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Siena College has appointed former American Red Cross President of Humanitarian Services Gerald “Jerry” DeFrancisco ’68 to the position of distinguished civic leader in residence within the College’s Office of Academic Community Engagement.

The Damietta Cross-Cultural Center and Black and Latino Student Union recently welcomed an instructor of west African dance, to campus for a high-energy evening of cultural immersion.

The Siena Research Institute was a perfect 15 for 15 in predicting the results of this year's elections for statewide offices and in congressional and state senate races.

Is Siena College currently at the top of your “apply to” list? We hope so, and we hope you’ll consider applying early for admission. Think about it: you could find out within weeks if you’ll be a part of Siena’s class of 2019, and you wouldn’t have to worry about college applications the rest of your senior year. So if your application is in top-notch shape, here is the first round of deadlines:

The History Club's annual trip to the Gettysburg battlefield brought to life the sacrifices and struggles made by the me who fought there during the Civil War.

We absolutely love when Siena alumni return to campus—whether it’s to speak to students or to simply say hello. In addition to reminiscing and updating them with what’s new about their alma mater, we get to hear firsthand where their education is taking them in life. And if we have to be honest (which we always are!), we’re never disappointed. In fact, we’re constantly beyond impressed. Such was the case with Stephen Gilbert ’85, who recently stopped by to chat with students about his journey from math major to world traveler as senior vice president of architecture at Burberry. Since prospective students weren’t present, we thought we’d sit down with him and ask a few questions you might want to know. Take a look…

Siena grads are eager to help current students learn how to leverage their Siena education to pursue their career goals and that’s why seven psychology alumni returned to campus this fall.

Sociology major Delaney Rives ’15 and biology majors Meaghan Flatley ’15 and Isabella Bautista ’15 presented their research at the 62nd annual meeting of the New York State Sociological Association.

Lorella Praeli shared with Siena students what life is like as an undocumented immigrant in America. Now an advocate for the cause, Praeli preached the importance of pursuing passions and chasing dreams. Her speech was sponsored by Siena's Damietta Cross-Cultural Center.

Haven’t been to campus yet? November offers plenty of perfect opportunities to stop by our home in Loudonville, New York. Join a group information session or plan a Veterans Day visit. On November 11, you can join a student ambassador for a personal tour experience where you’ll visit classrooms, labs, residence halls, athletic facilities, the library and a dining hall. (And remember, we also offer admission visits and interviews every weekday.)