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  1. News Digest: March 25, 2025

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    March 25

    News 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.

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    Faculty Focus-March 25, 2025

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published essays in world-renowned newspapers and published new textbooks that move their discipline forward.

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    Sarah Yablonski, Neuroscience Alumna, Participates in Teaching Residency at St. Lawrence

    Sarah Yablonski visited her alma mater in Fall 2024 to participate in a teaching residency under the mentorship of Dr. Ana Estevez. Sarah earned her B.S. in Neuroscience from St. Lawrence University in 2019 and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Neuroscience at the University of Rochester.

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    Fay Victor’s Chamber Trio Performance

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The Ken Okoth '01 Black American Music Project will welcome Fay Victor's Chamber Trio for an evening concert on Thursday in the Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall. Fay Victor is an improvising vocalist, composer, and lyricist who hones a unique vision for the vocal role in jazz and improvised music regarding repertoire, improvisation, and composition.
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    SLU Writers Series Presents Lulu Miller

    - Eben Holden Center For over 50 years the Writers Series program at St. Lawrence University has welcomed all varieties of authors including Pulitzer Prize winners. The events are free and open to the public. Join us as we welcome Lulu Miller, celebrated author and NPR science journalist.
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    Shakespeare Theatre on Campus March 28-30, 2025

    - Eben Holden Center The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will be on campus for one evening and one matinee performance of "Romeo & Juliet" and one evening performance of "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

    SLU String Orchestra & Friends Concert: Journey to Adventure!

    - Pickens Hall, Heuvelton This exciting event includes music from Superman Returns, Apollo 13, Jurassic Park, Star Trek Into Darkness, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Avatar, Pirates of the Caribbean, and others! The 33 members of the St. Lawrence University String Orchestra are joined by additional students and professional musicians from Canton, Potsdam, Norwood, Massena, Gouverneur, Antwerp, Philadelphia, and Watertown to comprise a full symphony orchestra of approximately 60 players.

    World Languages Week 2025

    - Celebrate World Languages Week with a series of great events, including SLU Iron Chef Competition, Kaleidoscope, HennaFest, Karaoke, and World Trivia nights—to name a few!

    Exhibition: Guerrilla Girls- The Art of Behaving Badly, 1985-2024

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery This is the last week to view images on display in the Gallery from posters in the University’s permanent collection in two portfolios, Guerrilla Girls Talk Back: The First Five Years, and Guerrilla Girls Talk Back: Part Two, 1991-1999, and from new acquisitions in 2024.

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    Saints Win Championships and Liberty-League Honors

    • Track and Field: Junior Nick Lyndaker became St. Lawrence’s first individual men’s track and field national champion since 2010 last Saturday. He was crowned champion in the mile run at the NCAA indoor championship, posting a time of 4:06.45. Lyndaker is the first Men’s Track and Field member from Canton to win a national championship.
    • Women’s Tennis: The Saints are off to the best start in program history after winning eight games in Florida this past week. They are now 13-0. They beat St. Norbert twice (7-0, 7-0), Hope College (4-3), Crown College (7-0), Wisconsin-Eau Claire (5-2), University of Wisconsin-La Crosse(4-3), George Fox (5-2), and Edgewood College (6-1). 
    • Men’s Hockey: Three Saints have now signed deals to play professional hockey. Senior Drake Burgin signed a pro contract last week to play for the Kansas City Mavericks in the ECHL. Graduate student Reilley Connors signed a pro deal in the ECHL, inking a deal with the Utah Grizzlies. They join graduate student Dominic Basse, who joined the ECHL’s Idaho Steelheads two weeks ago.
    • Women’s Squash: Five Saints were named to All-Liberty League teams, including first-year Angel Otshabeng, who was named the Liberty League Rookie of the Year. She had a record of 7-6 on the season and won Most Outstanding Player honors at the St. Lawrence-hosted Liberty League championships, helping claim the league title for St. Lawrence. Junior Laura Franz, and senior Meg Pruett were named All-Liberty League first team as well. First-year Mariam Dodd and junior Madeleine Martin were named to the All-Liberty League second team.
    • Men’s Squash: First-year Gregory Malsang was named the Liberty League Rookie of the Year and named to the All-Liberty League first team. Three more Saints were named to All-Liberty League second team. Malsang had a 15-3 record in his first season and was 12-1 when competing in the top spot, and he won Most Outstanding Player Honors after taking down Rochester’s Yash Fadte in the Championship. Senior Lewis Anderson, first-year Miguel Posada Villa, and junior Patrick Walford were all named to the All-Liberty League second team.
    • Women’s Lacrosse: The Saints went 2-0 this past week, taking down Dickinson College (7-2) and handing Vassar their first loss of the season (11-6). Senior Neve Ley put up six goals across the two games, while sophomore Jessica LaPlaca put up five. Sophomore Kelsey Roth tallied four, and first-year Zoe Froimovitz was named Liberty League Rookie of the Week.
    • Softball: The Saints picked up six wins in Florida to kick off their 2025 campaign. They took down New England Col. (6-2), SUNY Brockport (5-4), Nazareth (5-2), Old Westbury (8-2), Southern Maine (2-1), and Keuka (14-0) during the trip. First-year Madison Connelly has been named Liberty League Rookie of the Week for her power-hitting performance in Clermont, where she ranks eighth in Liberty League slugging percentage.
    • Women’s Hockey: The No. 8 Skating Saints posted a 4-1 victory over No. 7 Penn State to advance to the NCAA quarterfinals. The Scarlet and Brown scored three goals in the first period of play, Abby Hustler notched two goals. Junior Kennedy Wilson and graduate student Kristina Bahl each added a goal. They were eliminated Saturday in the NCAA quarterfinal against No. 2 Ohio State.  
    • Baseball: The Saints won game one of the doubleheader last Saturday on a walk-off from senior Timothy Connor to grab the 3-2 win. Timothy Connor and sophomore Jack Finnegan both recorded one hit on the day. Connor also recorded an RBI, along with sophomore Mike Siano.

