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The Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics Department Holds Annual Dinner
On January 30, the Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics (MCSS) Department held their Annual Dinner. This year the event was held at Sergi’s Canton Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. This year...
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News Digest: October 3, 2022
October 3News 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
Connecting Community and Food at the Cornell Cooperative Extension
This summer, Alexandria Hansson '22 and Emilia Vardai-Davidson '23 got their hands a little dirty in the name of sustainable agriculture.
Analyzing China’s Housing Market as an Economics Research Fellow
When Ruiqi Yang ’23 returned to China in 2021, he couldn’t help but notice the effect the COVID-19 pandemic had on daily life. Inspired by his academic interests, he explored the pandemic’s connection to a much-discussed topic in his home country–the housing market.
Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Receives Optimization Grant
St. Lawrence’s Richard F. Brush Art Gallery has received a Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections planning grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) in support of a study aimed at optimizing its storage facility and three adjacent exhibition galleries.
Discovering a Winning Combination as a Data Science Researcher
Saints student-athlete Hope Donoghue ’24 has always been intrigued by sports data. This summer, she combined her academic and athletic passions as a data science researcher.News from Around Campus
Winners Announced in the Brush Art Gallery’s Shepard Fairey Bootleg Sticker Contest!
From over 60 sixty online submissions, three winners were selected in the Brush Art Gallery’s recent Shepard Fairey bootleg sticker contest.Events
Health and Wellness Fair and Flu Vaccine Clinic
- Winston Room Visit the fair and enter the drawing for a chance to win one of many prizes: Brewer Bookstore gift certificates, gift cards to area restaurants and businesses, Amazon cards, T-shirts, totes, and more!
The Alexander String Quartet Matinee Concert
- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The Alexander String Quartet returns to St. Lawrence for a matinee concert with violist Paul Yarbrough. They will be performing pieces by W.A. Mozart, Antonín Dvořák and Claude Debussy.Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Flee
- 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 and Media, and the Language Resource Center are pleased to present: Flee (2022).
The Alexander String Quartet Concert
- Gulick Theatre, Noble Center The Alexander String Quartet will be joined by violist Paul Yarbrough for their evening concert on Wednesday, October 6 at 8:00 pm. They will perform pieces by W.A. Mozart, Antonín Dvořák and Claude Debussy.
Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Presents: Wood Paper Ink
- Brush Art Gallery The Richard F. Brush Art Gallery, in collaboration with the Mokuhanga Sisters, presents diverse examples of mokuhanga, the traditional method of Japanese water-based woodblock printing, and its expansion from Japan to the international world of contemporary art during this exhibition on display beginning Monday, Sept. 12 through Saturday, Oct. 8.Athletics
Saints Shut Out the Competition, Fall Sports Continue
The scarlet and brown shut out the competition as Saints volleyball topped Potsdam 3-0 with a marathon 62-point second set and Saints men's soccer defeated Ithaca 1-0 last week. At the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Northeast Regionals hosted by Drew University, Nathan Turtledove '23 earned a singles win, and Broderick Pinto '25 and Adam Heilbronner '24 earned a doubles win. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
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September at St. Lawrence
It’s that time of the year when even the campus trees sport the scarlet and brown. Take a look back at some highlights of the fall semester so far. View photos on the St. Lawrence Facebook page.
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 submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications content request form.
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News Digest: November 4, 2025
November 4News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information. Submit Your News.
University News & Stories
Q&A: Meet Professor Susan Willson
Associate Professor of Biology Susan Willson combines her love of ecology and hands-on teaching to inspire students to explore the natural world. Whether in the snow-covered forests of the North Country or the biodiverse landscapes of Ecuador, her courses connect ecological science with real-world stewardship.
Small Plates, Big Impact
If you enter Dana Dining Hall this semester, you might notice a few changes. These are part of a new initiative led by students, faculty, and staff to help make the campus—and particularly Dining Services—greener and more sustainable.Events
Writers Series presents Fred Arroyo, Jac Jemc, and John Dermot Woods
- Carnegie 10 & Sykes Common Room Celebrating 25 years of the Viebranz Visiting Professorship. Welcome back Fred Arroyo, Jac Jemc, and John Dermot Woods for a writers craft talk and reading.Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Who You Think I Am
- 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: "Who You Think I Am" (2021)"A Little Night Music" by the SLU String Orchestra
- Pickens Hall, Heuvelton, NY and Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Their concerts feature selections from the Baroque and Classical periods, with music by J.S. Bach, Corelli, Mozart, and Schubert.Athletics
Saints Earn Liberty League Honors
Men’s Cross-Country: Senior Nick Lyndaker captured his second consecutive Liberty League individual title to lead the men's cross country team to a second-place finish at the Liberty League Championship on Saturday at the Hoffmann Cross Country Course. Lyndaker crossed the line in 25:16.6, becoming the first Saint to win back-to-back Liberty League titles since John Johnston in 2010 and 2011. His victory marked the 27th individual conference championship in program history.
