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  1. News Digest: September 12, 2022

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    September 12

    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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    Start of the Semester Update

    Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community on Friday, Sept. 9 sharing information about COVID-19 testing, boosters, and isolation and quarantine space. Read the Message

    University News & Stories

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    Money Magazine Ranks St. Lawrence Among Top 50 Liberal Arts Colleges in America

    Money Magazine has released its list of best-value colleges for 2022, with St. Lawrence ranking among the top 50 best-value liberal arts colleges in America.
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    St. Lawrence University and Cornell Law School Collaborate on Early Admission Program

    St. Lawrence University has entered a partnership with Cornell Law School to collaborate on a Law Early Admission Program (LEAP), which will enable high-achieving undergraduates to attain their undergraduate and law degrees in six years instead of the traditional seven.
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    St. Lawrence in the News-September 12, 2022

    St. Lawrence faculty, staff, and students were the focus of news articles published by outlets around the globe for weighing in on current events, sharing insights from their research, and being commended for their athletic accomplishments.

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    Alumni Trip to Spain in Spring 2023

    In April 2023, St. Lawrence will celebrate 56 years of the Spain program by offering Laurentians an exclusive opportunity to learn about the diverse culinary traditions of the country. Participants will enjoy foods and wines from four different regions while learning about the changing cultures that make up Spain’s multicultural mosaic. The deposit deadline is October 1.

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    Here We Go, Saints Challenge

    Join fellow Laurentians in supporting and enhancing the student-athlete experience during the Here We Go, Saints giving challenging beginning Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 9 a.m. through Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. Support Saints Athletes

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    Weekend Wins for the Scarlet and Brown

    It was a great weekend to be a Saint! The football team brought the Hoffman Cup back to Canton after securing a 30-19 win over Norwich on Saturday while men's soccer defeated Hartwick 3-2 after tying its program record with a 9-0 win over SUNY Canton last week. Women's soccer topped Farmingdale 1-0 to remain undefeated while Jackson Hamilton '23 won the Hamilton Short Course Invitational as Saints men's cross country secured the team title and Alli Sibold '24 won the 4k race to take the women's team to a victory. The men's tennis team wrapped up the St. Lawrence Fall Classic with sophomores Broderick Pinto, John Hill-Edgar, and Edvin Strandberg securing individual victories. Cooper Evans '24 secured the individual title to lead the men's golf team to a win at the Clarkson Invitational last week. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

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    World Topic Series: Kenyan Elections

    - Carnegie 10 Each semester, the Center for International and Intercultural Studies partners with faculty, staff, students, and alumni to offer an engaging speaker series on timely, global topics.

    Fellowship “Bring Your Own” Lunches

    - Atwood Hall 106 This is a chance to connect with one another and reflect on various aspects of the campus climate.

    Together Again Reception

    - Brush Alumni House Faculty and staff are invited to this social gathering in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on campus.

    Mokuhanga Demonstration

    - Noble Center Maurer Printmaking Studio, Room 101 In conjunction with the exhibition Wood Paper Ink, this demonstration will be an introduction to the printing process of mokuhanga, which uses water-based pigments, a kento registration method, and hand printing with a baren, a circular hand tool with a flat face that is used to burnish the paper and lift ink from the block.

    Why Midterm Elections Matter!

    - Hannon Room, Sullivan Student Center Come learn what midterm congressional elections are, why governors’ races matter, what primaries are and how to have a voice in them, and how the fall '22 elections will affect the future of our nation and our prospects for a robust democracy.

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    De-Stress with Pets

    St. Lawrence students started off their weekend with furry friends! Every Friday afternoon the Office of Wellness Education hosts ‘Pet De-Stress,’ an event gathering a group of friendly dogs or cats to campus, eager to meet students and give them plenty of love. View photos from the event 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. 

