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  1. A Framework for the Future

    President Morris reflects on the accomplishments of the St. Lawrence University community since her inauguration and shares her strategic framework for the future.

  2. Indirect Assessment Methods

    Updated March 2015 Curriculum Mapping This is a tool that we requested that all departments use because it is so important for knowing in which courses a department should make...

  3. St. Lawrence University Charter and By-Laws

    Revised Effective February 10, 2024 A. Charter B. By-Laws CHARTER OF ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY (as amended through October 19, 2020) NOTE - St. Lawrence University was originally chartered by special...

  4. News Digest: March 11, 2025

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    March 11

    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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    Professor Mindy Pitre Unearths the Human Story

    There’s hands-on learning, and then there’s Mindy Pitre’s classes. Whether it’s analyzing centuries-old human remains, or tracking decomposing animal carcasses to simulate forensic investigations, the associate professor and chair of anthropology takes real-world, experiential opportunities to the next level. 
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    Faculty Focus-March 11, 2025

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published articles in prominent publications, had new nonfiction work published, and were honored with prestigious scholarly positions.

    News from Around Campus

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    The Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Has Been Selected to Participate in a Risk Assessment and Emergency Preparedness Program

    The Richard F. Brush Art Gallery at St. Lawrence University has been selected to participate in a Risk Assessment and Emergency Preparedness Program, partially funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The program is administered by the Conservation Center for Art & Historical Artifacts to assist with identifying potential threats to the Gallery’s permanent collection, and to offer strategies for mitigating them.

    Events

    Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Lost & Love

    - Carnegie 10 This movie was inspired by the true story of Guo Gangtang, who searched for twenty-four years for his son who had been abducted from their home at two years old. Guo became a folk hero for traveling the country with "missing child" banners flying on his motorcycle.

    Athletics

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    Saints Sweep Opponents and Enter Post-Season

    • Women’s Hockey: The Saints earned an at-large bid to the 2025 NCAA Tournament, and will face Penn State in the first round on Thursday, March 13. This is the team’s 11th at-large bid in program history, and the third since 2017, as the team advanced to the ECAC semifinals this past weekend against Colgate.
    • Men’s Track and Field: Junior Nick Lyndaker finished third-place in the 800-meter to wrap up the AARTFC Championships, and has qualified for the NCAA Indoor Championships on March 14-15. He will take part in the 3000-meter and the mile event, for which he is ranked number two in the country.
    • Women’s Tennis: With a pair of sweeps this past weekend, the Saints now move to 5-0 on the season and 1-0 in conference play. On Saturday they took down Daemen 7-0 and on Sunday they cruised past Bard 7-0.
    • Men’s Tennis: The Scarlet and Brown won both of its games this past weekend, securing a win over Daemen on Saturday before sweeping Bard 7-0 on Sunday.
    • Women’s Lacrosse: St. Lawrence picked up their first win of the season, taking down SUNY Canton 13-10 this past Tuesday. Sophomore Jessica LaPlaca led the team with four goals and an assist, while sophomore Kelsey Roth and senior Neve Ley both put up three goals in the win.
    • Men’s Lacrosse: The No. 11 Saints breezed past Nazareth on Saturday at SUNY Canton, winning the match 17-5. They improve to 3-1 on the season. Senior Bobby Wells led his team with four goals, as 10 players scored a goal or more in the game.
    • Nordic Skiing: Senior Emma Strack finished her skiing career at St. Lawrence placing 18th in the women’s 20k freestyle at the 2025 NCAA Skiing Championships. This was her fourth consecutive post-season, as she has qualified every single year of her career, and this wraps up the 2025 season for the Saints.
    • Alpine Skiing: Senior Kobe Villeneuve placed 19th in the men’s giant slalom in the NCAA 2025 skiing championships. He recorded a time of 54.90 in the first run, and 1:00.15 in the second run for a total time of 1:55.65 to wrap up his skiing career and the Saints 2025 season.
    • Women’s Basketball: Sophomore Elizabeth Flynn was named to the All Liberty League Second Team due to her performance in the 2024-2025 season. She averaged a double-double, averaging 11.7 points a game and being second in the conference in rebounds with her average of 10.2 rebounds a game. She led her team to an overall record of 16-10 and to the first round of the Liberty League playoffs.
    • Men’s Basketball: Junior Adam Dudzinski was named to the All Liberty League Second Team while his teammate junior Dan Anderson was named to the All Liberty League Third this past season. Dudzinski led his team in points and rebounds with 14.1 and 6.7 per game, and Anderson averaged 11.0 points a game while also leading the team in three-point field goals made per game with 1.9 and steals with 1.5 per game. Together they led the Saints to a 16-10 record and to the semi-finals in the Liberty League Tournament

