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What’s this?
A
St. Lawrence
magazine
in January?
I
t has been more than 15
years since the last printed
winter issue of the Univer-
sity magazine. The one in hand
combines the Class Notes that
formerly appeared only in the
online Report of Appreciation;
some of the content that appeared
in the newsletter of the recently
completed Momentum campaign;
and the kinds of stories you’ve
come to expect in your University
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and sports news.
The
2010-2011 Report of Ap-
preciation
, meanwhile, is online
at www.stlawu.edu/reportofap-
preciation11. Instructions on that
page explain how to open it.
We have also launched a new
way to read
St. Lawrence
– online
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viewed anywhere on a computer
or tablet device. Check out the fall
and winter issues at www.stlawu.
edu/magazine.
As always, we welcome your
comments, at nburdick@stlawu.
edu.
—Neal Burdick ’72, Editor
So begins the University’s new Strate-
gic Map, a guide that sets a course for St.
Lawrence over the next decade as it works
to build on its commitment to academic ex-
cellence and a secure financial future.
Endorsed unanimously by the Board of
Trustees in October 2011, “The St. Law-
rence Promise: A Lifelong Experience of
Thoughtfulness” calls for advancing a 21st-
century curriculum with increased experi-
ential learning opportunities; expanding
admissions; engaging alumni inmore active
andmeaningful ways; improving collabora-
tion and strategic planning on campus; and
protecting and enhancing the University’s
living and learning environment.
“The Strategic Map provides a guide for
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“St. Lawrence University inspires and prepares students to be
reflective thinkers and lifelong learners, to find a compass for their lives
and careers, and to make a difference in whatever paths they choose in life.
We cultivate a lifelong experience of thoughtfulness. This is the St. Law-
rence promise.”
The Strategic Map and related materi-
als are available at www.stlawu.edu/
strategicmap. See also “Alumni Lead
the Way” on page 10 and President Fox’s
comments on the inside back cover.
shaping a secure and growing future—a
shared vision that is promising, ambitious
and reachable,” President William L. Fox
says. “Together, over the next several years,
we will develop the landmarks and routes
that will take us to our goals.”
The Strategic Map outlines six overarch-
ing goals the University will pursue in a col-
laborative effort involving the entire Lau-
rentian community:
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Advance an innovative and distinctive
liberal arts curriculum
that will empower
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