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  1. Festival of Science, Scholarship & Creativity 2022

    FOS was held Friday, April 29, 2022 - Pictures after Abstract Information Kimberly Merchant, Faculty Ed Harcourt, Computer Science “Cyber Warfare in 2022: How Your Misclick Turned Out the Lights...

  2. Festival of Science, Scholarship & Creativity 2022

    Festival of Science, Scholarship & Creativity Friday, April 29, 2022 Kimberly Merchant, Faculty Ed Harcourt, Computer Science “Cyber Warfare in 2022: How Your Misclick Turned Out the Lights in Ukraine”...

  3. Summer Research Involvement

    There are a plethora of summer research opportunities for St. Lawrence students involving math, computer science, or statistics. Many of our students are awarded SLU Fellowships or McNair Scholarships to...

  4. Reid Brechner '15 ( Studio Art)

    Reid Brechner is an Assistant Director of the McNair Scholars Program at Castleton University, Castleton, Vermont. Reid, who is from Belgrade, Maine, received his bachelor’s degree in Art & Art...

  5. Alumni in Action - Oct. 25, 2021

    St. Lawrence graduates have a thirst for knowledge, are innovative problem-solvers, and make their communities, companies, and the world better places. This periodic roundup features Laurentians at the focus of news stories shared in their communities around the world.

  6. French

    Why Study French? While learning any foreign language has immense intellectual and cultural rewards, learning French has special benefits. The ties between France and the United States have deep historical...

  7. News Digest: October 14, 2025

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    October 14

    News 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.

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    Surgeon. Survivor. Humanitarian. Laurentian.

    Dr. Robert "Bob" Montgomery '82, P'14 has made a career out of defying odds—first as a surgeon, then as a patient, and now as a force behind one of the most consequential breakthroughs in modern medicine: xenotransplantation, the transplantation of genetically modified pig organs into humans.

    News from Around Campus

    Celebrating Community and Curiosity: A Look Back at the MAA Seaway Section Meeting

    Last weekend, St. Lawrence University proudly hosted the Mathematical Association of America Seaway Section Meeting—and what a vibrant, inspiring event it turned out to be!
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    Honoring the Memory of Dr. Carolyn “Carrie” Johns Dedication Ceremony

    On October 4, the Environmental Studies Department held a dedication ceremony at the Living Lab to honor the memory of Dr. Carolyn “Carrie” Johns. The event brought together close family, friends, and colleagues for a thoughtful remembrance of Carrie’s dedication to environmental education, community, and stewardship.

    Events

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    On Parkinson’s: Three Artists’ Journeys- Kristin Rehder, C. David Thomas, and Torrance York

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery With a provocative blend of personal experience, courage, and artistic integrity, the three artists in the exhibition have turned a lens on their own Parkinson’s disease. Reflecting the disease itself, which manifests differently in each person, the artists tell their individual stories through divergent photographic and printed methods.
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    Feeling Data: Art in Pursuit of Social Change

    - Griffiths Room 123 "Feeling Data: Art in Pursuit of Social Change" explores the intersection of science, data, and visual art as a means of confronting the climate crisis and inspiring collective action. Drawing from personal experiences in the Pacific Northwest and the American Southwest, Tyler W. Green’s practice transforms data sets, climate records, and mapping tools into conceptual frameworks for photography and installation.
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    Reshaping Jewish Orthodoxy Through the Arts in the Digital Age

    - Noble Center 109 Through a book reading and performed monologue, Dr. Jessica Roda and Malky Goldstein highlight the creativity, agency, and voices of women often missing from mainstream portrayals, exploring how media and performance reshape Orthodox life.

    Athletics

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    Saints Net Highlight-Reel Performances 

    Volleyball: The Saints won six of seven sets Saturday at the SUNY Potsdam Triad, earning wins over the Bears and Oswego State. They’re now 12-7 heading into a crucial conference weekend.

    Women’s Hockey: The Saints took Vermont to a shootout Friday after a 1-1 tie, highlighted by junior Abby Hehl’s viral between-the-legs goal that ranked No. 2 on SportsCenter’s Top 10. SLU sits No. 14 nationally after a 0-1-1 weekend vs. the Catamounts.

    Men’s Rowing: The Novice 8 led the Saints at the Head of the Genesee in Rochester, finishing second in 18:37.505 to top RIT (21:59.323).

    Men’s Hockey: Seniors Tyler Cristall, Isack Bandu, and Frankie Carogioiello scored to give SLU a 3-2 lead, and junior Gunnar Thoreson added two empty-netters in a 5-2 home-opening win over Vermont. Junior Mason Kucenski made 59 saves on the weekend and earned MAC Goaltending Goalie of the Week honors.

