Sister Thea Bowman Center for Women

 

Personal, professional and spiritual development of women at Siena.

 

The Sr. Thea Bowman Center provides leadership and education to the members of the Siena College community by promoting awareness about gender issues of health, social justice, service and community spirit. It teaches students to:
  • Present, integrate and respect diverse viewpoints
  • Take part in its many service and advocacy opportunities
  • Be welcoming to all members of the community
                               
A member of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Thea
Bowman is known for helping to bring richness of Black culture and spirituality, as well as the message of community and equality. A scholar, teacher, singer, poet, storyteller, preacher and performer, Sr. Thea fought evil, especially prejudice, suspicion, hatred and things that drive people apart.
 
The Sr. Thea Bowman Center staff organizes numerous campus outreach, awareness programs, lectures and events. In addition, volunteer positions are typically open for students wishing to make a direct contribution to the Center’s goals.
 
Students
“The Center provides a place of support and encouragement for all women in regards to the way they view themselves, as well as the world around them.” Mary Bumbolow ’08, classis major
 
“I have been an active member of the Women’s Center since freshman year and have been involved with many projects including working to raise awareness about the genocide in Sudan, creating an anti-human trafficking group and organizing an assortment of other programs.” Tara Renna ’08, biochemistry major
 
“The best part of the Women’s Center is that it is welcoming to all. Participating in events the Center sponsored have been some of the best times I’ve had at Siena.” Courtney Stefaniak ’10, political science major