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  1. News Digest: February 13, 2024

    Submitted by bunderwood on
    February 13

    News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.

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    Faculty Focus-February 13, 2023

    St. Lawrence faculty put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty were awarded research grants, were featured in research articles and on the radio, published papers and research articles and much more.

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    SLU Alum is a finalist in Big Data Bowl Competition

    Shane Hauck ’23 is a finalist in the National Football League ’s (NFL’s) 2024 data analysis competition, the Big Data Bowl. This year’s competition focused on tackling. Hauck and his team wrote an analysis of NFL tackling entitled “No Edge, No Chance: The Impact of Setting the Edge on Zone Run Plays.” The annual Big Data Bowl is a data analysis competition meant to generate innovative statistical methods in football.

    Events

    Exhibition: German Modernism- Sound and Vision

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Showcasing works by major German artists in St. Lawrence University’s permanent collection, alongside select works from the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester and the Picker Art Gallery at Colgate University, "German Modernism: Sound and Vision" presents a range of aesthetic styles and movements from early twentieth-century German modernism, such as naturalism, expressionism, abstraction, and Neue Sachlichkeit or New Objectivity. Recognizing the under-representation of women artists during this era, works by Käthe Kollwitz figure prominently in the exhibition.

    Exhibition: Paintings by Sven Sandberg

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The paintings of London-based artist Sven Sandberg are “untimely” in the best sense of the word. In his new collection of paintings produced specifically for this exhibition, Sandberg evokes the cafés, galleries, backstages, and street scenes of 1920s Europe.

    Gallery talk with Brook Henkel and visiting artist Sven Sandberg

    - Griffith Arts Center 123 Gallery talk presented in conjunction with the exhibitions "German Modernism: Sound and Vision" and "Sven Sandberg: Paintings", on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery from February 19 to April 10, 2024. Brook Henkel holds the Ph.D. in Germanic languages from Columbia University and taught at Haverford College before joining St. Lawrence University in 2016. Visiting artist Sven Sandberg received an MFA from the National College of Art and Design in Dublin in 2016. He has exhibited primarily in Ireland and the United States.

    The Larry Ham Jazz Trio Performance

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall World-renowned Jazz musicians perform an exciting mix of classic jazz and their own compositions.

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     Saints Breaking Records!

    Women’s hockey wrapped up another successful weekend by winning their third and fourth games in a row over Quinnipiac and Princeton respectively. Their record now stands at 23-9-0, the best women’s hockey team winning percentage (.719) since 2016-17. They have clinched a "First-round bye" and will host the "ECAC’s second round".

    The men’s hockey team shocked the college hockey world Friday evening by defeating the defending national champion, No. 5 Quinnipiac, 3-1 at Appleton Arena Friday evening. Defenseman Philippe Chapleau '25 scored two goals late in the game to seal the victory.

    Program records fell on the track Friday, with Alli Sibold '24 and Nick Lyndaker '26 both breaking records in their respective 3000 m track and field events at the "Fastrack National Invitational" in Staten Island, N.Y. Lyndaker, broke a 40-year-old program record by one second with a time of 8:13.87. Sibold’s time of 9:30.76 in the event is the new women’s program-best by 12 full seconds.

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    Gateway to the Path of Totality!

    It's time to start counting down the days until the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024! St. Lawrence will be smack dab in the path of totality during this once-in-a-lifetime experience, which means campus will be cloaked in total cosmic darkness as the moon passes over the sun. Consider us your hub of eclipse knowledge and let Henry Priest Professor of Physics Aileen O’Donoghue be your guide.  
     
    Learn all about the path of totality and stay up to date on all things solar eclipse on St. Lawrence University's Total Eclipse webpage. Check out Aileen's video and more content to come on the St. Lawrence University's Instagram Account.

     

     

    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.

  2. News Digest: October 29, 2024

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    October 29

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    St. Lawrence University Celebrates Official Dedication of the George W. Karpus '68 Athletic Center

    Over 250 Laurentians gathered for the dedication of the George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center at Appleton Arena on October 26, becoming the first to see St. Lawrence’s 95th building on campus. The building’s namesake and lead donor addressed the crowd, sharing his modest roots and emphasizing the transformative impact of his college experience.
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    Faculty Focus-October 29, 2024

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty went on book tours, published articles and papers, and presented at academic seminars.

