Title: SYE lightning talks Speakers: Senior majors in Math, CS, Stats, and Data Science Abstract: At this week’s Q-club, a bunch of seniors in the department will give brief descriptions of their SYE projects. Come to hear a bit about the interesting things they’ve been doing and to get a sense of what SYEs can be like!
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St. Lawrence Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Title IXDotty Hall, an influential coach, administrator, and teacher from 1968 until 2000, was on the vanguard of advancing women’s athletics at St. Lawrence before the enactment of Title IX, the watershed legislation that recognized gender equity in education as a civil right. On the 50th anniversary of Title IX, we’re celebrating Hall and her fellow coaches, athletes, and advocates who blazed the trail for women’s athletics at St. Lawrence. |
World Languages Professor Publishes New Book on Ming Dynasty TalesProfessor of World Languages, Cultures, and Media and Coordinator of Asian Studies Zhenjun Zhang recently collaborated with Professor Victor H. Mair of the University of Pennsylvania to publish a book that presents for the first time in English, 10 stories from China’s Ming Dynasty era. |
Laurentians Take On SLU Connect Boston 2022Who says networking can't be fun? Just ask any of the students on our most recent SLU Connect trip in Boston. They spent a week networking with members of our top-ranked alumni network and gaining insights into possible career paths—all while immersing themselves in the work/life culture of this historic city. |
St. Lawrence in the News-June 27, 2022Several faculty and students were featured in domestic and international media outlets for their international affairs expertise, innovative research projects, and sustainability initiatives. |
First Person: Discovering the Taste and Texture of MusicSmooth. Sweet. Soaring. Sorrowful. Ntsieng Botsane ’23 discovered new sensory dimensions of music while exploring New Orleans with her Rhetorical Traditions of the African World class. Throughout their experience, she and her classmates learned about the history of slavery and the influence of Black Americans on the rich music traditions for which the Birthplace of Jazz celebrated. |
Meet Caitlin French '23Caitlin French '23 knows how to make connections. As she heads into her final year at St. Lawrence, she's reflecting on how her passion for music, dedication to service work, and the alumni network helped her find her community. |
First Person: How I Helped Win the Arctic Opportunity Explorers Challenge in DenmarkWhile studying abroad in Copenhagen, Hayden '22 put his econ & global studies double major to the test during the Arctic Opportunity Explorers Challenge. Working with students from across the globe, he devised solutions to real-world problems in the Arctic. |
Swahili Teaching Fellow, Dennis Simiyu, Leads Short-Term Travel Component in KenyaStudents in an Elementary Swahili recently embarked on a journey to Kenya where they explored historical places and put their language skills into action. |
Dr. Tom Greene Leads Summer Course in LondonDuring the summer 2022 study abroad course, “London Spaces and UK Places," students examined place attachment and landscape aesthetics by exploring neighborhoods throughout London. |
The 2022 Kenyan Elections Discussion- Virtual Professor and Chair of History Matthew Carotenuto and Kenya Semester Program Assistant Director Michael Wairungu will participate in a virtual talk about the upcoming Kenya Elections hosted by the Brookings Institute. |
50th Anniversary of Title IXIn honor of the 50th anniversary of Title IX, Saints Athletics took a look back on the history of what is likely St. Lawrence’s first women’s athletic team. The determination of early basketball teams, nearly 80 years before the passage of Title IX, set in motion a rich and resilient tradition of women’s sports on campus. Learn more about Saints Athletics history and Title IX. |
Global ClassroomsSt. Lawrence students are eager to expand their understanding of people, places, and perspectives—especially through our off-campus study programs. During the 2021-2022 academic year, Laurentians called places like the United Kingdom, Denmark, Kenya, or Spain their home for a semester, immersing themselves in local culture, traditions, and even workplaces. Take a trip around the world from wherever you are and catch a glimpse of their experiences! View photos on the St. Lawrence Facebook page. |
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Title: Resume Writing Workshop Speaker: Tom Fraatz Abstract: The advent of the “easy apply” button has made resume writing even more important. We’ll explore how you can craft a resume that looks good to the AI gatekeepers and explains to the human hiring committees why you’re not just a good candidate, but the right candidate for their positions. Please bring your laptops if possible.
Title: Off-Campus Adventures in Computer Science Speaker: Janeil Speid Abstract: Last summer, Janeil participated in the SEO Tech Developer program. Then, in the fall semester, she studied abroad in Denmark, where she was able to take Computer Science electives in Big Data and Game Development. She'll talk about both of these experiences at this week's Q-club. .
Assistant Professor of Sociology Alanna Gillis presented her research paper, "A Liberal Arts Approach to Career Development," at the Southern Sociological Society Annual Meeting in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In...
Join Andy Chan '14, Director of Product Management with Thomson Reuters and St. Lawrence University Trustee, to discuss his work and potential job and internship opportunities with Thomson Reuters.
Experience the Laurentian Network in Washington, D.C., over winter break!
At the start of my senior year of high school, I was very eager to apply to schools. I had spent the last year researching and touring schools, making pro...