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

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    Laurentians Welcome Class of 2029 🎉

    The Class of 2029 got a glimpse into their future at St. Lawrence during our first admitted students’ open house! The future Laurentians connected with Admissions ambassadors about student life, explored the residence halls they might soon call home, heard first-hand from young alums who found their dream jobs after St. Lawrence, and met professors who could become their mentors. And of course, there were plenty of Pub Cookies to go around! 🍪 View photos on the St. Lawrence Instagram page

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

  5. World Languages, Cultures, and Media

    Majors offered in Francophone Studies, Estudios Hispánicos (Spanish), and Multi-Language. Minors offered in Arabic Studies, Chinese Studies, Francophone Studies, German Studies, Italian Studies and Estudios Hispánicos (Spanish). Requirements for Majors...

  6. News Digest: September 4, 2024

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    September 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.

    University News & Stories

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    St. Lawrence Lauded for Supportive Faculty and Stellar Science Facilities in The Princeton Review

    St. Lawrence University was named to The Princeton Review’s “Best 390 Colleges” list for 2025. Based solely on results from student surveys, the popular rankings publication once again recognized several exemplary aspects of co-curricular and academic life on campus.
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    St. Lawrence Welcomes Academically Distinguished Class of 2028

    Members of the Class of 2028 begin their St. Lawrence adventure as one of the most academically distinguished cohorts in the University’s history. Tied with last year’s class for the record-high average GPA of 93, and with nearly half graduating in the top 10 percent of their high school classes, these new Laurentians are ready to explore, learn, and make a significant impact within our dynamic and supportive campus community.

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    Summer 2024 Edition of St. Lawrence Magazine Now Online

    Stories about artificial intelligence, sustainable closing swaps, generous Laurentian donors, championship careers, and so much more are featured in the latest edition of St. Lawrence magzine. Read the online magazine. 

    Events

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    Auditions for Fall Dance Concert!

    - Intermediate to advanced dancers interested in developing new work with dance faculty member Jessie Madden are encouraged to sign up for Fall Dance Concert auditions held Saturday, September 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Working collaboratively as a cast, the piece will explore states of water in nature and their resonance with our own lived experiences.
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    Audition for the Laramie Project!

    - NC 109 Auditions for the fall production of The Laramie Project will be held Tuesday, September and Wednesday, September 11 from 7 to 10 p.m.
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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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    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.”

    Athletics

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    Saints Secure Wins to Kick Off the Fall Season

    Saints Men’s Golf secured its first win of the season with a combined score of 602 at the Oliver D. Appleton Golf Course, marking the first victory for first-year Head Coach Dave Clausen at St. Lawrence. Gabe Ward ’27 finished as the tournament runner-up with a combined score of 147, earning him the Saints Athlete of the Week honors. Mary Grace McCann ’25 led the women’s golf team to a fourth-place finish at the St. Lawrence Invitational, placing third individually with a combined score of 157 (77, 80). Sadie Cumming ’28 also performed well, finishing 11th with a score of 169 (84, 85) in her collegiate debut. The winning streak for the Scarlet and Brown continued as Nick Lyndaker '26 secured a first-place finish at the Plattsburgh 5K, with a time of 16:11.4, propelling the Saints Men’s Cross Country team to the top of the leaderboard. Avery Blanchard ’28 led the women’s cross country team to a first-place finish with a time of 19:28.0 while Charlotte Blake ’27 and Adriana Cecchetelli ’26 followed closely, finishing in second (19:50.8) and third (20:02.1), respectively.  At the Mary Hosking Invitational, Molly Jespersen ’26 advanced to the A draw final for Saints Women’s Tennis. She defeated RIT 8-6 in the semifinal match before falling to the University of Rochester.  Saints Field Hockey will celebrate its 50th anniversary with alumni and friends during the home opener on Saturday, September 7, at 7 p.m. against SUNY Oswego.

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

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    Welcome Home, Saints! ❤️🤎

    Campus is buzzing with excitement and vibrant with scarlet and brown. From pre-orientation trips, move-in, and matriculation, to the FYP Cup, the Adirondack dinner, and the first day of classes, the Fall 2024 semester is officially underway at St. Lawrence. View photos from the first day of classes and more 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.

