Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty weighed in on current events as podcast guests, published journal articles with alumni, presented papers at international conferences, and shared their passion for poetry in published works.
This summer Jessica Normandeau ’15 set sail on her newest business venture: captain of a 32-foot vessel in Bristol Bay, Alaska. With grueling 18-hour workdays and a lot of creative problem solving, she’s part of a small percentage of women sustainably harvesting fish from the world’s largest, completely wild, sockeye salmon run.
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Coding Connections: How a Professor and His Student Built a Tech Talent PipelineWhen Geoff Baum ’10 joined Veoci, a tech startup based in New Haven, Connecticut, as one of its first employees, he had no idea he’d eventually help turn it into a hotspot for fellow St. Lawrence University graduates. What started as a scrappy seven-person company has grown into a thriving operation of more than 100 employees around the country—and nearly half of its development team hails from St. Lawrence. |
St. Lawrence Community Mobilizes to Help Injured Raptors Soar AgainAt the VCA North Country Animal Hospital in Watertown, a bald eagle thrashed in its cage, its piercing gaze sharp enough to send shivers down anyone’s spine. But Debra Mousaw, St. Lawrence University’s director of human resources, stood unfazed. |
Faculty Focus-December 3, 2024Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty debuted international films, received teaching awards, and published Op-Eds on global affairs. |
Student Spotlight: Lucy PostizziRead how Lucy Postizzi '26 learned forensic anthropology techniques first-hand at the Forensic Anthropology Center at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. |
Biology Alumnus Presents Seminar on Dog GeneticsBiology alumnus Brett Ford ’14 recently visited St. Lawrence University to present a public seminar and speak with students in Dr. Erika Barthelmess’ Biostatistics class. |
Exhibition: For Our Only Home- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Explore the final week of the exhibition designed to accompany the construction of the Tibetan Buddhist Chenrezig sand mandala. The exhibition is inspired by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s book, Our Only Home, which eloquently calls for compassion during the climate crisis. |
Festival of SLU in the Community- Eben Holden The Festival of SLU in the Community celebrates student engagement with the local community during this showcase of their experiences. |
Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Return To Dust- 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: "Return to Dust." |
Wind Ensemble Concert: A Musical Journey to Places Near and Far and into The Land of Oz- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The program features music by Aaron Copland, Percy Grainger, John Phillip Sousa, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Eric Whitacre. Also featured will be “Selections from Wicked” by Stephen Schwartz and “Arabian Dances” by Brian Balmages. The event is free, open to the public, and available via livestream. |
The Laurentian Singers Concerts- Pickens Hall, Heuvelton, NY, and Gunnison Chapel The Laurentian Singers are pleased to present two performances. The first will be held on Saturday, December 7, at 7 p.m. in Pickens Hall, Heuvelton. The second will take place Sunday, December 8, at 7 p.m. in Gunnison Chapel and via livestream. Both events are free and open to the public. |
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. |
Saints Compete on the National Stage and Secure Wins
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St. Lawrence Community Shows GratitudeWe asked our St. Lawrence community what they're most grateful for, and their responses truly captured the spirit of gratitude. Read what they had to say on the St. Lawrence Instagram account! |
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2023 January 22 , Lunar New Year, Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism: T he beginning of a calendar year whose months are moon cycles, based on the lunar calendar or lunisolar calendar...
We Shall Overcome Sharon J. Willis (b. 1949) A Suite based on the songs and struggles of the Civil Rights Movement Narrated by Emmanuella Dwomo Agyei ‘21 I. Rosa: We...
Professor of Philosophy Jennifer Hansen was recently a guest on several episodes of a popular philosophy podcast, The Partially Examined Life, which discusses philosophy, philosophers and philosophical texts. Hansen’s episodes...
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St. Lawrence University Board of Trustees Elects A New MemberThe St. Lawrence University Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome a new member. Julie Black Hitch ’88 was elected to a six-year term and began her service this month. She has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to her alma mater, reflecting her deep ties to the Laurentian community. |
“Digital Storytelling for the Environment” Grant AwardedThe Digital Scholarship team at St. Lawrence University has been awarded a $12K grant from the Northern New York Library Network (NNLYN) to leverage digital storytelling tools and techniques to help students and faculty construct powerful environmental narratives with real-world impacts. The grant supports the purchase of professional production equipment intended for outdoor use, such as light-shaping tools, field-recording microphones, and macro lenses, as well as the creation of new training workshops and related web resources on the fundamentals of environmental storytelling. |
DHPSNY Caring for Photograph Collections Workshop- Frost-Ferguson Room, Owen D. Young Library Room 204 DHPSNY workshops promote interactive learning, networking, and collaboration. Offered free of cost to New York institutions, these programs address the needs of professionals and volunteers at institutions that manage unique library research materials and historical records, including libraries, archives, and museums. Presented throughout the state, workshops emphasize hands-on learning exercises and provide supplemental resources. See below for descriptions and registration for upcoming workshops. |
Exhibition: For Our Only Home- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Explore the final week of the exhibition designed to accompany the construction of the Tibetan Buddhist Chenrezig sand mandala. The exhibition is inspired by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s book, Our Only Home, which eloquently calls for compassion during the climate crisis. |
Exhibition: Tibetan Buddhist "Chenrezig" Sand Mandala Healing and Compassion in Challenging Times- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The St. Lawrence community is invited to explore for the final week of the exhibition, "Tibetan Buddhist 'Chenrezig' Sand Mandala Healing and Compassion in Challenging Times." |
Lecture and Discussions with Dr. Daniel Cozort- Griffith Arts Center 123 and the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Tibetan Buddhist Chenrezig Sand Mandala Healing and Compassion in Challenging Times, on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery, the lecture and discussions will be held Monday, October 21 and Tuesday October 22. |
Got Spirit! 16th Gospel Music Workshop and Concert- Gulick Theatre Led by Rev. Shaun Whitehead, this multi-day event will feature guest workshop leader, Dr. Mario Vaughn of the Chicago Mass Choir! Beginning October 23 through 26, 2024 in Gulick Theatre, the free Gospel Workshop will welcome singers of all levels and persons of any/all/no spiritual background to learn by singing. The St. Lawrence and surrounding community are encouraged to attend! |
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Northern Lights Shine on St. LawrenceThe St. Lawrence community recently looked to the sky as an aurora made a vibrant appearance over campus. The colorful display made for another magical night in the North Country. View the photos on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. |
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The Financial Aid Office at St. Lawrence University will assist graduate and professional students in understanding various sources of financial aid to which they may be entitled. Financial aid for...
