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Approximately 40 Siena students have been helping Capital Region residents file their tax returns through the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program this spring. The students have been volunteering at various locations helping those in need.

Siena College’s Honorable James P. King Moot Court/ Mock Trial team competed in the second round of the American Mock Trial Association’s annual national tournament last month in Easton, Pa. Although the team did not advance beyond the Opening Round Championship Series, the participants returned with personal and shared success.

Three Siena College women were honored by Best Buddies New York during last month’s Women Making a Difference Luncheon. Katelyn Fletcher ’13, Abigail Hallock ’13 and Heather Hanrahan were recognized for their participation in Siena’s College-Based Transition Program, which helps special education students who have graduated from the North Colonie Central School District move into adulthood.

Elaine Phelan, CPA has been appointed Director of the Master of Science in Accounting Program at Siena College.The program prepares students for careers in the accounting profession and enhances their presentation and communications skills while strengthening their technical knowledge of accounting, auditing and taxation.

Nearly 80 middle and high school students from around the Capital Region converged on campus in February to qualify for competing in the U.S. Mathematical Olympiad.

Siena College is an institution that strives to create a strong sense of community among all students, faculty, staff and administrators. That positive working environment encourages us students to succeed in the classroom and connect with our peers. That environment was further enhanced with the installation of 72 wood-finished lockers in the Sarazen Student Union.

Three Siena College digital photography students had their photos accepted into the annual College Student Show at The Photo Center of the Capital District.

In Fall 2011, Siena College welcomed Timothy Reno, DMA, as its first full-time vocal and choral music director. In only three semesters, what was once a handful of choral students has evolved into two choirs involving almost 40 singers.

Several Siena students, staff, faculty members and friars traveled to Kingston, Jamaica on a Service Immersion Trip during winter break. Through a variety of hands-on experiences, they lived Siena College’s Franciscan mission of serving the poor and marginalized in a country that faces many social and economic challenges.

SEFCU President and CEO Michael Castellana joined Siena College President Fr. Kevin Mullen ’75, O.F.M., Ph.D. is announcing a partnership to support Siena’s NEXT Program.