  2. News Digest: February 28, 2022

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    February 28

    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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    Masking Policy Update

    Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community on Monday, Feb. 28 announcing that due to the current declines in active COVID-19 cases on campus and throughout the county, the St. Lawrence University face-mask requirement is changing for vaccinated individuals beginning Wednesday, March 2. Read the message and new masking guidelines

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    Laurentians Inspire: Creating a One-Stop-Shop for Climate Action

    The summer after graduating in 2020, Lucy Hochschartner was driving home from her part-time job at Chipotle when she first got the idea for On the Level, a website and nonprofit organization using technology to help people join the climate movement—empowering them to take actions that align with their interests, skills, and location.
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    Never Too Early to Start: Sophomore Boot Camp 2022

    At St. Lawrence, faculty, staff, and alumni use a common refrain when talking with current students about preparing for a rewarding career— “it’s never too early to start.” The Sophomore Career Boot Camp, offered through the Career Connections office, is just one initiative that supports this philosophy.
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    St. Lawrence Students Implement Projects for Peace

    Three St. Lawrence students designed and implemented humanitarian projects in Ghana, West Africa, and Cairo, Egypt with the support of Davis Projects for Peace, which funds grassroots projects developed by undergraduate students.
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    Faculty Focus – Feb. 28, 2022

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published journal articles, presented at conferences and events, and were selected as non-resident scholars.

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    Diversity and Inclusion Week 2023

    - St. Lawrence University’s Diversity Committee is excited to celebrate our fifth Diversity & Inclusion week.

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    Saints Earn Liberty League Titles, Head to Championships

    During the Liberty League Championships in Ithaca, men’s track and field’s Erik Geier ’23 won the 60-meter hurdle to secure the Liberty League title while women's track and field's Kathleen Merchant '22 won the shot putAlpine skiing’s Ava Mattsson ’22 is headed to the NCAAs in Park City, Utah following her performance at the UNH Carnival and the men’s ice hockey team is set to compete in the opening round of the conference playoffs after concluding their regular season with a 3-1 win over Yale 3-1 and a 1-1 tie with Brown. During the ECAC Quarterfinals, women’s ice hockey defeated Yale 4-2 but ultimately fell to the No. 7 ranked team. The riding team won its 12th straight Regional Championship Title by finishing the season with the highest point total from the regular season and women’s tennis opened conference play with a 6-3 win over Union.  Women’s squash dominated Wesleyan 9-0 at the CSA Team Nationals but fell to Middlebury College in the final round. During the Liberty League Semifinals, women’s basketball defeated Skidmore (64-60) and Vassar(80-63) but fell to Ithaca in the championship game on Sunday. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores. SaintsAthletics.com

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    SLU Close the Loop

    St. Lawrence students are passionate about making sustainable choices accessible to everyone.  SLU Close the Loop, an initiative to reduce waste by fostering an exchange and swap culture on campus, hosted its first-ever clothing swap where students had a chance to change up their closets and find new style inspiration while helping to reduce waste on campus. View photos of the event 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 contact Jessica Kennedy in University Communications at (315) 229-1808 with news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements.

  3. News Digest: September 17, 2024

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    September 17

    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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    St. Lawrence University Recognized in 2025 Wall Street Journal’s Best College Rankings

    St. Lawrence University is recognized among the nation's 500 top colleges in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges rankings. The University's exceptional commitment to the student experience, bolstered by strong feedback from undergraduates and young alumni, was a major contributor to the ranking.
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    Home Improvements

    President Morris reflects on recent campus renovations and upcoming facility enhancements.
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    Faculty Focus-September 17, 2024

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty have been podcast guests, debuted films, and received lifetime achievement awards.

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    Artist’s lecture: Scablands by Photographer Dennis DeHart

    - Griffith Arts Center 123 Presented in conjunction with the exhibition, Our Place in the Scheme of Things, on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery until October 9, 2024. The event is free and open to the public.

    Carnegie 10 International Film Series – I Carry You with Me (Te Llevo Conmigo)

    - Carnegie 10 In honor of the diversity of films from around the world and in homage to the indispensable Cinema 10 series of Potsdam, the Department of World Languages, Cultures & Media, and the Language Resource Center are pleased to present: I Carry You with Me (Te Llevo Conmigo) (2021).
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    50 Years of Environmental Studies: From Students to Changemakers

    - Sykes Formal Lounge Please join us on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm at Sykes Formal Lounge to celebrate 50 years of Environmental Studies.

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    Saints Earn Accolades and Secure Shutout Wins

    Men’s Cross Country—Junior Nick Lyndaker was named USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week and Liberty League Performer of the Week following running to a first-place finish at the Hamilton Short Course Invitational. He had a personal best time in the 5k run, winning the race by 21 seconds.