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

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    Adventure Awaits, Class of 2029!

    I spy with my little eye…. one perfect place to hang out, two friends on their way to Dana brunch, three sweet reminders of what it means to be a Saint, and four years of adventure for the Class of 2029. ❤️🤎 View our welcome post to the Class of 2029 on the St. Lawrence Instagram page

    In Memory

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    On March 19, President Morris informed the Laurentian community about the passing of Roger Lee Woodard, a longtime member of St. Lawrence University who served on our dining services staff and the facilities team. Read the message here.

    On March 20, President Morris informed the Laurentian community about the passing of Board Chair Emeritus and Trustee Emeritus Larry Winston '60,  P'85, GP '07, '10, '11, '17. A devoted alumnus, Larry served St. Lawrence with distinction as a longtime Trustee and Chair of the Board of Trustees. Read the message here

    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.

  2. News Digest: October 21, 2025

    Submitted by mgagliardi on
    October 21

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    St. Lawrence Celebrates 25 Years of Viebranz Visiting Professors of Creative Writing

    Four former Viebranz Visiting Professors of Creative Writing returned to campus Thursday to talk about their craft and, later that evening, to read from their work. The event kicked off a yearlong celebration marking 25 years of the Viebranz Visiting Professorship.
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    Dan Look’s New Cat-Inspired Book Shows the Cute and Cuddly Side of Mathematics

    When you cuddle up with your feline companion, do you think about mathematics? You don’t? Well, Charles A. Dana Professor of Mathematics Dan Look does, and his creative new book, "Math Cats: Scratching the Surface of Mathematical Concepts," might make you reconsider just how cute—ahem, acute—your cat can be.

    Events

    Carnegie 10 International Film Series – 100 yards

    - 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: "100 yards" (2023)

    "A Little Night Music" by the SLU String Orchestra

    - Waddington Cultural Center (formerly St. Paul's Church) The concert features selections from the Baroque and Classical periods, with music by J.S. Bach, Corelli, Mozart, and Schubert.
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    Panel discussion with the artists: Dr. Ana Y. Estevez, SLU Charles A. Dana Professor of Neuroscience, and Dr. Joe Erlichman, SLU Professor of Biology

    - Online via Zoom Presented in conjunction with the exhibition, "On Parkinson’s: Three Artists’ Journeys," on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery until December 11.
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    Understanding Radicalization from the Perspectives of Scholarship, Law Enforcement, & NGO's.

    - Sykes Common Lounge In this talk, Dr. Berry discusses the radicalization processes from a non-partisan perspective to help our community understand this process better and how we might consider intervening in that process to prevent future acts of political violence.

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    Saints Shutout the Competition

    Field Hockey: Senior Sydney LeClair opened the scoring and senior Caroline Hamilton netted the go-ahead goal as St. Lawrence used a second-half surge to earn a 2-1 Liberty League win over Union on Sunday at Hall-Leet Stadium. Senior Elizabeth Walsh posted 19 saves over the week, earning Liberty League Defensive Player of the Week honors.

    Women’s Soccer: Junior Sydney Keenan scored early and junior goalkeeper Zoe Davenport posted a clean sheet as St. Lawrence earned a 1–0 Liberty League road win over RIT. With nine league points, the Saints sit fifth, two points ahead of RIT and four ahead of Ithaca and RPI for the final playoff spot.

    Women’s Hockey: First collegiate goals from first-years Meghan Crowley and Brooke Mulvihill, plus an empty netter from graduate student Alexa Davis and a shutout by junior goalie Kassidy Lawrence, powered No. 14 St. Lawrence to a 3-0 win over RIT to earn a weekend split.

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

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    A Day in the Life of an NYC Intern!

    Navya Aggarwal ’26, a double-major in business and economics, is spending the first half of her senior year interning at Neuberger Berman in New York City. The biggest challenge, she says, is also the best part—that is, finding balance  between her professional, academic, and personal life. Check out a video of a day in her life on the St. Lawrence Instagram page!

