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On April 30, Siena College held its fourth annual First-Year Seminar Student Conference, showcasing the original research of numerous freshman students as they completed their first year as undergraduates.

As Layvon Washington ’14 prepares to graduate and begin life beyond Siena College, he knows that the generosity of a Siena faculty member and his family has put him one step closer to achieving his dreams.

Last Friday, the Sarazen Student Union was packed with students displaying their research projects from the past academic year. Students from Siena’s schools of liberal arts, business and science presented on topics ranging from “The Effects of Pinterest on the Self Esteem of Young Women” to “Siena Sports Trivia Web Application.”

After a national search, Siena College has selected Professor of Management and Executive Director of Siena’s Institute for Leadership Development Charles Seifert, Ph.D. as its new dean of the School of Business.

As the semester drew to a close, students gathered in the front of Siena Hall to watch Revolutionary War marches, hear cannon fire and play various 18th and 19th century games, including cricket.

Ten Siena students representing marketing, management and English majors met J. Crew Chief Operating Officer Jim Scully ’87 for lunch and some food for thought about career and work life on April 25.

Earlier this month, Siena College students presented their research and were recognized for their academic achievements during the 9th annual Student Conference in Business.

Transparency and consumer knowledge were the focus areas of this year’s Fair Trade Colleges & Universities Conference at Siena College.

Siena College students, faculty and members of the outside community gathered to explore the ways in which sociological issues are visualized and represented during this year’s Student Sociology Symposium. The event’s theme was “Visual Cultures.”

Since taking over the Siena College Chorus and Chamber Singers, Assistant Professor of Creative Arts (Music) Tim Reno, DMA has helped the program find its voice. Under Reno’s direction, students have a more pronounced presence at campus events and they are performing during Capital Region community and sporting events.