Flu Information and Prevention
What is the flu? Learn about flu prevention, get a flu shot, wash your hands often, and follow travel and public health advisories. The flu, or influenza, is a respiratory...
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Outdoor Recreation
Our campus is a trailhead—your starting point for unlimited outdoor adventures in every season.
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The Abstract: Why and How to Write One
Geoscientists are required to write abstracts of their papers or presentations in order that the public may know the thrust of the work in advance of a decision to read...
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News Digest: October 4th, 2021
October 4News 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
The President's Office, Academic Affairs, and Student Life sent a message to the community on Friday, Oct. 1 providing an update on last week’s test results, a change to the Campus Operating Status (Yellow-A), adjustments to testing protocols, information about Mid-Semester Break, and key public health reminders. Read the message.
University News & Stories
Saints Take Advantage of Summer Semester
St. Lawrence student athletes made the most of their summer in Canton. Between practice sessions and a demanding compressed academic schedule, they took advantage of opportunities to help them stay on track for the fall sports season.12-Hour Shift: Combating COVID-19 One Shot at a Time
For Curtis Amory '23, working for St. Lawrence Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in fall 2020, was difficult but rewarding. After experiencing firsthand the damage COVID-19 can do, he remained committed to helping the North Country by working at a vaccination clinic.
St. Lawrence Adds New Majors in Data Science, Finance
St. Lawrence University has created new bachelor’s degree programs in data science and finance, two cutting-edge fields where graduates are in high demand and Laurentians will excel thanks to their liberal arts education.
St. Lawrence University Dedicates Campus Residence in Honor of First Black Graduate
The home on St. Lawrence University’s campus that houses the Dean of Student Life and has served as a welcoming space for all students now bears the name of the University’s first Black graduate.
Faculty Focus - Oct. 4, 2021
Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty co-organized conferences, earned honorable mentions for their books, and published scholarly articles.News from Around Campus
Trace Remains: Artists' Presentations Now Available
The artists’ gallery talk with Rachael Marne Jones and Ryan Keith Parker originally scheduled for Monday, September 20, was reconceptualized. Instead of an in-person presentation, the artists have spoken about...Events
Virtual Organ Concert: Exploring the Pipes
See the beautiful interior of Gunnison Memorial Chapel as you listen to the voices of Ad Hoc Singers, flutist Laura Rediehs, and the 1926 Estey Organ played by organist Sondra Goldsmith Proctor. Watch the concert.
Poetry for Peace
- zoomPlease join us via Zoom to read a poem you've written, a poem by a favorite poet, or just to listen to poems on a different theme. And tell your...
Faculty Book Talk - Ronnie Olesker, Government
- Sykes Common RoomIsrael’s Securitization Dilemma: BDS and the Battle for the Legitimacy of the Jewish State
In 2015, the Palestinian Soccer Association campaigned to ban Israel from FIFA (the international soccer federation)...
Athletics
Skating Saints Defeat Clarkson in Exhibition Contest; Fall Sports Continue
In their first game since the ECAC Championship, the men's ice hockey team defeated 19th ranked Clarkson 3 - 0 in an exhibition contest on Saturday at Cheel Arena. The Saturday wins continued with the field hockey team securing its first Liberty League win of the season by defeating RPI 2-1 at home.
On Friday, the Esports Overwatch team topped Lackawanna 3-0 for their first win of the season while women's ice hockey defeated Syracuse 4-1 at Appleton. Last week, Lillian Sullivan '23 and Caitlyn Avery '23 won their doubles and singles matches to lead women's tennis to a 7-2 win over SUNY Oneonta at home.
Visit SaintsAthletics.com for up-to-date news and scores.
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.
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Social Media Strategy Template
Every social media account that is associated with St. Lawrence University in any way has an impact on the University's brand. Academic and administrative departments interested in creating or reimagining...