    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.

  3. News Digest: September 23, 2025

    Submitted by mgagliardi on
    September 23

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    St. Lawrence Named One of the Nation’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report

    St. Lawrence University has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges by U.S. News & World Report.

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    Gallery Acquires Beaded Belt by Akwesasne Artists

    To create this belt, the artists used homemade sinew made from the backstrap of a deer, dyed deer tail hair, porcupine quills, gold-dyed deer hide, glass seed beads, brass beads and cones, and nylon string.

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    Carnegie 10 International Film Series – The Testament of Dr. Mabuse

    - 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: "The Testament of Dr. Mabuse"
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    An Evening With Adia Victoria

    St. Lawrence University and the Ken Okoth '01 Black American Music Project will welcome Adia Victoria to campus for an evening concert on Friday, September 26, at 7 p.m. in the Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall. The event is free, open to the public, and will be livestreamed.

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    Saints Show Out at Invitationals 

    Men’s Cross Country: Senior Nick Lyndaker won the Hoffmann Invitational for the first time, pulling away in the final 400 meters to finish in 25:14.8—five seconds ahead of the runner-up. After placing third in 2023, this marked his best result at the meet and helped SLU take third in the team standings. He was named Liberty League Performer of the Week.

    Volleyball: The volleyball team earned two 3-1 wins over VTSU Castleton and SUNY Potsdam at the SLU Triad, playing in front of large Laurentian Weekend crowds.

    Women’s Golf: Sophomore Sadie Cumming led SLU at the Union Invitational, finishing second with a two-round score of 158. She shot 81 on Saturday and improved to 77 Sunday, while all five Saints lowered their scores in the final round.

    Women’s Cross Country: St. Lawrence placed third at the 33rd annual Ronald C. Hoffmann Invitational, kicking off a busy home season with a strong team showing on familiar campus trails during Laurentian Weekend.

    Men’s Tennis: Sophomores Sebastían Boada and Ryan Tingley won the B doubles title at the Garnet Charger Invitational. They beat Christian Chowder and Daniel Saxe 8-6 to reach the final, where they topped teammates senior Aidan Baracao and first-year Bennett Stout 8-5 in an all-SLU championship match.

    Women’s Hockey: Junior Kassidy Lawrence made 48 saves and first-year Rylan Haslam scored the lone goal to lift SLU to a 1-0 exhibition win over No. 5 Colgate on Friday in Hamilton.

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

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    Laurentian Weekend Was a Movie 🍿🎥

    This weekend, more than 1,500 alumni reveled in all Laurentian Weekend had to offer. From musical performances to morning yoga, to athletic contests and even a custom drone show, campus buzzed with joy and nostalgia all weekend long as St. Lawrence welcomed everyone back to their forever home. See a recap of the memorable highlights on the St. Lawrence Instagram page

    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.

  4. News Digest: November 4, 2025

    Submitted by mgagliardi on
    November 4

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    Q&A: Meet Professor Susan Willson

    Associate Professor of Biology Susan Willson combines her love of ecology and hands-on teaching to inspire students to explore the natural world. Whether in the snow-covered forests of the North Country or the biodiverse landscapes of Ecuador, her courses connect ecological science with real-world stewardship.
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    Small Plates, Big Impact

    If you enter Dana Dining Hall this semester, you might notice a few changes. These are part of a new initiative led by students, faculty, and staff to help make the campus—and particularly Dining Services—greener and more sustainable.

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    Writers Series presents Fred Arroyo, Jac Jemc, and John Dermot Woods

    - Carnegie 10 & Sykes Common Room Celebrating 25 years of the Viebranz Visiting Professorship. Welcome back Fred Arroyo, Jac Jemc, and John Dermot Woods for a writers craft talk and reading.

    Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Who You Think I Am

    - 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: "Who You Think I Am"  (2021)

    "A Little Night Music" by the SLU String Orchestra

    - Pickens Hall, Heuvelton, NY and Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Their concerts feature selections from the Baroque and Classical periods, with music by J.S. Bach, Corelli, Mozart, and Schubert.

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    Saints Earn Liberty League Honors

    Men’s Cross-Country: Senior Nick Lyndaker captured his second consecutive Liberty League individual title to lead the men's cross country team to a second-place finish at the Liberty League Championship on Saturday at the Hoffmann Cross Country Course. Lyndaker crossed the line in 25:16.6, becoming the first Saint to win back-to-back Liberty League titles since John Johnston in 2010 and 2011. His victory marked the 27th individual conference championship in program history.

    Riding: The riding team wrapped up their second weekend of competition with a first-place tie on Saturday at SUNY Geneseo and a home win on Sunday. On Saturday, the Saints picked up five blue ribbon finishes and three second place finishes to tie for first place with the University of Guelph, finishing with 35 points. Senior Annie Kammer was named the High Point Rider. On Sunday, Senior Harper Eskey was named the High Point Rider with first-place finishes in both Open Fences and Open Flat.

