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  1. Laurentian Weekend Schedule

    Updated on September 20, 2025 (Schedule is subject to change. All times EDT) Park Street Road Closure: Please note, on Saturday, September 20 there will be a road closure on...

  2. Above and Beyond

    “I couldn’t do it by myself, but I knew that there was a need in the community,” says Ashlee Downing-Duke, describing the spike in community support during the past several...

  3. Chore Day

    by: Tim Reed & Sophie Robie If someone complains about chores in the forest, and no one is around, did they really complain? A loud “crack” rings across the cove...

  4. Political Science

    Major and minor offered Visit the political science department webpage at https://www.stlawu.edu/offices/political-science Major Requirements Students entering St. Lawrence with an interest in political science are strongly advised to enroll in...

  5. News Digest: February 6, 2024

    Submitted by bunderwood on
    February 6

    News 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

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    Alumni in Action-February 6, 2024

    Several St. Lawrence alumni were featured by news outlets and recognized for inspiring professional accomplishments. This edition features alumni making great strides in the medical field, alumni who have served for the New Hampshire Bar Association, and even an alumna who is now a part of the Professional Women's Hockey League.
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    Fearlessness and Finesse: Amanda Vansant ’24 Takes Home a Gold Medal at the National Collegiate Mountain Bike Championships

    “Don't compare yourself to the other riders and just do as well as you can. I didn't go into it with the expectation that I was going to win. I knew it was going to be a really cool experience, and I just wanted to have fun!”

    News from Around Campus

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    Nikolai Ruskin was a guest speaker in the Arab Society's class

    This past week, the "Arab Society through Graphic Novels and Films" class had the privilege of having Nikolai Ruskin, a multi-instrumentalist and expert in Middle Eastern instruments, as a guest speaker.
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    SLU Physics Attends National Astronomy Conference

    Henry Priest Professor of Physics Aileen O'Donoghue and Tyler Karasinski '24 attended the 243rd meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) in New Orleans, Louisiana.

    Events

    SLU Writers Series Presents Santee Frazier

    - 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 events are free and open to the public. Join us as we welcome A member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, Santee Frazier.

    Athletics

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    Saints are Ramping Up!

    With playoff positioning on the line, the women’s hockey team delivered, winning two games against highly ranked opponents. First, they beat No. 6 Cornell 2-1, then followed it up by winning against No. 3 Colgate in overtime. The home game victories put the Saints in the driver’s seat as they now attempt to secure a first-round bye Friday against Princeton.

    The women’s basketball team won on a buzzer-beating lay-up at RIT, then followed it up with a victory at William Smith to cement themselves into fourth place overall in the Liberty League standings. 

    Men’s and women’s squash both had victories at home in their senior day games – they beat Hamilton to finish their regular seasons ranked 24th and 25th in the College Squash Association.

    The United States Track & Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced their all-academic athletes and teams from the 2023 cross country season. Charlotte Blake ’27, Emma Palumbo ’25, Matthew Serrano ’26 and Alli Sibold ’24 were named all-academic athletes, while both the men’s and women’s teams were named all-academic teams. 

    Social Media

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    A Glimpse of Black History Month!

    In Honor of Black History Month, we're celebrating Black Laurentians who have made a difference and left their mark on St. Lawrence.

    Rev. Jeffrey Worthington Campbell was the first African-American graduate of St. Lawrence in 1933 and the first Black Laurentian to be ordained as a Universalist minister bt the St. Lawrence School of Theology.

    Trustee Sharee Freeman '76 is an alumni mentor and passionate civil rights activist who dedicated much of her distinguished career as a public servant to the indigenous people of the United States.

    Brian Uceta '23 was named the Joan Donovan Speech Contest winner for 2023. Uceta is a first-generation student, proud HEOP alum, actor, and member of the ESports team. After graduation he returned to New York City to begin teaching theater at a school in the Bronx.

     

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

  6. Going For It

    by: Michael Greenwood & Nicole Panek Ryan stands at the front of the crowd, jumping back and forth as he recounts his and Marly’s experience on the Raquette River rapids...

  7. News Digest: October 28, 2025

    Submitted by mgagliardi on
    October 28

    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 Announces $3.5 Million Gift to Endow Geology Professorship

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

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

    Events

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    Mediterranean Fusion Music by the Baklava Express

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

    Faculty Cafe with Dr. Sarah Knobel: Exploring Synthetic Nature

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

    Film Screening: No Other Land

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

    Athletics

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Social Media

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    What's Your SLU Hot Take?? 🤯😱

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

    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.