St. Lawrence Recognizes 2023 Moving-Up Day Award Winners
St. Lawrence University announced its 2022-23 Moving-Up Day academic award winners, as well as Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa’s newest inductees on Saturday, April 29.
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News Digest: March 26, 2024
March 26News 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
St. Lawrence Sets its Sights Higher for the Total Eclipse
In case you don’t already share the opinion that our gorgeous North Country campus occupies a special place in the Universe, consider this: St. Lawrence University will be among the fortunate few locations in North America within the “path of totality” during the total solar eclipse on the afternoon of April 8, 2024.
The Little Girls Are Watching Us
President Morris reflects on an impactful moment during her inauguration ceremony.Events
Total Solar Eclipse 2024
- Campus Wide On April 8, 2024, the St. Lawrence University campus will experience a rare total solar eclipse as the path of totality makes its way across St. Lawrence County. To celebrate this celestial event our campus community has planned several star-studded events.
2024 Kathryn Fraser Mackay Memorial Lecture with David Morgan
- Sykes Common Room The Kathryn Fraser Mackay Memorial Lectureship fund was established in 1980 by Donald and Lottie Mackay in memory of their daughter, Kathryn Fraser Mackay ’77, and supports lectures coordinated by the Religious Studies and Philosophy departments. This Lecture will welcome Professor of Religious Studies at Duke University David Morgan.Carnegie 10 International Film Series – In the Fade
- 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: "In the Fade"SLU Writers Series presents Beth Nguyen
- 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 upcoming event welcomes Beth Nguyen (Bich Minh Nguyen). Nguyen is the author of the memoir Owner of a Lonely Heart, published by Scribner in 2023, as well as three books published by Viking Penguin. Nguyen has a number of other prestigious accomplishments and will be speaking in the Sykes Common Room on March 28 at 8:00 p.m.
Shakespeare Theatre on Campus April 5-7, 2024
- Eben Holden Center The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will be on campus in April 2024 for one evening and one matinee performance of Midsummer Night's Dream and one evening performance of Julius Caesar. To reserve tickets email Professor Ann Hubert.Athletics
Scarlet and Brown Athletic Rundown!
Saint's Softball started their year in Florida, finishing with an above .500 record after nine games played in the Sunshine State. They took wins over Washington & Jefferson, Nazareth, Lawrence, Wellesley and Keuka, winning three straight games to finish the trip. Their best performers swept the Liberty League awards, with Meredith Rose '24 winning player of the week, Layne Fritz '26 being named pitcher of the week, and Allison Kloft '27 tabbed as rookie of the week.
Baseball also won four games in Florida to start their season, winning two each against Worcester State and Knox College.
Kristina Bahl '24 scored at 10:25 of overtime to lift the women's hockey team to a historic 1-0 win over Penn State in the NCAA Regional Semifinals on Thursday night in Madison, Wisconsin. The win marked the first tournament win for the Scarlet and Brown since 2007, and the first tournament win for head coach Chris Wells. The Saints then had their season end in the NCAA quarterfinal at the hands of Wisconsin.
Men’s hockey entered their ECAC quarterfinal series as the road team against Colgate, and dispatched them in two straight games to advance to the ECAC semifinal in Lake Placid, New York this weekend. Luc Salem '24 had the game-winner in a 3-2 double overtime marathon in game one, Jan Olenginski '27 scored the series-clinching goal and Ben Kraws M'25 made 41 saves in a 3-2 game two win. St. Lawrence faced Quinnipiac in the ECAC semifinal and took home the win where they moved on to play in the ECAC championship on Saturday, March 23 where they were defeated by Cornell.
No. 4 nationally ranked men’s lacrosse has established itself as one of the strongest teams in the NCAA after two straight wins over other nationally-ranked opponents. They downed No. 11 York 9-8 with a highlight-reel overtime goal from Ben Hutchinson '24, and No. 5 Christopher Newport 13-12 in another overtime thriller.
For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
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Battle for the ECAC Championship Title!
The Skating Saints began an exhilarating journey by fiercely defending their home ice against Yale University in the opening round.
In the quarterfinals, the Scarlet and Brown showcased their dominance, sweeping the rink in a best-of-three series against Colgate University. The first game unfolded in a nail-biting fashion, with a thrilling 3-2 victory after two rounds of overtime. The second game saw the Saints secure a clean 3-2 win by the end of the third period.
Advancing to the semifinals, the Saints shut out the reigning national champions, Quinnipiac University!
Following the gritty playoff run, The Skating Saints took on Cornell to battle for the ECAC championship title. The saints fell just short with Cornell taking the Whitelaw Cup in a 1-3 loss for the Saints.
As the Lake Placid Rink resonated with Scarlet and Brown, the St. Lawrence Community witnessed a series of unforgettable matchups, etching memories that will endure for a lifetime! Watch the video on the St. Lawrence University Instagram, and for up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
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.
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World Topics, Up Close and Personal
St. Lawrence University’s Center for International and Intercultural Studies (CIIS) brings global issues to campus.
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News Digest: February 13th, 2023
February 13News 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
International Students Find Warm Welcome from Local Hosts Over Winter Break
Forget all you know of the St. Lawrence campus and imagine being a first-year international student. You’ve just arrived here, unfamiliar with the U.S., its culture and weather. International Student Services has revived its winter break local host program.
