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  1. Learning to Listen

    “In general, people are really bad at having conversations,” says Alexandra Nicoletti ’19. To address this very issue, St. Lawrence University has adopted and expanded a program called Intergroup Dialogue, or IGD.

  2. 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.

  3. News Digest: December 5, 2023

    Submitted by bunderwood on
    December 5

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

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    Faculty Focus-December 5, 2023

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published journal articles, presented at domestic and international conferences, and much more.

    News from Around Campus

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    31st Sigma Gamma Epsilon (SGE) Induction

    The Eta Xi chapter of Sigma Gamma Epsilon, Earth Sciences Honorary Society, completed its 31st induction ceremony.

    Patti Frazer Lock Gives Keynote Address at National Mathematics Meetings

    Professor of Mathematics Patti Frazer Lock recently returned from giving an invited keynote address at the annual AMATYC (American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges) conference in Omaha, Nebraska. The address, on “Updating Recommendations for Introductory Statistics,” was one of the most highly attended at the conference. Lock also gave an invited lightning talk on “Changing GAISE” in the IGNITE session at the conference.
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    LRC project: Get to Know Your Professor in 10 Questions

    Check out the Language Resource Center's recent work on spotlighting the World Languages department faculty!

    Events

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    104th Annual Candlelight Service

    - Gunnison Memorial Chapel Join members of the St. Lawrence community for the 104th Annual Candlelight Service. The service will feature the Laurentian Singers, St. Lawrence Choral Society, and Candlelight Children's Chorus.

    Poetry for Peace Series

    - Brush Art Gallery Join us at Poetry for Peace. All are welcome to read a poem, or just listen!

    SLU Funk Performance

    - Launders Underground (NC 001) To celebrate the end of classes, the SLU Music Department's Funk Ensemble will bring its big vocal/horn section sound to songs from the pioneering '50s soul of Ray Charles to the contemporary soul/funk of Sir Woman.

    Athletics

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    Weekend Winnings!

    St. Lawrence men’s hockey took home two victories in what was the first weekend sweep of the season, on Friday evening against Dartmouth 3-1, and Saturday night against Harvard 2-0. Graduate student Ben Kraws was named MAC Goaltending Goaltender of the Week in the ECAC, allowing just one goal on 57 shots. Saints women’s hockey came up with a 6-5 win against Dartmouth on Saturday, with Julia Gosling 23 registering her 50th goal as a Saint. Abby Hustler 25 notched a hat trick, earning Saint of the Week honors. Men’s basketball and women’s basketball each went 1-1 on their weekend, with women’s basketball beating RPI and men’s basketball triumphing over Skidmore. First-year forward Elizabeth Flynn 27 registered 31 rebounds, a league high, as she vaulted into first overall in the Liberty Leage in rebounds per game.

    For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

    Social Media

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    It's National (Pub) Cookie Day! 🍪❤️🤎

    St. Lawrence Students Celebrated National Cookie Day, with a scarlet and brown twist! In true Laurentian spirit, our students helped to spread the good word with Pub Cookies! Watch the reel on our St. Lawrence University Instagram Account.


    (📹:Matthew Shelton 26, Alejandra Ruiz-Gomez ’26, Eva Zerega ’26)

    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.

  4. News Digest: September 23, 2025

    Submitted by mgagliardi on
    September 23

    News 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.

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    St. Lawrence Named One of the Nation’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report

    St. Lawrence University has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges by U.S. News & World Report.

    News from Around Campus

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    Gallery Acquires Beaded Belt by Akwesasne Artists

    To create this belt, the artists used homemade sinew made from the backstrap of a deer, dyed deer tail hair, porcupine quills, gold-dyed deer hide, glass seed beads, brass beads and cones, and nylon string.

    Events

    Carnegie 10 International Film Series – The Testament of Dr. Mabuse

    - 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 Testament of Dr. Mabuse"
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    An Evening With Adia Victoria

    St. Lawrence University and the Ken Okoth '01 Black American Music Project will welcome Adia Victoria to campus for an evening concert on Friday, September 26, at 7 p.m. in the Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall. The event is free, open to the public, and will be livestreamed.

    Athletics

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    Saints Show Out at Invitationals 

    Men’s Cross Country: Senior Nick Lyndaker won the Hoffmann Invitational for the first time, pulling away in the final 400 meters to finish in 25:14.8—five seconds ahead of the runner-up. After placing third in 2023, this marked his best result at the meet and helped SLU take third in the team standings. He was named Liberty League Performer of the Week.

    Volleyball: The volleyball team earned two 3-1 wins over VTSU Castleton and SUNY Potsdam at the SLU Triad, playing in front of large Laurentian Weekend crowds.

    Women’s Golf: Sophomore Sadie Cumming led SLU at the Union Invitational, finishing second with a two-round score of 158. She shot 81 on Saturday and improved to 77 Sunday, while all five Saints lowered their scores in the final round.

    Women’s Cross Country: St. Lawrence placed third at the 33rd annual Ronald C. Hoffmann Invitational, kicking off a busy home season with a strong team showing on familiar campus trails during Laurentian Weekend.

    Men’s Tennis: Sophomores Sebastían Boada and Ryan Tingley won the B doubles title at the Garnet Charger Invitational. They beat Christian Chowder and Daniel Saxe 8-6 to reach the final, where they topped teammates senior Aidan Baracao and first-year Bennett Stout 8-5 in an all-SLU championship match.

    Women’s Hockey: Junior Kassidy Lawrence made 48 saves and first-year Rylan Haslam scored the lone goal to lift SLU to a 1-0 exhibition win over No. 5 Colgate on Friday in Hamilton.

    For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com.

    Social Media

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    Laurentian Weekend Was a Movie 🍿🎥

    This weekend, more than 1,500 alumni reveled in all Laurentian Weekend had to offer. From musical performances to morning yoga, to athletic contests and even a custom drone show, campus buzzed with joy and nostalgia all weekend long as St. Lawrence welcomed everyone back to their forever home. See a recap of the memorable highlights 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.

  5. New Employee Guide

    As a new employee at St. Lawrence University there are tasks you need to complete, and information you may need. This page provides much of that information. Please contact Human...

  6. Remembering on Memorial Day - May 28, 2021

    Memorial Day is a time to remember those who have gone before, to remember their service and caring and to honor all who continue to serve as first responders, medical...

  7. McNair Eligibility

    Student Eligibility It is best to make an appointment with the McNair Director to discuss your eligibility prior to submitting an application for the McNair Scholars Program. Applicants must be...

  8. In Memory: Professor Emeritus Steve Horwitz

    St. Lawrence pauses in sadness and tribute to note the death on June 27 of our colleague, teacher, and friend Steve Horwitz, Charles A. Dana Professor of Economics Emeritus. A...

  9. 2023 Commencement Address

    Good Morning and welcome to the St. Lawrence University May 2023 Commencement Ceremony! It is my distinct pleasure and honor to welcome our graduates and your guests to campus today...

  10. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program

    https://www.stlawu.edu/documents/aed-incident-report-form Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program Purpose: It is the responsibility of St. Lawrence University to establish a written program outlining the guidelines and procedures for the management, maintenance, and...