St. Lawrence in the News – Feb. 8, 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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News Digest: March 12, 2024
March 12News 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 University receives $1.5 million gift to endow leadership position for its new Center for the Environment
St. Lawrence University has received a $1.5 million gift from Richard “Dick” ’64 and Gail Stradling to create an endowment to permanently fund the position of executive director of the new Center for the Environment.
Biology Professor Nets Nearly $100,000 Grant to Combat Invasive Species
In recognition of his dedication to environmental conservation, Professor of Biology Brad Baldwin has been awarded funding from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) totaling $98,592.
Faculty Focus-March 12, 2024
Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty have won fellowships, gave presentations at the national meetings, published articles, and more.Events
Athletics
Saints Shine: Athletes Excel Across Sports!
Women's hockey qualified for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament via an at-large bid after making the ECAC tournament and playing in the semifinal game against Clarkson. The Scarlet and Brown is matched up against Pennsylvania State in its first game of the tournament scheduled for Thursday in Madison, Wisconsin. If the Saints win, the team will face off against Wisconsin.
The Saints women's hockey players were also recognized both nationally and at the conference level. Mae Batherson M'25, Emma-Sofie Nordström '26 and head coach Chris Wells were named finalists for the ECAC Defenseman of the Year, Goaltender of the Year, and Coach of the Year awards, respectively, while junior forward Abby Hustler '26 was named a top-10 finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Award, as announced by the USA Hockey Foundation. The Patty Kazmaier Award is bestowed annually to the top player in NCAA Division I women's ice hockey.
Alli Sibold '24 became the national runner-up in the mile at the NCAA indoor track and field championships in Virginia Beach, Virginia over the weekend. She set a new program record after turning in a time of 4:50.97 to eclipse the personal-best and program record marks she set earlier this season. The win also gave her All-America honors in the mile event. Earlier in the week, Alli took home US Track Field and Cross Country Coaches' Association (USTFCCCA) regional track athlete of the year award, receiving all-region honors for the 3000m, mile and 800m. Nick Lyndaker '26 also received men's USTFCCCA all-region honors in the mile.
Lewis Anderson '25 tied a St. Lawrence record for program wins at the College Squash Association (CSA) Individual Nationals in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania over the weekend. With the win, the junior from Birmingham, U.K. reached 62 for his career, tying him for the program record alongside Moustafa Bayoumy '18.
Emma Strack '25 competed for the Saints at the NCAA skiing championships, posting a 16th-place finish in the 7.5k freestyle followed by a posting a top-20 finish in the 20k classic by finishing 19th.
Social Media
Welcome To The Green House!
The Green House is one of 17 total theme houses on campus! If you’re lucky enough to sit down to one of their delicious home-cooked dinners, you’ll taste local ingredients from across the North Country, thoughtfully prepared by the resident “Green Beans” with sustainability in mind.
In addition to nourishing our community, members of the Green House host workshops and events for the campus community and volunteer with nearby Birdsfoot Farm. The fruits (and veggies) of their labor pay off for a true farm-to-table experience every night at their community dinners. Watch the video on the St. Lawrence University 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: September 17, 2024
September 17News 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.
University News & Stories
St. Lawrence University Recognized in 2025 Wall Street Journal’s Best College Rankings
St. Lawrence University is recognized among the nation's 500 top colleges in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges rankings. The University's exceptional commitment to the student experience, bolstered by strong feedback from undergraduates and young alumni, was a major contributor to the ranking.
Home Improvements
President Morris reflects on recent campus renovations and upcoming facility enhancements.
Faculty Focus-September 17, 2024
Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty have been podcast guests, debuted films, and received lifetime achievement awards.Events
Artist’s lecture: Scablands by Photographer Dennis DeHart
- Griffith Arts Center 123 Presented in conjunction with the exhibition, Our Place in the Scheme of Things, on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery until October 9, 2024. The event is free and open to the public.Carnegie 10 International Film Series – I Carry You with Me (Te Llevo Conmigo)
- 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: I Carry You with Me (Te Llevo Conmigo) (2021).
50 Years of Environmental Studies: From Students to Changemakers
- Sykes Formal Lounge Please join us on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm at Sykes Formal Lounge to celebrate 50 years of Environmental Studies.Athletics
Saints Earn Accolades and Secure Shutout Wins
Men’s Cross Country—Junior Nick Lyndaker was named USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week and Liberty League Performer of the Week following running to a first-place finish at the Hamilton Short Course Invitational. He had a personal best time in the 5k run, winning the race by 21 seconds.
