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A "Landslide" Success: Geology Students Take Home Collaborative Research Award at Annual ConferenceAudrey Bowman ’24 and Annabella Kennedy ’24 took home the Austin Sartin Collaborative Research Award at the Geological Society of America’s (GSA) annual meeting in Denver, Colorado. |
New York Six Professors to Create End-of-Life Care Research CourseNew York Six Liberal Arts Consortium (NY6) faculty recently collaborated with community leaders operating residential care homes in Upstate New York to develop a new research course that examines end-of-life care. |
Canadian Studies Ottawa Field TripIn November, Canadian Studies organized a field trip to Ottawa. SLU students had a walking tour of Parliament Hill with Canadian Studies Professor Joseph Jockel and learned more about the history of this great city. |
D&I Book Club Discussion - Trans+: Love, Romance, and Being You- Sullivan Student Center 336 (Buckley Room) Join the Diversity and Inclusion Book Club for a discussion of Karen Gonzales and Karen Rayne's "Trans+: Love, Romance, and Being You." |
Movie Night - IT FOLLOWS- Richardson 015 The Film and Representation Studies and Religious Studies Departments will present "It Follows," a 2014 American supernatural psychological horror film written and directed by David Robert Mitchell. |
The Laurentian Singers Concert: Silver Bells- Various locations The Laurentian Singers present their concerts "Silver Bells," a program of American Christmas music from the '30s and '40s, Friday, December 2, at 7 p.m. in Pickens Hall, Heuvelton, N.Y., and Saturday, December 3, at 4 p.m. in Gunnison Memorial Chapel, St. Lawrence University. |
Fellowship Bring Your Own Lunches- Atwood Hall 106 These are gatherings of faculty and staff who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, international, or anyone who would like to chat. |
Fall Dance Concert- Gulick Theatre, Noble Center Faculty and student choreographers have created an evening of dance performance. Pieces range from modern dance to ballet. |
Fall Dance Concert- Gulick Theatre, Noble Center Faculty and student choreographers have created an evening of dance performance. Pieces range from modern dance to ballet. |
SLU String Orchestra Concert: "Hope"- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The SLU String Orchestra, which includes St. Lawrence students, faculty, staff members, and musicians from all over the Northern New York community, will perform music dedicated to the people of Ukraine. |
Wilde Tales by Jeremy Bloom- Edson R. Miles Young College: Do-It-Yourself Theatre presents Wilde Tales by Jeremy Bloom. |
Artist's Lecture by Dave Fadden- Griffiths Arts Center Room 123 In conjunction with the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery exhibition, "Each One Inspired-Haudenosaunee Art across the Homelands from the New York State Museum," Dave Fadden, a well-known painter who has strong ties to both Akwesasne and Onchiota, will present an artists lecture. |
Saints Skate to Victory, Winter Sports ContinueWomen's ice hockey skated to a 5-2 victory over Mercyhurst last week. Following the Thanksgiving break, winter sports will continue later this week. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Laurentian GratitudeFamily, friends, health, and the Scarlet & Brown. Laurentians were recently asked what little things about the St. Lawrence community make them smile—and they answered! Watch the video on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. |
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NSF Grant Supports St. Lawrence Climate ResearchSt. Lawrence received three NSF grants this year. A professor and student will use a $78,872 grant to travel—twice—to the Arctic’s Bering Sea Region and study the traditional ecological knowledge of the Siberian Yupik tribe. |
New York Six Receives $1.5 Million Mellon Foundation GrantThe New York Six Liberal Arts Consortium, which includes St. Lawrence University, has been awarded a $1.5 million grant by the Mellon Foundation to create the NY6 Mellon Academic Leadership Fellows Program, a three-year program to provide an intensive leadership experience for faculty in the humanities who aspire to academic leadership roles. |
The Support and Care of Carefree Black GirlsSealina Marryshow ’22, president of Carefree Black Girls, wants students to know the club is a welcoming and supportive space for women of color and allies. This spring, they utilized campus resources to help address the mental health needs of their peers. |
Making Room for Faith TraditionsA new space in ODY Library allows students a quiet space for daily prayer and meditation, a step towards creating a more inclusive campus for all students. |
St. Lawrence in the News-July 25, 2022This 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. |
Leveling Up at the WORD StudioAs a tutor with the WORD Studio, Alexandra Hill '23 supports her peers' written and oral communication, reading, and design. Her research is opening doors to greater accessibility and reducing barriers for students experiencing mental health concerns. |
Alumni in Action-July 2022Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets for reflecting on the 50th anniversary of Title IX, sharing their commitment to philanthropy, earning awards, and inspiring others with their artwork. |