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    Exhibition: Tibetan Buddhist "Chenrezig" Sand Mandala Healing and Compassion in Challenging Times

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The St. Lawrence community is invited to explore for the final week of the exhibition, "Tibetan Buddhist 'Chenrezig' Sand Mandala Healing and Compassion in Challenging Times."
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    “Caring for Our Only Home: A Buddhist Response to the Climate Crisis,” lecture by Shinge Roshi, abbot of the Zen Center of Syracuse Hoen-Ji

    - Griffith Arts Center 123 This lecture is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Tibetan Buddhist Chenrezig Sand Mandala Healing and Compassion in Challenging Times on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery. The event is free and open to the public.

    Trick or Treat with the Greeks and Theme Houses

    - Greek and Theme Houses St. Lawrence’s Theme Houses and Greek Houses invite local families to “Trick or Treat with the Greeks and Theme Houses.” Enjoy a safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating experience where participating houses will be decorated and students will hand treats. Each house will have a unique theme, adding to the fun for children and families alike.

    Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Summer of 85

    - Carnegie 10 In honor of the diversity of films from around the world and in homage to the indispensable Cinema 10 series of Potsdam, the Department of World Languages, Cultures & Media, and the Language Resource Center are pleased to present: Summer of 85. (2022)

    “Spotlight talk” by Dr. Chandreyi Basu

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Dr. Chandreyi Basu, associate professor of Art & Art History, will give a presentation on "Eight Manifestations of Guru Rinpoche," a Tibetan Buddhist thangka painting from St. Lawrence University’s permanent collection.
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    Lecture by Akwesasne artist Katsitsionni Fox

    - Griffith Arts Center 123 Presented in conjunction with the exhibition For Our Only Home, on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery until December 7, 2024. The event is free and open to the public.

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    Wild Encounters During the Adirondack Semester

    Led by Outdoor Studies staff member Eileen Visser, students in the Adirondack Semester recently experienced up-close wildlife interactions with birds of prey. See hoo was the highlight of the trip on the official St. Lawrence Tik Tok account. 

    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.

  3. News Digest: October 15, 2024

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    October 15

    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 Board of Trustees Elects A New Member 

    The St. Lawrence University Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome a new member. Julie Black Hitch ’88 was elected to a six-year term and began her service this month. She has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to her alma mater, reflecting her deep ties to the Laurentian community.

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    “Digital Storytelling for the Environment” Grant Awarded

    The Digital Scholarship team at St. Lawrence University has been awarded a $12K grant from the Northern New York Library Network (NNLYN) to leverage digital storytelling tools and techniques to help students and faculty construct powerful environmental narratives with real-world impacts. The grant supports the purchase of professional production equipment intended for outdoor use, such as light-shaping tools, field-recording microphones, and macro lenses, as well as the creation of new training workshops and related web resources on the fundamentals of environmental storytelling. 

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    DHPSNY Caring for Photograph Collections Workshop

    - Frost-Ferguson Room, Owen D. Young Library Room 204 DHPSNY workshops promote interactive learning, networking, and collaboration. Offered free of cost to New York institutions, these programs address the needs of professionals and volunteers at institutions that manage unique library research materials and historical records, including libraries, archives, and museums. Presented throughout the state, workshops emphasize hands-on learning exercises and provide supplemental resources. See below for descriptions and registration for upcoming workshops.
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    Exhibition: For Our Only Home

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Explore the final week of the exhibition designed to accompany the construction of the Tibetan Buddhist Chenrezig sand mandala. The exhibition is inspired by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s book, Our Only Home, which eloquently calls for compassion during the climate crisis.
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    Exhibition: Tibetan Buddhist "Chenrezig" Sand Mandala Healing and Compassion in Challenging Times

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The St. Lawrence community is invited to explore for the final week of the exhibition, "Tibetan Buddhist 'Chenrezig' Sand Mandala Healing and Compassion in Challenging Times."
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    Lecture and Discussions with Dr. Daniel Cozort

    - Griffith Arts Center 123 and the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Tibetan Buddhist Chenrezig Sand Mandala Healing and Compassion in Challenging Times, on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery, the lecture and discussions will be held Monday, October 21 and Tuesday October 22.

    Got Spirit! 16th Gospel Music Workshop and Concert

    - Gulick Theatre Led by Rev. Shaun Whitehead, this multi-day event will feature guest workshop leader, Dr. Mario Vaughn of the Chicago Mass Choir! Beginning October 23 through 26, 2024 in Gulick Theatre, the free Gospel Workshop will welcome singers of all levels and persons of any/all/no spiritual background to learn by singing. The St. Lawrence and surrounding community are encouraged to attend!

