Hammer Time
by: Zach Lawrence & Sophie Robie “Get in there, you!” assistant director Kim Covill exclaimed at the nail sticking out mockingly and unmoving from the 2x6 plank. That knotted piece...
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Information for New Students
University and Residence Hall Policies In order to foster a community that supports an academic environment, the University upholds these rules and regulations: The New York State drinking age is...
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In Memory: Professor Emeritus Steve Horwitz
St. Lawrence pauses in sadness and tribute to note the death on June 27 of our colleague, teacher, and friend Steve Horwitz, Charles A. Dana Professor of Economics Emeritus. A...
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Attention to Service: A Military Hat Trick
“It’s a St. Lawrence success story, really,” testifies classmate and friend Tom Reilly ’83 about three Laurentians who entered military service after graduating from St. Lawrence in the early ’80s...
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Speeding Past a 40-Year-Old Record
For Nick Lyndaker '26, trailblazing runs in the family.
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News Digest: February 6th, 2023
February 6News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.
In Memory
On Friday, February 3, President Morris sent a message to the community about the passing of former St. Lawrence University President Walter Lawrence (Lawry) Gulick, GP’13 who sought and laid the groundwork for a more inclusive and diverse Laurentian community—served by the rigorous liberal arts education he championed. Read the message.
University News & Stories
St. Lawrence Mourns the Death of Former President Gulick
St. Lawrence University is remembering former President Walter Lawrence (Lawry) Gulick as a dedicated architect of a more inclusive and diverse Laurentian community—served by the rigorous liberal arts education he championed. Gulick died January 28, 2023 at the age of 95.
Geology Students Embark on Global Adventure to Examine Volcanoes
Last month, geology majors embarked on a global adventure during a nine-day volcanology excursion to Tenerife, Canary Islands. Students, joined by St. Lawrence geology faculty, including Nagel-Myers and Sarah Brehm, navigated world-class geologic sites and explored historic and pre-historic volcanic systems, guided by experts from GeoTenerife.News from Around Campus
MCSS Hosts Annual Majors Dinner
On February 1 the Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics (MCSS) department held its annual Majors Dinner for the first time in four years. Approximately 75 students and faculty gathered to discuss upcoming conferences, internship and job opportunities, and departmental events.Brush Gallery Digitizes Historic Haudenosaunee Charts
A series of Haudenosaunee educational charts from St. Lawrence University’s Owen D. Young Library Special Collections was recently digitized by staff from the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery. The charts, part of the Arthur and Shirley Einhorn Iroquois Collection MSS No. 196, were a gift to the University from the Einhorn family in 2015.Events
Climate Survey Information Sessions
- Sullivan Student Center 336 The time has come for the HEDS Campus Climate Survey for Diversity and Inclusion! Every member of the SLU community is invited to attend in-person and virtual information sessions, and to participate in the confidential and anonymous survey.Athletics
Saints Basketball Dominates Home Court Matchups; Seasons Continue
It was a winning weekend for the Saints! Women's basketball secured a 68-57 win over RIT on Saturday after defeating William Smith 82-59 on Friday and dominating Clarkson 74-47 at home last week while Saints men's basketball beat RIT 88-71 on Saturday after securing a 73-67 win over Hobart on Friday. The wins for the Scarlet and Brown continued with men's hockey shutting out Brown 6-0 on the road while women's hockey skated to a 3-2 overtime win over Cornell at home. Saints squash wrapped up its 2023 Liberty League Championships on home court this weekend after the women's team secured three sets of 8-0 wins over Vassar, Bard, and Denison before falling to William Smith in the championship match on Sunday while the men's team topped Bard 8-1 and Hobart 5-4 before falling to Rochester on Sunday. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
Social Media
Celebrating Lunar New Year
The International House (I-House) and Asian Students Intercultural Association (A.S.I.A) celebrated Lunar New Year with a teatime spent sharing dumplings and laughs, crafting origami rabbits, and enjoying music with friends to ring in a prosperous year ahead. View the photos on the St. Lawrence Instagram 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: August 8, 2022
August 8News 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
In Memory
On Wednesday, July 27 President Morris sent a message to the community about the passing of Professor Emeritus Dr. Calvin “Fred” Exoo P’04. For 40 years at St. Lawrence, he built a legacy of inquiry and scholarly insight. Read the message.
University News & Stories
Scholarships That Recognize Students and the Value of This Place
By creating a scholarship for Canton High School graduates who attend St. Lawrence, an alumnus of both recognizes the North Country—and its unique promise for students.
Raising the Bar
Home to the six-time IHSA national champion St. Lawrence riding team, the Elsa Gunnison Appleton Riding Hall is receiving a glow-up in the form of a state-of-the-art modern riding facility thanks to the generosity of Laurentian families.
