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The Siena College campus was steeped in the tradition of Hollywood last week during the annual VISTA Video Showcase, which highlighted the volunteer experiences of Americorps VISTA Fellows.

Fast forward to the time in your life when you have kids of your own, and imagine that you’re about to send them off to college. What’s the first thing you’ll want to know? If ‘Will they be safe?’ comes to mind, you’re not unlike the many, many parents who ask us about that very thing. Fortunately, here at Siena, we’re happy to be able to put your parents at ease.

October is right around the corner, which for high school students means one thing: the SATs are fast approaching. On October 11, thousands of students will be sitting down to take the SAT or one of the many SAT Subject Tests. If you’re reading this, you’re one of them—and you’re in search of a few helpful hints to prepare as best you can. So that’s exactly what we have here: our favorite tips from the College Board, reprinted with permission. (After you read them, be sure to download our SAT checklist)

Our group information sessions give prospective students the chance to hear from the Office of Admissions about Siena College and the financial aid process, and tour the campus with a student. Want to come to the next one?

Siena College opened the new Damietta Cross-Cultural Center and Interfaith Prayer Room in the Sarazen Student Union, which was renovated extensively over the summer.

Along with teaching Siena’s creative arts students directing, acting and documentary filmmaking, Professor of Creative Arts Mahmood Karimi-Hakak is helping filmmakers from around the world share their work.

 A question we often hear among undeclared students who are trying to decide on a major revolves around which degrees will inevitably lead to the best salaries. It’s no secret that this generation of students is surrounded by talk of money. They read about people their age or slightly older who are earning generous incomes, and they want to put themselves on a trajectory that will lead them to that as well. Can you blame them?

Assistant Professor of Spanish Marcela T. Garcés, Ph.D. and her students were immersed in Spanish culture and shared a variety of learning experiences this summer.

The blog will provide advice to students during one of the most exciting times in their life: getting ready for college.