    Women’s Cross-Country: Sophomore Avery Blanchard paced the women's cross country team with a sixth-place finish as the Saints took second overall at the Liberty League Championship on Saturday. Blanchard completed the six-kilometer race in 22:51.1, earning All-Liberty League First Team honors. Juniors Charlotte Blake and Quinn Sirgany followed close behind, finishing ninth and 10th with times of 23:04.1 and 23:04.8, respectively. Sirgany earned Second Team All-Liberty League recognition for her top-10 effort.

    Volleyball: The St. Lawrence University volleyball team didn't drop a single set at Saturday's SUNY Poly Triad. They beat Keuka in straight sets to kick the day off, then followed it up with a victory over host SUNY Poly, both 3-0.

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

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    Candy, Kids, Community: Trick-or-Treating at SLU

    Every year, our Theme and Greek houses open their doors to the community for local families to trick-or-treat. Thank you to the students that kept this sweet and spooky tradition alive on Friday! Check out the St. Lawrence Instagram page to see highlights of the best dressed students and trick-or-treaters!

    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.

  5. News Digest: December 9, 2025

    Submitted by mgagliardi on
    December 9

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    St. Lawrence Launches Men’s Hockey Endowment in Memory of Ray Shero ’84

    St. Lawrence University has launched the Ray Shero ’84 Memorial Endowed Fund for Men’s Hockey, a new initiative co-created by hockey alumni and friends to honor the transformational legacy of the late Ray Shero ’84.

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    On Parkinson’s: Three Artists’ Journeys- Kristin Rehder, C. David Thomas, and Torrance York

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery With a provocative blend of personal experience, courage, and artistic integrity, the three artists in the exhibition have turned a lens on their own Parkinson’s disease. Reflecting the disease itself, which manifests differently in each person, the artists tell their individual stories through divergent photographic and printed methods.
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    104th Annual Candlelight Service

    - Gunnison Memorial Chapel Join members of the St. Lawrence community for the 104th Annual Candlelight Service. The service will feature the Laurentian Singers, St. Lawrence Choral Society, and Candlelight Children's Chorus.
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    SLUFunk Concert

    - Launders Underground (NC 001) SLUFunk consists of four vocalists and five horns, plus a rhythm section that plays music from classic years of American R&B, Soul and Funk, and more recent songs inspired by that era.

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    SLU Wins All Weekend Long

    Women’s Track and Field: St. Lawrence opened the Holiday Relays with multiple wins. Junior Carly Zack won the 3000 in 11:03.29, junior Quinn Sirgany took the mile in 5:27.09, junior Charlotte Blake won the 1000 in 3:21.10, and senior Amelia Berthold claimed the 60-meter hurdles in 9.82.

    Men’s Track and Field: The Saints posted several victories at the Holiday Relays. Junior Riley Cushman won the 600, first-year Luke Calvin captured the mile, and sophomore Erik Marelli won the 60 hurdles. St. Lawrence swept the relays and added field wins from junior Brendan O’Horo in the pole vault (3.95m) and junior John Mahoney in the long jump at 6.31 meters.

    Women’s Basketball: Senior Jackie Malley scored 21 points and senior Hannah Van Dyke grabbed 12 rebounds to spark a fourth-quarter comeback in a five-point win at Rensselaer. The Saints move to 5-2 overall and 1-1 in league play heading into Wednesday’s home game vs. Hamilton.

    Swimming and Diving: The men’s team advanced on the scoreboard at the Don Richards Invitational to place fourth, while the women’s team placed fifth overall among a crowded field at the large invite in Rochester, N.Y. First-year Sophie Nelson picked up a win for the Saints, securing victory in the 1650-yard freestyle.

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

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    Saints Dance the Night Away💃🏻🕺🏽 

    This past weekend, the SLU Dance Ensemble performed their annual show—an expression of bold ideas, creative energy, and the spirit of our campus arts community. After a semester of studying different styles of dance and collaborating on choreography, our performers brought three nights of dynamic storytelling to the Gulick Theatre stage. Check out some of their moves on the St. Lawrence Instagram page. 

    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.

  6. News Digest: January 28, 2025

    Submitted by mgagliardi on
    January 28

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    Major Gift Endows St. Lawrence University Head Football Coach Position in Memory of Steve Munn ’64

    The St. Lawrence University Head Football Coach is now an endowed position thanks to a $1.5 million gift from the Munn family in memory of Steve Munn ’64. The family gift recognizes Munn’s roles as a former student-athlete and supporter of St. Lawrence athletics, a past University trustee (’82-’91), and proud parent of Michele Munn Celestino ’90 and Trustee Robyn Munn Gengras ’94, P’28.
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    How SLU PIC Empowers Students and Local Nonprofits to do Their Best Work

    What started with just five interns and a bold idea has grown into the powerhouse that is St. Lawrence University Public Interest Corps (SLU PIC). From sparking curiosity at the North Country Children’s Museum to transforming transportation access in the North Country, our students and alums are creating lasting impact.
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    Five Former Saints Football Players Engineer Their Futures

    Balancing athletics and academics is no small feat, but five former Saints Football players are proving they can tackle both. This spring, they will graduate with engineering degrees from Columbia University after earning bachelor’s degrees from St. Lawrence through an innovative 3+2 partnership program, blending the best of what both institutions have to offer.