Employer Paid Term Life/AD&D Insurance: Each regular employee receives University paid group life insurance through Guardian. The benefit is equivalent to annual base salary rounded up to the next $1,000...
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St. Lawrence Climbs Even Higher in The Princeton Review Rankings for Alumni Network, Internships, and ImpactThe Princeton Review named St. Lawrence to its list of “Best Value Colleges” for 2024, noting its high return on investment for students and recent grads. The University also ascended in several rankings categories, coming in at No. 2 on “Top 20 Best Private School Alumni Networks,” No. 5 on “Top 20 Best Private Schools for Internships,” and No. 9 on “Best Schools for Making an Impact.” |
St. Lawrence University Names Kim Robinson Hissong ’94 as Vice President of University AdvancementSt. Lawrence has named Kim Robinson Hissong ’94 its Vice President for University Advancement, President Kathryn A. Morris announced on June 6. Hissong, who has been leading the division in all fundraising and Laurentian engagement activities on an interim basis since last October, will immediately step into the permanent role. |
Faculty Focus-July 8, 2024Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty have published articles, op-ed's, won awards, and much more. |
Two Selective Critical Language Scholarships Support Students’ Study of ArabicMiso Wilson ’24 and Elizabeth Wagar ’24 first studied abroad through St. Lawrence’s Center for International and Intercultural Studies (CIIS) during the Spring 2023 semester, when they enjoyed experiences living and learning in Jordan. As seniors they were each awarded the highly selective Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) through the U.S. Department of State, which provided support for them to participate in an immersive Arabic language program. |
‘Shared Closet’ Concept Closes the Loop on Clothing WasteClose the Loop, a club dedicated to reducing textile waste on campus, started with Valeria Obregon Diaz ’24 and a couple of friends carrying some of their garments to the Student Center for a clothing swap. Two years later, it has more than 10 active members, manages the thrift store on campus, has hosted multiple clothing swaps, as well as sewing and mending workshops, and was named ‘Rookie of the Year’ at the student leadership awards ceremony. |
Recently in Athletics!Twenty-nine members of the 2023-24 St. Lawrence men's hockey team earned ECAC Hockey All-Academic honors, as announced by the league office. Logan Ritchie '24, a finalist for the ECAC Hockey Scholar-Athlete of the Year, was named the Saints' Commissioner's List honoree for the third straight season as the team's top scholar from the 2023-24 season. Eighteen members of 2023-24 St. Lawrence women's hockey garnered ECAC Hockey All-Academic honors. Junior forward Taylor Lum '25 was named the Saints' Commissioner's List honoree as the program's top scholar, boasting a 4.0 cumulative GPA, while majoring in Data Science. Judge Murphy '24 earned Intercollegiate Men's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IMLCA) All-America and First-Team All-Region honors, while Tripp Clark '24 earned a spot on the First Team and Caleb Torres '25, Paddy Condon '25 and Michael Marinello '25 garnered Second-Team honors. Twenty-three skiers from the St. Lawrence Alpine and Nordic ski teams were honored by the United States Collegiate Ski Coaches Association (USCSCA) for having earned National Collegiate All-Academic Ski Team honors for the 2024 season. |
Rebert and Lee Hall Renovations to Welcome Class of 2028! ❤️🤎It’s safe to say that Rebert and Lee Halls have never looked better, and just in time to welcome the Class of 2028 this fall! Check out the a sneak peek of the newly renovated lounges, student rooms, and bathrooms in Rebert south and east, as well as two main lounges in Lee. We’ve fully upgraded these areas with new fixtures and finishes, including dimmable LED lighting. This summer, we’re renovating the north wing of Rebert and the north wing and main entry of Lee, all thanks to funds from a $30 million campus facilities enhancement initiative taking place across campus. Check out the updates on the St. Lawrence University Official Instagram Account. |
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