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Charter Day

April 3 is the day that 'The St. Lawrence University' was founded in 1856. The occasion is recognized in the campus, across the country and even around the world as the Laurentians gather to celebrate the founding of the University and We honored our Universalist founders who believed in Canton and the liberal arts, and they taught us that we can do much more together than we can do alone.

Make a Difference Day [1945990004] ]

Laurentians call North Country home for four years and feel a responsibility to give back to the community while they are here. Each fall, Volunteer Services coordinates various sites in Canton and neighboring towns for students to spend the day getting ready and getting organized.

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</article><h3> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> UNITY project </span> </span> </span> </span> [1945909004] [19459049004] [1945909004] [1945909004]</p><p> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> Each year, our students celebrate each other's uniqueness while strengthening ties between them through the UNITY Project. It is a national interactive art project that raises awareness of the labels that people give to themselves and others and explores how those labels support and limit the building of interesting and interconnected communities. </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span></p>
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</article><h3> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> Peak weekend </span> </span> </span> </span> [1945909004] [1945909004] [1945909004] [1945909004] [1945909004]</p><p> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> One weekend, 46 peaks and at least one Laurentian on top of each. Each fall, students of all hiking abilities venture into Adirondack Park with the Outing Club in search of "bagging" a High Peak, one of 46 mountains over 4,000 feet in the Adirondack Range. The peaks vary in difficulty, but you'll find a St. Lawrence student on top of each one over the course of a single weekend. </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span></p>
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</article><h3> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> Kaleidoscope </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> [1945909004] [1945909004] [1945909004] [1945909004]</p><p> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> Founded in 2006 by Victor Kai-Rogers '08, an international student from Freetown, Sierra Leone, Kaleidoscope celebrates the </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> diversity and inclusiveness of our community, with a series of musical performances poetry readings and more. The International House (known as I-House) hosts this celebration every spring. </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span></p>
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</article><h3> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> Candlelight service </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span></p><p> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> Just before students take their final exams and the fall semester draws to a close, Gunnison Memorial Chapel fills with the glow of candlelight and the warmth of the Laurentian community. Students, faculty, staff, and community members come together for a reading and music program as they reflect on the past year and share good wishes for the next. This tradition dates back to the 1920s. </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span></p>
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</article><h3> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span></p><p> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> Each year, the University celebrates the work and memory of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. until c </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> thought-provoking community service, actions and debates4] [19459004</span> </span> </span> </span> </span></p></p>
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</article><h3> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> Folk Fest </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> [1945904947] [1945904947]</p><p> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> When the last (or, at least, almost the last) flakes have fallen in Canton and buds appear on the trees, the Green House invites local artisans and musicians from across the region to share their talents with the campus community and highlight the rich cultural traditions of the North Country. </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span></p></p>
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</article><h3> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> Rivalries of route 11 </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span></p><p> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> When neighboring Clarkson University comes to St. Lawrence, the student section at almost every sports venue, especially Appleton Arena, It's the only place to be A highly anticipated event, the Laurentian and Canton communities prepare to don their best scarlet and brown gear and cheer on the Saints as they march against the Golden Knights. </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span></p>
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</article><h3> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> Themed dinners at Dana </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span></p><p> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> Laurentians love to join in a potluck, especially if it has a delicious theme. Our exceptional food services team hosts a variety of themed meals in honor of special events and holidays throughout the year. Favorites include Adirondack Dinner, featuring local dishes and ingredients, Canadian Thanksgiving, Breakfast for Dinner, and Super Bowl Sunday. </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span></p>
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</article><h3> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> Cultural celebrations </span> </span> </span> </span> <span> [1945909004] [1945909004] [1945909004]</p><p> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> Each year, student groups work together to bring various multicultural events to campus to share their backgrounds and experiences with the campus and local communities . Recent celebrations have included the Lunar New Year, Holi, Eid, Day of the Dead, and Diwali. </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span></p></p>
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</article><h3> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> Fallfest and Springfest </span> </span> </span> </span> [19459009004] [19459009004] ] <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> Each semester, the Association for Campus Entertainment turns the intramural fields into a concert hall and welcomes bands, solo artists and DJs from all over the world. genres to perform for our student body. Sometimes students even perform a set as part of the opening act. </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span></p></p>
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</article><h3> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> Thematic weeks </span> </span> </span> </span> [1945909004] [1945109004] [1945109004]</p><p> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> Diversity and inclusion week. Hunger Awareness Week. Pride Week. Teal week. Our entire community is passionate about raising awareness of a variety of critical issues facing the world today. </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span></p></p>
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</article><h3> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> Tea time </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> ] <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> Almost every Wednesday night during the semester, the students living in the thematic floor of the International House (I-House) invite everyone to join them for fun talks, baked goods, great tea, and thoughtful conversations. </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span></p></p>
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</article><h3> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> Rail Jam and Titus Weekend </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span></p><p> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> There is no bad weather in St. Lawrence, just opportunities to make the most of what Mother Nature throws at us. During the coldest and snowiest days of winter, the Outing Club builds a rail on the Brush Memorial Quad. Students ski and snowboard on campus on Friday and then head to nearby Titus Mountain to hit the slopes and dance to live music at the hostel on Saturday. </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span></p></p></div>
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