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Athletics & Recreation

On the field. On the ice. On the court. Laurentians compete in varsity, intramural and club sports and enjoy plenty of outdoor adventures.

“Here We Go Saints 2021” Raises Over $370,000 for Athletics

St. Lawrence University successfully hosted the inaugural “Here We Go Saints” donor campaign to directly benefit Saints Athletics and student-athletes on October 6 and 7. More than 1,450 Laurentians around...

• Oct 11, 2021

Intercollegiate Athletics

Here We Go, Saints! At St. Lawrence, we proudly offer 35 athletic programs at the NCAA Division I, NCAA Division III, non-divisional, and non-NCAA levels. As a Saints student-athlete, you’ll...

Athletic Facilities

Staying Active St. Lawrence University's athletic facilities include state-of-the-art competition and training facilities for our varsity teams, as well as opportunities for intramurals and recreational activities. Whether you’re training for...

Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Honoring the tradition started by tennis legend and activist Billie Jean King in 1974, St. Lawrence University student-athletes hosted their fifth annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day event on April 13.

• Jul 12, 2019

Denne Joins Liberty League Champs

Thirty-two days. That’s how long Scott Denne, the new head men’s and women’s squash coach, had been at St. Lawrence before helping the women’s team secure their second consecutive Liberty League Championship. 

• Apr 10, 2019

St. Lawrence Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Title IX

“In 1972, no one dreamed a dry, 37-word clause tucked inside a new education legislation would have such a profound impact,” reads June 2022’s Sports Illustrated feature. What started as...

• Jun 23, 2022

Celebrating Our Newest Alumni

President Morris reflects on one of our proudest days on campus–Commencement.

• Sep 20, 2023

News Digest: September 19, 2022

September 19

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

St. Lawrence Adds New Pre-health Chemistry Major St. Lawrence University has added a new bachelor’s degree program in pre-health chemistry, providing a dynamic curriculum that allows students to meet the requirements of health-specific post-baccalaureate programs and gain practical research experience to begin a career in the field right after graduation.

St. Lawrence University Campus Space Named to Honor Longtime Administrator Lisa Mazzola Cania “Laurentian for Life” Lisa Mazzola Cania M’82, P’07, was honored on Sept. 10 with the rededication of the Alumni Council Campus Room, on the third floor of the Sullivan Student Center, in her name.

Faculty Focus–September 19, 2022 Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published journal articles and book chapters and shared their expertise at international conferences.

News from Around Campus

Bryana Thieret '24 Wins Stanley J Weiss Research Award The Stanley J Weiss Research Award, offered through the Eastern Psychological Association, was recently awarded to Bryana Thieret '24 in support of future conference travel.

Events

Why Midterm Elections Matter! Tue, Sep 20 at 7pm - 1 hour 30 minutes Hannon Room, Sullivan Student Center Come learn what midterm congressional elections are, why governors’ races matter, what primaries are and how to have a voice in them, and how the fall '22 elections will affect the future of our nation and our prospects for a robust democracy.

D&I Book Club Discussion of Rising Out of Hatred Wed, Sep 21 at 12pm - 1 hour Sullivan Student Center 336 (Buckley Room) Join the Diversity and Inclusion Book Club for a discussion of Eli Saslow's, "Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist."

The Campbell Brothers Concert Wed, Sep 21 at 7:30pm - 1 hour Java Barn During this inaugural concert in celebration of the Ken Okoth '01 Black American Music Project, the Campbell Brothers will present an evening concert on Wednesday, Sept. 21 and two masterclasses on Thursday, September 22, at 12:00 and 2:30 pm in Peterson Kermani Hall.

Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Wheel Of Fortune And Fantasy Thu, Sep 22 at 7pm - 2 hours Carnegie 10 In honor of the diversity of films from around the world and 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: Wheel Of Fortune And Fantasy (2022)

Gallery Talk with Patty Hudak Tue, Sep 27 at 4:30pm - 1 hour Richard F. Brush Art Gallery In conjunction with the Richard F. Brush Art Gallery exhibition, Wood Paper Ink, award-winning artist Patty Hudak will give a gallery talk.

Athletics

Here We Go, Saints Challenge Success Thanks to the generosity of the Laurentian community,  Saints Athletics more than doubled its goal of 1,000 donors and together with the Laurentian community, raised over $550,000 in support of St. Lawrence student-athletes.

Top Flights for the Saints, Fall Sports Continue Saints men's and women's tennis teams dominated the competition this weekend. The tandem of Catherine Gamble '23 and Molly Jespersen '23 won the flight A Championship over Union at the St. Lawrence Invitational while Edvin Strandberg '25 came away with the B flight, and Broderick Pinto '25 won the C flight over Union to lead the men's tennis team at the Dutchmen Invitational. The wins continued with Saints women's rowing opening its season with a first-place win over Mount Holyoke while first-year Matthew Serrano won the Kangaroo Invitational 8k to lead the men's cross country team to the title. The field hockey team secured 1-0 home opener win over Oswego while the volleyball team defeated Medaille College 3-2 after beating Utica 3-2.  For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Social Media

Fall Semester in Full Swing Students in campus clubs and organizations have been busy swapping stories about their study abroad adventures, honoring Saints athletes, and decorating theme houses as the fall 2022 semester is in full swing. View photos from a few clubs and orgs 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 Monday. Please submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications content request form.