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  1. News Digest: February 4, 2025

    Submitted by mgagliardi on
    February 4

    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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    Big Idea: Spitzmiller’s Light Shines Bright

    When Christopher Spitzmiller ’94 graduated from St. Lawrence with his degree in fine arts, the ceramicist knew he was destined to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps and run his own business. As he reflects on his time at St. Lawrence, it’s with appreciation for the freedom he was given to explore ceramics and experiment with new ideas.
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    Alumni in Action-February 4, 2025

    Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets and recognized for inspiring professional accomplishments. This edition features alumni recognized for business leadership, and leading top universities and corporations in communications and marketing.
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    Faculty Focus-February 4, 2025

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published academic journal articles, gave invited presentations, launched research programs, and were interviewed by international media.

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    St. Lawrence’s NYC Program Kicks Off Spring 2025 Semester

    The Spring 2025 semester of St. Lawrence's New York City Program is officially underway, bringing together a distinguished cohort of 12 highly motivated students. Throughout the semester, these students will complete full-time internships across the city from Monday through Thursday while also enrolling in two academic courses.

    Mathematics Major Eliza Brown Presents at the Joint Mathematics Meeting in Seattle

    Eliza's presentation featured research she completed with Dr. Gabriel Dorfsman-Hopkins: "Exploring Mandelbrot Escape Velocity," where she created 3D prints depicting how quickly points pass outside the Mandlebrot set move towards infinity.

    Events

    Piano Recital by Christopher Davis

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Christopher Davis, adjunct piano Instructor at St. Lawrence University, will perform Mozart-Sonata in C Minor, K457, Rachmaninov-Preludes from Op 23, Liebermann-Nocturne No. 8, Op 85, and Liszt-Après une lecture du Dante. The event is free, open to the public, and available via livestream.
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    SLU Writers Series Presents Santee Frazier

    - Herring-Cole Feinstone Room For over 50 years the Writers Series program at St. Lawrence University has welcomed all varieties of authors including Pulitzer Prize winners. Join us as we celebrate our current Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing, Santee Frazier. The event is free and open to the public.

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    Saints Win Big and Earn Accolades

    • Men’s Squash: The Saints went 2-0 this week, edging Hamilton 5-4 in a close match before securing a dominant 9-0 sweep over Dickinson on their Senior Day. Senior Lewis Anderson earned the victory at No. 1, while fellow seniors Hassan Madkour and Dean Brooker recorded three-game sweeps. The Saints, now 5-5, will compete in the Liberty League Championship this weekend, hosted at St. Lawrence.
    • Alpine Skiing: Senior Kobe Villeneuve landed on the podium with a career-best second-place finish in the men’s giant slalom at the Saint Michael’s Carnival. Villeneuve clocked a two-run time of 1:49.15, just 0.01 seconds behind the first-place finisher. His finish marks the first podium for the Saints in the event since Graham Scott ’15 placed second in 2012. The Saints finished fourth overall in the giant slalom.
    • Men’s Hockey: Seniors Will Arquiett and Philippe Chapleau each scored a goal in Friday night’s 2-1 home victory over Cornell. On Saturday, the Skating Saints honored the 25th anniversary of the 1999-2000 Frozen Four team with an on-ice ceremony at Appleton Arena.
    • Men’s Basketball: Two Saints recorded career-high 26-point performances as the team went 1-1 on the road. On Friday, senior Aidan Macaulay led the Saints to a 77-65 win over Bard with his 26-point effort. Junior Dan Anderson matched that total on Saturday against Vassar.
    • Women’s Basketball: The Saints dominated Bard on Friday night with a strong defensive performance, securing a 68-35 victory. Sophomore Elizabeth Flynn recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
    • Nordic Skiing: The men’s team competed in 3.5K skate relays on day two of the Saint Michael’s Carnival. Sophomore Geo DeBrosse, first-year Evan Nichols, and junior Trevor Aitken combined for a time of 43:43.8, placing 15th and earning 46 team points. The women’s team of sophomore Samantha Legate, first-year Caroline Tarmy, and senior Lilli Thomas finished 17th with a time of 50:17.7, earning 39 points.
    • Cross Country: Both cross-country teams earned U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Team honors this past week. On the women’s side, senior McKenna Allardi was named a USTFCCCA All-Academic Athlete, while junior Patrick Russell and senior Matthew Taylor received the same distinction on the men’s team.