Football—The Saints took home the Hoffman Cup with a victory over Norwich Friday, bringing the Cup back to the North Country by a 20-9 final score. The win marked the fourth-straight Hoffman Cup win for the Saints and improved their record to 1-1 for the season.
Women’s Soccer—Darcie McDonough was named Liberty League Co-Defensive Performer of the Week after leading the Saints to a 2-0 record. The senior netminder stopped two shots in a 1-0 victory at SUNY Geneseo on Wednesday, then on Saturday did the same, stopping both shots she faced in a 4-0 win over Oswego State.
Women’s Cross Country—First-year Avery Blanchard was named Liberty League Rookie of the Week for her performance at Hamilton, running for a time of 14:59 and a fifth-place finish in the 4k race.
Women’s Hockey—Senior forward and alternate captain Abby Hustler was named a Preseason All-ECAC Hockey selection, as announced by the league office on Monday morning. Hustler led the Scarlet and Brown with 24 goals and 31 assists for 55 points on the season. She tallied 12 power-play goals and five game-winners.
For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com.
Social Media
A New Slice of Comfort on Campus
Thanks to the generosity of St. Lawrence University trustees, 70 Adirondack chairs and 10 picnic tables have been placed throughout campus ready for students to enjoy. The savory bonus: students can enter to win a pizza party by snapping a pic and tagging @StLawrenceU in their Instagram grid or story. View photos and enter to win 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 Tuesday. Please submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications news form.
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Here We Go Saints: Advocate Toolkit
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Outcomes: Employment 2018
77%Class of 2017 employed
From the Career Services Follow-Up Survey, Class of 2017
This information about the Class of 2017 was obtained using the Career Services Follow-Up Survey conducted 7-10 months post-graduation. For detailed information, see the full report located in the Outcomes Overview page. Outcome Profiles covering a 5-year aggregate summary for each academic division and department are also available.
Top Employer Industries
The top employer industries for the Class of 2017 for those employed full-time, representing 66% of respondents.
% of respondents.
RANK FIELD # OF RESPONDENTS % OF RESPONDENTS 1 Education 46 17% 2 Finance/Banking 33 12% 3 Technology 22 8% 4 Government/Public Administration 16 6% 5 Health Care 13 5% 6 Retail/Wholesale 10 4% 7 Sports & Recreation 8 3% 7 Hotel, Restaurant, Hospitality 8 3% 7 Marketing 8 3% 8 Staffing and Executive Search 7 3% 8 Environmental 7 3% Top Job Functions
The top job functions for the Class of 2017 for those employed full-time, representing 65% of respondents.
RANK JOB FUNCTION # OF RESPONDENTS % OF RESPONDENTS 1 Teaching/Coaching/Training 34 13% 2 Sales 31 12% 3 Financial Services 21 8% 4 Administration/Management 19 7% 4 Research/Analysis 19 7% 5 Account Management/Planning 16 6% 6 Customer Service 15 6% 7 Operations 9 3% 8 Marketing/Brand Management 8 3% CategoryYear2018 -
Outcomes: Employment 2016
78%Class of 2015 employed
From the Career Services Follow-Up Survey, Class of 2015
This information about the Class of 2015 was obtained using the Career Services Follow-Up Survey conducted 7-10 months post-graduation. For detailed information, see the full report located in the Outcomes Overview page. Outcome Profiles covering a 5-year aggregate summary for each academic division and department are also available.
Top Employer Industries
The top 9 employer industries for the Class of 2015 for those employed full-time or part-time, representing 66% of respondents.
% of respondents.
RANK FIELD # OF RESPONDENTS % OF RESPONDENTS 1 Education 64 18% 2 Finance/Banking 46 13% 3 Health Care 31 9% 4 Technology 24 7% 5 Sports & Recreation 17 5% 6 Retail/Wholesale 15 4% 7 Social/Human Services 14 4% 8 Staffing and Executive Search 12 3% 9 Consulting 11 3% Top Career Functions
The top 9 job functions for the Class of 2015 for those employed full-time or part-time, representing 68% of respondents.
RANK JOB FUNCTION # OF RESPONDENTS % OF RESPONDENTS 1 Teaching/Coaching/Training 61 17% 2 Sales 33 9% 3 Financial Services 28 8% 4 Research Analysis 27 8% 5 Customer Service 27 8% 6 Health Services 21 6% 7 Administrative Management 17 5% 8 Business Development 14 4% 9 Account Management/Planning 10 3% CategoryYear2016 -
Ogdensburg History Museum
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Sue Katzen '86
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