News Digest: November 21, 2022
News 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
Economics Professor Alison Del Rossi Named New VP, Dean for Academic AffairsSt. Lawrence University President Kathryn A. Morris announced that Alison Del Rossi will serve as the next Vice President of the University and Dean of Academic Affairs, effective July 1, 2023. |
Helping Your Pet's Favorite Brand Recruit the Right PeopleWhen Andrew Han '23 saw an ad for a summer internship with the online pet supply retailer Chewy.com, he applied without many expectations. |
From Fishing to FinanceBy scratching at the surface of alumni 10 years out or less it seems St. Lawrence graduates can do anything. |
News from Around Campus
Eta Xi Chapter of the Earth Science’s Honorary Society InducteesThe Geology Department’s Eta Xi Chapter of the Earth Science’s Honorary Society, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, completed its 29th induction on the evening of November 15th, 2022. |
Digital Media and Film Major Celebrates Launch EventOn Tuesday, November 1, 2022 the new Digital Media and Film (DMF) department held an informal event to celebrate the launch of its new major at St. Lawrence University. |
Math Major Presents Research at NY6 Undergraduate Research ConferenceAlexandra Hill '23 presented her research project entitled “The Interaction Between Mental Health and Positionality in Literature: A Data Science Analysis” at the NY6 Undergraduate Research Conference at Colgate University on November 5th. |
Athletics
Saints Winter Sports in Full SwingWhile the men's and women's cross country teams concluded the fall season with individual and team appearances at the NCAA National Championships, the winter sports season continues in full swing for the Saints. Over the weekend, men's basketball defeated SUNY Canton 68-52 and SUNY Potsdam 71-62 after beating Plattsburgh 77-65 earlier in the week. Women's basketball topped Plattsburgh 60-58 while men's squash opened its season with a 9-0 shutout over Brown University on Sunday. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Social Media
St. Lawrence Celebrates International Education WeekDuring International Education Week, students across campus gathered to eat, dance, create, and learn while celebrating the many different cultures represented at St. Lawrence. From Diwali, the Festival of Lights, dance workshops, and language lessons, to international art and sushi-making classes, there was no shortage of opportunities for students to share their cultures and learn new things about our community. Thank you to all who took part in this week’s events and to CIIS and ISS for hosting. View photos from the events on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. |
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