Riding: The riding team wrapped up their second weekend of competition with a first-place tie on Saturday at SUNY Geneseo and a home win on Sunday. On Saturday, the Saints picked up five blue ribbon finishes and three second place finishes to tie for first place with the University of Guelph, finishing with 35 points. Senior Annie Kammer was named the High Point Rider. On Sunday, Senior Harper Eskey was named the High Point Rider with first-place finishes in both Open Fences and Open Flat.
Women’s Cross-Country: Sophomore Avery Blanchard paced the women's cross country team with a sixth-place finish as the Saints took second overall at the Liberty League Championship on Saturday. Blanchard completed the six-kilometer race in 22:51.1, earning All-Liberty League First Team honors. Juniors Charlotte Blake and Quinn Sirgany followed close behind, finishing ninth and 10th with times of 23:04.1 and 23:04.8, respectively. Sirgany earned Second Team All-Liberty League recognition for her top-10 effort.
Volleyball: The St. Lawrence University volleyball team didn't drop a single set at Saturday's SUNY Poly Triad. They beat Keuka in straight sets to kick the day off, then followed it up with a victory over host SUNY Poly, both 3-0.
For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com.
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Candy, Kids, Community: Trick-or-Treating at SLU
Every year, our Theme and Greek houses open their doors to the community for local families to trick-or-treat. Thank you to the students that kept this sweet and spooky tradition alive on Friday! Check out the St. Lawrence Instagram page to see highlights of the best dressed students and trick-or-treaters!
News Digest is a weekly compilation of news releases and web feature stories created in the past week. It is released, generally, every Tuesday. Please submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications news form.
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Tips for Getting the Most of your Health Career Committee Interview
How can you have a successful Health Career Committee Interview, resulting in a strong recommendation letter? Planning for your Interview Not everyone is required to have a committee letter. Students...
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Economics
Major and minor offered Visit the economics department webpage at https://www.stlawu.edu/offices/economics . The economics curriculum is designed to familiarize the student with economic theory and “the economic way of thinking,”...
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Orientation Leader Job Description
Campus Activities & Residential Engagement (CARE) Orientation Leader Position Orientation Leader Job Description The Orientation Leader (OL) is a part-time, para-professional student staff member of the Student Activities team. Being...
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News Digest: October 10, 2023
October 10News 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 Ranked as One of the Nation’s Most Economically Diverse Colleges by The New York Times
The New York Times has once again included St. Lawrence University in its most recent edition of the College Access Index, a list of the nation’s most selective universities ranked in order of economic diversity.
Activist-Academic Wins Fulbright to Study in Spain
Derek Sherrange ’23 is a new kind of multi-hyphenate. He’s a first-generation honors student, an activist-academic, a multilingual global change maker, and most recently, a Fulbright Scholarship award-winner.
First Person: Finding My First-Year Recipe
At St. Lawrence, everyone's first-year journey is unique. No one has to follow a set structure or plan to find a home here. With tons of clubs, student organizations, and campus events to choose from, each and every student, no matter what their interests, creates their own fitted first-year recipe. Here is a glimpse of mine.
St. Lawrence Alum Powers Campus Climate Efforts with an Electric Gift
A generous gift from Class of 1964 alum Harvey Meer has tripled the number of electric vehicle charging stations on campus, supports St. Lawrence’s sustainability goals, and furthers the University’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
Alumni in Action-October 10, 2023
Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets and recognized for inspiring professional accomplishments. Some of this edition's features include winning a Fulbright Award, accomplishments within a major news site, pursuing graduate school, and even helping solve an unsolved murder!News from Around Campus
Religious Studies Professor Mark MacWilliams authors book chapter
Religious Studies Professor Mark MacWilliams has authored a chapter in the new book Comics, Culture, and Religion: Faith Imagined, edited by Kees de Groot, Tilburg University, and The Netherlands.Statistics Professor Higham authors publications on spatial statistics and spatial statistics software.
Spatial data analysis papers published by Assistant Professor Matt Higham.Events
The Alexander String Quartet Performance in the Art Gallery
- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The Richard F. Brush Art Gallery is pleased to present the Alexander String Quartet's performance inspired by water in conjunction with the gallery exhibition Listening to Water.
