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  1. News Digest: June 13

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    June 13

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

    In Memory

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    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

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

  2. News Digest: August 8, 2022

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    August 8

    News 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

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    In Memory

    On Wednesday, July 27 President Morris sent a message to the community about the passing of Professor Emeritus Dr. Calvin “Fred” Exoo P’04.  For 40 years at St. Lawrence, he built a legacy of inquiry and scholarly insight. Read the message.

    University News & Stories

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    Scholarships That Recognize Students and the Value of This Place

    By creating a scholarship for Canton High School graduates who attend St. Lawrence, an alumnus of both recognizes the North Country—and its unique promise for students.
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    Raising the Bar

    Home to the six-time IHSA national champion St. Lawrence riding team, the Elsa Gunnison Appleton Riding Hall is receiving a glow-up in the form of a state-of-the-art modern riding facility thanks to the generosity of Laurentian families.

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    Summer 2022 Magazine Now Online

    Laurentian stories tracing the origins of a remarkable 50-Year partnership with Kenya are highlighted in the latest issue of St. Lawrence magazine. View the Summer 2022 magazine

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    Dr. Mert Kartal and Ceyda Onaran Kartal Lead Summer Course in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg

    Students recently spent two weeks exploring the past, present, and future of Europe and the European Union (EU). To learn about the cultural, historical, and political factors that have shaped Europe, students visited various sites of key importance under the guidance of Dr. Mert Kartal and Ceyda Onaran Kartal.

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    Saints Make Canada's National Selection Camp, Season Tickets Now Available

    Members of the women's ice hockey team Julia Gosling '23 and Abby Hustler '25 received invitations to join Canada’s National Women’s Program camp. During the 11-day camp, the pair will vye for spots on Canada’s National Women’s Team, Canada’s National Women’s Development Team, and Canada’s National Women’s Under-18 Team. Ticket information for the 2022-23 St. Lawrence University men's hockey, women's hockey, and football teams is now available. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

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    Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Presents: Inspiring, Controversial, Obey!

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The Richard F. Brush Art Gallery presents work by one of the most well-known contemporary American street artists, Shepard Fairey on display from Wednesday, August 10 through Saturday, September 3. In celebration of the exhibition, the community is invited to participate in a sticker design contest. Submissions are due Thursday, September 1 at noon.

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    Summer at St. Lawrence

    The St. Lawrence Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) Class of 2026 cohort has been busy this summer! Students explored the North Country by hiking and canoeing in the Adirondacks, and embracing life on campus. View photos from their adventures on the St. Lawrence Instagram 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.

  3. News Digest: May 7, 2024

    Submitted by bunderwood on
    May 7

    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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    St. Lawrence Announces 2024 Commencement Speakers

    In celebration of their exceptional achievements and exemplary service to St. Lawrence University and the North Country community Kathleen Fitzgerald ’92 and Cali Brooks will be honored during this year’s commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 19. Professor Liz Regosin will address the Class of 2024.

    News from Around Campus

    Anthropology Students Present Posters

    Students in ANTH 270 Plagues and Peoples recently showcased their research at an end-of-semester course poster conference.

    Chemistry department hosted the 14th Annual Undergraduate and Graduate Chemistry Research Symposium

    On April 20, 2024, St. Lawrence University and the SLU Chemistry department hosted the 14th Annual Undergraduate and Graduate Chemistry Research Symposium for the Northern New York Section of the American Chemical Society. Over 80 students and faculty from six local universities came to present their research and to network and build connections between our different institutions.

    World Languages Students Inducted into Honor Societies

    The Department of World Languages, Cultures, and Media held its annual Honorary Inductions and is pleased to congratulate all the students on their achievements!

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    This Week in Athletics!

    Men’s lacrosse qualified for the NCAA tournament via an at-large bid after completing their season as Liberty League semifinalists. The Saints had their best start in program history at 11-0 and finished the season 14-2 with a share of the regular season title with a 6-1 league record. They will make their way back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022 and the third time since 2017, and are headed to Wesleyan to face Plymouth State on Saturday. 

    For men’s lacrosse major awards, Judge Murphy '24 was named the Liberty League Offensive Player of the Year, while Daniel Mahoney '27 was named the Rookie of the Year. 7 Saints earned All-League accolades and head coach Mike Mahoney '93 earned Coach of the Year honors.

    Women’s lacrosse defender Haley Sundstrom '25 earned Second-Team All-Liberty League honors, while midfielder Neve Ley '25 earned Honorable Mention accolades for the women's lacrosse team, as announced by the league office on Tuesday morning.

