Uprooted like so many things last Spring, the North Country Research Prize contest went forward this summer, and over the course of the summer we received a number of stellar submissions. The winners of the three categories were:
ODY Access Change
Students, faculty, staff, and community members are now welcome to use the main entrance to ODY Library.
All patrons are required to wear appropriate masks at all times in all locations in the library.
John K. Payne
Director of Libraries
St. Lawrence University
Adirondack Maps
In these Covid-ridden times, you may have wished for an Adirondack weekend, which depending on the day’s travel moratorium may or may not have come true. While it is beyond the SLU Libraries magic to make wishes come true, we have acquired a number of interesting Adirondack maps this autumn. Among them is a set “Map of Adirondack Lands” from the New York State Fisheries, Game, and Forest Commission dated 1896 that provides detailed information on the status of the lands in all of the Adirondack Park (in four maps). It is a simply beautiful object. We have
Previous Writing Workshops and Slides
- APA (7th Ed) Formatting & Citations [30-60 mins] Shu Jiang Spring 2024
- MLA (9th Ed) Formatting & Citations [30-60 mins] George Repicky Spring 2024
- Chicago (16th Ed) Formatting & Citation Author-Date Style [30-60 mins]
- Chicago (16th Ed) Formatting & Citations Notes & Bibliography Style [30-60 mins]
- Integ
WORD Studio Policy on GenAI
Defining Generative AI
"GenAI" here indicates those large language models (LLMs) or generative AI programs like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Claude, and similar text-generation tools.
Important Clarification: Writing assistance tools exist on a spectrum. The WORD Studio has long worked with students using grammar and spell-checking tools like Grammarly, MS Word Editor, and similar programs. We recognize that the line between "writing assistance" and "generative AI" continues to evolve.
List of Linguistic Justice Resources
Anzaldua, G. (1987). How to tame a wild tongue. In Borderlands La Frontera: The New Mestiza. pp. 53-64. Aunt Lute Books. https://english.washington.edu/sites/english/files/documents/ewp/teaching_resources/anzaldua_how_to_tame_a_wild_tongue.pdf
Peer Tutoring
Your Academic Success Partner
Whether you're navigating your first semester or diving into advanced coursework, we're here to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be academically. The Peer Tutoring Program isn't just about getting help—it's about genuine conversations with fellow students who've walked the same path and know what it takes to succeed.
