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  1. Finding Our Inner Tourist

    By Ruby Bashant and Berit Brecke October 6, 2023 Making it over the sub-alpine zone, Arianna eyes the summit of Saddleback Mountain above her. One of the High Peaks, Saddleback’s...

  2. Requesting Letters of Recommendation

    Most faculty members in Geology feel that it is important to support students in their academic, personal, and professional development. Often this assistance is in the form of letters of...

  3. Discover the North Country

    Some colleges have Adirondack chairs. We have the Adirondacks. St. Lawrence students are serious about their academic adventures, but when they need a break, the North Country’s outdoor playground awaits.

  4. Faculty Focus-January 16, 2023

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published research articles, shared expert insight as podcast guests, and presented their research at conferences.

  5. Community Through Kitchens

    By Ella Pecor and Callie Garnett September 9, 2024 Somewhere on the shores of Massawepie Lake lies a small kitchen with numerous pots and pans and a myriad of well-loved...

  6. Philosophy Courses

    100. Introduction to Philosophy. A launch-course into the wide world of philosophical inquiry that approaches the field through consideration of such perennial problems as ultimate reality, free will, knowledge, morality...

  9. Alumni Executive Council Winter Meeting Minutes

    February 10, 2018 President Forbes gaveled in the meeting at 1:52 p.m. Secretary Chatterjee called the role. In attendance: Abernethy, Beyer, Catlin, Chatterjee, Chrzanowski-Sears, Cochran, Colucci, Danielson, Faulkner, Forbes, Hallock...

  10. News Digest: October 18, 2021

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    October 18

    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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    President Morris sent a message to students on Wednesday, Oct. 13, condemning sexual misconduct, encouraging participation in Purple Week, sharing resources for support, and information about upcoming Advocates Aware Training. Read the message. 

    University News & Stories

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    The Smelly Roommate

    When Sophie Margola '21 opens the front doors to the Elsa Gunnison Appleton Riding Hall, she is welcomed by the smell of hay, fresh shavings, and arena footing–inspiring a unique nickname and some of her fondest memories. 
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    English Professor’s New Book Explores the Power of Stories

    Professor of English Pedro Ponce has published a book of stories that explore human reality and possibility through the power of storytelling. The book, “The Devil and the Dairy Princess,” which was published by Indiana University Press, includes 10 stories that are described by the publisher as “perfect for any reader who enjoys literary realism or speculative fiction.”
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    First Person: My Internship Fellowship Experience

    When people ask me what I did last summer, I always like to start the conversation with “Well, I was a part-time organ farmer." While this may sound a little strange, it accurately sums up the research that I was able to do—largely because of St. Lawrence’s Internship Fellowship Program.

    News from Around Campus

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    CIIS Launches Travel Grant Map

    The Center for International and Intercultural Studies (CIIS) partnered with the Digital Scholarship team to  create an interactive map that features personal essays written by travel grant recipients. Users can select countries around the globe to read about St. Lawrence students' funded research experiences.

    Events

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    Kenyan Homestays and Community Engagement (CIIS World Topic Series)

    - Zoom Each semester, the Center for International and Intercultural Studies partners with faculty, staff, students, and alumni to offer an engaging speaker series on timely, global topics. Tune in to hear from Matt Carotenuto, Michael Wairungu, and Njau Kibochi.
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    SLU Writers Series Presents: Eli Clare via Zoom

    - via Zoom Eli Clare is a poet, essayist, and social justice educator. His nonfiction debut Exile and Pride: Disability, Queerness, and Liberation (1999), narrated his experiences as a white disabled genderqueer activist and writer, and is credited with breaking new ground at the intersection of disability politics and queer liberation. Registration is required for this Zoom event.

    Athletics

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    Volleyball Player Hits Career Milestone; Field Hockey Coach Fran Grembowicz Celebrates 200th Career Win

    Last week, Natalie Piper '22 recorded her 1,000th kill for Saints Volleyball as the team beat SUNY Potsdam 3-0 at home. Piper is the quickest to 1,000 in the program's 41-year history. The week's wins continued with Saints Esports securing their second straight win in the ECAC season against Nazareth College 2-0 and defeating New England College 3-0. On Thursday, the volleyball team defeated SUNY Plattsburgh 3-1 on the road.
    On Friday, the field hockey team toppled William Smith 2 -1, earning Head Coach Fran Grembowicz her 200th career win, while both the women's and men's soccer teams defeated Bard College 2-1.  On Saturday, Volleyball defeated Hamilton College 3-1 while the Esports team beat Long Island University 2-1. On Sunday, the field hockey team secured a 2-1 win over the University of Rochester at home.

    Visit SaintsAthletics.com for up-to-date news and scores. 

    Social Media

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    Laying the Groundwork for Plastic Degradation Research 

    Rae Dunbar '23, a combined environmental studies and biology major, wanted answers to the global problem of plastic pollution. After receiving a stipend to spend eight weeks on campus this past summer as a University Fellow,  she laid that groundwork for future researchers interested in plastic degradation. 

     

    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.