    Women’s Tennis: Seniors Angelica Aksdal-Jansen and Molly Jespersen swept the top singles and doubles flights at the Hamilton Invitational. Aksdal-Jansen defeated William Smith’s Haley Levine 6-0, 6-2 and teamed with Jespersen for a 6-1 doubles win. The senior also notched her 100th career victory on day one.

    For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com.

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    A Peek at Peak Weekend 🌄

    For 43 years, Peak Weekend has been one of St. Lawrence’s most unique and meaningful traditions, connecting students with the Adirondacks and with each other. This past weekend, students hiked across the High Peaks region, and together, they summited all 46 Adirondack High Peaks. More than just a weekend outdoors, Peak Weekend represents a deep sense of community, shared challenge, and a longstanding tradition rooted in adventure and place. Take a peek at some of the peaks and the students who summited them on the St. Lawrence Instagram page

    In Memory

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    On October 9, President Morris informed the Laurentian community about the passing of Ronald Waske '69, a beloved alumnus and longtime Head Athletic Trainer at St. Lawrence University. During his time here, Ron cared for and mentored generations of student-athletes, and shaped countless careers and lives. Ron is remembered for his deep knowledge, his generosity, and his commitment to others. Read the full message here

    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.

  8. Photo and Image Galleries

    Collected here are links to photographic and image galleries of some of the many events, student course work, or happenings by the Art and Art History department. See below for...

  9. News Digest: October 24, 2023

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    October 24

    News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.

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    An Evening with Acclaimed Musician Jake Blount

    St. Lawrence University and the Ken Okoth '01 Black American Music Project will welcome acclaimed artist Jake Blount for an evening concert on Wednesday, October 25 at 7 p.m. in Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall. This event is free and open to the public and will be livestreamed.

    News from Around Campus

    Mathematics Professor Look Gives Invited Lecture and Authors Publication on Complex Dynamics

    Professor Daniel Look was selected as this year’s speaker and gave his presentation, “’Rethinking Assessment to Increase Student Engagement and Preserve Instructor Sanity,” at the fall meetings of the Seaway Section of the Mathematical Association of America. He also published his research.
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    Professor Brezault Gives a Keynote Talk

    As a recent recipient of the Francophone Mobility Chairs from University of Ottawa, Professor Eloise Brezault recently gave a keynote talk, “Masquerade and Corporality among some African Performers: In Search of a New Ecopoetic Consciousness of Place.”

    Events

    Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Two is a Magic Number

    - 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: Two is a Magic Number (2022)
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    Organ Concert Series ~ Autumn Colors: A Celebration of Poetry and Music

    - Gunnison Memorial Chapel The Canton Select Choir joins with Ad Hoc Singers to present Autumn Colors: A Celebration of Poetry and Music.

    SLU Writers Series presents Tessa Yang

    - Sykes Common Room For over 50 years the Writers Series program at St. Lawrence University has welcomed all varieties of authors including Pulitzer Prize winners. This session we present Tessa Yang.

    Valley of Exile Screening - Written & Directed by Anna Fahr

    - Brush Art Gallery for Reception & Gulick Theatre for Screening Please come and join us for a screening of Valley of Exile. Our very own Assistant Professor Anna Fahr, wrote & directed this film. This is a campus only event.

    Athletics

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    Here's We Go Saints!

    This past week the women's soccer team secured a 3-0 win against Utica University, while the women's hockey team celebrated a thrilling 2-1 victory over RIT. In the world of esports, St. Lawrence's League of Legends and Super Smash Bros teams showed their digital dominance with 2-0 wins against Howard Community College and Hood College, respectively. The women's swimming and diving team outperformed Clarkson University with a score of 170-103. Meanwhile, the men's soccer team had a resounding 4-0 win against Skidmore College on their home field.

    For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

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    The Kenya Semester Program is Underway!

    Students in the Kenya Semester Program recently ventured out on the Amboseli component of their experience. For just under a week, they stayed at Sopa Lodge in Amboseli region—a national park spanning 394 square kilometers with a collection of six group ranches—sighting views of Mt. Kilimanjaro across the border in Tanzania. Each day consisted of different experiential learning activities like visiting the local village to interview farmers to roaming Amboseli National Park on safari, and so much more! View photos and read more about the student’s Amboseli experience on the Kenya Semester Program’s Instagram.

    (Photo Credit: Kenya Semester Program [@sluksp])

    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.