Creative Arts,
School of Liberal Arts
Can't Pay? Won't Pay!
A timely comedy about inflation and workers’ rights is next up for Siena’s Stage III.
School of Liberal Arts,
communications
Every Student Has a Story: Casey Church '24
Casey Church '24 is often asked, "What is it like?" He typically answers with one of two analogies: it's like racing a trashcan down a mile of ice or, if you'd prefer, it's like steering a rollercoaster at speeds eclipsing 90 miles an hour. Of course, there's only one way to really find out...
Service/Advocacy
Habitat for Annalyn
Five vans full of Siena students traveled to the Carolinas (one group to North and the other to South ) to participate in a week of homebuilding for Habitat.
Finance,
School of Business
Every Student Has a Story: Amir Taylor '22
Money-related issues are the number one contributor to divorce. Amir Taylor '22 saw the problem up close, and he's now making a career out of solving it.
Creative Arts,
Modern Languages & Classics
Returned to Their Rightful Home
The textiles are woven in earth and jewel tones forming geometric patterns, processions of nobles and elites, and nature motifs. They were crafted by ancient peoples in what is now modern-day Peru and are hundreds if not a thousand years old. Arrangements have now been made to return them to their rightful home.
Transgender Athletes: Agenda vs. Fairness
It appears that most Americans are not in favor of transgender sports bans, but legislatures in conservative states are passing them into law anyway. Why? Daniel Lewis, Ph.D., and his colleagues have garnered national attention for their research and analysis.
A New Program That's One of a Kind
Siena is now home to the only undergraduate psychology program in the country to offer a concentration in school psychology.
The Untold Story of... Jessica Salmon, Ph.D.
Ten things you probably don't know about the assistant professor of management.
Admissions
High School Sophomores! Plan Your Junior Year With This Advice in mind
Heading into your junior year of high school later this year? We asked Katie Szalda, Siena's Director of Admissions, to share her best advice for high school sophomores who are in the process of choosing classes and weighing their extracurricular options for the year ahead. Take note!
Every Student Has a Story: Valencia Fontenelle-Posson '25
There was a churro stand not far from the arena in Brazil, and Valencia Fontenelle-Posson '25 would get the same churro every day. It was delicious. But, nothing tasted better than the gold.
Physics & Astronomy,
School of Science
Mapping the Stars
To get a good look at our nearest galaxy cluster, Dr. Rose Finn, professor of physics, and Kristina Gatto '23 traveled to the Canary Islands, a cluster of seven main islands off the coast of Morocco.
Chemistry & Biochemistry,
School of Science
Congratulations, You're Hired!
Heading into the interview, Nanea Perkins '22 admits to not knowing the first thing about wine (the first thing to know is that wine is typically divided among reds and whites, and again – Nanea didn't know it).
Center for International Programs,
English,
History
Saints Around the World: Ireland
During the spring semester, students in an Irish identity course studied the many forces that shaped and influenced the construction of Irish identities over time, with a particular focus on Irish nationalism. Of course, to truly connect with the culture, pictures and text simply wouldn't do.
Creative Arts,
Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity
The Curtain Rises for Siena Playwrights
A new play about African American life in 19th century Albany, written by two recent Siena alumni, will make its premier on campus this evening, with a special preview for the Siena community at Monday’s Juneteenth celebration.
Shining with Pride
In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, the gold dome of Siena Hall is being lit with rainbow hues throughout June. It is the start of a new campus tradition of dressing the dome in color for special events.
