In partnership with the Alumni Executive Council, the University continues "Laurentians Learn," a series of webinars aimed at expanding learning opportunities from faculty, staff, students, alumni, and parents on important and interesting topics.
Unearthing the Past: Dealing with the Dead in St. Lawrence County with
Dr. Mindy Pitre, Associate Professor and Chair of Anthropology
Dr. Mindy Pitre is often called upon by the local sheriff’s office to assist with investigations involving the discovery of human remains in St. Lawrence County. As Director of the Death in St. Lawrence County Project, Dr. Pitre has investigated cases such as graves eroding from the Grasse River bank at the St. Lawrence County Poorhouse Cemetery and human remains discovered during the replacement of the Village of Heuvelton’s water tower.
Join us to learn how Dr. Pitre leverages her expertise in bioarchaeology — the study of human skeletal remains from archaeological contexts — to collaborate with local law enforcement, historians, construction crews, government agencies, and students, uncovering stories of the dead and shedding light on St. Lawrence County’s past.
Register Today!
Register by 12:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.