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    • Women’s Hockey—On the heels of two wins over No. 15 Mercyhurst, graduate student Anna Segedi was named the ECAC Hockey Forward of the Week, presented by Bluebird Hotels, while junior goaltender Emma-Sofie Nordström was awarded MAC Goaltending Goalie of the Week honors. Segedi tallied a goal and an assist, and her goal on Saturday was the game-winner and her 100th career point in Scarlet and Brown. Nordström completed the weekend sweep in goal for the Saints, including a shutout 3-0 win on Friday, as she made 45 saves on the weekend.
    • Rowing—A pair of Saints’ first-place finishes highlighted the weekend at the Head of the Geneseo for the men’s and women’s rowing teams, with the men’s Novice 8 cruising to first with a time of 19:47.300. The women's Novice 8 coxed by first-year Eden Keeney took first place, besting St. John Fisher, with a time of 21:48.932.
    • Men’s Golf—Senior Ben Scholes shot one under par and claimed the individual title, leading men’s golf to a first-place finish at the Skidmore Fall Invitational at the Saratoga Spa State Park Golf Course this weekend. Scholes shot a 71 at the par-72 course to come away with the individual title.
    • Men’s Hockey—Senior captain Mason Waite scored with 12.6 seconds in regulation and senior Tomáš Mazura put on the finishing touches scoring in overtime to lift men’s hockey to a 4-3 win over Niagara on Friday night, leading the Saints to a split of their weekend. They are now 3-1-0 on the season.
    • Men’s Soccer—Sophomore Baker Diaz scored his second goal in as many games to send men's soccer to a 1-0 win over RIT Saturday. Diaz earned Liberty League Defensive Performer of the Week as a result of his outing. St. Lawrence improved to 5-2-3 overall and 2-0-2 in Liberty League play.
    • Men’s Cross Country—First-year Kyle Gaffney was men’s cross country’s Liberty League rookie of the week, after performing as the top-performing first-year for St. Lawrence at their dual meet against Clarkson. Sophomore Henry Hagen took first in the event for the Scarlet and Brown.

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    Northern Lights Shine on St. Lawrence

    The St. Lawrence community recently looked to the sky as an aurora made a vibrant appearance over campus. The colorful display made for another magical night in the North Country. View the photos on the St. Lawrence Instagram account.

    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.

  4. News Digest: October 1, 2024

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    October 1

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    Faculty Focus-October 1, 2024

    In this edition, we spotlight faculty’s innovative use of prediction markets to enhance civic engagement in political science classrooms, the historical intricacies of Chinese cultural diplomacy, how ineffective corruption control in Europe has fueled the rise of populist movements, and much more.
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    AI Lingo to Know

    With the rise of artificial intelligence, a whole new set of terms has emerged to describe its concepts, capabilities, and ethical considerations. Here are a half-dozen of them, as defined by GPT-4o itself.

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    Celebrating 50 Years of Environmental Studies at St. Lawrence University

    On September 20th, the St. Lawrence University community came together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Environmental Studies (ENVS) Department.
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    St. Lawrence University Inducts New Members to Mu Sigma Rho Statistics Honorary Society

    St. Lawrence is one of the first liberal arts colleges to have a chapter of the Statistics Honorary Society that recently welcomed 16 new members.

    Events

    Matinee performance by The Alexander String Quartet

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The Alexander String Quartet returns to campus for their final Fall season to perform their matinee performance.

    Carnegie 10 International Film Series – The Teachers' Lounge

    - Carnegie 10 In honor of the diversity of films from around the world and in homage to the indispensable Cinema 10 series of Potsdam, the Department of World Languages, Cultures & Media, and the Language Resource Center are pleased to present: The Teachers' Lounge.

    The Alexander String Quartet Concert

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall For their final Fall season at St. Lawrence, The Alexander String Quartet will perform pieces by Joseph Haydn, Kian Ravaei, and Franz Schubert. The event is free, open to the public, and available via livestream.

    Gallery Reception and Informal Discussion

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The Gallery reception and informal discussion are presented in conjunction with the exhibition, Our Place in the Scheme of Things, on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery until October 9, 2024.
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    Exhibition: Change Is a More Accurate Measure of Time Photographs by Mark Klett, SLU class of 1974

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery This exhibition is presented in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Mark Klett’s graduation from St. Lawrence University in 1974. The show features 12 photographs from "El Camino del Diablo," a project based on a journey by a young mining engineer, Raphael Pumpelly, through Arizona and Mexico in 1861 on “the road of the devil.”
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    Exhibition: Our Place in the Scheme of Things

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery This exhibition underscores the essential elements of the environment — water, air, earth — and their degradation caused by storms, fire, and drought often brought about by human pursuits. Photographs and videos on display reflect the relationship between the physical and metaphysical, serving as a spiritual, biophilic statement that highlights the environmental challenges that contemporary societies confront.