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    A&AH Honorary Society Fall Term 2024 Inductees

    The Art & Art History Department is pleased to welcome six new students into its honor society.

    St. Lawrence University Inducts New Members to Mu Sigma Rho Statistics Honorary Society

    The Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics Department is pleased to recognize six students for their academic success.

    Events

    Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Coup de Chance

    - 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 "Coup de Chance."
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    Gallery Presentation: Guerrilla Girls via Zoom (in-person and online)

    - Griffith Arts Center 123 and via Zoom A Zoom discussion with members of Guerrilla Girls, an anonymous group of feminist, female artists devoted to fighting sexism and racism within the art world. This event is presented in conjunction with the exhibit "Guerrilla Girls: The Art of Behaving Badly," currently on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery.

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    Saints Upset Rivals and Display Dominance

    • Women’s Hockey: No. 7 ranked Saints took down No. 9 Clarkson Friday night in a high-scoring 6-5 conference game. Graduate student Anna Segedi led the way with two goals, while graduate student Claire Tyo netted three assists in the effort. Junior Emma-Sofie Nordstrum had 33 saves in the first game of the Route 11 rivalry, as the Saints split the weekend with Clarkson.
    • Men’s Hockey: In the Route 11 Rivalry this weekend, juniors Isack Bandu and Jan Lasak each scored a goal to upset No. 20 Clarkson 2-1 Saturday night in conference play. Sophomore Mason Kucenski stopped 26 shots as the Saints split the weekend with their regional foes. 
    • Nordic Skiing: Senior Emma Strack is participating in the 2025 FIS Nordic Junior/U23 Cross-Country World Ski Championships in Schilpario, Italy. She will go through a short training camp In Seefeld, Austria before taking part in the championships. Strack will be competing in the classic sprint on February 4, and the classic mass-start 20k on February 6, where she will look to become a world champion.
    • Men’s Basketball: The Saints swept this weekend on the road going 2-0. First, they took on Hobart Friday Night, winning 58-52 with four players reaching double digits in points. In front was sophomore Troy McPherson, who had 13 points off the bench. Saturday afternoon the Saints beat RIT 91-76, which is the highest team total of points since the 2018-2019 season.
    • Women’s Basketball: The Saints dominated Willam Smith 64-46 Friday night on the road in Geneva. Junior Caelan McHarney put up a career-high of 16 points in just 19 minutes, while sophomore Elizabeth Flynn also put up 12 points.
    • Track-and-Field: Both the men’s and women’s teams put on strong performances at the St. Lawrence Invitational on Saturday afternoon. The men’s team grabbed first place in a dominant performance as their total team score was 67.5 points ahead of second-place Utica. On the women’s side, the Saints placed second overall thanks to multiple strong outings, including freshman Avery Blanchard placing first in the mile event, and sophomore Quinn Sirgany placing first in the 800-meter. The relay team of junior Cameran Stone, junior Adriana Cecchetelli, first-year Avery Blanchard, and sophomore Quinn Sirgany placed first in the distance medley with a time of 13:05.70, which allows them to go to regionals.
    • Squash: First-year Gregory Malsang won his quarterfinal match of the Molloy East to set the tone for both the men’s and women’s squash teams at the CSA Individual Nationals at Open Squash in New York, N.Y. He faced Bates’ Alec Spiro, where he swept the match 11-6, 11-2, and 11-6 and made it to the semifinals where he unfortunately lost to Huzaifa Ibrahim from Trinity. On the women’s side, first-year Angel Otshabeng made her debut against Georgetown’s Rachel Mashek in the quarterfinal of the Holleran West Bracket. She put up a fight but ultimately lost 11-4, 11-8, and 11-7.

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

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    Route 11 Rivalry Weekend

    From the ice to the stands, the Route 11 Rivalry brought ALL the energy this past weekend! Both the women’s and men’s teams skated away with a win at Clarkson’s Cheel Arena, and Saints Nation showed up loud and proud as per usual in the Marsh Pit. What a weekend to be in the North Country! View photos on the St. Lawrence Instagram account

    In Memory

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    On Thursday, January 23, President Morris sent a message to the St. Lawrence community about the passing of Professor Emeritus of History Jonathan Rossie. Jonathan was a beloved member of the faculty for 32 years, during which he inspired generations of students and left an enduring legacy at St. Lawrence University. 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 Tuesday. Please submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications news form.

