The Thelomathesian Society was founded in 1863 by Vasco P. Abbott who became its first President. Thelmo, as it is often called, serves as the governing body of the St. Lawrence University Student Body, and is a forum for students to voice their opinions on issues presented by the Administration, Faculty, and Student Body. Thelmo debates and votes on a wide variety of issues, ranging from University policies to St. Lawrence University Student Activities Fund (SLUSAF) requests for different campus groups and organizations.