Departmental Learning Goals
By the time students graduate from St. Lawrence, departments and programs expect their majors/minors to know and do the following: African Studies Anthropology Art & Art History Asian Studies Biology...
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Where Can a Multi-Field Major Take You?
St. Lawrence students use their curiosities and passions to drive their academic adventures. While nearly half pursue more than one major, a handful of students create their own program of...
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Sustainability Program Receives Mars Wrigley Grant for Interdisciplinary “Chocolate Passport” Experience
St. Lawrence University students interested in all things chocolate are now able to embark on a tasty year-long adventure that includes studying chocolate’s rich history and its impact on past and present culture thanks to a recent grant from Mars Wrigley, the world's leading manufacturer of chocolate, chewing gum, mints, and fruity confections.
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News Digest: October 17, 2023
October 17News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.
University News & Stories
First Person: Tips and Tricks for Navigating Student Clubs on Campus
With sophomore Amara McGowan's first year behind her, she offers a few tips for anyone who wants advice on how to get started and have fun discovering all the activities available for students at St. Lawrence University.
St. Lawrence in the News-October 17, 2023
Several faculty and students were featured by domestic and international media outlets for sharing their work across disciplines of physics, environmental studies, art, art history, and much more. St. Lawrence University was even recognized for our work on adopting fully remote and hybrid administrative positions.News from Around Campus
Gisele El Khoury participated in the Inaugural Workshop "Upstate South Asia: Citizenship, Comparison, & Equity"
Gisele El Khoury, the Director of the LRC, participated in the Inaugural Workshop on Collaboration titled "Upstate South Asia: Citizenship, Comparison, & Equity" at Syracuse University. Read more about it.Events
"Out of Time" an Evening of Live Performance Hosted by Arts Collaberative
- Noble Center 109 Enjoy an evening of live performance, originated by Lisa Fay and Jeff Glassman, and performed by Mark Enslin, Glassman and Fay: Friday, Oct. 20 from 4-5 p.m.: Meet and Greet Saturday, Oct. 21 from 2-5 p.m.: Movement Based Experimental Theatre Lab Sunday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.: Out Of Time Live Performance Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 6-8:30 p.m.: Theatre as Social Intervention
Matinee Performance by The Alexander String Quartet
- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Join the Alexander String Quartet for their upcoming performances with their newest member, Yuna Lee, succeeding Frederick Lifsitz in the second violin chair. The concert is free, open to the public, and in-person. October 18 from noon-1 p.m. October 19 from 7-8:30 p.m.Athletics
A Weekend of Winning!
The Women's Soccer Team kicked off the weekend with a home game victory against Vassar College, winning 1-0. They continued their winning streak on Saturday, triumphing over Bard College with a score of 2-0. The Men's Soccer Team also secured a 5-0 victory against Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. To cap off the weekend, the Women's Hockey Team secured a 3-0 win against the University of Vermont
For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
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Partial Eclipse Over Campus
During the mid-semester break, St. Lawrence University Eclipse Center and students from the Society of Physics hosted a Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing on the Java Quad. During this extraordinary spectacle, the moon partially covers the sun's disk, resulting in temporary dimming of sunlight and brightness in its path. It was an afternoon of cosmic celebration, with telescopes, lawn games, music, and snacks, and of course, seeing the entire partial eclipse—they even identified a sunspot! View photos of the partial eclipse on the St. Lawrence University Eclipse Center Instagram account.
(Photo Credit: Professor Jeff Miller, Tyler Karasinski ‘24, St. Lawrence University Eclipse Center [@slu_eclipses])
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.
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Taking Care of Business: Experiential Course Connects Students & Alumni
Since its inception in 2014, St. Lawrence’s Business Case Study course has provided students with the tools needed to analyze real-world industry problems while developing thoughtful solutions. The best part? The alumni network and local business owners are there to offer expert insight.
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News Digest: April 18th, 2022
April 18News 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
COVID-19 Campus Update
Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community on Thursday, April 18 providing an update on testing numbers and sharing a reminder of current University COVID-19 guidelines. Read the message.
University News & Stories
Capitalizing on St. Lawrence’s Connection to Cornell Law School: Phil Duggan '15
Phil Duggan ’15 earned his J.D. from Cornell Law School in 2021, thanks to the St. Lawrence University-Cornell Law School Scholarship. While interviewing for his first jobs in the legal field, he found himself returning to his multifaceted St. Lawrence experiences as evidence of his ability to embrace challenges, adapt to new environments, and learn on the fly.