  7. News Digest: October 14, 2025

    Submitted by mgagliardi on
    October 14

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    Surgeon. Survivor. Humanitarian. Laurentian.

    Dr. Robert "Bob" Montgomery '82, P'14 has made a career out of defying odds—first as a surgeon, then as a patient, and now as a force behind one of the most consequential breakthroughs in modern medicine: xenotransplantation, the transplantation of genetically modified pig organs into humans.

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    Celebrating Community and Curiosity: A Look Back at the MAA Seaway Section Meeting

    Last weekend, St. Lawrence University proudly hosted the Mathematical Association of America Seaway Section Meeting—and what a vibrant, inspiring event it turned out to be!
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    Honoring the Memory of Dr. Carolyn “Carrie” Johns Dedication Ceremony

    On October 4, the Environmental Studies Department held a dedication ceremony at the Living Lab to honor the memory of Dr. Carolyn “Carrie” Johns. The event brought together close family, friends, and colleagues for a thoughtful remembrance of Carrie’s dedication to environmental education, community, and stewardship.

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    On Parkinson’s: Three Artists’ Journeys- Kristin Rehder, C. David Thomas, and Torrance York

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery With a provocative blend of personal experience, courage, and artistic integrity, the three artists in the exhibition have turned a lens on their own Parkinson’s disease. Reflecting the disease itself, which manifests differently in each person, the artists tell their individual stories through divergent photographic and printed methods.
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    Feeling Data: Art in Pursuit of Social Change

    - Griffiths Room 123 "Feeling Data: Art in Pursuit of Social Change" explores the intersection of science, data, and visual art as a means of confronting the climate crisis and inspiring collective action. Drawing from personal experiences in the Pacific Northwest and the American Southwest, Tyler W. Green’s practice transforms data sets, climate records, and mapping tools into conceptual frameworks for photography and installation.
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    Reshaping Jewish Orthodoxy Through the Arts in the Digital Age

    - Noble Center 109 Through a book reading and performed monologue, Dr. Jessica Roda and Malky Goldstein highlight the creativity, agency, and voices of women often missing from mainstream portrayals, exploring how media and performance reshape Orthodox life.

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    Saints Net Highlight-Reel Performances 

    Volleyball: The Saints won six of seven sets Saturday at the SUNY Potsdam Triad, earning wins over the Bears and Oswego State. They’re now 12-7 heading into a crucial conference weekend.

    Women’s Hockey: The Saints took Vermont to a shootout Friday after a 1-1 tie, highlighted by junior Abby Hehl’s viral between-the-legs goal that ranked No. 2 on SportsCenter’s Top 10. SLU sits No. 14 nationally after a 0-1-1 weekend vs. the Catamounts.

    Men’s Rowing: The Novice 8 led the Saints at the Head of the Genesee in Rochester, finishing second in 18:37.505 to top RIT (21:59.323).

    Men’s Hockey: Seniors Tyler Cristall, Isack Bandu, and Frankie Carogioiello scored to give SLU a 3-2 lead, and junior Gunnar Thoreson added two empty-netters in a 5-2 home-opening win over Vermont. Junior Mason Kucenski made 59 saves on the weekend and earned MAC Goaltending Goalie of the Week honors.

    Women’s Tennis: Seniors Angelica Aksdal-Jansen and Molly Jespersen swept the top singles and doubles flights at the Hamilton Invitational. Aksdal-Jansen defeated William Smith’s Haley Levine 6-0, 6-2 and teamed with Jespersen for a 6-1 doubles win. The senior also notched her 100th career victory on day one.

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

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    A Peek at Peak Weekend 🌄

    For 43 years, Peak Weekend has been one of St. Lawrence’s most unique and meaningful traditions, connecting students with the Adirondacks and with each other. This past weekend, students hiked across the High Peaks region, and together, they summited all 46 Adirondack High Peaks. More than just a weekend outdoors, Peak Weekend represents a deep sense of community, shared challenge, and a longstanding tradition rooted in adventure and place. Take a peek at some of the peaks and the students who summited them on the St. Lawrence Instagram page

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    On October 9, President Morris informed the Laurentian community about the passing of Ronald Waske '69, a beloved alumnus and longtime Head Athletic Trainer at St. Lawrence University. During his time here, Ron cared for and mentored generations of student-athletes, and shaped countless careers and lives. Ron is remembered for his deep knowledge, his generosity, and his commitment to others. Read the full message here

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  8. News Digest: April 8, 2025

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    Celebrating 19 Years of Kaleidoscope! 🎉

    Last week, the St. Lawrence community came together to celebrate 19 years of Kaleidoscope! Started in 2006 by Victor Kai-Rogers '08 from Freetown, Sierra Leone, the annual tradition celebrates the many cultures represented in our community through performance and art. Hosted by the I-House and International Student Services, the event wrapped up World Languages Week with an exciting showcase of global music, dance, fashion, and food. 

