St. Lawrence University Associate Professor of Environmental Studies David Murphy is among five scholars to establish a network of scholars and researchers to promote the understanding of planetary limits, envision scenarios for humanity to thrive within planetary limits, better educate college students about these challenges and advise government officials and communities in developing effective responses.
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On November 1, President Morris sent a message to the Laurentian community about the passing of Frederick "Fred" Wright, Jr. who displayed a quiet heroism in his everyday life and worked at St. Lawrence for 23 years. Read the message. |
St. Lawrence Partners with Duke for Fast-Track Environmental Master’s ProgramSt. Lawrence University students aiming for careers in environmental management or forestry now have a unique opportunity to fast-track their education, thanks to a new partnership with Duke University’s prestigious Nicholas School of the Environment. Through a newly established 3:2 Cooperative College Program, high-achieving students can earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in just five years. |
Dr. Mark E. Bouton presents the annual Richard D. Church Lecture in NeuroscienceIn October, students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered to listen to the annual Richard D. Church Lecture in Neuroscience presented by Mark E. Bouton, Ph.D. The title of the lecture was “Habits, actions, and behavior change: Research at the intersection of behavior, brain, and health science." |
Faculty Insight Story: Dr. Shinu Anna AbrahamBefore finding archaeology, Dr. Shinu Anna Abraham wanted to be a psychologist, a detective, and a translator. In her early career, she worked as a technical writer and an editor, but this was all before realizing that she felt more comfortable in academia –a place where she could grow intellectually. In anthropology, she found a field that allowed her to explore her own identity, and her place in the world. |
St. Lawrence Hosts Laurentian Networking Reception for Fall NYC Semester StudentsOn Wednesday, October 23, St. Lawrence held a Laurentian Networking Reception at the prestigious Cornell Club in New York City (NYC). The event provided an opportunity for our 16 NYC Semester students to connect with alumni and other members of the Laurentian community. Thanks to the enthusiastic turnout from our alumni, the room was filled to capacity, reflecting the strong support for the program and St. Lawrence's dedication to fostering professional connections. |
St. Lawrence University neuroscience alumna, Dr. Elle Levit, presented the annual Thomas A. Bersani ’78 Pre-Health LectureIn October, students and faculty members gathered to listen to the annual Thomas A. Bersani ’78 Pre-Health Lecture presented by Elle Levit, M.D. The title of the lecture was “Multiple Sclerosis: From the SLU Bench to Clinical Practice.” |
Exhibition: Tibetan Buddhist "Chenrezig" Sand Mandala Healing and Compassion in Challenging Times- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The St. Lawrence community is invited to explore for the final week of the exhibition, "Tibetan Buddhist 'Chenrezig' Sand Mandala Healing and Compassion in Challenging Times." |
Seven Dancers Coalition Presents: Cultural Conversations: Where's the Trust?- Carnegie 10 In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, join Native American Affairs & Seven Dancers Coalition (from Akwesasne) for a cultural conversation on residential schools and intergenerational trauma. |
SLU Writers Series Presents Susan McCarty & Matt Kirkpatrick- 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 week they welcome Susan McCarty & Matt Kirkpatrick for a combined reading. |
Saints Shatter Records and Secure WinsMen’s Cross-Country: Junior Nick Lyndaker broke a 13-year-old course record as he ran for a time of 24:35.3 on Saturday and earned an individual championship for men’s cross country. As a team, the Saints finished second overall. Lyndaker's record is the fastest since Lee Berube of SUNY Geneseo ran a 24:39.4 in 2011, breaking a 13-year-old record. His individual championship is the first by a St. Lawrence runner since Joseph Smith in 2019. Lyndaker also set the fastest winning eight-kilometer time in Liberty League history. He earned all-Liberty League first-team honors with the win. Women’s Cross-Country: First-years Avery Blanchard and Charlotte Blake were both awarded all-Liberty League second team honors for their performances in the women’s six-kilometer race. Riding: The riding team resumed their winning ways for the second weekend of the season with a win at SUNY Geneseo on Saturday as well as a home-win Sunday at Elsa Gunnison Appleton Riding Hall. On Saturday, the Scarlet and Brown claimed their third win of the season at the final SUNY Geneseo show, as junior Annie Kammer was named the High Point Rider and the Saints recorded six class wins. Senior Sydney Curley took second place in Novice Equitation. On Sunday, the Saints recorded their fourth win as the High Point Team with 47 points besting the reserve team's 42 points. Men’s Soccer: Sophomore striker Henry Brown scored his 11th goal of the season, and the Saints got an own-goal to go their way late as the men's soccer team extended their unbeaten streak to 14 games in a 2-2 tie with Hobart Saturday. St. Lawrence moved to 8-2-6 on the year with the draw and finished the regular season unbeaten in Liberty league play with a 5-0-4 record and 19 points. Despite this, the Saints will settle for second place in the regular season standings after Vassar earned their 20th league point with their win over RIT. The Saints now host the winner of Skidmore and Ithaca in the conference semifinals, with the winner heading to the Liberty League championship game. Women’s Swimming: The St. Lawrence women's swimming and diving team recorded their first win of the season Friday, taking a 160-127 victory on the back of a big performance from sophomore Amelia Stacy. Stacy won four races on the day, taking first in every event she appeared in over the course of the dual meet. She took first place in the 200 Fly with a time of 2:21.59, the 100 Fly with a time of 1:05.01, the 200 IM touching the wall in 2:19.27, and, as a member of the 200 medley relay, the Saints took first place in that event as well. For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Make a Difference DayOver 400 Saints stepped up on Make a Difference Day, spreading out across seven North Country towns to volunteer with 23 local homes and 18 community partners. From raking leaves to lending a hand wherever needed, our students showed what it means to support our community. Thank you to everyone who made this day a success! View photos from Make a Difference Day on the St. Lawrence Facebook page. |
