Translated from German, Interlaken means 'between lakes.' As the name suggests, Interlaken, Switzerland is nestled between two lakes, Brienz to the east and Thun to the west, and alongside the river Aare which flows between them. Interlaken is all of 1.7 square miles, and to Natalie Youseff '23, it's heaven on earth.
Nicholas Gross '23 was being flown to Ohio, but his exact destination was a secret. It was the height of the pandemic, and the dirt bike event organizers decided to host their event, but without fans. And because dirt bike legends would be in attendance, organizers feared that fans would show up anyway. So instead, it was essential personnel only. That included Gross.
History, School of Liberal Arts, The McCormick Center for the Study of the American Revolution
Kieran O'Keefe, Ph.D., visiting assistant professor of history, used to frighten the children every time he pulled out his surgical kit and prepared to amputate a limb.
Siena’s on-campus gardening efforts are growing in more ways than one, reaping educational, emotional and nutritional benefits for the College community.
A new landmark study by the Siena College Research Institute illustrates that yes, our country is profoundly divided and civility is on the decline. But there is hopeful news for our nation: the SCRI’s American Values Survey (AVS) shockingly reveals a strong alignment of shared values among our citizens.
A generous gift from a Siena alumnus in honor of his late brother – both of whom were musically inclined – will benefit the College’s performing students and faculty.
Biology, School of Science, Political Science, School of Liberal Arts
To explore anti-Black racism in America and to help Siena students learn what is theirs to do in the fight for social justice, Andrea Smith-Hunter, Ph.D. is teaching her new course “Black Lives Matter: Issues of Race, Class, Identity and Power.”