    A heartfelt thank you to all who made this celebration possible, but especially to those who took the stage to share their customs and traditions with us. ❤️🤎

     View photos from the celebration on the St. Lawrence Instagram page

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    Holding History: Dr. Rosales Examines Ice Core Dating Back 420,000 Years

    Environmental Studies Professor Jon Rosales attended an ice core workshop at the U.S. Geological Survey’s Ice Core Facility in Colorado as a side event to a conference he presented at in Boulder. Pictured here he is holding the bottom of the 2.2 mile long famous Vostok ice core.
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    Paddle, Portage, Party!: Digitizing Photographs in St. Lawrence University’s Special Collections

    Autumn Nealis ’25 and Sophia Roxo ’26 teamed up with Gallery Director Catherine Tedford and Curator of Special Collections Paul Doty to digitize and catalogue a collection of over 130 historical Adirondack photographs by Seneca Ray Stoddard housed at the Owen D. Young Library.
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    Astronomers Attend ASNY Spring Meeting

    Eszter Keszthelyi '28 and physics professors Aileen O'Donoghue and Jeffrey Miller attended the spring meeting of the Astronomical Society of New York held at Cornell University.
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    MCSS holds 13th Pi-athlon in Celebration of Pi Day

    St. Lawrence's Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics held its 13th Pi-athlon to celebrate Pi Day. Held at Peterson Quantitative Resource Center in Valentine Hall, students partook in various events including Sudoku, mathematically themed video games, puzzle making, etc.

    Events

    Exploring the Mediterranean Voice in Opera: A Talk with Lara Jokhadar

    - Carnegie 10 In this engaging talk, Lara Jokhadar, a Lebanese-Canadian soprano, will explore how Mediterranean stories, languages, and vocal traditions have shaped the world of opera. She will highlight how singers from the region bring their unique cultural backgrounds to the global stage, keeping the Mediterranean spirit alive in classical music today.
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    Urinetown: The Musical

    - Gulick Theatre University Theatre presents "Urinetown: The Musical," a humorous romp that leaves no one spared–corrupt politicians, greedy CEOS, universities, revolutionaries, and even other musicals. Performances will take place April 10, 11, 12 at 7:30 p.m. and April 13 at 2 p.m. in Guilick Theatre. 
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    SLU Writers Series Presents Andrew Zawacki

    - Herring-Cole Feinstone Room Join us for the final Writers Series event of the year as we welcome poet Andrew Zawacki. This reading is supported in part by the Sandra Nelson Memorial Poetry Fund.
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    Aeolian Trio Brings the Sound of Salvation: Zen Music & Japanese Bamboo Flute Performance

    - Sullivan Student Center, Winston Room This concert offers a unique experience, bringing together the extraordinary talents of shakuhachi (flute) master and California native Bruce Huebner, New York-based Japanese guitarist Shu Odamura, and percussion virtuoso Todd Isler, whose expertise spans South Asian and Middle Eastern rhythms. 
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    SLU Wind Ensemble Concert: American Composers and the American Experience

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Music by George Gershwin, Percy Grainger, and Leonard Bernstein will be performed. “Arabesque” by Samuel Hazo and “From the Delta” by William Grant Still will be featured.

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    Saints Reach Milestones and Sweep Opponents

    • Men’s Lacrosse: Head coach Mike Mahoney captured his 300th career victory by downing Vassar 10-5 over the weekend. The Saints are now on a three-game winning streak.
    • Softball: The Saints picked up a 10-0 win in game two of the doubleheader with Clarkson on Friday. Sophomore Maeve Thompson led the charge for both games, recording four hits on five at-bats and three RBIs on the day. They split the DH and are 8-6 in the season. 
    • Baseball: The Saints took down Rochester in both games of a doubleheader on Saturday. The Saints took game one 2-1 and game two 6-1. Graduate student Brett Federico, sophomore Matt Davis, and junior John Gannon led the way on offense. Sophomores David Zuhlsdorf and Boden Driscoll gave SLU 14 solid innings on the mound.
    • Women’s Tennis: The Saints swept the weekend, taking down RIT 6-1 and Ithaca 5-2. Junior Angelica Aksdal-Jansen and first-year Elisa Luri led the way as they went undefeated in all their matches in both singles and doubles.
    • Men’s Track and Field: Junior Nick Lyndaker picked up a pair of major end-of-season awards. He was named the USTFCCCA Mideast Region Runner of the Year and the Liberty League Indoor Track Athlete of the Year. At Hamilton this week, first-year Trystan Biller highlighted the men’s team with a win in the 400-meter hurdles and a second-place finish in the 110-meter hurdles. Senior Jack Simack won the javelin.  
    • Women’s Track and Field: Sophomore Quinn Sirgany headlined the Saints’ trip to Hamilton, placing first in the 1500-meter run. Junior Amelia Berthold broke two personal records, placing second in the 100-meter hurdles and fourth in the 400-meter hurdles.

