News Digest: October 24, 2022

October 24

News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information. There is no Faculty Focus this week, but it will return next week!


University News & Stories

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Kathryn A. Morris Inaugurated as St. Lawrence University’s 19th President

St. Lawrence University celebrated the inauguration of Kathryn A. Morris as its 19th president at an installation ceremony held on campus Saturday, October 22. In her inaugural address, she outlined her vision for new initiatives to ensure the 166-year-old University continues to thrive while preparing students for lives of global impact far into the future.

Events

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SLU Writers Series Presents Christopher Gonzalez

- Sykes Common Room

Christopher Gonzalez is the author of the story collection I’m Not Hungry But I Could Eat, published by the Santa Fe Writers Project in 2021. Publishers Weekly praised his debut’s...

Organ Concert Series: Midnight in the Chapel

- Gunnison Memorial Chapel

Come, listen and howl in the chapel with the music of Boëllmann, Dupré, Grieg and Bach featuring David Henderson and Sondra Goldsmith Proctor.

Substance Misuse Awareness Week

- Campus Wide

As part of National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, the JED committee, Seaway Valley, the Barista and other groups on campus will be hosting a variety of events to bring awareness about substance misuse and its role in people's lives. While most are student events, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend the Lunch and Learn and community resource tabling events.

Athletics

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Men's soccer extended its 11-game unbeaten streak this week, knocking off Liberty League rival Skidmore 2-1. The Saints are now a point away from clinching the league title. Playing in the Ice Breaker Tournament in Lake Placid, women's hockey beat Holy Cross 2-1 before falling to Clarkson, 3-1, in the final. Volleyball went 2-1 over the weekend, and swimming and diving opened its season, with the women beating Clarkson. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Inauguration Highlights

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ICYMI, or if you'd like to relive some key moments from Inauguration weekend, watch the video story here. You can also read President Kathryn A. Morris' address and view coverage of the entire ceremony.

Inauguration Recap


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.