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    Saints Hit a Winning Streak and Secure First Place Victories

    Field Hockey—Junior Caroline Hamilton scored two goals, including a dramatic go-ahead goal in the dying seconds of the game, and senior Cara Vredenburg made 16 saves as field hockey earned a conference victory in the Liberty League opener, 2-1 over Skidmore. The win is St. Lawrence’s third straight victory.

    Men’s Rowing—The 2024-25 fall portion of the schedule opened at the Mohawk Fall Classic Regatta in Scotia, N.Y. on Sunday. With five boats in the men's 2V race, St. Lawrence's 'B' boat with first-year Luke Rucolas and senior Sam Sternhagen placed first with a time of 15:00.62.

    Women’s Rowing—The 2024-25 fall portion of the schedule opened at the Mohawk Fall Classic Regatta in Scotia, N.Y. on Sunday. The Saints 'A' Varsity 8 rowed to a first-place finish, recording a time of 15:29. 67.

    Women’s Hockey—Three different Saints scored, including a first-career goal for first-year Alexia Côté, as eighth-ranked women's hockey opened the 2024-25 season with a 3-0 win over Merrimack in a Friday morning game at Lawler Rink. St. Lawrence moved to 1-0-0 on the season, while Merrimack fell to 0-1-0. Côté took ECAC Hockey Bitcoin Rookie of the Week honors for the performance. 

    Men’s Tennis—Senior Edvin Strandberg was the lone Saint to represent men’s tennis at the ITA Northeast Regionals on the campus of Drew University, and advanced to the Round of 16 yesterday with a pair of wins. This morning, Strandberg went to a tiebreak in the opening game losing 6-7 (3) and fell 0-6 in the final game to end his run. The team will be back in action in February.

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

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    Math and Everything at St. Lawrence

    Last Friday’s Math and Everything event brought together 250 young women from North Country high schools, along with students, faculty, and alumni, for a day of learning and exploration. From career panels to interactive sessions on AI, neuroscience, and more, there was so much to explore. A huge thank you to the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics and to all who participated! View photos from the event on the St. Lawrence Facebook 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.

  5. News Digest: August 30th, 2024

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    August 30

    News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information.

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    St. Lawrence Climbs Even Higher in The Princeton Review Rankings for Alumni Network, Internships, and Impact

    The Princeton Review named St. Lawrence to its list of “Best Value Colleges” for 2024, noting its high return on investment for students and recent grads. The University also ascended in several rankings categories, coming in at No. 2 on “Top 20 Best Private School Alumni Networks,” No. 5 on “Top 20 Best Private Schools for Internships,” and No. 9 on “Best Schools for Making an Impact.”

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    Summer Edition of St. Lawrence Magazine 

    The summer edition of St. Lawrence Magazine is now available online.  Read the Latest Editio

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    Alumnus and Computer Science Professor Publish Research at International Conference

    A recent graduate’s honors project combining cybersecurity and autonomous vehicles was published in the proceedings of a top international cyber-physical systems conference.

    Dr. Smith Awarded

    Recently, Dr. Mary Jane Smith was awarded the Emily Eaton Hepburn Women's Award for Creative Leadership. This award recognizes outstanding women faculty, staff or students in the University community who have created learning opportunities through imaginative leadership. Congratulations, Dr. Smith!

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    Exhibition: Change Is a More Accurate Measure of Time Photographs by Mark Klett, SLU class of 1974

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery This exhibition is presented in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Mark Klett’s graduation from St. Lawrence University in 1974. The show features 12 photographs from "El Camino del Diablo," a project based on a journey by a young mining engineer, Raphael Pumpelly, through Arizona and Mexico in 1861 on “the road of the devil.”
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    Exhibition: Our Place in the Scheme of Things

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery This exhibition underscores the essential elements of the environment — water, air, earth — and their degradation caused by storms, fire, and drought often brought about by human pursuits. Photographs and videos on display reflect the relationship between the physical and metaphysical, serving as a spiritual, biophilic statement that highlights the environmental challenges that contemporary societies confront.

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    Welcome Back Students!