First Person: Finding Purpose as a Former Student AthleteTommy Benjes ’22 thought he'd left his athletic career behind him after high school. During his sophomore year at St. Lawrence, he found a fresh start as a practice player for the women’s ice hockey team. |
Meet Eduardo Puerta '22Computer science and mathematics double major Eduardo Puerta '22 wants to make sure everyone feels included, whether he's on the field with his ultimate frisbee team or tutoring his peers in the Peterson Quantitative Resource Center (PQRC). |
PCA Professor Dan Gallagher Lights Up Area StagesProfessor Dan Gallagher spent the spring and summer of 2022 creating lighting designs for theatre companies across the region. |
SLU Astronomers Attend Workshop at Green Bank ObservatoryFor the first time since 2019, several members of the Physics Department attended an in-person workshop at the Green Bank Observatory in West Virginia, home of the largest fully steerable radio telescope in the world. |
Tropical Ecology and Conservation Students Head to EcuadorTen SLU students spent three weeks in Ecuador in June 2022 with Associate Professor Susan Willson learning about conservation issues facing the region. |
Dr. Val Lehr Leads Summer Course in IrelandThis summer, Dr. Val Lehr led St. Lawrence students during an off-campus study program in Ireland as they studied Irish history and geography, popular memory, memorialization, and the formation of national identity. |
A Nose for ConservationAs part of a six-week summer research project, Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology Kristine Hoffman, Julia Sirois ’23, and Newt, a labrador trained to detect several species of turtles, are scouring the Rhode Island landscape to find out how many of less common species of turtles are living there. Learn more about Newt on the St. Lawrence Twitter account. |
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Gateway to the Path of TotalityWe were already pretty sure that St. Lawrence holds a special place in the universe, but with a location that puts us right in the path of totality for the upcoming total solar eclipse, it's like we have approval from the cosmos. To help you prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime event, we've compiled the best stories, resources, and tips from the Laurentian community. |
St. Lawrence in the News - April 2, 2024This 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. Faculty members, students, and varsity teams and facilities were featured in media outlets using their expertise and research to weigh in on current events and giving back to the local community. |
Pies! Prizes! Pies! Math! Pies!- Outside of the PQRC (Valentine 125) Join us for a celebration of pi-day with the return of πathlon! |
Book launch of "The Caravaggio Syndrome"- Brush Art Gallery Join us at the Brush Art Gallery as the Department of World Languages, Cultures, and Media presents book launch of "The Caravaggio Syndrome: A Novel" by Professor Alessandro Giardino. |
Shakespeare Theatre on Campus April 5-7, 2024- Eben Holden Center The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will be on campus in April 2024 for one evening and one matinee performance of Midsummer Night's Dream and one evening performance of Julius Caesar. To reserve tickets email Professor Ann Hubert. |
World Languages Week 2024- Campus Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in different cultures and languages. Whether you are a language enthusiast or simply looking to have a good time, World Languages Week is sure to be a memorable experience for all who attend. See you there! |
The Saints This Week!No. 5 nationally-ranked men’s lacrosse team continued their unbeaten start to the season, with a record of 10-0, with two Liberty League wins. They defeated Skidmore, 14-6, on the road, thanks to six goals from Ben Hutchinson '24. The Scarlet and Brown also beat No. 8 ranked Union, 12-6, thanks to four goals from Judge Murphy '24 who tallied his 200th career point during the contest. The Saints women’s lacrosse team earned their first two wins of the year, starting off 2-1 in league play. They took down Vassar, 14-7, as three different players tallied hattricks before defeating Bard in an impressive 18-4 victory, where five players scored two or more goals. Saints softball returned to the North Country winning three games in style as the team is outperforming their 2023 season record, with a little more than a month still to be played. The team swept cross-town rivals SUNY Canton in a doubleheader, Friday afternoon, as Isabelle Wilson '27, Layne Fritz '26 and Olivia Caporale '26 combined for a no-hitter in the first game. They then split two games with Oswego the next day, running away 9-4 in the second game, setting their record at 8-5. The Saints track and field teams hosted the "Saints Ice Breaker" where the men’s team recorded 13 victories, across all events, enroute to a first-place finish. The women’s squad used strong performances in the middle and long-distance events to earn a second-place finish in the field. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Celebrating Our 2026 Scholars! ❤️🤎Last month, 30 of the top scholars in the class of 2026 gathered at MacAllaster House with President Kate Morris to celebrate their extraordinary academic achievements. They've worked hard to maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher for the last three semesters and we couldn’t be prouder. Congrats to this stellar group of Laurentians! Check out the post on the St. Lawrence University Instagram Account.