    Football—The Saints took home the Hoffman Cup with a victory over Norwich Friday, bringing the Cup back to the North Country by a 20-9 final score. The win marked the fourth-straight Hoffman Cup win for the Saints and improved their record to 1-1 for the season.

    Women’s Soccer—Darcie McDonough was named Liberty League Co-Defensive Performer of the Week after leading the Saints to a 2-0 record. The senior netminder stopped two shots in a 1-0 victory at SUNY Geneseo on Wednesday, then on Saturday did the same, stopping both shots she faced in a 4-0 win over Oswego State.

    Women’s Cross Country—First-year Avery Blanchard was named Liberty League Rookie of the Week for her performance at Hamilton, running for a time of 14:59 and a fifth-place finish in the 4k race. 

    Women’s Hockey—Senior forward and alternate captain Abby Hustler was named a Preseason All-ECAC Hockey selection, as announced by the league office on Monday morning. Hustler led the Scarlet and Brown with 24 goals and 31 assists for 55 points on the season. She tallied 12 power-play goals and five game-winners.

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

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    A New Slice of Comfort on Campus

    Thanks to the generosity of St. Lawrence University trustees, 70 Adirondack chairs and 10 picnic tables have been placed throughout campus ready for students to enjoy. The savory bonus: students can enter to win a pizza party by snapping a pic and tagging @StLawrenceU in their Instagram grid or story. View photos and enter to win on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. 📸🍕❤️🤎

    News Digest is a weekly compilation of news releases and web feature stories created in the past week. It is released, generally, every Tuesday. Please submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications news form.

  4. News Digest: November 28, 2023

    Submitted by bunderwood on
    November 28

    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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    Astronomers Attend ASNY Fall Meeting

    Henry Priest Professor of Physics and Astronomer Aileen O’Donoghue, along with Laboratory Coordinator and Astronomer Jeff Miller, and Tyler Karasinski ’24 attended the Astronomical Society of New York’s Fall 2023 meeting at Siena College in Loudonville, NY.
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    Simon Kouka and Doukta Visited Our Campus!

    Associate Professor and Co-Chair World Languages, Cultures, and Media Department Eloise Brezault hosted two renowned Senegalese artists whose work has been nourished by political and social activism to keep democracy alive in Senegal. The artists spent two days on campus, visiting classes and speaking with students about the importance of art and activism in their work.

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    Learning, Educating, Growing: Katsitsionni Fox, Matt Burnett, Tzintzun Aguilar-Izzo, and Erika Barthelmess

    - Griffiths Arts Center Room 123 Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Listening to Water, on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery from October 16 to December 9, 2023.
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    2023 Public Speaking Contest

    - Hepburn 128 The Public Speaking Contest is an opportunity for students to show off their verbal communication abilities with the possibility of earning a cash prize. Participants will give extemporaneous speeches from any class on any topic, demonstrating that communication skills are essential across disciplines.

    SLU Wind Ensemble Concert: Mary Shelley Meets Frankenstein

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The program features music by Padraigin Ni Uallachain, Ottorino Respighi, Erika Svanoe, John Williams, R.W. Smith, Vaughan Williams, and Robert Washburn

    English and Environmental Studies Research Presentations

    - Herring-Cole Feinstone Room Join the Environmental Studies and English Departments for the presentation of honors research projects by Leslie Herold '24 and Abigail Lateer '24.
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    Laurentian Singers Winter Concerts

    - Pickens Hall, Heuvelton, NY and Gunnison Memoral Chapel The Laurentian Singers presents two performances of their "Winter Concert." Saturday, December 2, 7 p.m. in Pickens Hall, Heuvelton, NY Sunday, December 3, 7 p.m. on Campus in Gunnison Memoral Chapel Their program will include music by Hyo-Won Woo, B.E. Boykin, Jake Runestad, Sarah Quartet and others.

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    Scholar-Athlete Classroom Wins!

