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  3. Vilas Scholarship

    What is the Vilas Scholarship? The Vilas Scholarship is awarded to domestic students who want to complete a St. Lawrence University liberal arts education as preparation for a career in...

  4. Guidelines for Alcohol Use During Events

    GUIDELINES FOR ALCOHOL USE DURING EVENTS The St. Lawrence University aims and objectives statement is the basis for understanding the goals and philosophy of the university policy for alcohol and...

  6. Faculty Focus-April 22, 2025

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published peer-reviewed articles, were profiled for academic journals, and wrote opinion pieces in prominent publications.

  7. SLU's Alumni Network Ranked No. 3 by Princeton Review

    St. Lawrence University was selected as one of the nation’s best colleges for students seeking a superb education with great career preparation at an affordable price in The Princeton Review’s recently published Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for Your Tuition Buck.

  8. St. Lawrence in the News-October 17, 2023

    This 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.

  9. Carnegie 10 International Film Series – The Teacher Who Promised the Sea

    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).

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  10. News Digest: February 14th, 2022

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    February 14

    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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    COVID-19 Campus Masking Update

    Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community on Monday, Feb. 14 announcing that the University has removed masking requirements for vaccinated students in residence halls effectively immediately. The University continues to require masks in all other campus locations, including classrooms and indoor public spaces. Read the Message. 

    University News & Stories

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    Leading with Love: Spirituals and Civil Rights Movement Songs

    During this virtual program, President Kathryn Morris invites all Laurentians to participate in this week’s “Leading with Love: MLK in Black History Month” virtual events. Her statements in this year’s virtual recorded celebration of  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are featured alongside spirituals and civil rights songs played on the pipe organ by Musician-in-Residence Sondra Goldsmith Proctor, and commentary from University Chaplain the Rev. Dr. Shaun Whitehead. Watch the virtual program
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    Alumni in Action–February 2022

    Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets for their entrepreneurial spirit, reducing barriers to accessing astronomy, making 2022 Winter Olympic Games appearances, receiving national awards, and using their career experiences to support their communities.
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    First Person: My Lighthouse, The ODY Library

    ​​Within the sturdy concrete walls of the Owen D. Young Library surrounded by rows of books, Emma Arden '22 found a refuge. Now in the second semester of her senior year, the warm light of her favorite study space helps her navigate her studies and life at St. Lawrence.

    News from Around Campus

    Events

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    Honoring Black History Month

    - Winston Room, Sullivan Student Center Read and listen to poetry related to Afro-Latinx and Latin American experiences during this in-person event honoring Black History Month.
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    Sara Davis Buechner Piano Concert

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Noted for her musical command, cosmopolitan artistry, and visionary independence Sara Buechner will perform pieces by G.F Händel, Wolfgang Mozart, Federico Longás, George Gershwin, and her own compositions. The event is free, open to the public, and available via live streaming.
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    Frostiana: An Evening With Robert Frost and Randall Thompson

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall University Chorus, accompanied by pianist Gerri McGrath, will sing Randall Thompson's musical compositions of Robert Frost's poems. Craig Professor and Chair of English Sarah Gates and Assistant Professor of English Sookyoung Lee will perform readings. The event is free, open to the public, and available via live streaming.
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    Online Film Screening: My Buddha is Punk

    - Zoom Directed by Andreas Hartmann, this film follows a young Burmese punk as he travels across the country to promote his philosophy- a symbiosis of Buddhism and punk that rejects religious dictates and political doctrine in the former military dictatorship of Myanmar. This event is had been moved online and is available via Zoom.
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    Cocek! Brass Band Concert

    - Launders Underground The Cocek! Brass Band will perform compositions inspired by the music of the Balkans, New Orleans, and other brass bands from around the world. There is limited seating for this in-person event.

    Athletics

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    Top Liberty League Times for Men's Track and Field; WInter Sports Continue

    During the Fasttrack National Invite, Saints men’s track and field’s Timothy Boyce ’25 won the 800 meters, securing the top time in the Liberty League, and one of the top times in the country for a first-year student-athlete, while women’s track and fields’ Alli Sibold ’25, Katherine Sheehy ’23,  Emma Palumbo ’25 were the top Division III finishers in their respective events. Over the weekend, women’s basketball defeated RPI 64-59 while women’s ice hockey skated to a 1-1 tie with Brown, and men’s basketball beat Ithaca 80-79 in a close contest. During the Dartmouth College Carnival on Saturday, Tommy Kenosh '23 and Ava Mattsson '22 each won a slalom run for the Saints Alpine ski team, and last week, men’s tennis topped Saint Michael’s College 5-4 at home. Skating Saints Claire Dudley '22 was recently nominated for the 2022 Mandi Schwartz Student-Athlete of the Year award which recognizes leaders on athletic teams, in the classroom, and in the community. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores. SaintsAthletics.com

    Spectator Policy

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    Spectator Policy Update

    St. Lawrence Athletics shared their commitment to adhering to CDC, St. Lawrence County, NCAA SSI, and St. Lawrence University COVID-19 recommendations and protocols. Face coverings are required for all spectators at indoor athletic facilities including home Saints athletic events. Read the policy. 

    Social Media

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    Understanding Barriers to Outdoor Recreation

    Students in Sociology 101: Principles of Sociology left the traditional classroom behind to try the winter sports they were least familiar with to gain a better understanding of the barriers to outdoor recreation that many face. Under the guidance of Assistant Professor of Sociology Alanna Gillis, and with the support of the Outdoor Program, the hands-on experience of grappling with an unfamiliar activity inspired follow-up conversations and sociological analyses. View the photo 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.