Faculty Focus–February 13, 2023
Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published research articles and book chapters, spoke at international conferences, and shared their political predictions for 2023.News from Around Campus
Scholarship from the St. Lawrence County Rock and Mineral Club
The Geology Department congratulates Aubrey Burns ’23 and Marika Stauring ’24, on being selected to receive a scholarship from the St. Lawrence County Rock and Mineral Club.Dr. Rowland's Book Earns Rave Reviews as "Marvel" for Rhetorical Theory
Dr. Rowland's book, "Zoetropes: The Politics of Humanhood," received glowing praise in a book review published in the academic journal Rhetoric Review.Events
Climate Survey Launch Party
- Ground Floor, Sullivan Student Center Celebrate the 2023 Climate Survey during this launch party.Carnegie 10 International Film Series-The Swimmers
- 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 Swimmers (2022).Athletics
Saints Skate to Victory; Seasons Continue
The Scarlet and Brown dominated the competition on Friday as men's hockey defeated Princeton 6-2 in Appleton Arena and women's hockey secured a 7-3 win over Dartmouth on the road. The weekend wins for the Saints continued with men's basketball securing a 69-65 overtime win over Ithaca on Saturday after defeating RPI 56-53 on Friday while men's squash beat MIT 5-4. Men's tennis defeated Daemen University 7-2 at home as the Saints men's track and field DMR team took first place at the Fastrack Invitational. Last week, women's basketball beat SUNY Poly 60-53 on the road. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
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Connecting with Community
From student government to outdoor adventures to the arts, entertainment, media, and beyond, students recently connected with members of action, interest, and discussion groups at this semester's Club and Organization Fair! View photos from the event on the St. Lawrence Instagram account.
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.
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Waive Pre-Requisite Requirements for Faculty
To be used during the add/drop period. Steps to Waive Pre-Requisite Requirements Students will email to request permission to add your course during the add/drop period. You may have set...
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Student Ambassador Information and Application
Application Information: Reunion Weekend Student Ambassador positions are only open to current St. Lawrence University undergraduate and graduate students, incoming St. Lawrence first-years and recent St. Lawrence graduates in the...
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For the Long Run
William L. Fox ’75 became our president in 2009, and almost immediately, the women’s cross country team started buzzing about the possibility of having the University president serve as our...
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News Digest: February 6th, 2023
February 6News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.
In Memory
On Friday, February 3, President Morris sent a message to the community about the passing of former St. Lawrence University President Walter Lawrence (Lawry) Gulick, GP’13 who sought and laid the groundwork for a more inclusive and diverse Laurentian community—served by the rigorous liberal arts education he championed. Read the message.
University News & Stories
St. Lawrence Mourns the Death of Former President Gulick
St. Lawrence University is remembering former President Walter Lawrence (Lawry) Gulick as a dedicated architect of a more inclusive and diverse Laurentian community—served by the rigorous liberal arts education he championed. Gulick died January 28, 2023 at the age of 95.
Geology Students Embark on Global Adventure to Examine Volcanoes
Last month, geology majors embarked on a global adventure during a nine-day volcanology excursion to Tenerife, Canary Islands. Students, joined by St. Lawrence geology faculty, including Nagel-Myers and Sarah Brehm, navigated world-class geologic sites and explored historic and pre-historic volcanic systems, guided by experts from GeoTenerife.News from Around Campus
MCSS Hosts Annual Majors Dinner
On February 1 the Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics (MCSS) department held its annual Majors Dinner for the first time in four years. Approximately 75 students and faculty gathered to discuss upcoming conferences, internship and job opportunities, and departmental events.Brush Gallery Digitizes Historic Haudenosaunee Charts
A series of Haudenosaunee educational charts from St. Lawrence University’s Owen D. Young Library Special Collections was recently digitized by staff from the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery. The charts, part of the Arthur and Shirley Einhorn Iroquois Collection MSS No. 196, were a gift to the University from the Einhorn family in 2015.Events
Climate Survey Information Sessions
- Sullivan Student Center 336 The time has come for the HEDS Campus Climate Survey for Diversity and Inclusion! Every member of the SLU community is invited to attend in-person and virtual information sessions, and to participate in the confidential and anonymous survey.Athletics
Saints Basketball Dominates Home Court Matchups; Seasons Continue
It was a winning weekend for the Saints! Women's basketball secured a 68-57 win over RIT on Saturday after defeating William Smith 82-59 on Friday and dominating Clarkson 74-47 at home last week while Saints men's basketball beat RIT 88-71 on Saturday after securing a 73-67 win over Hobart on Friday. The wins for the Scarlet and Brown continued with men's hockey shutting out Brown 6-0 on the road while women's hockey skated to a 3-2 overtime win over Cornell at home. Saints squash wrapped up its 2023 Liberty League Championships on home court this weekend after the women's team secured three sets of 8-0 wins over Vassar, Bard, and Denison before falling to William Smith in the championship match on Sunday while the men's team topped Bard 8-1 and Hobart 5-4 before falling to Rochester on Sunday. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
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Celebrating Lunar New Year
The International House (I-House) and Asian Students Intercultural Association (A.S.I.A) celebrated Lunar New Year with a teatime spent sharing dumplings and laughs, crafting origami rabbits, and enjoying music with friends to ring in a prosperous year ahead. View the photos on the St. Lawrence Instagram account.
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.
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St. Lawrence Recognizes 2024 Moving-Up Day Award Winners
St. Lawrence University announces its 2023-24 Moving-Up Day academic award winners, as well as Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa’s newest inductees.