    This past week the Saints have been excelling beyond the soccer field. Grace Bridge ’24, Mia Cence ’25, Natalie Schock ’25, and Keely Snode ’24 from the women's soccer team have earned a place on the Academic All-District team, recognized by the College Sports Communicators (CSC). In the men's soccer division, Owen Lillis ’25 and Ben Woelfinger ’23 have also secured spots on the CSC Academic All-District team. These scholar-athletes hold a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.5, a sophomore academic standing or higher, and have actively contributed to at least 50% of the teams contests. 

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

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    The Laurentian Network In Action!

    During the mid-semester break, students explored possible career paths, peered into cutting-edge fields, and got to experience the nearby, vibrant city of Burlington, Vermont through SLU Connect Burlington!  Students engaged in expert panels that provided industry insights from aerospace manufacturing, athletic nutrition, non-profit, healthcare, and other sectors! They even got to step behind the scenes during company site tours of companies including Beta Technologies, UnTapped: All Natural Athletic Fuel, Hula, and Weird Window Brewing. View photos and read more about their experience on the St. Lawrence University Instagram account.

    News Digest is a weekly compilation of news releases and web feature stories created in the past week. It is released, generally, every Monday. Please submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications content request form.

  5. News Digest: September 19, 2023

    Submitted by bunderwood on
    September 19

    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 Ranked Among Nation’s Best Colleges by U.S. News

    St. Lawrence’s reputation among the nation's top liberal arts colleges remains strong according to U.S. News and World Report’s annual “Best Colleges” rankings, released on Sept. 18. The publication also recognized St. Lawrence’s stellar psychology and economics programs.
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    St. Lawrence in the News-September 19, 2023

    Several faculty and students were featured by domestic and international media outlets for sharing their work across disciplines of art and art history, government, and much more. Our Canton community was even recognized as one of the “Most Scenic Adirondack Mountain Towns.”

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

    SLU is one of the first liberal arts colleges to have a chapter of the Statistics Honorary Society. With five full-time statistics faculty, St. Lawrence University (SLU) is one of the strongest liberal arts programs in statistics in the country.

    Events

    Carnegie 10 International Film Series – "Adieu les cons" (Bye Bye Morons)

    - 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 “Adieu les cons” (Bye Bye Morons) (2020).

    Music Department Ensemble Extravaganza

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Join us for performances by the Laurentian Singers, the String Orchestra, and SLUFunk.
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    Visiting Scholar to Present Data Science for Social Justice

    - Gulick Auditorium St. Lawrence University's chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa honorary society will sponsor a presentation by Visiting Scholar Talitha Washington, president of the Association for Women in Mathematics and director of the National Data Science Alliance.

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    Scarlet and Brown Victories!

    The women's volleyball team started the Saints off strong with Araiza Acum-Santos ’27 and Vanessa Latam ’27 scoring career-highs as they claimed a 3-2 win over SUNY Potsdam. Saints field hockey followed with a shutout on the road against Oswego, winning 2-0. Our womens tennis team swept their final day of the SLU invitational. The team went 8-0 in singles and 5-0 in doubles on Sunday. Men’s soccer brought home the win over SUNY Potsdam thanks to Max Mogul’s ’25 strike giving the Saints a 1-0 victory.

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

    Social Media

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    Summer research. Boundless curiosity.

    Alejandra ’24 made just about 600 sheets of paper out of recycled scraps, old T-shirts, and plant fibers. Meghan ’25 combed through the St. Lawrence archives to recover and preserve correspondence between Laurentians serving in WWII and Helen Whalen, the registrar at the time. Ellie ’24 explored what art in the form of stickers can reveal about political parties and organizations in Spain. View photos of the three fellows 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.

  6. News Digest: August 16, 2021

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    August 16

    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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    Vice President of the University and Dean of Academic Affairs Karl Schonberg and Vice President and Dean of Student Life Hagi Bradley sent a message to students, families, and employees to provide an update on arrival information, testing requirements, and Laurentian Weekend. 