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

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    Welcome, St. Lawrence Class of 2029! 

    Early Action acceptance letters have officially arrived in mailboxes! 🎉 In true Laurentian fashion, we wouldn’t let a little cold weather stop us from celebrating our newest Saints! Congratulate the Class of 2029 on the St. Lawrence Instagram account.

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    On Monday, President Morris informed the St. Lawrence community about the passing of Trustee Emeritus John W. Priesing P’94. A beloved trustee, devoted parent, and loyal supporter of St. Lawrence University, John’s long and purposeful life was marked by exemplary service, leadership, and generosity. Read the full 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 22, 2024

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    October 22

    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 Featured in The Princeton Review’s 2025 Guide to Green Colleges

    St. Lawrence University has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, earning a place in The Princeton Review's 2025 edition of its Guide to Green Colleges.
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    Faculty Focus–October 22, 2024

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published research papers, received prestigious awards for their books, presented at conferences, and shared insights with international correspondents.

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    Ashlee Downing-Duke Receives Champion of Diversity and Inclusion Award

    During the annual College Student Personnel Association of New York State, Inc. (CSPA-NYS) Conference, Ashlee Downing-Duke, senior associate director of campus activities & residential engagement, received the Champion of Diversity and Inclusion Award. Presented to an individual or group that demonstrates competency and commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education, the award recognizes promotion of cultural awareness through education, celebration, open dialogue, and advocacy.

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    Happy Birthday, Owen D. Young

    Sunday, October 27th marks Owen D. Young’s 150th birthday. The main University library, named in his honor, reflects Young's life of work for St. Lawrence and his love of books. To celebrate his birthday and learn about his legacy, Laurentians are encouraged to explore the campus space that bears his name. 

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    New York City Semester Program Students Engage with UN Diplomats in NYC

    St. Lawrence students in the New York City Semester Program, directed by Dr. Mert Kartal, visited the United Nations (UN) Headquarters during the 79th UN General Assembly.
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    New York City Semester Program Visit UN Missions of Germany and Ireland in NYC

    Students from St. Lawrence's New York City Semester Program, directed by Dr. Mert Kartal, engaged in discussions with diplomats at the Permanent Missions of Germany and Ireland to the United Nations.

    Events

    Got Spirit! 16th Gospel Music Workshop and Concert

    - Gulick Theatre Led by Rev. Shaun Whitehead, this multi-day event will feature guest workshop leader, Dr. Mario Vaughn of the Chicago Mass Choir! Beginning October 23 through 26, 2024 in Gulick Theatre, the free Gospel Workshop will welcome singers of all levels and persons of any/all/no spiritual background to learn by singing. The St. Lawrence and surrounding community are encouraged to attend!
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    Lecture and Discussions with Monks from Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies, Ithaca, New York

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Tibetan Buddhist Chenrezig Sand Mandala Healing and Compassion in Challenging Times on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery, join us for a series of lectures, discussions, and meditation every Thursday at noon beginning October 24 through November 7.
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    Techung and the Tibetan Ensemble Performance: Echoes from Tibet

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Techung and Tibetan Ensemble will perform traditional & contemporary music from Tibet. This event is free, open to the public, and available via live stream.
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    “Caring for Our Only Home: A Buddhist Response to the Climate Crisis,” lecture by Shinge Roshi, abbot of the Zen Center of Syracuse Hoen-Ji

    - Griffith Arts Center 123 This lecture is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Tibetan Buddhist Chenrezig Sand Mandala Healing and Compassion in Challenging Times on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery. The event is free and open to the public.

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    Saints Shut Out the Competition and Break Records

    Men’s Soccer—The team went 1-0-1 this weekend, including an impressive draw in a wild second half against No. 10 nationally ranked Vassar. The Brewers, ranked first in the Liberty League, held a 3-1 lead before sophomore Henry Brown’s brace led a furious St. Lawrence comeback. That resulted in a 3-3 draw Friday. The Saints then downed Bard 4-1. They are currently 6-2-4 on the year and 3-0-3 in conference play, good enough for second overall.

    Women’s Hockey—Senior Abby Hustler tallied a goal and three assists, while four other Saints scored, as the then seventh-ranked women's hockey team had a 5-0 shutout win over Vermont Saturday afternoon in Burlington. That led the Saints to a split of the weekend, and they advanced to sixth overall in the USCHO poll.

