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  1. A group of students and faculty members sit and stand behind tables at the Student Organization Fair.

    First Person: Tips and Tricks for Navigating Student Clubs on Campus

    Amara McGowan '26

    “There are over 140 clubs at St. Lawrence!” My Orientation Leader promised me and my fellow first-year students with a cheerful smile.

  2. Francesca Mnenula wearing a blue jean dress and standing in front of a mid-century modern brick science building.

    First Person: Finding My First-Year Recipe

    Francesca Mnenula '26

    At St. Lawrence, everyone's first-year journey is unique. No one has to follow a set structure or plan to find a home here. With tons of clubs, student organizations, and campus events to choose from, each and every student, no matter what their interests, creates their own fitted first-year recipe. Here is a glimpse of mine.

  3. Public Speaking Contest

    PCA Department Launches Campus-Wide Public Speaking Contest

    The Public Speaking Contest is an opportunity for students to show off their verbal communication abilities with the possibility of earning a cash prize. Participants will give extemporaneous speeches from any class on any topic, demonstrating that communication skills are essential across disciplines.

  4. A student, wearing a robin blue t shirt, jumps in the air in excitement while waving a bright blue flag in the air. A sea of Saint Lawrence student in their families sit in chairs inside Newell Fieldhouse in the background.

    Matriculation Video 2023

    Just like that, our first-year students are unpacked, ready for the fall semester, and taking their first steps on campus as Laurentians!

  5. A group of first-year students, lead by their Orientation Leader, link arms while playing ice-breaker games on a grassy clearing.

    Welcome, St. Lawrence Class of 2027!

    St. Lawrence’s newest Laurentians should already feel immensely proud of themselves. From their high school achievements in the classroom and community, the members of the Class of 2027 bring passion and curiosity to their next great adventure in the North Country and enter St. Lawrence with the highest-ever cumulative GPA of 93. Forty-three percent graduated at the top of their class. They celebrated their Matriculation on Sunday, August 20, and are now poised to make their mark on St. Lawrence.

  6. A group of Saint Lawrence students gather together with President Morris in celebration of academic excellence. There is a large gold chandelier hanging from the ceiling of the white room.

    Celebrating First-Year and Sophomore Academic Excellence

    Nearly 140 first-year and sophomore students attended events hosted by the First-Year Program, Sophomore Success Initiative, and Academic Advising in recognition of earning a 3.75 GPA or higher during the Fall 2022 semester.

  7. Daryl Davis.

    An Evening with Acclaimed Musician and Race Relations Expert Daryl Davis

    St. Lawrence University and the Ken Okoth ’01 Black American Music Project will welcome acclaimed musician and race relations expert Daryl Davis for an evening lecture and show on Thursday, March 2 at 7 p.m. in Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall. This event is free and open to the public.

  8. Sara Ashpole, John Collins, Michael Schuckers, Melissane Schrems, Ryan Deuel, Dennis Simiyu, Rafael Castillo Bejarano, Peter Pettingill, Alessandro Giardino.

    Faculty Focus–May 9, 2022

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published research articles with student co-authors and shared their novels and research findings during conferences and events around the globe. 

  9. Peter Ladd, Natalia Singer, Howard Eissenstat, Sahar Milani, Ryan Deuel, Cynthia Bansak, Laura Rediehs, Joseph Jockel, Erica Morrell, Damon Berry, and Ronnie Olesker.

    Faculty Focus-March 28, 2022

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty presented at conferences, served as panelists, weighed in on current events as podcast guests, and published journal articles, essays, and books.

  10. Find Your Flow!

    Elun Gabriel

    Attention First-Years: Looking to build social connections, hit your stride academically, and find your place at SLU? Join upper-class students who can talk with you about their challenges and their...