The opening weeks can be a nightmare for the new student, so to help, several returning St. Lawrence students offer their time to serve as peer mentors at the beginning of each academic year. They help by introducing new students to services and programs both at the University and at St. Lawrence and sponsoring events that help new students meet other students. Students interested in serving as mentors receive training and information to help them be effective in welcoming and assisting new students. Any new student who would like to have a Peer Mentor contact them can call the center and request a mentor. Interested students can explore the Church's theological teachings regarding several issues, such as abortion, death penalty, euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, genetic manipulation, reproductive technology and others.
Participants gain education and leadership experience in the pro-life ministries.
The Multicultural Awareness Group represents international and minority students at the St. Lawrence center. They have taken on the task of finding ways of assisting international and minority students and helping St. Lawrence welcome and invite these students to participate in center activities and ministries. This group deals with everyday issues concerning social justice, including pro-life, hunger, poverty, human service and elderly care issues. Group members also will be working with Matt on Spring Break Alternative trips and summer service trips. The Catholic Law Student Association is a student organization committed to the professional and spiritual development of Law students.