    Men’s Cross Country—Junior Nick Lyndaker's historic fourth-place finish at the Conn College Invitational helped the men's cross country team achieve an eighth-place finish among a field of 35 teams. Lyndaker's time of 24:20.0 at the 8 kilometer race is the fastest time recorded by a Saint since 2011, and is the fastest time on record for any men’s cross country athlete at a non-NCAA event.

    Men’s Hockey—The team also split their weekend, with their victory coming over Ferris State in emphatic fashion. They took an 8-0 victory Saturday. Senior Greg Lapointe led the way with a hat trick and a pair of assists for five points, while seniors Mason Waite (1-3-4), and Tomáš Mazura (0-4-4) each tallied four points. Sophomore Mason Kucenski earned his first career shutout in the win stopping all 30 shots he faced. Waite and Kucenski received nods for ECAC Hockey Defender of the Week, and MAC Goaltending Goaltender of the Week respectively.

    Women’s Soccer—Sophomore Zoe Rogan led the way with two goals and an assist, while senior Grace Mochnal tacked on a goal and an assist as women's soccer defeated Bard 5-0 Saturday afternoon in Annandale-on-Hudson, moving to 6-6-1 on the season.

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

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    Exploring Forensic Anthropology with Professor Pitre

    Associate Professor and Chair of Anthropology Mindy Pitre and her students recently excavated artificial skeletal remains during their hands-on Forensic Anthropology class. This simulation allowed them to gain experience in recovering, identifying, and analyzing human remains, simulating a real-world scenario like a mass disaster site or a human rights investigation. Learn more by watching the reel 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.

  3. News Digest: May 2nd, 2022

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    May 2

    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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    Celebrating Student Scholarship and Creativity

    After spending a year or more investigating topics that spark their curiosity and motivate them to dig deeper, St. Lawrence students presented their research findings and showcased their talents during this year's Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity on Friday, April 29.
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    St. Lawrence Staff Member Earns Regional Award

    St. Lawrence Executive Director of Campus Services and Outreach René Thatcher was named the inaugural recipient of the Mark Berman Community Outreach Award, recognizing her commitment to uniting people in the field of higher education.
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    St. Lawrence Recognizes Moving-Up Day Award Winners

    St. Lawrence University announced its 2021-22 Moving-Up Day academic award winners, as well as Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa’s newest inductees on Saturday, April 30.
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    St. Lawrence Honors Retirees, Anniversaries

    St. Lawrence University recognized faculty and staff retirements and celebrated employee anniversaries at a ceremony recognizing a combined total of 175 years of service to St. Lawrence from those marking their 25th anniversary—and a staggering 977 years of service among our retirees.

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    Chalk-o-late: Chocolate Passport Project Creates Street Art

    Students in Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Sara Ashpoles' Environment & Chocolate First-Year Seminar recently shared their values surrounding food sovereignty and sustainability through on-campus street art created using chalk.

    Student's Work Published in Time Out London During London Semester Program

    Sarath Novas ’23 is currently abroad in London and participating in a work placement with Time Out London, a global media and hospitality business writing about events, food, and attractions in cities around the world. Several of her news stories about springtime events were recently published online but the London-based media group.

    Events

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    CIIS Annual Lecture

    - Sykes The Patti McGill Peterson Center for International and Intercultural Studies is pleased to welcome Dr. Eve Stoddard as this year's CIIS Annual Lecture speaker.
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    SLU Writers Series Presents Poet J. Drew Lanham

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall - Masks are required The Writer's Series is pleased to welcome J. Drew Lanham, an award-winning poet and an alumni distinguished professor of wildlife ecology in the Forestry and Environmental Conservation Department at Clemson University. This reading is supported in part by the Sandra Nelson Memorial Poetry fund.