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News Digest: February 28, 2022
February 28News 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
Masking Policy Update
Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community on Monday, Feb. 28 announcing that due to the current declines in active COVID-19 cases on campus and throughout the county, the St. Lawrence University face-mask requirement is changing for vaccinated individuals beginning Wednesday, March 2. Read the message and new masking guidelines.
University News & Stories
Laurentians Inspire: Creating a One-Stop-Shop for Climate Action
The summer after graduating in 2020, Lucy Hochschartner was driving home from her part-time job at Chipotle when she first got the idea for On the Level, a website and nonprofit organization using technology to help people join the climate movement—empowering them to take actions that align with their interests, skills, and location.
Never Too Early to Start: Sophomore Boot Camp 2022
At St. Lawrence, faculty, staff, and alumni use a common refrain when talking with current students about preparing for a rewarding career— “it’s never too early to start.” The Sophomore Career Boot Camp, offered through the Career Connections office, is just one initiative that supports this philosophy.
St. Lawrence Students Implement Projects for Peace
Three St. Lawrence students designed and implemented humanitarian projects in Ghana, West Africa, and Cairo, Egypt with the support of Davis Projects for Peace, which funds grassroots projects developed by undergraduate students.
Faculty Focus – Feb. 28, 2022
Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published journal articles, presented at conferences and events, and were selected as non-resident scholars.Events
Diversity and Inclusion Week 2023
- St. Lawrence University’s Diversity Committee is excited to celebrate our fifth Diversity & Inclusion week.Athletics
Saints Earn Liberty League Titles, Head to Championships
During the Liberty League Championships in Ithaca, men’s track and field’s Erik Geier ’23 won the 60-meter hurdle to secure the Liberty League title while women's track and field's Kathleen Merchant '22 won the shot put. Alpine skiing’s Ava Mattsson ’22 is headed to the NCAAs in Park City, Utah following her performance at the UNH Carnival and the men’s ice hockey team is set to compete in the opening round of the conference playoffs after concluding their regular season with a 3-1 win over Yale 3-1 and a 1-1 tie with Brown. During the ECAC Quarterfinals, women’s ice hockey defeated Yale 4-2 but ultimately fell to the No. 7 ranked team. The riding team won its 12th straight Regional Championship Title by finishing the season with the highest point total from the regular season and women’s tennis opened conference play with a 6-3 win over Union. Women’s squash dominated Wesleyan 9-0 at the CSA Team Nationals but fell to Middlebury College in the final round. During the Liberty League Semifinals, women’s basketball defeated Skidmore (64-60) and Vassar(80-63) but fell to Ithaca in the championship game on Sunday. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores. SaintsAthletics.com
Social Media
SLU Close the Loop
St. Lawrence students are passionate about making sustainable choices accessible to everyone. SLU Close the Loop, an initiative to reduce waste by fostering an exchange and swap culture on campus, hosted its first-ever clothing swap where students had a chance to change up their closets and find new style inspiration while helping to reduce waste on campus. View photos of the event 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 contact Jessica Kennedy in University Communications at (315) 229-1808 with news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements.
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First Person: How a Birdie Got in the Way of My Goal
I’ve played lacrosse since I was six years old, and during my first three years at St. Lawrence University, I was an enthusiastic member of the women’s lacrosse team. Competing with a collection of fierce, skilled, and dedicated female athletes has been one of the best experiences of my life. However, my senior year, I made a decision that would shock even myself. I quit.
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First Person: My Rock Climbing Adventure
St. Lawrence University was my first choice when applying for colleges. Like many students, I was persuaded by the inclusive community I saw when I did a tour of the...
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Veladas Culturales - Live Performance of Peruvian Folk Music
The Caribbean, Latin American, and Latino Studies Department Presents: “Veladas Culturales."
- Winston Room, Sullivan Student Center
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The Bright Side of Darker Days
When daylight hours dwindle, astronomer and Priest Professor of Physics Aileen O’Donoghue says there’s a bright side to be found in the dark. “Though I love these dark, cozy, early...