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    Class of 2020 Celebrated at Commencement

    ​​​​​​​It was 442 days in the making, but members of St. Lawrence University’s Class of 2020 were finally able to come back together for the first time since March 2020 for their long-awaited commencement ceremony. ​​​​​​​More than 350 graduates returned to campus for the ceremony held on Sunday, August 1, in Newell Field House, with nearly 1,000 people in attendance.
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    One Year Later: St. Lawrence’s Class of 2020

    Aspiring doctors, Appalachian naturalists, impassioned advocates, and more. Members of St. Lawrence’s Class of 2020 entered a rapidly-shifting world after graduating during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2020. One year later, they have returned after meeting the challenge with great resilience, compassion, and determination.
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    Fiske Praises St. Lawrence’s Liberal Arts Experience

    Fiske’s annual list of the “best and most interesting” colleges and universities in the country once again includes St. Lawrence University.
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    St. Lawrence University Drops Application Fee

    Any student applying for admission to St. Lawrence University will no longer need to pay a $60 application fee, a move that ensures everyone who wishes to apply to St. Lawrence can do so.
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    Government Professor Publishes Book on Chinese Leadership

    Associate Professor of Government Grace Huang has published a new book that reconsiders the leadership and legacy of the controversial twentieth-century Chinese leader, Chiang Kai-shek.
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    Faculty Focus - August 16, 2021

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty members contributed to peer-reviewed journals, magazines, and anthologies, and coordinated international conferences.
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    St. Lawrence in the News - August 16, 2021

    Several faculty members and recent graduates were featured in international and local media outlets using their expertise to weigh in on current events and celebrate their accomplishments.
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    First Person: A Recipe for Cultural Exchange

    For Thao Nguyen ’22, her first time through the lunch line at an American school was a much-anticipated experience. Over lunch trays filled with ham sandwiches, Jell-O cups, and milk cartons, she connected with North Country students as she shared her own culture.

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    Physics Majors Present Senior Research

    The pandemic made academic life difficult, but these seniors preserved. Timothy Cunningham and Anna Foster presented the results of their research at the end of the Fall 2020 semester, and Ben Kelty, McKailey Lyndaker, and Matthew Parent presented at the end of the Spring 2021 semester.

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    Move-In Day and Matriculation
    Sunday, August 22, 2021; 3:30 p.m. at Newell Field House

    St. Lawrence University welcomes first-year and returning students to campus for the 21-22 academic year. 

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    Student-Athletes Earn Academic Accolades

    Over the last month, several athletic teams were recognized for their academic achievements including women's lacrosse, men's hockey, women's hockey, volleyball, men's golf, and women's golf. The men's hockey team gear up for their return to the ice following their non-league schedule announcement. Stay up-to-date with Saints Athletics on the new SaintsAthletics.com.

    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 contact Meg Keniston in University Communications at (315) 229-5565 with news items from your department or division, or news regarding student events and achievements.

  7. News Digest: December 6, 2021

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    December 6

    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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    Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community on Friday, Dec. 3, sharing an update on testing results, information about local conditions, COVID-19 boosters, and how the Campus Safety Monitoring Committee is thinking about the new variant. Read the message

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    St. Lawrence University Among Top Institutions for Studying Abroad

    With more than 60 percent of students studying off campus for a semester, St. Lawrence University has risen in the ranks among baccalaureate institutions for the number of students studying abroad.
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    Alumni in Action - December 2021

    Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets for publishing books, being honored as military veterans, excelling in athletic competitions, creating environmentally conscious businesses, and creating a legacy in their medical profession.
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    St. Lawrence University Receives $10,000 Grant in Support of North Country Public History Project

    St. Lawrence recently received a $10,000 grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) in support of a public history project that explores feminism in the North Country during the 1970s and 1980s in partnership with the TAUNY Center.

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    The Practice of Gratitude

    President Kate Morris shares the power of practicing gratitude and the warm welcome she and her family received from Laurentians when she began her role as president earlier this year. 

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    The Friend I Never Met

    The late Richard "Dick" Brush '52  was an integral member of the Laurentian community. His impact and legacy live on through his transformational support of art and architecture throughout campus. 

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    Wind Ensemble Live and In-Person Crossing Barriers Concert

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The St. Lawrence Wind Ensemble, directed by Theresa Witmer, will perform a variety of music from the southern shores of New Zealand, the Caribbean, Argentina, the British Isles, and more. This in-person event is free, open to the public, and available via live stream.
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    100th Candlelight Service

    - Gunnison Memorial Chapel For the last century, the Candlelight Service has been a cornerstone of the St. Lawrence experience and the holiday season in the North Country. The service offers a pause for reflection before final exams and marks the end of the fall semester and the approaching turn of the calendar year. The theme for this year's event is "Comfort and Joy."