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    Saints Shatter Records; Head to Liberty League Championships

    The Saints track and field teams dominated the Intercollegiate Twilight Meet as Kimberly Merchant ’22 set a program record in the discus and several Saints secured top spots in their competitions as they head into the Liberty League Championships this weekend. Women’s lacrosse is headed to the Liberty Leagues after defeating RIT 21-14 to set a new program record for wins in a season and securing a 16-13 victory over Nazareth while men’s tennis beat Ithaca 6-3 after dominating SUNY Oswego 9-0 on the road. Saints Baseball defeated Skidmore 15-5 and 18-8 in a doubleheader after securing a 22-6 win over SUNY Canton 22-6 earlier in the week. Over the weekend, the softball team concluded its regular season while the men’s and women’s rowing and golf teams closed their respective seasons during the Liberty League Championships.  For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

     

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    Tapping Into Tradition

    A beloved campus tradition returned to our campus during Moving-Up Day. The Omicron Delta Kappa honor society tapping ceremony welcomed several new members in recognition of their scholarship, leadership, service, and creativity. Watch a video of the tapping ceremony on the St. Lawrence Instagram account

    News Digest is a weekly compilation of the news releases and Web feature stories created in the past week. It is released, generally, every Monday.

    Please submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications content request form or by contacting  Jessica Kennedy in University Communications at (315) 229-1808.

  4. News Digest: April 25th, 2022

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    April 25

    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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    Wearing Masks on Campus

    On Friday, April 22 Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community recommending wearing face masks in all public indoor spaces in light of the increase in COVID cases in our region. Read the Message

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    Five Alumni to Receive 2022 Awards from Alumni Executive Council

    St. Lawrence University’s Alumni Executive Council has announced that Dr. William A. Van Wie '67, Barbarajean "BJ" Schaefer Blodgett '72, Jeffrey P. Spafford '88, and Dr. Wambui Mutoru '06 will receive Alumni Citations for their dedication and service to the Laurentian Community, while Dr. Edward “Ted” F. Higgins '71 will receive the Sol Feinstone Award for Humanitarian Service.

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    Renaissance, Reformation, and Medieval Chocolate

    In collaboration with the Chocolate Passport Project, students in Visiting Assistant Professor of History Carolyn Twomey's Renaissance & Reformation class took a delicious trip through time to create some early modern hot chocolate!

    Aaron Burns '22 Presents at Midwest Sport Analytics Conference

    Aaron Burns '22 presented National Hockey League event rate data research conducted during the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE), courses that were special to St. Lawrence's 2021 summer term, at the Midwest Sports Analytics Conference.

    Events

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    Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration

    - Gunnison Memorial Chapel The Office of the Chaplain and the Jewish Student Union Present Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration featuring music performed by St. Lawrence organist, Sondra Goldsmith Proctor. 
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    Live Long and Prosper!

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The Wind Ensemble, directed by Theresa Witmer, invites you to their concert, Live Long and Prosper, music from our backyard, worldwide, and out into deep space.
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    Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity

    - Eben Holden Conference Center After spending a year or more investigating topics that spark their curiosity and motivate them to dig deeper, students will present their research and showcase their talents at this year's Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity on Friday, April 25.
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    Lost and Found: A&AH Senior Year Exhibition

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Celebrate members of the Class of 2022 during the final week of the "Lost and Found" is a Senior Year Experience exhibition. This collection of artwork focuses on self-discovery and self-reflection and that was created at the edge of the precipice before true adulthood and a transitory state that can be simultaneously confusing, frightening, and exciting.
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    Spring Student Recital

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Students who have been studying privately this semester will be performing solos or in small ensembles.  The Recital will feature students in voice, violin, and clarinet.
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    Spring Dance Concert

    - Gulick Theatre, Noble Center Join University Theatre for the Spring Dance Concert featuring work choreographed by Faculty, Students, and the SLU Dance Ensemble. Tickets and masks are required for this free, in person event.
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    Moving-Up Weekend

    - Campus Wide Celebrate student achievements—academic, leadership, and beyond—during Moving-Up Weekend! From the Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity to Folk Fest, athletic events, art exhibits, musical performances, and more, it’s a weekend full of ways to recognize everything students accomplished this year.
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    Celebrating the Music of Johann Sebastian Bach

    - Gunnison Memorial Chapel The Office of the Chaplain is pleased to present a free event celebrating the music of Johann Sebastian Bach.

    University Chorus: 75 Years Later – A Musical Celebration of the end of World War II

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall This concert, previously scheduled for April 2020, will present music in the popular and classical realms inspired by the events of World War II. University Chorus, directed by Barry Torres and accompanied by Gerri McGrath, will explore a small sampling of this eclectic body of music.
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    Rural Feminism Exhibit

    - Traditional Arts in Upstate New York Center St. Lawrence students will present their year-long public history project exploring feminism in the North Country during the 1970s and 1980s as part of a photo-narrative exhibit at the Traditional Arts in Upstate New York Center.

