Scarlet & Brown Stories
Join us each month as members of the Laurentian community chat about what St. Lawrence University and being a Laurentian means to them. On this podcast, you'll hear incredible stories from alumni, faculty, staff, parents and students. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Is there someone you think we should interview? Email us at connect@stlawu.edu. The Scarlet & Brown Stories podcast is produced by St. Lawrence University's Offices of Laurentian Engagement and Annual Giving with music by Christopher Watts, inspired by Eugene Wright '49.
Episodes
25 episodes
Jabari Bowen '18
Jabari Bowen '18 joins us to discuss his St. Lawrence experience and how it has translated into having a life of meaning. Jabari also shares his thoughts prior to attending his 5th Reunion and why he is excited to serve as a Co-Chair for the Cl...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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43:10
Ashley Fendler Saville '08
Ashley Fendler Saville ’08 is the owner and founder of ANENOME based in Burlington, VT. A self-taught sewist, Ashley shares her passion for upcycling textiles, specifically quilts, which she re-purposes into beautiful yet functional handmade cl...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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36:40
Barry Torres, Director of Music Ensembles
We sat down with retiring Director of Music Ensembles, Barry Torres P'09, '11, to discuss his 25+ year career at St. Lawrence University, what music means to the Laurentian experience, and his upcoming final tour with the Laurentian Singers dur...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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50:04
Joe Chiarenzelli '11
Listen to our conversation with Joe Chiarenzelli '11 and learn how he combined his interests in biology and philosophy into a career as a Program Specialist in the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services. Joe...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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47:05
Arturs Saburovs '10
Join us this month as the team sits down with Arturs Saburovs '10. Arturs has translated his experience as an international student on St. Lawrence's campus to his career as a diplomat for his home country of Latvia. We discuss what SLU was lik...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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39:44
Jack '11 and Emily '09 Droppa
Jack '11 and Emily Tulip Droppa '09 discuss their Scarlet and Brown stories for our fifth episode of Season 2! A Laurentian couple in Burlington, VT, Jack and Emily met at St. Lawrence and own and operate Weird Window Brewing. Tune in to hear a...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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37:53
Lyndsay Malcomb '10
Lyndsay Malcomb '10, Executive Director of Admissions at St. Lawrence, joins us this month as she talks about what it's like to be an alumna living and working in Canton, NY. Lyndsay gives us a peak into the world of Admissions and shares how s...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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42:34
President Morris
Join us this month as the team sits down with President Kathryn A. Morris, 19th President of St. Lawrence University. President Morris chatted with us about her first year on campus, her three strategic initiatives for the year ahead, and her u...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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36:07
E-Ben Grisby '99
This month our team sat down with E-Ben Grisby ’99 for a conversation about his experience teaching special education, volunteerism in his local community, and his time on campus. E-Ben demonstrated how Laurentians create change, wherever life ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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37:28
Cooper McCrillis '21
In our first episode of Season 2, we hear from Cooper McCrillis '21 who's Laurentian story is anything but normal. In the spring of 2020, Cooper and his classmates went through more than one "once-in-a-lifetime" experiences when the COVID-19 Pa...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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43:53
Year One in Review
The podcast production team takes a look back at year one of the Scarlet & Brown Stories Podcast and the many ways our guests have exemplified the five Laurentian pillars of Learn, Serve, Give, Connect, and Celebrate.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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36:46
Reunion Weekend 2022
Kickoff your Reunion Weekend 2022 with a conversation with two of our Reunion Chairs! Barbarajean "BJ" Schaefer Blodgett '72 and Tarrah Price ’21 joined our hosts to swap stories of their time on campus and share what being a Laurentian means t...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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41:30
Danica Cunningham '13
This month Danica Cunningham ’13 invites our listeners into the world of music therapy, where she forges connections with her clients through all kinds of musical mediums. As Danica shares her love of music, she also provides some concrete ways...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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32:17
Ross Gibby '89
You might not see a link between acting and the sustainability industry, but for Ross Gibby ’89, it’s been a very natural journey! This month Ross walks our listeners through his journey from working in the entertainment industry to working for...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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35:25
Lizzie Edwards '12, M'13
This month, Lizzie Edwards '12, M'13 shares her journey as an educator, coach, and lifelong learner. A dedicated St. Lawrence volunteer, Lizzie talks to us about the Young Alumni League and what makes it a unique competition among volunteers fr...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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35:55
Rev. Dr. Shaun Whitehead
This month, University Chaplain the Rev. Dr. Shaun Whitehead joined us for a candid conversation about tradition and community at St. Lawrence. Reflecting on the unprecedented events of the last two years, Shaun shares the impact that it has ha...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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40:22
Esports with Josh Lanza and Kyle Jicha
Esports is relatively new to campus life at St. Lawrence University, but this athletics team provides a unique community to students, allowing them to take their passion and channel it into strategy, teamwork, and competition. Esports Coo...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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37:59
Andy Chan '14
This month Andy Chan ’14 shares the impact Laurentians have had on his life, both professionally and personally, and his experience serving on the St. Lawrence University Board of Trustees as a McCurdy-Sprague trustee.Andy Chan ’14 is a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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37:27
Hana Bushara '21
This month Hana Bushara ’21 shares her love for music and the St. Lawrence community all the way from graduate school in London. In addition to chatting about her memories of her time at St. Lawrence, Hana also plays a bit of her original music...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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43:27
Paul Doty & Paul Haggett
Who burned down the original St. Lawrence gymnasium? Curious about one of a kind collections and manuscripts? What were Fisher Hall and Laurentian Hall? Listen to this month's episode featuring Paul Doty, Special Collections ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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41:10
Jeff Byrne '74
This month Jeff Byrne ’74 joined us from Lake Placid, NY for a conversation about his passion for athletics and mentorship, and the impact that the Olympic Regional Development Authority has on the region.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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37:10
Sonja Jensen '19
This month we’re all about food! Sonja Jensen ’19 shares her journey through SLU PIC to her current role at GardenShare (https://www.gardenshare.org/), working with local farmers and farmers’ markets here in St. Lawrence County. If you wa...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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40:29
Dzifa Yador ’11
Dzifa Yador ’11 shares the story of her journey from St. Lawrence University to Spotify Podcasts, and in her story we see part of St. Lawrence’s own journey of growth. Plus, she gave us a few podcast tips along the way.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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38:35