    After earning their 14th straight Intercollegic Horse Shows Competition (IHSA) Regional title, the riding team advanced to nationals as a team this past week, finishing fourth overall. After earning Reserve Champion honors at Zones, the Saints competed against the 16 best programs, representing the 353 competing schools.

    In the men’s outdoor track and field season, Zach Jaworski '25, Nick Lyndaker '26 and Patrick Russell '26 had all-conference performances at the outdoor track and field championships this past weekend. St. Lawrence finished fifth overall. The Saints now head to regionals with many athletes qualified.

    Women’s track and field saw Emma Palumbo '25 and Alli Sibold '24 earn all-Liberty League honors at the outdoor track and field championship, with Alli getting an honorable mention in the 1500 meter race and Emma taking second-team honors in the 3000 meter steeplechase. The Saints will also head to regionals beginning next week.

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

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    A Time of Excitement and Fun!

    Recently campus has been busy as students are finishing finals, soaking up some sun, enjoying Carnaval, Folk Fest,  the African Student Union Gala and so much more. Check out the fun on the St. Lawrence University Official Instagram Account.✨❤️🤎

    📸: Alden Timm ’26 & Sunset Recinos Moya ’27

    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.

  4. News Digest: February 7th, 2022

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    February 7

    News 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

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    COVID-19 Campus Update: Campus Operating Status Change

    Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community on Thursday, Feb. 3 announcing that the campus operating status is now Green (low risk) and sharing the Campus Operating Status framework. Read the message

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    In Memory

    President Morris shared messages with the St. Lawrence community about two Laurentians who recently passed away: Lewis Barkley and Terry Chase

    University News & Stories

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    Celebrating Black Laurentians

    Passionate campus leaders, creative artists and actors, supportive Community Assistants, and caring students who work to keep the campus community safe; St. Lawrence University celebrates Black History Month by honoring the Laurentians who have a positive impact on our community each day.
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    St. Lawrence in the News - Feb. 7, 2022

    St. Lawrence faculty, staff, and students were featured in regional and national media for making an impact with their artwork, weighing in on current events, serving as expert sources for better sleep tips, supporting their classmates, and discussing poetry, astronomy, and varsity athletics.

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    Honoring Black History Month

    - Winston Room, Sullivan Student Center Read and listen to poetry related to Afro-Latinx and Latin American experiences during this in-person event honoring Black History Month.

    Athletics

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    Saints Make 2022 Winter Olympic Appearances

    St. Lawrence student-athletes and alumni will represent Teams U.S.A., Canada, Denmark, and China as they compete for gold in women's ice hockey, skiing, and skeleton racing at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Read a story about the Saints' Olympic appearances and watch a video about the Olympians on the St. Lawrence Facebook page

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    Saints Women's Squash Claim Liberty League Championships; Winter Sports Continue

    Saints Women’s Squash claimed the Liberty League Championship this weekend after dominating Vassar 9-0, William Smith 6-3, and Bard 9-0. The tournament championship win is the fourth for the Saints. Women’s Ice Hockey topped Quinnipiac 5-1 on Sunday and 2-1 on Saturday after Lucy Morgan ’23 recorded her ninth career shutout and Suyeon Eom ’24 scored her first collegiate goal during the team’s 3-0 win over Princeton earlier in the week. Men’s Ice Hockey battled to a 1-1 tie with Brown on Saturday after defeating Yale 2-1 in overtime on Friday. The weekend wins continued with Saints Women’s Basketball topping William Smith 69-48 and RIT 69-61 while Men’s Basketball defeated Hobart 66-46 and RIT 77-86.  During the Liberty League Championship weekend, Men’s Squash beat Hobart 8-1, Bard 9-0, and Vassar 9-0 but the University of Rochester ultimately secured the Liberty League title. At the Bomber Invitational, Men’s Track and Field won the two-team distance medley relay while Timothy Boyce ’25 won the mile and Women’s Track and Field’s Katherine Sheehy ’23 won the 5,000 meters. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores. SaintsAthletics.com

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    Celebrating Lunar New Year

    Last week, St. Lawrence students came together with International Student Services to celebrate the Lunar New Year with good food, a few crafts, and friends new and old. View photos of the celebration on the St. Lawrence Instagram 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.

  5. News Digest: April 11th, 2022

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    April 11

    News 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

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    St. Lawrence in the News-April 11, 2022

    Several faculty and students were featured in domestic and international media outlets for making an impact in their communities, raising awareness of health research and environmental rights, and using their expertise to weigh in on current events.