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    Saints Secure First Place Finishes; Spring Sports Continue

    The Saints track and field teams secured several first-place wins at the Cortland Classic over the weekend. Lambert ’22 won the decathlon while Mike Skutt ’24 won the 10k to lead the men’s track and field team and Oliva Watson ’23 won the 5k while Olivia Bernier ’24 won the 10k to lead the women’s team. The wins continued with Saints Softball defeating RIT 6-4 on the road after dominating SUNY Potsdam 10-2 and 7-3 while baseball secured a 13-6 win over Clarkson in a Route 11matchup. Men’s lacrosse defeated RPI 11-7 after beating Clarkson 17-6 while women’s lacrosse dominated Vassar 16-8 after topping Clarkson 18-16. Saints Football’s Kyle Frimel ’22 was selected as a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete and several members of the football team were named to the NFF Hampshire Honor Society, recognizing student-athlete academic excellence. The men’s and women’s rowing and golf teams are gearing up to compete in the Liberty League Championships this weekend. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

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    Scarlet, Brown, and Green for Sustainability

    Last weekend St. Lawrence hosted the North Country Sustainability Day and Green Living Fair in collaboration with The Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley, Paul Smith’s College, Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County, the municipalities of Canton and Potsdam, and the Local Living Venture. The event, which aimed to inspire and empower attendees to fostering a culture of sustainability across the North Country and beyond, combined gallery exhibits with discussions and welcomed author of  the book"Braiding Sweetgrass" Robin Wall-Kimmerer as the keynote speaker.  View photos from 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 submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications content request form or by contacting  Jessica Kennedy in University Communications at (315) 229-1808.

  5. News Digest: March 25, 2025

    Submitted by mgagliardi on
    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.

    Events

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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.

  6. News Digest: May 1st, 2023

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    May 1

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    St. Lawrence Announces Commencement Speakers and Honorees

    In recognition of their exemplary accomplishments and steadfast commitment to St. Lawrence University and the North Country community Gina Kingsbury ’04 and Andrew Williams will be honored during this year’s commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 21. Professor Ana Estevez will address the Class of 2023.
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    St. Lawrence Named a 2023 Best Value College by The Princeton Review

    Students seeking a great education with excellent career preparation and return on investment will find St. Lawrence University among a select group named to The Princeton Review’s list of “Best Value Colleges” for 2023. The popular rankings publication narrowed down the list to 209 institutions from a total of over 650 surveyed.
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    Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity 2023

    From examining global human rights issues and analyzing Adirondack waterways to utilizing 3-D printers, writing fantasy fiction, and showcasing their talents on stage, students' curiosity and creativity were on display at the Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity held on Friday, April 28.
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    St. Lawrence Recognizes 2023 Moving-Up Day Award Winners

    St. Lawrence University announced its 2022-23 Moving-Up Day academic award winners, as well as Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa’s newest inductees on Saturday, April 29.

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    Students Inducted into Physics Honorary Society

    Three students were inducted into Sigma Pi Sigma, an honor society recognizing students' outstanding scholarship in physics.
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    Students and Faculty Participate in Northeast Natural History Conference

    Several environmental studies students and faculty traveled to Burlington, Vermont to attend and present at the Northeast Natural History Conference.
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    Physics Presentations at the 2023 Festival of Science, Scholarship and Creativity

    Eight Physics majors presented the results of their research at the 2023 Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity.

    Events

    Festival of SLU in the Community

    - Eben Holden The Festival of SLU in the Community celebrates our students’ engagement with the local community through the offices of Community Based Learning and Volunteer Services. It offers students the opportunity to showcase their experiences in a reflective way.
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    Wind Ensemble Concert "Ride: Traveling Through Tradition"

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The Performance Hall is set to come alive with the melodious and captivating sound of wind music as the Wind Ensemble takes to the stage under the direction of Jill Roberts.

