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As part of Siena’s Summer Legal Fellows Program, Joey O’Rourke ’12 had the opportunity to undertake legal research alongside second and third year law students at Western New England University of Law. He studied the expanse of legal implications that have resulted since the spill.

The Siena College Symposium on Living Philosophers Public Lecture Series culminated with the return of Professor Kwame Anthony Appiah, Ph.D. of Princeton University.

Armed with blankets, pillows and lots of hope, more than 300 participants stayed up all night during Siena College’s annual Relay For Life.

Siena College's Sr. Thea Bowman Center for Women recently hosted The Cinderella Project’s annual Boutique Day. This year, more than 150 young women attended the enent, which supplies those in need with free prom dresses and all the accessories needed to make their big night memorable. The financially disadvantaged women also received make-up, jewelry and handbags.

Students, faculty and staff filled the Sarazen Student Union recently to see their classmates, colleagues and favorite professors have their heads shaved. Again this year, Siena College's Gaelic Society hosted a special event for the St. Baldrick's Foundation called "Shaving the Way to Conquer Kids’ Cancer."

Siena men’s lacrosse captain Tom Morr ’12 has been named a finalist for the 2012 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award. Morr is one of just 10 finalists nationally for this prestigious award and the only goalie on the list.

After finishing among the top three schools in the American Mock Trial Association regional tournament at Yale University in February, the Siena College Moot Court/Mock Trial team advanced to the national competition in the Opening Round Championship Series Tournament, hosted by the Pace University School of Law.

Relay For Life, an overnight walking event that raises money for the American Cancer Society, has developed an increasingly popular reputation at Siena College. During the past few years, under the leadership of highly dedicated students, Siena College Relay For Life has raised several thousand dollars. To increase the amount raised this year, the club hosted Siena’s first campus-wide “Jail ‘N’ Bail” fundraiser.

Author Sassafras Lowrey visited Siena College recently to work with students during a writing workshop and to raise awareness about the issues of homelessness and the challenges facing members of the LGBTQ community.

Siena College’s Office of Academic Community Engagement recently held an awards ceremony to celebrate AmeriCorps Week. The event honored distinguished members of the College community and local partners.