    Class of 2028, YOU MADE IT! Even though you just arrived, it’s already impossible to remember what campus was like without you. 🎉 Thanks for bringing all the Move-In Day energy and excitement yesterday. Now that we’ve celebrated Matriculation, it’s official—you’re a SAINT! We’re thrilled to welcome you home and even more excited to see what your next adventure has in store. Shoutout to our fabulous Orientation Leaders and Community Assistants for embracing the Class of 2028 on day one and to s’mores for being the best reason to have a campfire. View Photos on Instagram

    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. News Digest: August 29, 2022

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    August 29

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    Faculty and Staff Honored, Awarded Promotions at Annual Convocation Ceremony

    To mark the beginning of a new academic year and celebrate the contributions of all members of the St. Lawrence community, the University honored several employees with awards for their outstanding service and recognized a number of faculty who earned tenure and promotions during their annual Convocation event. The ceremony was held outside in the Herring-Cole Grove on Wednesday, August 25.
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    St. Lawrence Welcomes Class of 2026

    The Class of 2026 are leaders in and out of the classroom. They’re artists and performers, entrepreneurs, athletes, and advocates. Even before they matriculated on August 21, 2022, they set the bar high for future Laurentians. They came to St. Lawrence with a cumulative four-year GPA of 92.3—a record for an incoming class.
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    Financing the Future

    Earlier this year, St. Lawrence University received its largest George I. Alden Trust grant award to create a new, state-of-the-art Bloomberg Finance Lab in Owen D. Young Library (ODY) in support of the new finance major.
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    Laurentians Inspire: Alaska Boat Captain Casts a Net on Sustainability

    This summer Jessica Normandeau ’15 set sail on her newest business venture: captain of a 32-foot vessel in Bristol Bay, Alaska. With grueling 18-hour workdays and a lot of creative problem solving, she’s part of a small percentage of women sustainably harvesting fish from the world’s largest, completely wild, sockeye salmon run.

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    Gallery Director Presents Research at International Conference

    In August, Director of the Richard F. Brush Gallery Catherine Tedford presented an illustrated online paper titled "Street Stickers as Subversive Visual Discourse" at the 2022 International Visual Literacy Association conference.

    Events

    "Stickiness," Lecture by Chris Ingraham

    - Griffiths Room 123 University of Utah Associate Professor of Communication Chris Ingraham will present a lecture in conjunction with the "Inspiring, Controversial, Obey!" exhibition on display through Saturday, Sept. 3. at the Richard F. Brush Gallery.
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    Auditions for Silent Sky

    - Gulick Theatre, Noble Center Science+ Feminism+ Theatre: What could be better? Auditions for the Fall 2022 University Theatre production of "Silent Sky" by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Jen Thomas will be held on Thursday, September 1 from 7-9 p.m. in Gulick Theatre. Audition appointments due to scheduling conflicts are available upon request.
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    Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Presents: Inspiring, Controversial, Obey!

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The Richard F. Brush Art Gallery presents work by one of the most well-known contemporary American street artists, Shepard Fairey on display from Wednesday, August 10 through Saturday, September 3. In celebration of the exhibition, the community is invited to participate in a sticker design contest. Submissions are due Thursday, September 1 at noon.

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    Saints Honor Laurentian During Run4Ryan

    The St. Lawrence University men's and women's cross country and track and field programs held the 15th Annual Run4Ryan Alumni Run on Saturday. The 5 and 6K event brought together alumni, current students, and the local community to honor late Saints athlete, Ryan Wells '05. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

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    News Digest is a weekly compilation of the 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.

  7. News Digest: September 10, 2024

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    September 10

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    Meet the Trailblazing Leader of Our New Center for the Environment

    Diane White Husic, the inaugural Dick ’64 and Gail Stradling Executive Director of the Center for the Environment, is a seasoned environmental advocate, teacher, and researcher widely respected in her field. In November, Diane will share her expertise at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) as a board member of the Scientific Council of COP29 Presidency. In this story, she shares her background and what inspires her to do this impactful work.
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    Powering Up With AI

    A collection of stories that explore St. Lawrence's liberal arts approach to artificial intelligence.
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    Retirement Goal in Sight for Durocher After a Championship Career

    Durocher joined St. Lawrence as assistant men’s and women’s soccer coach in 1989 and head men’s coach in 1990 before becoming an assistant athletic director in 2000. He was then...

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    Artist’s lecture: Scablands by Photographer Dennis DeHart

    - Griffith Arts Center 123 Presented in conjunction with the exhibition, Our Place in the Scheme of Things, on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery until October 9, 2024. The event is free and open to the public.
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    Kayla Williams & Friends Performance

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall Kayla Williams, along with Ellie Pruneau, Dan Pappalardo, and Zach Brown, will perform traditional pieces as well as music by Max Bruch, Wayne Shorter, Debussy, William Grant Still Jr./ Miles Davis, and her own compositions with Chris McCarthy. The event is free, open to the public, and available via livestream.
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    SLU Writers Series Presents Kim Fu

    - Sykes Common Room For over 50 years the Writers Series at St. Lawrence University has welcomed all varieties of authors including Pulitzer Prize winners. To kick off the 2024-25 season, they present Kim Fu.