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    Saints Wrap Spring Seasons, Head to Liberty Leagues

    It was a great weekend to rep the Scarlet and Brown! Saints men's and women's track and field teams each won the Intercollegiate Athletics Twilight Meet on Saturday to wrap up the regular season before heading to the league championships. The victories for the Saints continued with women's tennis heading to the semi-finals after beating Ithaca 5-4,  and women's lacrosse set to compete in the first round of the Liberty League tournament after defeating RIT 11-10  after dominating Nazareth 21-8 last week. Softball defeated Union 5-4  while baseball topped Clarkson 13-11 and 2-0 after defeating SUNY Plattsburgh 9-1 last week. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

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    Laurentians Around the Globe

    In celebration of 56 years of one of St. Lawrence's signature study abroad programs in Spain, Laurentians recently embarked on a two-week journey to explore past and new culinary traditions throughout Segovia, Salamanca, Barcelona, Malaga, Granada, and Madrid. View photos from the trip on the SLUGoesGlobal Instagram account. 

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  7. News Digest: March 26, 2024

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    St. Lawrence Sets its Sights Higher for the Total Eclipse

    In case you don’t already share the opinion that our gorgeous North Country campus occupies a special place in the Universe, consider this: St. Lawrence University will be among the fortunate few locations in North America within the “path of totality” during the total solar eclipse on the afternoon of April 8, 2024.
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    The Little Girls Are Watching Us

    President Morris reflects on an impactful moment during her inauguration ceremony.

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    Total Solar Eclipse 2024

    - Campus Wide On April 8, 2024, the St. Lawrence University campus will experience a rare total solar eclipse as the path of totality makes its way across St. Lawrence County. To celebrate this celestial event our campus community has planned several star-studded events.
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    2024 Kathryn Fraser Mackay Memorial Lecture with David Morgan

    - Sykes Common Room The Kathryn Fraser Mackay Memorial Lectureship fund was established in 1980 by Donald and Lottie Mackay in memory of their daughter, Kathryn Fraser Mackay ’77, and supports lectures coordinated by the Religious Studies and Philosophy departments. This Lecture will welcome Professor of Religious Studies at Duke University David Morgan.

    Carnegie 10 International Film Series – In the Fade

    - 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: "In the Fade"

    SLU Writers Series presents Beth Nguyen

    - 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. The upcoming event welcomes Beth Nguyen (Bich Minh Nguyen). Nguyen is the author of the memoir Owner of a Lonely Heart, published by Scribner in 2023, as well as three books published by Viking Penguin. Nguyen has a number of other prestigious accomplishments and will be speaking in the Sykes Common Room on March 28 at 8:00 p.m.
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    Shakespeare Theatre on Campus April 5-7, 2024

    - Eben Holden Center The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will be on campus in April 2024 for one evening and one matinee performance of Midsummer Night's Dream and one evening performance of Julius Caesar. To reserve tickets email Professor Ann Hubert.

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    Scarlet and Brown Athletic Rundown!

    Saint's Softball started their year in Florida, finishing with an above .500 record after nine games played in the Sunshine State. They took wins over Washington & Jefferson, Nazareth, Lawrence, Wellesley and Keuka, winning three straight games to finish the trip. Their best performers swept the Liberty League awards, with Meredith Rose '24 winning player of the week, Layne Fritz '26 being named pitcher of the week, and Allison Kloft '27 tabbed as rookie of the week.

    Baseball also won four games in Florida to start their season, winning two each against Worcester State and Knox College. 

    Kristina Bahl '24 scored at 10:25 of overtime to lift the women's hockey team to a historic 1-0 win over Penn State in the NCAA Regional Semifinals on Thursday night in Madison, Wisconsin. The win marked the first tournament win for the Scarlet and Brown since 2007, and the first tournament win for head coach Chris Wells. The Saints then had their season end in the NCAA quarterfinal at the hands of Wisconsin. 

    Men’s hockey entered their ECAC quarterfinal series as the road team against Colgate, and dispatched them in two straight games to advance to the ECAC semifinal in Lake Placid, New York this weekend. Luc Salem '24 had the game-winner in a 3-2 double overtime marathon in game one, Jan Olenginski '27 scored the series-clinching goal and Ben Kraws M'25 made 41 saves in a 3-2 game two win. St. Lawrence faced Quinnipiac in the ECAC semifinal and took home the win where they moved on to play in the ECAC championship on Saturday, March 23 where they were defeated by Cornell.

    No. 4 nationally ranked men’s lacrosse has established itself as one of the strongest teams in the NCAA after two straight wins over other nationally-ranked opponents. They downed No. 11 York 9-8 with a highlight-reel overtime goal from Ben Hutchinson '24, and No. 5 Christopher Newport 13-12 in another overtime thriller.