    News from Around Campus

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    Organ Concert Series: Music for Good Friday

    A recording of the Organ Concert Series: Music for Good Friday, performed by organist and musician-in-residence Sondra Goldsmith Proctor featuring remarks by The Reverend David A. Van Epps, is now available online. Watch the Organ Concert.

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    Richard F. Brush Art Gallery to Present Exhibition

    - Brush Art Gallery Join the St. Lawrence University Richard F. Brush Art Gallery for the final week of an exhibition showcasing artwork by Black women printmakers.
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    We Got Rhythm (and it's kinda funky!)

    - Launders Underground The Improv Lab Ensemble, directed by Tim Savage, presents a concert featuring tunes ranging from Gershwin to Grover Washington, Jr. to Lake Street Dive-as well as original material from members of its musical collective.
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    Veladas Culturales - Live Performance of Peruvian Folk Music

    - Winston Room, Sullivan Student Center This live performance of Peruvian folk music by Vocalis Consort includes Christopher Sierra, tenor, and Martin Néron, pianist.
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    Chocolate Passport Project Presents: El Cacao Film & Discussion

    - Carnegie Hall The Chocolate Passport Project will host a film screening and discussion about "El Cacao: The Challenge of Fair Trade," a documentary that exposes the dark side of chocolate production in Latin America.

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    Saints Riding Named Reserve Champs; Spring Sports Continue

    The riding team is headed to the IHSA Nationals after being named the Reserve Champions at the IHSA Zone II Finals on Saturday. Following the show, St. Lawrence University President Kathryn Morris presented the Saints with the Reserve Champion trophy. The wins for the Scarlet and Brown continued with Saints Softball defeating Union (7-6, 6-3) after dominating Wells (21-0, 25-0) and SUNY Plattsburgh (11-4) while Saints Baseball secured wins over RIT (6-5) and SUNY Canton (11-7). Men’s lacrosse defeated Skidmore 22-4 after topping SUNY Plattsburgh 25-5 and women’s lacrosse defeated Skidmore 21-13, Union 16-12, and SUNY Canton 20-11 while women’s tennis beat William Smith 7-2. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

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    Student Talent Takes the Stage

    St. Lawrence student talent was on full display during University Theatre's recent production of  "30 Plays from Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (30 Neo-Futurist Plays in 60 Minutes)!” Each performance featured 60 small plays performed in random order and incorporating audience interaction, ensuring no performance was ever exactly the same. View photos from the performance on the St. Lawrence Instagram 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.

  6. St. Lawrence in the News - June 7, 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. 

  7. French courses

    101 Elementary French (with Lab) This course provides an introduction to basic structures and develops skills in speaking, reading, writing and oral comprehension. In class and in the language laboratory...

  8. News Digest: February 20th, 2023

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    February 20

    News 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

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    Sophomore Greg Lapointe's Comeback Season is Bigger Than Hockey

    After helping the Skating Saints win the ECAC Hockey Championship in 2021, Greg Lapointe '25 received life-changing news. His journey back to the ice has been nothing short of amazing.
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    Saints Accelerate Through the Power of Networking and Career Exploration

    The Center for Career Excellence launched Saints Accelerate, a career development and preparation program designed to help students discover various career paths and possibilities, strengthen their networking abilities and confidence, and of course, have some fun!
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    An Evening with Acclaimed Musician and Race Relations Expert Daryl Davis

    St. Lawrence University and the Ken Okoth ’01 Black American Music Project will welcome acclaimed musician and race relations expert Daryl Davis for an evening lecture and show on Thursday, March 2 at 7 p.m. in Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall. This event is free and open to the public.
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    Meet Our Six New Majors

    Over the past two years, St. Lawrence has added six new bachelor's degree programs across disciplines. These programs represent cutting-edge fields in which graduates are in high demand and future Laurentians will excel thanks to their liberal arts education.

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    D&I Book Club Discussion–Parable of the Sower

    - Monaco Room of the SC (242 SC) Join the Diversity and Inclusion Book Club for a discussion of "Parable of the Sower," written by MacArthur Foundation Fellow and Nebula Award recipient Octavia Butler.
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    Organ Concert Series Presents: Music for Black History Month

    - Gunnison Memorial Chapel The Organ Concert Series is pleased to present music for Black History Month featuring the Ad Hoc Singers and Sondra Goldsmith Proctor.
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    Richard F. Brush Art Gallery to Present SLU Arts Faculty Exhibition

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The Richard F. Brush Art Gallery will present the Visual Thinking exhibition through Friday, February 24, 2023.