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    Gallery Director’s Exhibition at the Woody Guthrie Center

    Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Director Catherine Tedford organized a sticker exhibition featuring hundreds of examples from her collection from the early 20th century to present day.

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    Saints Celebrate Anniversaries, Wins, and New Captains for the 2024-25 Season

    Field Hockey—St. Lawrence field hockey celebrated its 50th anniversary Saturday with a commanding 4-1 victory over Oswego State.

    Men’s Soccer—The men’s soccer team claimed the Mayor’s Cup with a 4-0 win over Hartwick after a 1-1 draw with Oneonta earlier in the weekend. The offense surged as the Saints found the back of the net four times to secure the title.

    Women’s Tennis— Women’s tennis earned four draw championships on the final day of the Union Invitational in Schenectady. In the B draw, sophomore Yvette Karera secured her title with a comeback win 2-6, 6-1, 10-4. Yvette also teamed up with her sister, sophomore Ariane Karera, to win 8-4 in the A doubles draw, to advance to the final. The Karera sisters claimed another 8-4 victory against teammates junior Molly Jespersen and first-year Eleanor McDermed, giving Yvette her second draw win of the tournament.

    Hockey—Saints women’s and men’s hockey announced their captains for the upcoming season. Graduate student Anna Segedi will serve as captain for the women’s team, with graduate student Kristina Bahl, senior Abby Hustler, and graduate student Melissa Jeffries as alternates. For the men’s team, senior Mason Waite, senior Philippe Chapleau, senior Drake Burgin, and senior Ty Naaykens will wear the ‘C’ this season.

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

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    New Year, New Opportunities at the Club and Organization Fair 

    The Club and Organization Fair brought together over 150 student-led clubs and organizations, offering everything from outdoor adventures to arts, advocacy, and student leadership. Whether students are looking to try something new or dig deeper into their passions, there’s a place for everyone. Big thanks to the incredible student leaders who made the Club and Organization Fair happen. ❤️🤎 View photos on the St. Lawrence Facebook 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.

  8. News Digest: January 31st, 2022

    Submitted by kennedyj on
    January 31

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    World Languages Professor Publishes Genre Blending Novel

    Associate Professor and Co-Chair of World Languages, Cultures, and Media Alessandro Giardino has published a novel that blends the historical and psychological fiction genres.
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    First Person: The Power of Alumni Career Mentoring

    Olivia Melvin '23 shares how the advice she received from her Laurentian parent inspired her to take advantage of every opportunity St. Lawrence has to offer.

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    Subject-Object Exhibition Available Online

    Work curated for the Subject-Object Exhibition by Associate Professor of Art and Art History Sarah Knobel is available for online viewing thanks to a website she built with Cassandra Raye Pryce '22, whose work is featured in the show. The exhibition is currently on display at the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery until Saturday, Feb. 26. View the website

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    Virtual Organ Concert: Celebrating the Estey Organ

    The pipe organ housed in Gunnison Memorial Chapel was built by the Estey Organ Company, one of the largest organ companies in the world. Sondra Goldsmith performs in this virtual recital celebrating the Estey organ. Watch the concert.

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    REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! SLU Writers Series presents Ana Maria Spagna, Visiting Viebranz Professor

    - Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The Writer's Series continues with Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing Ana Maria Spagna, author of several award-winning books and a four-time finalist for the Washington State Book Award. Registration is required for this in-person event.
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    Gallery Talk with Sarah Knobel

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Associate Professor of Art and Art History Sarah Knobel carefully selected images that navigate between the realms of portraiture and still life for the Subject-Object exhibition. Join her for a gallery talk.

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    Saints Celebrate Wins; Winter Sports Continue

    Men's Squash swept the competition to secure 5-4 wins over Bowdoin, Colby, and Bates while Women’s Squash dominated Colby 8-1. The weekend wins continued with Women’s Swimming and Diving securing their fifth straight dual meet victory over Utica as Women’s Ice Hockey defeated Dartmouth 6-2 to celebrate their fourth straight win. Men’s Basketball defeated Vassar 51-50 after topping Canton 76-53 last week while Women's Basketball topped Bard in both match-ups (68-49 and 72-56). Men’s Ice Hockey skated to a 4-4 tie against Clarkson. During the Lake Placid Super Tour, Leif Harvey '25, Lilli Thomas '25, and Emma Strack '25 posted top finishes for Saints Nordic Skiing while Kathleen Merchant ’22, Jackson Hamilton ’23, and Timothy Boyce ’25 won their respective events at the Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Middlebury Invitationals.  For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores. SaintsAthletics.com 

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    Skating Saints Honor Teddy Balkind

    Last weekend, Saints Men's Ice Hockey wore St. Lukes jerseys during their pre-game warmup against Clarkson to honor the life of Teddy Balkind, the son of Jon Balkind '89, who tragically passed away earlier this month. View photos of the jerseys on the Saints Men's Ice Hockey Instagram account. 