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

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  9. News Digest: May 14, 2024

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    May 14

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    First Person: Helping to Make a Championship Team Shine

    If you walk about 15 minutes down the Avenue of the Elms, where the Saddlemire Trail and Oliver D. Appleton Golf Course meet, you will find the Elsa Gunnison Appleton Riding Hall. Read more about Tess Downing '24 and how she helped make a championship team shine.

    News from Around Campus

    Santee Frazier selected to attend Amant Residency Siena - Summer 2024

    Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing Santee Frazier has been selected to attend the Amant Residency Siena for the summer of 2024.
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    Seniors Present Results of SYE Research

    Graduating seniors give their final talk of their undergraduate careers for the spring semester's SYE Advanced Laboratory.
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    Students Inducted into Physics Honorary Society

    Five students were inducted into Sigma Pi Sigma, an honor society recognizing students' outstanding scholarship in physics.

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    Commencement Weekend 2025

    - Congratulations, St. Lawrence Class of 2025! The Laurentian community will come together in a campus-wide celebration of the graduating class. The commencement ceremony will be held Sunday, May 18.

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    Saint to Saint Women's Summit! ❤️🤎

    We’re still feeling inspired as we reflect on the Saint to Saint Women's Summit presented by our Center for Career Excellence and University Advancement. The summit brought together 31 students with alumnae and parents representing a range of professional paths for a day focused on leadership, empowerment, and navigating professional and personal journeys.

    Keynote speaker and leadership development consultant Kathryn Mayer '82 shared insights from her forthcoming book “The Productive Perfectionist: A Woman’s Guide to Smashing the Shackles of Perfectionism.” Small business owner and doctor of chiropractic Lisa Francey Towle '92 spoke to the group on the importance of wellbeing and self-care. The program also included lots of opportunities for students to network with our amazing alumnae and parents.

    Special thanks to Mary Pat Suits '83 and Dan Suits '83 who generously funded the Summit.

    On Monday, our celebration of women continued with presentations by Laurentian-in-Residence Dr. Allison Hill-Edgar P’25. A visual artist and MD, she began her visit with a lecture on menopause in Leah Rohlfsen’s Women’s Health and Aging class, shared dinner and conversation with a small group of students, and delivered a campus-wide lecture to a highly engaged crowd, “Dissecting Gender in Medicine: Reassessing Anatomical Representations of the Female Body.”

    Read about the summit and more on our official St. Lawrence University Facebook Account.
     

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  10. News Digest: August 23, 2021

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    August 23

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    St. Lawrence University Senior Staff sent a message to employees announcing that the University has accepted the recommendation from the Campus Safety Monitoring Committee requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The final policy is posted on the University website. Read the message.

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    St. Lawrence Welcomes the Class of 2025

    For St. Lawrence University’s newest students, the journey to a new academic adventure in the North Country has been especially remarkable. Though a global pandemic may have disrupted their high school careers, they have already demonstrated a steadfast commitment to their academics and their communities.
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    President Morris, New York Six Presidents Pen Joint Letter in Support of Increased Pell Grant Funding

    St. Lawrence University President Kathryn A. Morris joined together with the presidents of the New York Six Liberal Arts Consortium member institutions to send a joint letter to the United States Congress members representing their districts, asking them to support doubling the Pell Grant for qualified students.
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    Professor Publishes Book on Religion and Politics

    Assistant Professor of Religious Studies Damon Berry has published a new book, “Christianity and the Alt-Right: Exploring the Relationship.” The book’s publisher, Routledge, describes it as “a must-read for those interested in religion in America, religion and politics, evangelicalism, and religion and race.”
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    Government Professor Publishes Book on Israel

    Associate Professor of Government Ronnie Olesker has published a new book that explores Israel’s standing in the international community titled, “Israel’s Securitization Dilemma: BDS and the Battle for the Legitimacy of the Jewish State.”

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    First-Year Matriculation Livestream

    Broadcasted live on Sunday, August 22, this year's Matriculation event welcoming our new students and families is available for viewing. A fully captioned version will be available later this week.

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    Convocation 2021
    Wednesday, August 25; 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at Gunnison Memorial Chapel

    President Morris and Dean Schonberg will introduce our new faculty and staff colleagues, recognize newly tenured and promoted faculty colleagues, and recognize faculty colleagues newly appointed to endowed professorships. The Keene, Maslow, Taylor, and Coakley awards will also be presented.

    In-person attendees must be masked per the University's current masking policy. Those not in attendance may watch the program via the livestream.

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    St. Lawrence University's men's and women's hockey teams will be on the ice in less than two months! Season tickets for the men's hockey games are now on sale, and admission to the women's games will still be free of charge, courtesy of North Country Savings Bank. Visit SaintsAthletics.com to learn more. 
     

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    We finally welcomed our newest Laurentians to campus for Move-In Day this past weekend! President Kate Morris spent part of her Sunday greeting and getting to know new students and families. Check out photos of move-in weekend on the St. Lawrence Facebook page

     

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