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    Wenger '24 Shatters Swim Record; Winter Sports Continue

    Maggie Wenger ’24 broke a 1978 St. Lawrence program record when she won the 200-yard freestyle (1:55.92) during the six-team Don Richards Swimming and Diving Invitational at RIT on Saturday. Over the weekend, Men’s Squash swept Colgate, Hamilton, and Wesleyan 9-0 while Women’s Squash defeated Colgate 8-1 and Hamilton 6-3. Men’s Hockey defeated Colgate 4-3 at Appleton Arena while Women's Track and Field opened their season by taking home the team title at the Holiday Relays and Men's Track and Field secured five event wins at the five-team meet. After defeating Union 62-58 in their conference opener, Women’s Basketball defeated Skidmore 73-62 while Men’s Basketball edged Skidmore 58-57 in a close Liberty League contest.

    Visit SaintsAthletics.com for up-to-date news and scores.

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    Members of our campus community joined together for a traditional social dance celebration on campus last Wednesday night. The event was made possible thanks to our Native American Student Alliance student group and the Native North American Traveling College, which is committed to educating communities about indigenous cultures, histories, and traditions. View photos 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 contact Meg Keniston in University Communications at (315) 229-5565 with news items from your department or division, or news regarding student events and achievements.

  8. News Digest: September 10, 2024

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    September 10

    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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    Meet the Trailblazing Leader of Our New Center for the Environment

    Diane White Husic, the inaugural Dick ’64 and Gail Stradling Executive Director of the Center for the Environment, is a seasoned environmental advocate, teacher, and researcher widely respected in her field. In November, Diane will share her expertise at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) as a board member of the Scientific Council of COP29 Presidency. In this story, she shares her background and what inspires her to do this impactful work.
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    Powering Up With AI

    A collection of stories that explore St. Lawrence's liberal arts approach to artificial intelligence.
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    Retirement Goal in Sight for Durocher After a Championship Career

    Durocher joined St. Lawrence as assistant men’s and women’s soccer coach in 1989 and head men’s coach in 1990 before becoming an assistant athletic director in 2000. He was then...

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    Artist’s lecture: Scablands by Photographer Dennis DeHart

    - Griffith Arts Center 123 Presented in conjunction with the exhibition, Our Place in the Scheme of Things, on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery until October 9, 2024. The event is free and open to the public.
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    Kayla Williams & Friends Performance

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Kayla Williams, along with Ellie Pruneau, Dan Pappalardo, and Zach Brown, will perform traditional pieces as well as music by Max Bruch, Wayne Shorter, Debussy, William Grant Still Jr./ Miles Davis, and her own compositions with Chris McCarthy. The event is free, open to the public, and available via livestream.
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    SLU Writers Series Presents Kim Fu

    - Sykes Common Room For over 50 years the Writers Series at St. Lawrence University has welcomed all varieties of authors including Pulitzer Prize winners. To kick off the 2024-25 season, they present Kim Fu.

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    Gallery Director’s Exhibition at the Woody Guthrie Center

    Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Director Catherine Tedford organized a sticker exhibition featuring hundreds of examples from her collection from the early 20th century to present day.

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    Saints Celebrate Anniversaries, Wins, and New Captains for the 2024-25 Season

    Field Hockey—St. Lawrence field hockey celebrated its 50th anniversary Saturday with a commanding 4-1 victory over Oswego State.

    Men’s Soccer—The men’s soccer team claimed the Mayor’s Cup with a 4-0 win over Hartwick after a 1-1 draw with Oneonta earlier in the weekend. The offense surged as the Saints found the back of the net four times to secure the title.

    Women’s Tennis— Women’s tennis earned four draw championships on the final day of the Union Invitational in Schenectady. In the B draw, sophomore Yvette Karera secured her title with a comeback win 2-6, 6-1, 10-4. Yvette also teamed up with her sister, sophomore Ariane Karera, to win 8-4 in the A doubles draw, to advance to the final. The Karera sisters claimed another 8-4 victory against teammates junior Molly Jespersen and first-year Eleanor McDermed, giving Yvette her second draw win of the tournament.