    News Digest is a weekly compilation of the news releases and Web feature stories created in the past week. It is released, generally, every Monday.

    Please contact Jessica Kennedy in University Communications at (315) 229-1808 with news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements.

  9. News Digest: October 10, 2022

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    What Shakespeare Can Teach Us About Power and Politics

    When Sam Cohen ’23 took a class on Shakespeare’s Roman plays, she couldn’t help but notice patterns between power and politics. Following her curiosity, she set out to determine if the past could be a key to the present.

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    Swahili Teaching Fellow Dennis Simiyu Leads Research in Kenya

    Swahili Professor Dennis Simiyu was joined by CIIS Fellow, Lehlomela Simon Mofali, in Kenya for critical language planning and policy approach research.

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    Each One Inspired: Haudenosaunee Art Across the Homelands from the New York State Museum

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery The St. Lawrence University Richard F. Brush Art Gallery will present an exhibition showcasing the artwork of 53 contemporary artworks by Haudenosaunee artists from all six Haudenosaunee Nations beginning Monday, Oct. 17 through Saturday, Dec. 10.
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    Artist's Lecture by Niio Perkins

    - Griffiths Arts Center Room 123 Niio Perkins, Kanien’kehá:ka Bear Clan, is an award-winning artist whose spectacular beadwork is treasured throughout North America. Her modern aesthetic fuses traditional symbols with organic shapes and vibrant colorways, creating unique pieces inspired by the beauty of her Haudenosaunee culture.

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    Saints Skate to Victory, Fall Sports Continue 

    The Scarlet and Brown skated to victory during Laurentian Weekend. Men's hockey defeated Merrimack 3-1 in their home opener on Friday while the women's team secured a 5-3 win over Syracuse at home on Saturday after defeating the Orange 2-0 on the road last week. On Sunday, Sam Lyman '25 shot par to lead the men's golf team at the Nazareth Fall Invitational while Mary Grace McCann '25 sits in first place after the first round. Round two for the pair of Saints continues today. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

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    Laurentian Weekend 2022

    There was so much Scarlet and Brown spirit on campus for Laurentian Weekend, even the campus foliage showed up for the occasion! From larger-than-life art and gallery exhibitions, to farm tours, poster presentations, pizza rolls, concerts, and plenty of opportunities to cheer on the Saints, it was a weekend-long celebration as parents, alumni, family, and friends returned home to the North Country.  View photos from Laurentian Weekend on the St. Lawrence Facebook page

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  10. News Digest: May 1, 2024

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    St. Lawrence University Appoints Leader of New Center for the Environment

    St. Lawrence University President Kathryn A. Morris and Vice President of the University and Dean of Academic Affairs Alison Del Rossi have announced the appointment of Diane White Husic, Ph.D. as the inaugural leader of the new Center for the Environment. She will take the helm as the Richard ’64 and Gail Stradling Executive Director of the Center for the Environment starting in July.
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    Faculty Focus-May 1, 2024

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty have presented at conferences, been featured as experts in regional, national and international media sources, published articles, presented research, and much more.
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    Festival of Science, Scholarship and Creativity 2024

    St. Lawrence University buzzed with excitement on Friday, April 26, during the annual Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity . Celebrating a campus-wide tradition that began in 2014, the day held an opportunity to learn from oral and poster presentations by 177 students about their research in a wide variety of fields and appreciate muscial and dance performances as well as the senior art exhibition.
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    St. Lawrence Recognizes 2024 Moving-Up Day Award Winners

    St. Lawrence University announces its 2023-24 Moving-Up Day academic award winners, as well as Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa’s newest inductees.

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    Global Studies SYE Poster Festival 2024

    The Global Studies Department hosted the Senior Year Experience Poster Festival at the McAllaster Room in ODY. The event was full of energy as fifteen talented senior students from the Global Studies program showed their research and findings through their posters.
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    New 2024 Alpha Alpha Alpha Inductees

    St. Lawrence's Eta Nu chapter of the Alpha Alpha Alpha first-generation college honors society inducted their newest class. Twenty-seven students and eight faculty and staff were inducted into the society. To be eligible, students needed to earned a GPA of at least a 3.2 and completed 9 units of coursework, while faculty and staff needed to have earned at least a bachelor's degree as a first-generation college student.
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    Students and Faculty Attend and Present at Hudson River Undergraduate Math Conference (HRUMC)

    The 24th annual Hudson River Undergraduate Math Conference was held on April 6th at Keen State College in Keene, NH. Twelve St. Lawrence University students and faculty attended the conference and two students presented their work.