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St. Lawrence Climbs Even Higher in The Princeton Review Rankings for Alumni Network, Internships, and ImpactThe Princeton Review named St. Lawrence to its list of “Best Value Colleges” for 2024, noting its high return on investment for students and recent grads. The University also ascended in several rankings categories, coming in at No. 2 on “Top 20 Best Private School Alumni Networks,” No. 5 on “Top 20 Best Private Schools for Internships,” and No. 9 on “Best Schools for Making an Impact.” |
St. Lawrence University Names Kim Robinson Hissong ’94 as Vice President of University AdvancementSt. Lawrence has named Kim Robinson Hissong ’94 its Vice President for University Advancement, President Kathryn A. Morris announced on June 6. Hissong, who has been leading the division in all fundraising and Laurentian engagement activities on an interim basis since last October, will immediately step into the permanent role. |
Faculty Focus-July 8, 2024Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty have published articles, op-ed's, won awards, and much more. |
Two Selective Critical Language Scholarships Support Students’ Study of ArabicMiso Wilson ’24 and Elizabeth Wagar ’24 first studied abroad through St. Lawrence’s Center for International and Intercultural Studies (CIIS) during the Spring 2023 semester, when they enjoyed experiences living and learning in Jordan. As seniors they were each awarded the highly selective Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) through the U.S. Department of State, which provided support for them to participate in an immersive Arabic language program. |
‘Shared Closet’ Concept Closes the Loop on Clothing WasteClose the Loop, a club dedicated to reducing textile waste on campus, started with Valeria Obregon Diaz ’24 and a couple of friends carrying some of their garments to the Student Center for a clothing swap. Two years later, it has more than 10 active members, manages the thrift store on campus, has hosted multiple clothing swaps, as well as sewing and mending workshops, and was named ‘Rookie of the Year’ at the student leadership awards ceremony. |
Recently in Athletics!Twenty-nine members of the 2023-24 St. Lawrence men's hockey team earned ECAC Hockey All-Academic honors, as announced by the league office. Logan Ritchie '24, a finalist for the ECAC Hockey Scholar-Athlete of the Year, was named the Saints' Commissioner's List honoree for the third straight season as the team's top scholar from the 2023-24 season. Eighteen members of 2023-24 St. Lawrence women's hockey garnered ECAC Hockey All-Academic honors. Junior forward Taylor Lum '25 was named the Saints' Commissioner's List honoree as the program's top scholar, boasting a 4.0 cumulative GPA, while majoring in Data Science. Judge Murphy '24 earned Intercollegiate Men's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IMLCA) All-America and First-Team All-Region honors, while Tripp Clark '24 earned a spot on the First Team and Caleb Torres '25, Paddy Condon '25 and Michael Marinello '25 garnered Second-Team honors. Twenty-three skiers from the St. Lawrence Alpine and Nordic ski teams were honored by the United States Collegiate Ski Coaches Association (USCSCA) for having earned National Collegiate All-Academic Ski Team honors for the 2024 season. |
Rebert and Lee Hall Renovations to Welcome Class of 2028! ❤️🤎It’s safe to say that Rebert and Lee Halls have never looked better, and just in time to welcome the Class of 2028 this fall! Check out the a sneak peek of the newly renovated lounges, student rooms, and bathrooms in Rebert south and east, as well as two main lounges in Lee. We’ve fully upgraded these areas with new fixtures and finishes, including dimmable LED lighting. This summer, we’re renovating the north wing of Rebert and the north wing and main entry of Lee, all thanks to funds from a $30 million campus facilities enhancement initiative taking place across campus. Check out the updates on the St. Lawrence University Official Instagram Account. |
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In memory of Nene Karingi and our KSP community members past and present.
By Kaya Williams & Megan Uribe November 11, 2024 Before we begin, we want to acknowledge the love we’ve come to have for our Arcadian family. We’ve built a bond...
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Dining Services Staff Savor Cooking Competition SuccessFour staff members from St. Lawrence’s Dining Services took home the bronze earlier this month at the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Conference and competition hosted by Skidmore College. |
Who Are Our Sustaining Saints?Sean Kelly ’15 has made a gift to St. Lawrence University’s annual fund every year since graduating. Here, he shares his memories of St. Lawrence, his reasons for giving back, and how he keeps the spirit of community alive in some surprising ways. |
"Re-Writing the Streets 2.0" Sticker Exhibition on Display at PA College of TechnologyRichard F. Brush Art Gallery Director Catherine Tedford has been collecting stickers since 2003, and her collection numbers over 15,000 stickers from around the world. A portion of her collection is currently on display in Pennsylvania. |
Bribe, Inc.: Emmy-Winning Filmmaker Peter Klein Presents a Riveting Documentary on Global Corruption- Hepburn Auditorium 218 Join three-time Emmy Award-winning director and producer Peter Klein as he presents "Bribe, Inc.," his latest investigative documentary. |
Letter-Writing Event: “Dear North Country”- Ireland Lounge, Noble Center The Richard F. Brush Art Gallery and the English department are hosting “Dear North Country,” an in-person letter-writing event. The event is part of an international project called "Make Visible"–an ongoing, community-led project developed by New Zealand artist, curator, and activist Shannon Novak. |
Saints Secure Liberty League Title, Sweep Opponents
For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com. |
Ski Lessons With the Outing Club! ❄️⛷️Nothing beats fresh snow and a ski lesson on the Quad! With help from the Outing Club, students picked up new skills, gained confidence on their skis, and had a blast in our campus winter wonderland. View the video on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. |
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