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

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    Battle for the ECAC Championship Title!

    The Skating Saints began an exhilarating journey by fiercely defending their home ice against Yale University in the opening round.

    In the quarterfinals, the Scarlet and Brown showcased their dominance, sweeping the rink in a best-of-three series against Colgate University. The first game unfolded in a nail-biting fashion, with a thrilling 3-2 victory after two rounds of overtime. The second game saw the Saints secure a clean 3-2 win by the end of the third period.

    Advancing to the semifinals, the Saints shut out the reigning national champions, Quinnipiac University!

    Following the gritty playoff run, The Skating Saints took on Cornell to battle for the ECAC championship title. The saints fell just short with Cornell taking the Whitelaw Cup in a 1-3 loss for the Saints.

    As the Lake Placid Rink resonated with Scarlet and Brown, the St. Lawrence Community witnessed a series of unforgettable matchups, etching memories that will endure for a lifetime! Watch the video on the St. Lawrence University Instagram, and for up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

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  8. News Digest: December 3, 2024

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    Coding Connections: How a Professor and His Student Built a Tech Talent Pipeline

    When Geoff Baum ’10 joined Veoci, a tech startup based in New Haven, Connecticut, as one of its first employees, he had no idea he’d eventually help turn it into a hotspot for fellow St. Lawrence University graduates. What started as a scrappy seven-person company has grown into a thriving operation of more than 100 employees around the country—and nearly half of its development team hails from St. Lawrence.
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    St. Lawrence Community Mobilizes to Help Injured Raptors Soar Again 

    At the VCA North Country Animal Hospital in Watertown, a bald eagle thrashed in its cage, its piercing gaze sharp enough to send shivers down anyone’s spine. But Debra Mousaw, St. Lawrence University’s director of human resources, stood unfazed. 
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    Faculty Focus-December 3, 2024

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty debuted international films, received teaching awards, and published Op-Eds on global affairs.

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    Student Spotlight: Lucy Postizzi

    Read how Lucy Postizzi '26 learned forensic anthropology techniques first-hand at the Forensic Anthropology Center at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

    Biology Alumnus Presents Seminar on Dog Genetics

    Biology alumnus Brett Ford ’14 recently visited St. Lawrence University to present a public seminar and speak with students in Dr. Erika Barthelmess’ Biostatistics class.

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    Exhibition: For Our Only Home

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Explore the final week of the exhibition designed to accompany the construction of the Tibetan Buddhist Chenrezig sand mandala. The exhibition is inspired by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s book, Our Only Home, which eloquently calls for compassion during the climate crisis.
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    Festival of SLU in the Community

    - Eben Holden The Festival of SLU in the Community celebrates student engagement with the local community during this showcase of their experiences.

    Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Return To Dust

    - 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: "Return to Dust."
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    Wind Ensemble Concert: A Musical Journey to Places Near and Far and into The Land of Oz

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The program features music by Aaron Copland, Percy Grainger, John Phillip Sousa, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Eric Whitacre. Also featured will be “Selections from Wicked” by Stephen Schwartz and “Arabian Dances” by Brian Balmages. The event is free, open to the public, and available via livestream.
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    The Laurentian Singers Concerts

    - Pickens Hall, Heuvelton, NY, and Gunnison Chapel The Laurentian Singers are pleased to present two performances. The first will be held on Saturday, December 7, at 7 p.m. in Pickens Hall, Heuvelton. The second will take place Sunday, December 8, at 7 p.m. in Gunnison Chapel and via livestream. Both events are free and open to the public.
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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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    Saints Compete on the National Stage and Secure Wins

