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Laurentians are lifelong learners with a passion for the liberal arts. We are forever united by this place: the Laurentian network is one of the most active and supportive in...
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News Digest: August 16, 2021
August 16News 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
Vice President of the University and Dean of Academic Affairs Karl Schonberg and Vice President and Dean of Student Life Hagi Bradley sent a message to students, families, and employees to provide an update on arrival information, testing requirements, and Laurentian Weekend.
University News & Stories
Class of 2020 Celebrated at Commencement
It was 442 days in the making, but members of St. Lawrence University’s Class of 2020 were finally able to come back together for the first time since March 2020 for their long-awaited commencement ceremony. More than 350 graduates returned to campus for the ceremony held on Sunday, August 1, in Newell Field House, with nearly 1,000 people in attendance.
One Year Later: St. Lawrence’s Class of 2020
Aspiring doctors, Appalachian naturalists, impassioned advocates, and more. Members of St. Lawrence’s Class of 2020 entered a rapidly-shifting world after graduating during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2020. One year later, they have returned after meeting the challenge with great resilience, compassion, and determination.
Fiske Praises St. Lawrence’s Liberal Arts Experience
Fiske’s annual list of the “best and most interesting” colleges and universities in the country once again includes St. Lawrence University.
St. Lawrence University Drops Application Fee
Any student applying for admission to St. Lawrence University will no longer need to pay a $60 application fee, a move that ensures everyone who wishes to apply to St. Lawrence can do so.
Government Professor Publishes Book on Chinese Leadership
Associate Professor of Government Grace Huang has published a new book that reconsiders the leadership and legacy of the controversial twentieth-century Chinese leader, Chiang Kai-shek.
Faculty Focus - August 16, 2021
Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty members contributed to peer-reviewed journals, magazines, and anthologies, and coordinated international conferences.
St. Lawrence in the News - August 16, 2021
Several faculty members and recent graduates were featured in international and local media outlets using their expertise to weigh in on current events and celebrate their accomplishments.
First Person: A Recipe for Cultural Exchange
For Thao Nguyen ’22, her first time through the lunch line at an American school was a much-anticipated experience. Over lunch trays filled with ham sandwiches, Jell-O cups, and milk cartons, she connected with North Country students as she shared her own culture.News from Around Campus
Physics Majors Present Senior Research
The pandemic made academic life difficult, but these seniors preserved. Timothy Cunningham and Anna Foster presented the results of their research at the end of the Fall 2020 semester, and Ben Kelty, McKailey Lyndaker, and Matthew Parent presented at the end of the Spring 2021 semester.Events
Move-In Day and Matriculation
Sunday, August 22, 2021; 3:30 p.m. at Newell Field HouseSt. Lawrence University welcomes first-year and returning students to campus for the 21-22 academic year.
Athletics
Student-Athletes Earn Academic Accolades
Over the last month, several athletic teams were recognized for their academic achievements including women's lacrosse, men's hockey, women's hockey, volleyball, men's golf, and women's golf. The men's hockey team gear up for their return to the ice following their non-league schedule announcement. Stay up-to-date with Saints Athletics on the new SaintsAthletics.com.
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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Laurentians Always Help Laurentians, Just Ask
St. Lawrence alumni are known for making meaningful connections over shared experiences and common places. The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't changed that.
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First Person: Cranial Exposure, A Bald Man Survives Canton Winters
At age 17, I looked down for a split second during a family photograph, and the top of my head was captured, for the first time revealing to me a...
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First Person: Three Stories of How I Met My Best Friends
I. Abby January 21, 2019. About a week after my initial acceptance to St. Lawrence, and only a couple of days short of my eighteenth birthday. Posts on the Facebook...
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News Digest: June 13
June 13News 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 Thursday, June 2, and Monday, June 13 President Morris sent messages to the community about the life and impact of two Laurentians who recently passed away. Read about St. LawrenceTrustee Emeritus Martin “Marty” Richman ’50. Read about retired St. Lawrence staff member Duane Clookey.
University News & Stories
St. Lawrence Student Government Gives $1 Million in Support of Student Mental Health Care
The Thelomathesian Society is donating $1 million to create an endowed fund aimed at increasing the availability of student mental health care on the St. Lawrence University campus. It is an unprecedented gift, forged in part by two years of pandemic hardship.
Class of 2022 Recognizes History Professor with Outstanding Faculty Award
Members of St. Lawrence University’s Class of 2022 nominated and selected Charles A. Dana Professor of History Liz Regosin to receive the 2022 Owen D. Young Outstanding Faculty Award.