Richard F. Brush Art Gallery to Present Exhibition
- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Explore the Listening to Water exhibition on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery until December 9, 2023. The exhibition explores the roles, rights, and responsibilities of the various communities that make up these Northeastern watersheds.Athletics
From Victory to Victory
The Saints had an impressive week in sports, beginning with the women's soccer team winning 3-1 against Plattsburgh College and the men's soccer team securing a 1-0 victory over Clarkson University. At Appleton Arena, the women's hockey team dominated with a 7-2 win against Providence College on Friday and a 2-0 victory on Saturday. Meanwhile, both the men's hockey and men's soccer teams faced Rochester Institute of Technology, resulting in the men's hockey winning 4-3 and men's soccer securing a 1-0 victory.
For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
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Celebrating An Elaine White-Out
Sunday evening we celebrated an “Elaine White-out” in honor of the longest-tenured staff member in our 167-year history. Elaine White is in her 60th year working at St. Lawrence, and the executive secretary for Student Life remains a dynamic resource for our students while building meaningful friendships across the North Country. Read more about the event and view photos on the St. Lawrence Facebook 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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News Digest: July 25
July 25News 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
NSF Grant Supports St. Lawrence Climate Research
St. Lawrence received three NSF grants this year. A professor and student will use a $78,872 grant to travel—twice—to the Arctic’s Bering Sea Region and study the traditional ecological knowledge of the Siberian Yupik tribe.
New York Six Receives $1.5 Million Mellon Foundation Grant
The New York Six Liberal Arts Consortium, which includes St. Lawrence University, has been awarded a $1.5 million grant by the Mellon Foundation to create the NY6 Mellon Academic Leadership Fellows Program, a three-year program to provide an intensive leadership experience for faculty in the humanities who aspire to academic leadership roles.
The Support and Care of Carefree Black Girls
Sealina Marryshow ’22, president of Carefree Black Girls, wants students to know the club is a welcoming and supportive space for women of color and allies. This spring, they utilized campus resources to help address the mental health needs of their peers.
Making Room for Faith Traditions
A new space in ODY Library allows students a quiet space for daily prayer and meditation, a step towards creating a more inclusive campus for all students.
St. Lawrence in the News-July 25, 2022
This regular roundup features a selection of recent mentions of St. Lawrence University and its students, faculty, and staff in regional, national, and international media outlets.
Leveling Up at the WORD Studio
As a tutor with the WORD Studio, Alexandra Hill '23 supports her peers' written and oral communication, reading, and design. Her research is opening doors to greater accessibility and reducing barriers for students experiencing mental health concerns.
Alumni in Action-July 2022
Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets for reflecting on the 50th anniversary of Title IX, sharing their commitment to philanthropy, earning awards, and inspiring others with their artwork.
First Person: Finding Purpose as a Former Student Athlete
Tommy Benjes ’22 thought he'd left his athletic career behind him after high school. During his sophomore year at St. Lawrence, he found a fresh start as a practice player for the women’s ice hockey team.
Meet Eduardo Puerta '22
Computer science and mathematics double major Eduardo Puerta '22 wants to make sure everyone feels included, whether he's on the field with his ultimate frisbee team or tutoring his peers in the Peterson Quantitative Resource Center (PQRC).News from Around Campus
PCA Professor Dan Gallagher Lights Up Area Stages
Professor Dan Gallagher spent the spring and summer of 2022 creating lighting designs for theatre companies across the region.
SLU Astronomers Attend Workshop at Green Bank Observatory
For the first time since 2019, several members of the Physics Department attended an in-person workshop at the Green Bank Observatory in West Virginia, home of the largest fully steerable radio telescope in the world.
Tropical Ecology and Conservation Students Head to Ecuador
Ten SLU students spent three weeks in Ecuador in June 2022 with Associate Professor Susan Willson learning about conservation issues facing the region.
Dr. Val Lehr Leads Summer Course in Ireland
This summer, Dr. Val Lehr led St. Lawrence students during an off-campus study program in Ireland as they studied Irish history and geography, popular memory, memorialization, and the formation of national identity.Social Media
A Nose for Conservation
As part of a six-week summer research project, Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology Kristine Hoffman, Julia Sirois ’23, and Newt, a labrador trained to detect several species of turtles, are scouring the Rhode Island landscape to find out how many of less common species of turtles are living there. Learn more about Newt on the St. Lawrence Twitter 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 submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications content request form or by contacting Jessica Kennedy in University Communications at (315) 229-1808.
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2022 Commencement Address
Good Morning and welcome to the Commencement Ceremonies for the St. Lawrence University Class of 2022! It is my distinct pleasure and honor to welcome our graduates and your guests...