    • Women’s Lacrosse: Tom Ryan was named St. Lawrence’s Head Women's Lacrosse Coach on December 2. Prior to his selection as head coach, Ryan was a valued member of the St. Lawrence athletic department for 11 years, serving as an assistant men's coach since 2013 and an assistant women's coach since 2015. As the men's assistant, he worked as the offensive and recruiting coordinator for the Saints. He was named the IMLCA Division III Assistant Coach of the Year in 2016 after helping the men's lacrosse team reach the semifinal round of the NCAA Championship. His coaching consistently resulted in a nationally ranked team, and he attended over 12 national tournaments per year, leading to 20 All-Americans. As an assistant to the women's program, he served in an interim role during multiple coach transitions.
    • Women’s Basketball: Junior Jackie Malley hit seven three-pointers en route to a season-high 21 points as St. Lawrence claimed the title game of the Westfield Gas and Electric Tip-Off Tournament 70-64 against the Westfield State Owls last week. The Saints' undefeated record remains intact as they finish November 6-0, despite enduring a tough test against the tournament hosts. This remains the Saints' best start since 2021-22, when the Scarlet and Brown were Liberty League finalists.
    • Men’s Basketball: Since suffering a 59-37 setback loss against Clarkson two weeks ago, the men’s basketball team has rebounded nicely with back-to-back wins, moving them to a 3-1 overall record heading into December. Junior Adam Dudzinski is coming off a strong week, leading the team with 24 points in their win over Geneseo. He also paced the Saints with 21 points against Plattsburgh.
    • Women’s Hockey: Junior Emma-Sofie Nordström was named MAC Goaltending Goalie of the Week for the period ending Nov. 25. Nordström went 1-0-1 in goal for the Scarlet and Brown on the road, recording 70 saves, a 0.96 GAA, and a .972 save percentage. The Saints defeated Yale 2-1 on Friday, before tying Brown 1-1 to close out the weekend. Her season goals against and save percentage both rank seventh nationally, while she ranks third in the ECAC for save percentage.
    • Cross-Country: A trio of Saints cross country runners competed on the national stage two weekends ago at the NCAA cross country championship. In the men’s eight-kilometer race, Junior Nick Lyndaker placed 59th overall for the Saints. First-year Avery Blanchard and sophomore McKenna Allardi both competed in the women’s six-kilometer run for the first time. Blanchard placed 206th, while Allardi finished 278th.

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    St. Lawrence Community Shows Gratitude 

    We asked our St. Lawrence community what they're most grateful for, and their responses truly captured the spirit of gratitude. Read what they had to say on the St. Lawrence Instagram account!

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  9. News Digest: August 30th, 2024

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    St. Lawrence Climbs Even Higher in The Princeton Review Rankings for Alumni Network, Internships, and Impact

    The Princeton Review named St. Lawrence to its list of “Best Value Colleges” for 2024, noting its high return on investment for students and recent grads. The University also ascended in several rankings categories, coming in at No. 2 on “Top 20 Best Private School Alumni Networks,” No. 5 on “Top 20 Best Private Schools for Internships,” and No. 9 on “Best Schools for Making an Impact.”

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    Summer Edition of St. Lawrence Magazine 

    The summer edition of St. Lawrence Magazine is now available online.  Read the Latest Editio

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    Alumnus and Computer Science Professor Publish Research at International Conference

    A recent graduate’s honors project combining cybersecurity and autonomous vehicles was published in the proceedings of a top international cyber-physical systems conference.

    Dr. Smith Awarded

    Recently, Dr. Mary Jane Smith was awarded the Emily Eaton Hepburn Women's Award for Creative Leadership. This award recognizes outstanding women faculty, staff or students in the University community who have created learning opportunities through imaginative leadership. Congratulations, Dr. Smith!

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    Exhibition: Change Is a More Accurate Measure of Time Photographs by Mark Klett, SLU class of 1974

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery This exhibition is presented in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Mark Klett’s graduation from St. Lawrence University in 1974. The show features 12 photographs from "El Camino del Diablo," a project based on a journey by a young mining engineer, Raphael Pumpelly, through Arizona and Mexico in 1861 on “the road of the devil.”
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    Exhibition: Our Place in the Scheme of Things

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery This exhibition underscores the essential elements of the environment — water, air, earth — and their degradation caused by storms, fire, and drought often brought about by human pursuits. Photographs and videos on display reflect the relationship between the physical and metaphysical, serving as a spiritual, biophilic statement that highlights the environmental challenges that contemporary societies confront.

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    Welcome Back Students!

    Class of 2028, YOU MADE IT! Even though you just arrived, it’s already impossible to remember what campus was like without you. 🎉 Thanks for bringing all the Move-In Day energy and excitement yesterday. Now that we’ve celebrated Matriculation, it’s official—you’re a SAINT! We’re thrilled to welcome you home and even more excited to see what your next adventure has in store. Shoutout to our fabulous Orientation Leaders and Community Assistants for embracing the Class of 2028 on day one and to s’mores for being the best reason to have a campfire. View Photos on Instagram

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