  7. News Digest: September 9, 2025

    Submitted by mgagliardi on
    September 9

    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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    How a Dual Degree and a Big Idea Built a Better Air Purifier

    Austin Riesenberger ’24 knew he was onto something big when, in his senior year, he innovated a new type of energy recovery ventilator, commonly called ERV, that is smaller, cheaper, and more efficient.
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    Alumni in Action-September 9, 2025

    Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets and recognized for inspiring professional accomplishments. This edition features alumni recognized for business leadership, receiving prestigious scholarships, and curating inspiring art exhibits.
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    Faculty Focus-September 9, 2025

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

    News from Around Campus

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    The SLU Edge: Engineering with Perspective

    At first glance, you might think starting your engineering path at a small liberal arts college like St. Lawrence is counterintuitive. Shouldn’t engineers dive right into circuits and CAD software? But here’s what our graduates say: starting at SLU gave them a distinct edge.

    Events

    Carnegie 10 International Film Series – The Teacher Who Promised the Sea

    - Carnegie 10 In honor of the diversity of films from around the world and in homage to the indispensable Cinema 10 series of Potsdam, the Department of World Languages, Cultures & Media, and the Language Resource Center are pleased to present: "The Teacher Who Promised the Sea"  (2023).
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    Writers Series Presents Jeff Sharlet

    - 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. Join us as we kick off the 2025-26 season by welcoming New York Times bestselling author, academic, and journalist Jeff Sharlet. The event is free and open to the public.

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    Saints Open the Season Sensationally

    Football: Senior quarterback Will Lederman was named MVP after leading the Saints to a season-opening 19–3 win over Norwich Friday night, securing the Hoffman Cup for the fifth straight year. Lederman threw for 144 yards on nine completions, including a 41-yard pass and a touchdown. He also rushed for 16 yards and added a second touchdown on the ground.

    Women’s Tennis: Senior Molly Jespersen won the A draw flight championship as the women’s tennis team wrapped up the Union Invitational with third-flight victories. Jespersen also claimed her second A draw win in doubles, teaming with senior Angelica Aksdal-Jensen for back-to-back 8–3 wins in the semifinal and final. Jespersen was named Liberty League Singles Performer of the Week and, alongside Aksdal-Jensen, Doubles Team of the Week.

    Field Hockey: Senior Mayson Blondek scored twice, and first-year goalie Petra Gamage made seven saves to help secure a team shutout with senior Elizabeth Walsh as the Saints earned their second consecutive 5–0 win Saturday at Moravian. St. Lawrence now holds a 3–0 record and has yet to concede a goal in 2025.

    Women’s Soccer: Juniors Barrett Freeman and Kiki D’Anza each scored, while junior Chloe Bourque added two assists to lead the Saints to a 2–1 victory over Nazareth on Saturday at Sandy MacAllaster Field.

    Men’s Hockey: Greg Gardner joined the men’s hockey coaching staff as Assistant Coach ahead of the program’s centennial season. Gardner brings over 20 years of collegiate and professional experience, known for developing elite goaltenders and contributing to championship-level teams. He arrives from Mercyhurst University, where he served as Associate Head Coach from 2014 to 2025.

    Men’s Golf: Senior Jimmy King cut four strokes off his round one score to lead the Saints to a second-place finish at the St. Lawrence Fall Invite at the Oliver D. Appleton Golf Course. King shot two over par for the weekend, climbing four spots in round two to finish third overall with a 146.

    Women’s Golf: Sophomore Sadie Cumming tied for third after round one with a 77, birdieing holes nine and 18. She followed with an 80 in round two to hold her position and finish the St. Lawrence Fall Invite with a 157 at the Oliver D. Appleton Golf Course.

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

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    What Clubs Are on Campus? 👀

    The annual Club Fair showcased all of the interesting student organizations on campus. From the Laurentian Singers to the Outing Club, to the Boxing Club and Dance Team, there truly is something for everyone. How many email lists did you end up on? Check out some of this year's clubs on the St. Lawrence Instagram page. ❤️🤎

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

  8. Meet our alumni: Christian Jennette '19

    Class of 2019 Major: Biology Minor: Sports Studies and Exercise Science Activities at SLU: Pre-Health Club, Campus Kitchens, Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, Division III Golf Team...

