019.

    Events

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    Virtual Organ Concert: Music for High Holy Days - Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
    Samuel Adler and Herman Berlinski, two Jewish immigrants to the United States, have produced a large body of organ compositions.  Organist Sondra Goldsmith Proctor performs a small portion of their music for the High Holy Days - Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Watch the concert.

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    Jeffrey Worthington Campbell: A Laurentian Commemoration by Dr. Steve Peraza '06

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    Join Dr. Steve Peraza '06, assistant professor of history at Buffalo State College, for a lecture on the life and legacy of Jeffrey Campbell '33, St. Lawrence's first African-American graduate...

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    Dedication Ceremony of the Jeffrey Campbell House

    - 16 Hillside Road, Canton, NY 13617

    Poet, essayist, lifelong teacher, Universalist minister, St. Lawrence University's first African-American graduate of both the undergraduate program in 1933 and the School of Theology in 1935, Jeffrey Worthington Campbell's life...

    Athletics

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    Last week, Esports' Overwatch team opened their season against Northeastern College and New Haven University while the field hockey team matched up against Hamilton College. In their Friday night lights game, the football team defeated Morrisville State College 27 - 14. On Saturday, the men’s soccer team secured a 1-0 win against SUNY Potsdam at home, while the women’s soccer team tied against RPI in their Liberty League opener on the road.

    The volleyball team defeated Utica College and Elmira College at the Oswego Invitational, while Lillian Sullivan '23 and Catherine Gamble '23 led the women's tennis team with first-round wins in the singles draw on Saturday at the ITA Northeast Regional Tournament at William Smith College. The men's tennis team had two pairs win their semifinal match of the "A" Doubles consolation at the Dutchman Invitational hosted by Union College on Sunday afternoon. Men’s golf competed in the Williams College Fall Invitational, while women’s golf competed in the George Phinney Classic invitational at Middlebury. Visit SaintsAthletics.com for up-to-date news and scores.

    Social Media

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    Our students’ creativity knows no bounds, which was evident at Friday’s Club and Organization Fair! Whether it’s in long-time campus organizations or brand new clubs just added to the list of 150+ others, students build a community where they explore their passions in each one. Watch a video of the event on Instagram

     

    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 contact Meg Keniston in University Communications at (315) 229-5565 with news items from your department or division, or news regarding student events and achievements.

  4. News Digest: December 20, 2021

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    December 20

    News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.

    Messages to the Community

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    Remembering Robert N. Wells, Jr., P’92, GP’23 & ’25

    The St. Lawrence community is mourning the loss of a cherished family member, Emeritus Munsil Professor of Government Bob Wells, who taught at St. Lawrence for more than 45 years. Read the message from President Morris.

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    COVID-19 Winter Break Testing

    A testing clinic will be offered Tuesday, December 21, from 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. in Eben Holden (South Room); parking is available in Lot C. There will not be any on-campus testing clinics offered the week of December 27. Testing clinics will resume in the new year on Wednesday, January 5, from 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. in Eben Holden (South Room). These clinics are open to any current campus community member (students, faculty, and staff).

    University News & Stories

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    St. Lawrence’s Top Stories for 2021

    A new president, a historic end to the University’s largest campaign ever, and the successes of our faculty, students, and alumni were among the most viewed online stories from St. Lawrence University in 2021.
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    A Song That Keeps Giving to St. Lawrence

    One of the most beloved Christmas songs of all time, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” has a direct connection to St. Lawrence, and thanks to the generosity of a Laurentian, the University earns something every time it plays.

    News from Departments

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    Physics Students Present SYE Research Results

    Outstanding Senior Year Experience research conducted by Alexander Gehl '22 and Paul Grant '22 during the fall semester was recently presented to members of the Physics Department.
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    Robin Rhodes Publishes Peer-Reviewed Book Chapter

    Director of International Student Academic Support Robin Rhodes recently published a peer-reviewed book chapter in the "Handbook of Research on Policies and Practices for Assessing Inclusive Teaching and Learning."

    New Pre-Health Mentorship Program

    First-year students have the opportunity to jumpstart their health career pursuits thanks to a new program designed by St. Lawrence faculty and students.

