Performance and Communication Arts

Hi! My name is Edie, and I’m from Denver, Colorado. I’m currently a senior at St. Lawrence University studying Communication. I have a strong interest in e-commerce and the fashion industry, and I especially enjoy customer relations and the creative side of business. On campus, I’m a member of Tri Delta, and last fall I had the opportunity to spend a semester abroad in Prague, where I loved meeting new people and experiencing new places. In my free time, I enjoy going on runs with my friends, needlepointing, live music, and traveling.

Jack Smith is a Business in the Liberal Arts and Performance and Communications Arts double major at St. Lawrence University. Jack is also a member of the schools Division III Varsity football team. He also works part-time as a game day hockey staff, where he assists in parking and security. Jack is an involved member of St. Lawrence Saints Nation Club. In this club, he has acquired sponsorships with local businesses to improve student giveaways at St. Lawrence University's athletic events.

My name is Ian Marks, and I am a senior from Hanover, New Hampshire. At St. Lawrence, I am majoring in Communications and minoring in Sports and Exercise Science. I am a lifelong hockey player and a member of SLU’s Club Hockey Team. I hope to pursue a career in sports management, ideally in professional hockey. I am very passionate about sports, and very much appreciate how sports can benefit people and communities. Sports have helped me develop discipline, teamwork, and leadership skills, as well as exposing me to new people and environments.

I’m a senior from Larchmont, New York, double-majoring in Political Science and Communications. On campus, I’m a member of Tri Delta and serve as an Andrew Goodman Foundation Ambassador, where I work to promote civic engagement among students.

I am a recent graduate of St. Lawrence University from Maine, with a degree in Communications. My studies have allowed me to explore the ways media, marketing, and storytelling shape connections between people and communities. I am especially interested in digital media and brand development, and I enjoy creating engaging content that blends creativity with strategy. I studied abroad in Sorrento, Italy, where I strengthened my cross-cultural communication skills and adaptability.

Alex Ferguson '26 is a Government and Performing Arts major from Guilford, Connecticut. He enjoys being an active part of the St. Lawrence Community. He serves on the executive boards of the SLU Democrats, the Performing Arts Collective, PPGA, and Advocates. He also serves as the Elections Chair for THELMO. As an Andrew Goodman Foundation Ambassador, Alex promotes civic engagement at SLU by helping other students register to vote and request absentee ballots. In his free time he plays the cello in the SLU String Orchestra and is involved in University Theatre as an actor and stage manager.

Elijah White, class of 2026 at St. Lawrence University. He was motivated to begin this project by Professor Regosin in the History department, whom he have worked with extensively. He is also a History and Performance Arts double major, both of which have helped him pursue this fellowship. Since his junior year in high school, over four years ago, Elijah has been interested in the Port Royal Experiment. Over the course of eight weeks, he created a digital narrative on the Port Royal Experiment and the Freedmen's Bureau in South Carolina.

I am originally from Concord, NH where I graduated from St. Paul's School in 2023. I have an older sister and a younger brother. At St. Lawrence, I am a member of the men's lacrosse team. Off the field, I enjoy music and am an avid golfer. I currently work as a pro shop attendant at the SLU golf course during the school year. My ultimate career goal is to be a collegiate or prep-school lacrosse coach. Lacrosse has played an incredibly important role in my life and I want to give back to the game as much as it has given to me.

Sam Fosberg '25, is from Natick, Massachusetts where he graduated from Natick High School in 2020, and the Winchendon School in 2021. He is majoring in Rhetoric & Communications, and minoring in Education, and is interested in pursuing a career in sports media. During his time at SLU, Sam has been a four-year member of the varsity baseball team where he competes as a pitcher. Sam is also a two-time recipient of Liberty League All-Academic Team honors and prides himself on being a good teammate to all.

Maya Mackey '24 is double-majoring in Digital Media and Film, and Performance and Communication Arts. Maya interned at North Country Public Radio, where she produced audio news stories on several different topics, including profiles on local businesses, the return of agricultural education to North Country schools, Indigenous tradition and culture, and mental health awareness and resources for farmers in New York. Her continued work at The Hill News, in both writing and editing capacities, helped her produce articles, as well as social media and digital content for NCPR.

My name is Fiona Reiner and I am in the class of 2024! I am a Business in the Liberal Arts and a Performance and Communications Arts Major. I am interested in pursuing a career in Public Relations, Digital Communications and Marketing. I am a member of the Varsity Swim Team here at St. Lawrence as well as the captain of the men's and women's team. I plan to move to a city post-graduation to start my career. After completing an internship in PR and Digital Communications at Fuse Marketing in VT, I am looking forward to building upon those skills in the future. 

Maryam (Sofia) Zareizadeh is originally from Fasa, Iran, and completed her International Baccalaureate at Li Po Chun United World College in Hong Kong. She is a member of the Class of 2026 at St. Lawrence University, where she is pursuing a double major in Biomedical Sciences and Performance & Communication Arts with a minor in Gender Studies. A Davis United World College Scholar, she serves as President of the Thelomathesian Society student government, Assistant Director of SLU EMS, and Community Assistant in Residence Life.

Aja Samuel is from Schenectady, NY. She is a senior at St. Lawrence University majoring in Performance Communication Arts and Spanish. 

My name is Caitlin French and I am a senior at St. Lawrence University. I am studying Business in the Liberal Arts and Communications. I am interested in pursuing a career in marketing or public relations after graduation. I am passionate about using creative strategy to promote companies and organizations that work to give back or solve issues in our society. I also hope to start a business or non-profit of my own one day.

Badi Kawambwa '23 is a rising senior from Tanzania, studying communications at St. Lawrence University. She is passionate about social issues and determined to develop skills for a career that combines journalism and communications. Currently, she is an intern at Weave News which reports on humanitarian crises. She is also a Marketing Communications Intern at Mission: Cure where she manages their digital platform and assists in the mission to find innovative treatments and therapies for rare diseases. 

Kam Omari '24 is an international student from Beirut, Lebanon. Kam is dedicated to the representative power of the performing arts, especially outside the theatre. Kam's artistic efforts often include advocacy for survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, racial minorities, and refugees. They hope to become a drama therapist and use their expertise in theatre to assist in the rehabilitation of marginalized individuals around the world. 

My name is Andrew Quigley, and I am a current senior at St. Lawrence. I am a communications major, and some of my interests include; running, soccer, and photography. I am thankful that I am a part of the St. Lawrence community because it has helped me blossom into the talented individual I am today. Whether it is making some of the best friends I ever had or recognizing my newfound talent for photography and pottery, St. Lawrence will always be a place that I call home.