Summer 2022 Magazine Now Online
Laurentian stories tracing the origins of a remarkable 50-Year partnership with Kenya are highlighted in the latest issue of St. Lawrence magazine. View the Summer 2022 magazine.
News from Around Campus
Dr. Mert Kartal and Ceyda Onaran Kartal Lead Summer Course in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg
Students recently spent two weeks exploring the past, present, and future of Europe and the European Union (EU). To learn about the cultural, historical, and political factors that have shaped Europe, students visited various sites of key importance under the guidance of Dr. Mert Kartal and Ceyda Onaran Kartal.Athletics
Saints Make Canada's National Selection Camp, Season Tickets Now Available
Members of the women's ice hockey team Julia Gosling '23 and Abby Hustler '25 received invitations to join Canada’s National Women’s Program camp. During the 11-day camp, the pair will vye for spots on Canada’s National Women’s Team, Canada’s National Women’s Development Team, and Canada’s National Women’s Under-18 Team. Ticket information for the 2022-23 St. Lawrence University men's hockey, women's hockey, and football teams is now available. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
Events
Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Presents: Inspiring, Controversial, Obey!
- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The Richard F. Brush Art Gallery presents work by one of the most well-known contemporary American street artists, Shepard Fairey on display from Wednesday, August 10 through Saturday, September 3. In celebration of the exhibition, the community is invited to participate in a sticker design contest. Submissions are due Thursday, September 1 at noon.Social Media
Summer at St. Lawrence
The St. Lawrence Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) Class of 2026 cohort has been busy this summer! Students explored the North Country by hiking and canoeing in the Adirondacks, and embracing life on campus. View photos from their adventures 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 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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News Digest: May 7, 2024
May 7News 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 Announces 2024 Commencement Speakers
In celebration of their exceptional achievements and exemplary service to St. Lawrence University and the North Country community Kathleen Fitzgerald ’92 and Cali Brooks will be honored during this year’s commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 19. Professor Liz Regosin will address the Class of 2024.News from Around Campus
Anthropology Students Present Posters
Students in ANTH 270 Plagues and Peoples recently showcased their research at an end-of-semester course poster conference.Chemistry department hosted the 14th Annual Undergraduate and Graduate Chemistry Research Symposium
On April 20, 2024, St. Lawrence University and the SLU Chemistry department hosted the 14th Annual Undergraduate and Graduate Chemistry Research Symposium for the Northern New York Section of the American Chemical Society. Over 80 students and faculty from six local universities came to present their research and to network and build connections between our different institutions.World Languages Students Inducted into Honor Societies
The Department of World Languages, Cultures, and Media held its annual Honorary Inductions and is pleased to congratulate all the students on their achievements!Athletics
This Week in Athletics!
Men’s lacrosse qualified for the NCAA tournament via an at-large bid after completing their season as Liberty League semifinalists. The Saints had their best start in program history at 11-0 and finished the season 14-2 with a share of the regular season title with a 6-1 league record. They will make their way back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022 and the third time since 2017, and are headed to Wesleyan to face Plymouth State on Saturday.
For men’s lacrosse major awards, Judge Murphy '24 was named the Liberty League Offensive Player of the Year, while Daniel Mahoney '27 was named the Rookie of the Year. 7 Saints earned All-League accolades and head coach Mike Mahoney '93 earned Coach of the Year honors.
Women’s lacrosse defender Haley Sundstrom '25 earned Second-Team All-Liberty League honors, while midfielder Neve Ley '25 earned Honorable Mention accolades for the women's lacrosse team, as announced by the league office on Tuesday morning.
After earning their 14th straight Intercollegic Horse Shows Competition (IHSA) Regional title, the riding team advanced to nationals as a team this past week, finishing fourth overall. After earning Reserve Champion honors at Zones, the Saints competed against the 16 best programs, representing the 353 competing schools.
In the men’s outdoor track and field season, Zach Jaworski '25, Nick Lyndaker '26 and Patrick Russell '26 had all-conference performances at the outdoor track and field championships this past weekend. St. Lawrence finished fifth overall. The Saints now head to regionals with many athletes qualified.
Women’s track and field saw Emma Palumbo '25 and Alli Sibold '24 earn all-Liberty League honors at the outdoor track and field championship, with Alli getting an honorable mention in the 1500 meter race and Emma taking second-team honors in the 3000 meter steeplechase. The Saints will also head to regionals beginning next week.
For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
Social Media
A Time of Excitement and Fun!
Recently campus has been busy as students are finishing finals, soaking up some sun, enjoying Carnaval, Folk Fest, the African Student Union Gala and so much more. Check out the fun on the St. Lawrence University Official Instagram Account.✨❤️🤎
📸: Alden Timm ’26 & Sunset Recinos Moya ’27News 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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St. Lawrence in the News - June 7, 2021
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.
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Our Home and Native Land
Message from the President