    Athletics

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    Former Saints Football Coach Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame

    Andy Talley coached the Saints Football team from 1979-1984. He was recently inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, making him the first coach in St. Lawrence history to receive the honor. Read more about his legacy

    Social Media

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    Women's Basketball Team Surprises New Teammate

    There’s nothing quite like the feeling when you know you’re going home. Head Coach Dan Roiger and the women’s basketball team recently surprised one of our newest Saints, Mason Baker ’26, by presenting her acceptance letter in person at one of the team’s basketball games. See the moment on St. Lawrence's 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 contact Meg Keniston in University Communications at (315) 229-5565 with news items from your department or division, or news regarding student events and achievements.

  5. Student Workers

    If you see these students around campus, feel free to stop and chat with them! Paul Baker '20 Hometown: Boxford, MA Majors: Business and Psychology I love giving my time...

  6. History Department Vilas Internship Fellowship

    History Department Vilas Internship Fellowship Summer Internship Fellowship Award Established in 2016, the History Department Vilas Internship Fellowship is designed to provide career development opportunities for History majors and minors...

  7. News Digest: February 6, 2024

    Submitted by bunderwood on
    February 6

    News 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

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    Alumni in Action-February 6, 2024

    Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets and recognized for inspiring professional accomplishments. This edition features alumni making great strides in the medical field, alumni who have served for the New Hampshire Bar Association, and even an alumna who is now a part of the Professional Women's Hockey League.
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    Fearlessness and Finesse: Amanda Vansant ’24 Takes Home a Gold Medal at the National Collegiate Mountain Bike Championships

    “Don't compare yourself to the other riders and just do as well as you can. I didn't go into it with the expectation that I was going to win. I knew it was going to be a really cool experience, and I just wanted to have fun!”

    News from Around Campus

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    Nikolai Ruskin was a guest speaker in the Arab Society's class

    This past week, the "Arab Society through Graphic Novels and Films" class had the privilege of having Nikolai Ruskin, a multi-instrumentalist and expert in Middle Eastern instruments, as a guest speaker.
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    SLU Physics Attends National Astronomy Conference

    Henry Priest Professor of Physics Aileen O'Donoghue and Tyler Karasinski '24 attended the 243rd meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) in New Orleans, Louisiana.

    Events

    SLU Writers Series Presents Santee Frazier

    - 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. The events are free and open to the public. Join us as we welcome A member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, Santee Frazier.

    Athletics

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    Saints are Ramping Up!

    With playoff positioning on the line, the women’s hockey team delivered, winning two games against highly ranked opponents. First, they beat No. 6 Cornell 2-1, then followed it up by winning against No. 3 Colgate in overtime. The home game victories put the Saints in the driver’s seat as they now attempt to secure a first-round bye Friday against Princeton.

    The women’s basketball team won on a buzzer-beating lay-up at RIT, then followed it up with a victory at William Smith to cement themselves into fourth place overall in the Liberty League standings. 

    Men’s and women’s squash both had victories at home in their senior day games – they beat Hamilton to finish their regular seasons ranked 24th and 25th in the College Squash Association.

    The United States Track & Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced their all-academic athletes and teams from the 2023 cross country season. Charlotte Blake ’27, Emma Palumbo ’25, Matthew Serrano ’26 and Alli Sibold ’24 were named all-academic athletes, while both the men’s and women’s teams were named all-academic teams. 

    Social Media

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    A Glimpse of Black History Month!

    In Honor of Black History Month, we're celebrating Black Laurentians who have made a difference and left their mark on St. Lawrence.

    Rev. Jeffrey Worthington Campbell was the first African-American graduate of St. Lawrence in 1933 and the first Black Laurentian to be ordained as a Universalist minister bt the St. Lawrence School of Theology.

    Trustee Sharee Freeman '76 is an alumni mentor and passionate civil rights activist who dedicated much of her distinguished career as a public servant to the indigenous people of the United States.

    Brian Uceta '23 was named the Joan Donovan Speech Contest winner for 2023. Uceta is a first-generation student, proud HEOP alum, actor, and member of the ESports team. After graduation he returned to New York City to begin teaching theater at a school in the Bronx.

     

    News Digest is a weekly compilation of 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.

  8. APC Report—May 2021

    Academic Planning Committee Report 17 May 2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Executive Summary Timeline and Agendas for AY 2021-2022 Full Report Background Recommendations Academic Planning Committee Academic Communities Center for...