    Athletics

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    Women’s Hockey Olympian Night

    Scarlet and brown filled the stands in Appleton Arena this weekend with so much to celebrate—starting with a banner raising to honor current and former St. Lawrence women's hockey Olympians and ending with a well-earned weekend sweep. View photos from Olympian Night on the St. Lawrence Facebook.

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    Saints to Compete in Liberty League Matchups

    It was a great weekend to be a Saint! On Saturday, Saints men's basketball closed out the regular season with a 71-63 win over Union, the team's sixth straight victory, after topping Skidmore 65-55 on Friday. Both the men's and women's basketball teams will head to the Liberty League Semi-Finals this weekend. The wins for the Scarlet and Brown continued with Saints men's and women's tennis teams securing a pair of 9-0 wins over SUNY Oneonta at home on Saturday while men's hockey beat Cornell 1-0 on the road and women's hockey beat Princeton 3-1 at home after defeating Quinnipiac 4-1 on Friday.  During the CSA Team Nationals on Sunday, women's squash beat Haverford College 8-1 and several members of the Saints swimming and diving and track and field teams secured individual wins to qualify for league championships. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

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    Celebrating Entrepreneurial Laurentians

    During National Entrepreneurship Week, our community celebrated young alumni, whose trailblazing spirit led their journey of turning bold ideas into reality, just shortly after graduating. Learn about alumni turning their passions into innovative new businesses 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 Monday. Please submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications content request form.

  9. News Digest: December 5, 2022

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    December 5

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

    In Memory

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    On Wednesday, November 30 President Morris sent a message to the community about the passing of Winifred "Win" Gulick GP’13.  As the wife of former University President W. Lawrence “Lawry” Gulick, Win made an indelible impact on this campus. Read the message.

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    Brenda Papineau Named St. Lawrence University's Director of Native American Affairs

    St. Lawrence University has named Brenda Papineau director of Native American Affairs. Papineau, a member of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, graduated from St. Lawrence with a bachelor’s degree in sociology in 2002, a master’s in counseling and human development in 2006, and a master’s in educational leadership in 2015.
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    Young Alumni at Work: Searching for Answers

    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.
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    St. Lawrence in the News–December 5, 2022

    President Morris, faculty, staff, and students were featured by media outlets around the globe sharing their experience navigating the college search process, celebrating the St. Lawrence community, and using their expertise to weigh in on current events.

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    Mindfulness in the Classroom

    - Hannon Room, Sullivan Student Center Dr. Aileen O’Donoghue and Dr. Donna Alvah will lead an information session on mindfulness. This event is open to faculty and staff.
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    101st Annual Candlelight Service

    - Gunnison Memorial Chapel Join members of the St. Lawrence community for the 101st Annual Candlelight Service.

    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resource Fair

    - Lisa Mazzola Cania Alumni Council Room, Third Floor, Sullivan Student Center Resources designed to support faculty and staff in helping create and foster inclusive communities both inside and outside the classroom will be shared during this event.
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    Laurentian Magazine Launch Party

    - SC Winston Room Listen to student writing and view student artwork in our Fall 2022 issue of The Laurentian.
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    Each One Inspired: Haudenosaunee Art Across the Homelands from the New York State Museum

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The St. Lawrence University Richard F. Brush Art Gallery will present an exhibition showcasing the artwork of 53 contemporary artworks by Haudenosaunee artists from all six Haudenosaunee Nations beginning Monday, Oct. 17 through Saturday, Dec. 10.

    Athletics

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    Weekend Victories for the Saints

    Over the weekend, Skating Saints forward Greg Lapointe '25 scored a hat trick for a four-goal weekend as three other Saints tallied double-digit points during a 5-4 victory over Princeton University. The wins continued with Maggie Wenger winning 100 and 200 freestyles in a loaded Don Richards Swim Invite at RIT.  During the Saints Track and Field Holiday Relays, the women's team won the distance medley relay while the men's team won six events to capture the team title in the season opener. Women's basketball secured a 58-50 victory over Union and  men's basketball defeated Union 74-69 as women's ice hockey skated to a 4-2 victory over Dartmouth. Last week, women's squash defeated Queen's University 6-0. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

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    2022 St. Lawrence Wrapped

    Inspired by noteworthy stats and memorable moments on campus, here is your 2022 St. Lawrence Wrapped. Watch the video 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 Monday. Please submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications content request form.