    Mathematical Honor Society - New Members Spring 2024

    Pi Mu Epsilon is a non-secret organization whose purpose is the promotion of scholarly activity in mathematics among students in academic institutions and among the staffs of qualified non-academic institutions. Pi Mu Epsilon recently welcomed new members for Spring 2024.

    New 2024 Pi Eta Inductees

    St. Lawrence University's Pi Eta Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta inducted new lifetime members. Undergraduate students must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours (4 courses) in History, earned in the classroom, online or through AP or transfer credits (or a combination thereof). A minimum GPA of 3.1 in History and 3.0 GPA overall are required.

    Sociology Experiential Learning Presentations

    Eight sociology majors who studied abroad came together to present what they learned while studying outside of St. Lawrence County. From New York City to Sweden to Kenya, sociology students presented the findings of their research and shared their lived experiences with faculty and friends. If you see these students out and about on campus, be sure to ask them about their experience.

    Sociology Honor Society Welcomes New Members!

    St. Lawrence University's Alpha Kappa Delta honor society inducted sixteen new lifetime members. Members of AKD must be at least a junior and are expected to have a 3.3 cumulative GPA and a 3.0 GPA in four or more sociology courses taken at St. Lawrence University

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    Exhibition: One Earring- Missing & Murdered Indigenous People Awareness

    - Richard F. Brush Art Gallery St. Lawrence University’s Native American Affairs and the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery present One Earring, an exhibition designed to raise awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP). Representing those who were stolen or never returned home, the One Earring project was inspired by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services exhibition of the same title in 2022.

    Improv Lab will present Blues, Bluegrass, and Beyond - with Horns and Strings and Other Fine Things

    - Launders Underground (Noble Center 001)

    The Improv Lab hopes you can join them for this varied - and very enjoyable - performance. 

    Live is best, but live-stream is good, too!  Watch the Livestream.

    Emerging Visions & Voices: A Digital Media and Film Student Film Showcase

    - Gulick Theatre, Noble Center The Digital Media & Film students present their film screenings.

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    Tis' The Season of Softball, Baseball, Golf, and Lacrosse!

    Jimmy King '26 was named the Individual Champion at the Liberty League Championships, leading Saints men’s golf to a second-place finish at the par-72 Shenendoah Golf Club at Turning Stone on Sunday. There was a playoff to determine the individual champion and Jimmy won on the second playoff hole. Jimmy finished with par on the first hole. Jimmy's opponent hit an errant drive on the second hole, leaving Jimmy with the win and a par.

    Judge Murphy '24 tallied six goals and an assist for seven points to lead the third-ranked Saints men's lacrosse team to a 15-10 upset win over fourth-ranked RPI on Saturday afternoon in Troy, New York. With the win, the Saints clinched the second seed in the upcoming Liberty League Tournament and earned regular season co-championship honors, with three teams finishing league play at 6-1. Second to Judge, Daniel Mahoney '27 recorded four goals and two ground balls, while Ted Wilson '26 scored twice.

    Two goals each from Liz Evans '24 and Jessica LaPlaca '27 were unfortunately not enough, as the seventh-seeded Saints women's lacrosse team fell 19-6 in the first round of the Liberty League Tournament to William Smith Tuesday.

    Both Saints baseball and softball wrapped up their regular seasons with two wins over the weekend. Baseball took two of three games against Clarkson, while softball swept Skidmore. Softball heads to RPI this weekend, hoping to lock down a playoff spot, while baseball engages Clarkson once more in the end-of-season series.

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

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    Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity! ❤️🤎

    On Friday, we forego regularly scheduled classes to celebrate our students’ academic accomplishments during the Festival of Science, Scholarship, and Creativity. This year, we learned how stress affects metamorphosis in frogs, how students think about sustainability on campus, how retinol has changed our relationship with aging, and how math can help us make better decisions in games like Monopoly or Dungeons and Dragons (among many other fascinating topics). During our annual Dance Showcase, we watch 16 students perform contemporary, jazz, Irish step, and classical pointe numbers. In the Brush Art Gallery, our gallery exhibition focused on “what we hold.” The 12 senior artists featured used a variety of mediums to consider the things in their lives that are hard to let go of—for better or worse.

    We couldn’t be prouder of all our students who shared their curiosity and creativity on Friday. Witness some of the fun that took place on our St. Lawrence University official Instagram account. ❤️🤎

    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.