  9. News Digest: November 15, 2021

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    November 15

    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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    Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a message to the community on Friday, Nov. 12 sharing weekly update on test results, outlining what the return to campus after Thanksgiving Break will look like, and providing information for students as they prepare to leave campus. Read the message

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    McNair Scholar Wins Award at 2021 Geological Society of America Conference

    The power of the St. Lawrence experience united Anuva Anannya ’22, Helen Eifert ’18, and Associate Professor and Chair of Geology Alexander K. Stewart in conducting award-winning research.
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    Faculty Focus - Nov. 15, 2021

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published book chapters and journal articles and used their expertise to provide insight into personal finance options.
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    St. Lawrence in the News - Nov. 15, 2021

    Faculty members and students were recently featured in local, national, and international media outlets advocating for climate change awareness, using their expertise to weigh in on international affairs, giving back to the local community, and sharing their experience as instructors at St. Lawrence.

    News from Around Campus

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    Building on the Success of Every Laurentian

    Originally Published in the Campaign Impact Report, September 2021 Campaign Co-Chairs and University Trustees Sarah E. Johnson ’82, P’15 and Jay W. Ireland ’77, P’00 reflect on the success of The Campaign for Every Laurentian.
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    Math Honor Society Welcomes New Members for Fall 2021

    The St. Lawrence chapter of the mathematical honor society, Pi Mu Epsilon, recently inducted 22 new members. Pi Mu Epsilon recognizes students who exhibit strong mathematical understanding in their mathematics coursework.

    Events

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    Celebrate International Education Week - Fall 2021!

    - Each November, St. Lawrence University joins the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education in celebrating the contributions and impact of international students to St. Lawrence's campus and promoting awareness about opportunities to study off campus.
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    Poetry for Peace

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Read a poem you've written, a poem by a favorite poet, or just to listen to poems on a different theme at this event in the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery.
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    SLU Improv Lab Concert

    - Launders Underground The Improv Lab, directed by Tim Savage, will present a program of "Times and Places and Interesting Spaces."  The event is free and open to the public via livestream and in-person with limited seating.

    Athletics

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    Skating Saints Raise ECAC Hockey Banner

    With 2000+ of their closest friends in attendance, Men's Ice Hockey celebrated its 2021 ECAC Hockey Championship title by adding a new banner to the rafters of Appleton Arena on Friday.  View photos of the celebration on the St. Lawrence Facebook page

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    Saints Squash Dedicates Court to Enzo "ZoZo" Corigliano '22 

    This past Friday, members of the St. Lawrence University men's and women's squash teams were joined by University President Kathryn A. Morris and Senior Associate Vice President for Athletics Bob Durocher to honor the life and impact of Enzo Corigliano '22 as they dedicated a squash court in his honor. 

    Athletics: Weekly Roundup

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    NCAA Championship Invites for Members of Men's XC; Winter Sports Underway

    Following their performances at the NCAA Mideast Regional on Saturday, Jackson Hamilton ’23, George David Gowdy ’23, and Timothy Boyce ’25 have earned invitations to the NCAA Division III Men's Cross Country Championship in Louisville, Kentucky.  Men's Soccer closed their 2021 season after falling 2-0 to Washington College in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Football closed their 2021 season with a 41-6 win over Buffalo State on Saturday, while Men’s Squash beat Hobart 7-2 and Women's Squash defeated William Smith 6-3 in their respective season openers. The Saturday wins continued with Women’s Swimming and Diving topping William Smith 113-95 and Women’s Basketball beating SUNY Poly 74-48 after defeating SUNY Potsdam 68-60 in their season opener last week. Men’s Basketball kicked off their season with a 80-67 win against Alfred State College on Friday and a 69-65 overtime win against Alfred University on Saturday.

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

    Social Media

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    Adirondack Adventures

    With the Adirondack Mountains close by, adventures are never far away! St. Lawrence's I-House and Outing Club recently teamed up to bring members of our international student community out to Cranberry Lake for a day of canoeing. Whether students were new or experienced paddlers, everyone enjoyed the mountain views, some campfire s’mores, and the chance to come together. (Photo credit: Angeles Zúñiga '22) View more 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.

  10. Career Paths: 10 years after SLU

    English majors quickly discover how to translate their passions for writing, reading, and persuasive argumentation into a variety of vocations. As numerous studies have detailed, English majors gain enormous career...