Class of 2022 Honors Staff Member with Kathleen Buckley Award
In recognition of her compassion for students and commitment to going above and beyond for the St. Lawrence community, Student Activities and Leadership staff member Ashlee Downing-Duke was awarded the Kathleen Buckley Outstanding Staff Member Award.
Get to Know St. Lawrence's New Biomedical Sciences Major
St. Lawrence’s new biomedical sciences major is hands-on, experiential, versatile, and designed for students who are curious to explore big questions regarding health and disease. In this Q&A, Associate Professor of Biology Karin Heckman and Sarah Johnson ’82 Professor of Biology and Psychology Ana Estevez share the benefits of majoring in biomedical sciences at a liberal arts institution, what makes the program unique, anhow faculty and staff support students’ career aspirations.
Faculty Focus–June 13, 2022
Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published journal articles and book chapters, coordinated international conferences, and shared their career journeys as podcast guests.News From Around Campus
Five Off-Campus Study Alumni Published in Journal
Five St. Lawrence University students who studied off-campus in 2018 were selected to have their experiences (photos, stories, and written reflections) published in The Aleph: A journal of global perspectives, created by Hobart and William Smith Colleges and Union College.Athletics
Saints Inducted into Hall of Fame
After a two-year hiatus, Saints Athletics celebrated the Class of 2020 Hall of Fame inductees during Reunion Weekend. Read who was inducted on the Saints Athletics Instagram account.
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Reunion Rewind
Laurentians representing their 15th, 25th, 35th, 50th, 55th, 60th, 65th, 70th, and 75th reunion milestones, along with the Class of 2021, recently returned to campus for a weekend filled with old friendships and new memories. While we can’t put the weekend on rewind, revisiting the friends, laughter, and memories might be the next best thing. Watch a video of Reunion Weekend 2022 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 or by contacting Jessica Kennedy in University Communications at (315) 229-1808.
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News Digest: August 29th, 2023
August 29News 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
Welcome, St. Lawrence Class of 2027!
St. Lawrence’s newest Laurentians should already feel immensely proud of themselves. From their high school achievements in the classroom and community, the members of the Class of 2027 bring passion and curiosity to their next great adventure in the North Country and enter St. Lawrence with the highest-ever cumulative GPA of 93. Forty-three percent graduated at the top of their class. They celebrated their Matriculation on Sunday, August 20, and are now poised to make their mark on St. Lawrence.
St. Lawrence’s Friendly Students, Faculty, and Science Facilities Stand Out in The Princeton Review
St. Lawrence University was named to The Princeton Review’s “Best 389 Colleges” list for 2024. Based solely on results from student surveys, the popular rankings publication once again recognized several exemplary aspects of co-curricular and academic life on campus.
Matriculation Video 2023
Just like that, our first-year students are unpacked, ready for the fall semester, and taking their first steps on campus as Laurentians. Experience the excitement of Move-In Weekend and Matriculation in this video recap welcoming the newest Saints!
Faculty Focus-August 2023
Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty shared their expertise at conferences and published journal articles examining artificial intelligence, credit card best practices, research supported through national geographic and science foundation grants, and much more.
St. Lawrence in the News-August 2023
Several faculty and students were featured by domestic and international media outlets for sharing their work across disciplines of gender and sexuality studies, astronomy, environmental studies, and much more. Our Canton community was even recognized as a top college town in the Adirondacks region.News from Around Campus
Recent Alumnus Hosted Drop-In Hours for Pre-Health Students
EJ Curtis '17, an MD/Ph.D. candidate at the University of California San Diego hosted drop-in hours for pre-health students in the Johnson Hall of Science fishbowl. He’s pictured above talking with Will Turner '25.Events
Richard F. Brush Art Gallery to Present Exhibition
- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Explore the Environment, Health, & the Body in Traditional Paintings from Contemporary India exhibition on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery until October 7.Social Media
Welcome Home, Saints! ❤️🤎
With first-year excitement in the air, we’re proud to welcome home out newest Saints as they embark on their greatest adventure yet. View photos from Move-In Weekend and Matriculation on the St. Lawrence University Facebook page.
In Memory
On Monday August 28, President Morris sent a message to the community sharing that Piskor Professor Emeritus of Sociology Stuart Lee Hills GP’16 died on August 2 at the age of 90. For more than two decades at St. Lawrence, he served as a devoted teacher and mentor, and was a prolific researcher in his discipline. Read the Message.
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.