    Hockey—Saints women’s and men’s hockey announced their captains for the upcoming season. Graduate student Anna Segedi will serve as captain for the women’s team, with graduate student Kristina Bahl, senior Abby Hustler, and graduate student Melissa Jeffries as alternates. For the men’s team, senior Mason Waite, senior Philippe Chapleau, senior Drake Burgin, and senior Ty Naaykens will wear the ‘C’ this season.

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

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    New Year, New Opportunities at the Club and Organization Fair 

    The Club and Organization Fair brought together over 150 student-led clubs and organizations, offering everything from outdoor adventures to arts, advocacy, and student leadership. Whether students are looking to try something new or dig deeper into their passions, there’s a place for everyone. Big thanks to the incredible student leaders who made the Club and Organization Fair happen. ❤️🤎 View photos on the St. Lawrence Facebook page. 

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  9. News Digest: October 8, 2024

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    Boldly Learning AI Together

    Not all St. Lawrence faculty have incorporated AI into their teaching—or permit students to use it in their scholarship. But Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs Ronnie Olesker, a self-described early adopter of new technology, says she is “comfortable with uncomfortableness.”
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    Faculty Focus-October 8, 2024

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty presented at conferences, won awards, published books and articles, and were accepted into fellowships.

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    Students Explore Middle Eastern and Francophone Cuisine and Culture on Montreal Trip

    On Friday, October 4th, students from Gisele El Khoury’s "Cook, Eat, Tell – Food in the Arab World and the Middle East" class and Elementary Arabic, along with Dr. Eloise Brezault’s French 103 class students, visited Montreal.

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    World Mental Health Day

    - Join the Wellness Education office and Counseling Center for our third annual World Mental Health Day celebration! Events campuswide will include doggie de-stress, fall-time treats, film screenings, and more!
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    SLU Writers Series Presents Todd Davis

    - Sykes Common Room For over 50 years the Writers Series program at St. Lawrence University has welcomed all varieties of authors including Pulitzer Prize winners. This week, join us as we welcome environmental poet Todd Davis.
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    Richard D. Church Lecture in Neuroscience

    - Eben Holden - Main Mark E. Bouton, distinguished professor emeritus from the Department of Psychological Science at the University of Vermont, will present a lecture titled "Habits, actions, and behavior change: Research at the intersection of behavior, brain, and health science."

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    Saints Secure Overtime Wins, Fall Season Continues 

    •  Football—Junior Clayton Fogler landed a 38-yard field goal on the final play of overtime to power football to a 27-24 win over Union Saturday afternoon at Leckonby Stadium. The win marks the first win over Union since 2016 and the first overtime win for the Saints since 2007.
    • Women’s Golf—Senior Mary Grace McCann claimed the individual win to lead women's golf at the Union Fall Invitational at the Mohawk Golf Course in Schenectady. McCann shot an 80 to tie for second place with Union after round one on Saturday. She then shot a 78 on Sunday to finish the weekend with a 158 to claim the individual title and first-place finish.
    • Field Hockey—Junior Caroline Hamilton had the game-winning goal in the final minute of double overtime to cap off field hockey’s 3-2 comeback win over Vassar Saturday. St. Lawrence has now won four straight games and is on top of the Liberty League standings.
    • Men’s Soccer—Senior George Charalambous earned his fifth consecutive clean sheet, making nine saves as the St. Lawrence University men's soccer team battled to a 0-0 draw. The netminder's work between the posts, along with strong defensive tactics from the Saints, has led to the Scarlet and Brown not conceding since their 1-1 draw against SUNY Oneonta on Saturday, September 7.
    • Men’s Hockey—The Saints went 2-0 on the weekend, earning victories over RIT and Canisius. Senior Greg Lapointe’s OT winner lifted the Skating Saints past the Tigers 3-2 on Saturday. Sunday’s game provided some adversity for St. Lawrence, as they went down 2-0 to the Golden Griffins in the opening period. The Saints then scored five unanswered goals, including four in the second period, leading to a 5-2 win and a perfect 2-0-0 weekend. Sophomore men’s hockey goaltender Mason Kucenski was named MAC Goaltending Goalie of the Week and first-year Isaac Tremblay was named the Bitcoin Rookie of the Week, as announced by the ECAC office on Tuesday morning. Kucenski earned the weekly award after going 2-0-0 on the weekend picking up his first two career collegiate wins against RIT and Canisius. Tremblay picked up his first career point with an assist on St. Lawrence's first goal against Canisius, then tallied his first career goal in the second period to tie up the game and help spark the Saints' five unanswered goals en route to the victory.