Laurentians Inspire: A Unique Lens on Environmental Conservation
As a science communicator, Justin Dalaba ’16 is combining his training as a biologist with his passion for photography to raise awareness of environmental conservation issues.
Faculty Focus-April 18, 2022
Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published scholarly journal articles, presented their research at conferences around the globe, and used their expertise to testify to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.News from Around Campus
For the Love of Chocolate: Hot Cocoa Tasting
Members of the Chocolate Passport Project brought the St. Lawrence community together during a hot chocolate tasting to raise awareness about the history, injustice, and sustainability of the chocolate industry related to cocoa.Congratulations Spring 2022 Beta Beta Beta Inductees!
Several students were inducted into the biological sciences honor society Beta Beta Beta, which recognizes students majoring in biology who have an exceptional academic standing.Earth Sciences Honorary Society Welcomes New Members
The Eta Xi chapter of the Earth Sciences Honorary Society, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, welcomed new members during its 28th induction ceremony.Events
Frank P. Piskor Faculty Lecture - Dr. John Collins, Global Studies
- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall During this year's Frank P. Piskor Faculty Lecture Professor of Global Studies John Collins will examine the issue of "fake news" and present the results of his research into the relative absence of the concept of settler colonialism in coverage provided by media outlets.
Caroline Davis Quintet
- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall New York City-based jazz saxophonist Caroline Davis and her quintet will perform music covering a wide range of styles including jazz, improvised music, modern classical, R&B, folk, an homage to her shifting environment as a child.
Richard F. Brush Art Gallery to Present Indigenous Perceptions of Nature Exhibition
- Brush Art Gallery The St. Lawrence University Richard F. Brush Art Gallery exhibition showcasing artwork created by Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), Canadian Inuit, and Peruvian artists is on display until Saturday, June 4.
Sustainability Day and Green Living Fair
- In partnership with the Associated Colleges of St. Lawrence Valley, this two-day event will showcase ideas, tools, and services that community members, municipalities, educational intuitions, and local businesses can use when working together for a sustainable future. The event will feature keynote speaker, Robin Wall-Kimmerer, who is a mother, scientist, and award-winning author.
Red Days
- Noble Center 109 In this student-led production, presented in conjunction with Sustainability Day and the Green Living fair, "Red Days" follows Dianna through four seasons, as the air quality in Salt Lake climbs to crisis levels.
Music at the Movies: Take Two!
- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The SLU String Orchestra & Friends, directed by Christian Hosmer, presents "Music at the Movies: Take Two!" The program will feature popular film music selections originally scheduled for spring 2020, and rebooted for 2022!Athletics
Saints Dominate Spring Matchups
Saints men’s lacrosse defeated Vassarr 19-7 after beating Middlebury 18-11 in an on-the-road matchup that landed Mark Mahoney ’22 a number six spot on ESPN’s Sports Center Top 10 Sports Plays in April. Women’s lacrosse dominated RPI 17-3 to move into second place in the Liberty Leagues standings while women’s tennis secured a 7-2 win over RIT and men’s tennis beat Union 5-4. Softball defeated Clarkson 8-6 while several members of the men's and women's track and field teams secured top performances during the Upstate Alternative Meet in Cortland and the Smashing Saints Esports team ended their season in the Sweet 16 of the ECAC playoffs. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.
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Making Every Minute Count, 1856 Challenge is a Success
In 1,856 minutes, over 2,000 donors helped transform our students’ passions into world-changing abilities. Thanks to the support of Laurentians around the globe, a generous $100,000 challenge gift towards student scholarship was unlocked and together, our community raised over $479,000 to empower student research, community engagement, career prep, and so many other experiences that make St. Lawrence such an incredible place to live and learn. View a video celebrating our community 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.
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Native American Studies Minor Requirements
The Program The Native American studies program integrates course work from several fields into an interdisciplinary curriculum which enables students to examine the histories, cultures and contemporary issues affecting the...
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Commencement 2019 Recap
A total of 675 degrees were awarded for 2019. There are 615 candidates for bachelor degrees, of which 34 are candidates for summa cum laude (highest honors); 31 candidates for...
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Approved Faculty Searches 2022-2023
Newly Approved Tenure Track and Visiting Assistant Professor Faculty Searches in 2021-2022 Following a review of proposals by the Academic Planning Committee and Senior Staff, St. Lawrence will seek to...
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Annual Public Speaking Contest
3rd Annual Public Speaking Contest Fall 2025 The Public Speaking Contest is a chance for students to show off their speaking skills and what they’ve been learning in class this...