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COVID-19 Campus UpdateAcademic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community on Thursday, April 18 providing an update on testing numbers and sharing a reminder of current University COVID-19 guidelines. Read the message. |
Capitalizing on St. Lawrence’s Connection to Cornell Law School: Phil Duggan '15Phil Duggan ’15 earned his J.D. from Cornell Law School in 2021, thanks to the St. Lawrence University-Cornell Law School Scholarship. While interviewing for his first jobs in the legal field, he found himself returning to his multifaceted St. Lawrence experiences as evidence of his ability to embrace challenges, adapt to new environments, and learn on the fly. |
Laurentians Inspire: A Unique Lens on Environmental ConservationAs a science communicator, Justin Dalaba ’16 is combining his training as a biologist with his passion for photography to raise awareness of environmental conservation issues. |
Faculty Focus-April 18, 2022Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published scholarly journal articles, presented their research at conferences around the globe, and used their expertise to testify to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
For the Love of Chocolate: Hot Cocoa TastingMembers of the Chocolate Passport Project brought the St. Lawrence community together during a hot chocolate tasting to raise awareness about the history, injustice, and sustainability of the chocolate industry related to cocoa. |
Congratulations Spring 2022 Beta Beta Beta Inductees!Several students were inducted into the biological sciences honor society Beta Beta Beta, which recognizes students majoring in biology who have an exceptional academic standing. |
Earth Sciences Honorary Society Welcomes New MembersThe Eta Xi chapter of the Earth Sciences Honorary Society, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, welcomed new members during its 28th induction ceremony. |
Frank P. Piskor Faculty Lecture - Dr. John Collins, Global Studies- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall During this year's Frank P. Piskor Faculty Lecture Professor of Global Studies John Collins will examine the issue of "fake news" and present the results of his research into the relative absence of the concept of settler colonialism in coverage provided by media outlets. |
Caroline Davis Quintet- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall New York City-based jazz saxophonist Caroline Davis and her quintet will perform music covering a wide range of styles including jazz, improvised music, modern classical, R&B, folk, an homage to her shifting environment as a child. |
Richard F. Brush Art Gallery to Present Indigenous Perceptions of Nature Exhibition- Brush Art Gallery The St. Lawrence University Richard F. Brush Art Gallery exhibition showcasing artwork created by Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), Canadian Inuit, and Peruvian artists is on display until Saturday, June 4. |
Sustainability Day and Green Living Fair- In partnership with the Associated Colleges of St. Lawrence Valley, this two-day event will showcase ideas, tools, and services that community members, municipalities, educational intuitions, and local businesses can use when working together for a sustainable future. The event will feature keynote speaker, Robin Wall-Kimmerer, who is a mother, scientist, and award-winning author. |
Red Days- Noble Center 109 In this student-led production, presented in conjunction with Sustainability Day and the Green Living fair, "Red Days" follows Dianna through four seasons, as the air quality in Salt Lake climbs to crisis levels. |
Music at the Movies: Take Two!- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The SLU String Orchestra & Friends, directed by Christian Hosmer, presents "Music at the Movies: Take Two!" The program will feature popular film music selections originally scheduled for spring 2020, and rebooted for 2022! |
Saints Dominate Spring MatchupsSaints men’s lacrosse defeated Vassarr 19-7 after beating Middlebury 18-11 in an on-the-road matchup that landed Mark Mahoney ’22 a number six spot on ESPN’s Sports Center Top 10 Sports Plays in April. Women’s lacrosse dominated RPI 17-3 to move into second place in the Liberty Leagues standings while women’s tennis secured a 7-2 win over RIT and men’s tennis beat Union 5-4. Softball defeated Clarkson 8-6 while several members of the men's and women's track and field teams secured top performances during the Upstate Alternative Meet in Cortland and the Smashing Saints Esports team ended their season in the Sweet 16 of the ECAC playoffs. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Making Every Minute Count, 1856 Challenge is a SuccessIn 1,856 minutes, over 2,000 donors helped transform our students’ passions into world-changing abilities. Thanks to the support of Laurentians around the globe, a generous $100,000 challenge gift towards student scholarship was unlocked and together, our community raised over $479,000 to empower student research, community engagement, career prep, and so many other experiences that make St. Lawrence such an incredible place to live and learn. View a video celebrating our community on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. |
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