Kris is an amphibian and reptile conservation biologist, with research interests in behavior, ecology, and conservation detection dogs. Her work on the Blue-Spotted Salamander complex has aided in the conservation...
Students Jordan Kulbe ’25, Kelsey Simler ’25, Evelyn Albrecht ’25, Julia Sirois ’23, Thia Moore ’23 and Rayna Bidwell ’24 along with faculty Erika Barthelmess and Kris Hoffmann from the Biology Department and Sara Ashpole from the Environmental Studies Department traveled to Burlington, Vermont to attend and present at the Northeast Natural History Conference.
For all of our alumni, the quest for evidence and answers doesn’t stop after Commencement. Some choose to make this activity a profession. You can find them in the field or the lab, using their talents to communicate the importance of their research and engage others in their work.
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.
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.
The river valley is quiet. It’s a sunny day in June, and Evelyn Albrecht ’25 has just given the wildlife detection dog named Newt his search command. Something switches on in the 4-year-old Labrador retriever’s brain. He’s in work mode now, bounding along the river bank in an erratic zig-zag pattern, deploying his stellar snout to sniff out wood turtles and help aid conservation efforts in Rhode Island.
President Morris reflects on one of our proudest days on campus–Commencement.
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NSF Grant Supports St. Lawrence Climate ResearchSt. 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 GrantThe 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 GirlsSealina 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 TraditionsA 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, 2022This 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 StudioAs 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 2022Several 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 AthleteTommy 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 '22Computer 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). |
PCA Professor Dan Gallagher Lights Up Area StagesProfessor 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 ObservatoryFor 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 EcuadorTen 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 IrelandThis 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. |
A Nose for ConservationAs 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.
Good Morning and welcome to the St. Lawrence University May 2023 Commencement Ceremony! It is my distinct pleasure and honor to welcome our graduates and your guests to campus today...