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

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    Peak Weekend 2024

    One weekend, 46 peaks, and countless adventures! For over 40 years, St. Lawrence students of all hiking abilities have taken on the Adirondack High Peaks for Peak Weekend with the Outing Club. This tradition unites generations of Laurentians, which was especially true this year when a group of current students ran into three alums of the first-ever Peak Weekend on the trail during their annual reunion hike in the ADKs (photos three and four). Many thanks to the Outing Club and everyone who laced up their hiking boots to take part in one of our favorite fall traditions.  View photos from Peak Weekend on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. 

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  10. News Digest: October 28, 2025

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    St. Lawrence University Announces $3.5 Million Gift to Endow Geology Professorship

    St. Lawrence University has received a transformative $3.5 million gift from anonymous donors to establish the Mark Erickson Endowed Professorship in Geology, honoring Professor Emeritus Mark Erickson’s more than four decades of teaching, mentorship, and scholarship.
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    Faculty Focus-October 28, 2025

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published acclaimed books, were quoted in prestigious publications, and wrote articles in high-impact journals.

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    Mediterranean Fusion Music by the Baklava Express

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Baklava Express is a NYC-based cross-cultural fusion project, led by award-winning composer and oud player, Josh Kaye. The band performs original music, influenced by various traditions, from Mizrahi and Sephardi folk music to the broader musical traditions of the Mediterranean and Middle East.

    Faculty Cafe with Dr. Sarah Knobel: Exploring Synthetic Nature

    - Herring-Cole Feinstone Room Join Professor Sarah Knobel for a Faculty Café talk exploring her recent body of work, "Synthetic Nature," which investigates the ecological and emotional impact of plastic packaging and consumer waste.

    Film Screening: No Other Land

    - Hepburn Auditorium 218 "No Other Land" is the first Oscar winning film about Palestine in history. For half a decade, Basel Adra, a Palestinian activist, films his community of Masafer Yatta being destroyed by Israel's occupation, as he builds an unlikely alliance with an Israeli journalist who wants to join his fight.

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    Saints Can't Stop, Won't Stop Winning 🥇

    Women’s Hockey: First-year Rylan Haslam scored back-to-back goals in the third period to lift St. Lawrence to a 3-2 comeback win over Union on Saturday, completing a weekend sweep. The Saints also earned a 3-2 victory over RPI on Friday.

    Men’s Hockey: Sophomore Cayden Casey and first-years Sam LeDrew and Cooper Pierson each found the net as St. Lawrence defeated the University of Toronto, 3-2, in exhibition play Saturday night at Appleton Arena.

    Men’s Soccer: Senior Ryan Campbell and junior Eric Edmonds both scored to lead the Saints to a 2-1 road win at RPI on Saturday in Troy, N.Y. St. Lawrence improved to 6-8 overall and 4-4 in Liberty League play.

    Women’s Soccer: Senior Meredith Donahue scored the game’s only goal, while sophomore Reagan Murphy posted a shutout in net as St. Lawrence earned a 1-0 Senior Day win over RPI. The victory moved the Saints into fifth place in the Liberty League standings as they chase a playoff spot.

    Men’s Rowing: The Novice 8 crew earned a first-place finish at the Head of the Fish on Saturday in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. They finished in 11:55.835, beating boats from UMass, Rhode Island, Middlebury, and Boston College.

    Women’s Rowing: The Varsity 8 led the Saints at the Head of the Fish in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, recording the top women’s finish of the day. They placed 13th overall with a time of 13:01.579.

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

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    What's Your SLU Hot Take?? 🤯😱

    Dana better than the Pub?? Meatloaf the best entree at Dana?? ODY basement the best study spot?? Rowing the best team on campus?? We asked students what their SLU hot takes were, and got some scorching replies. Comment your SLU hot take on the St. Lawrence Instagram page!

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