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When a middle school teacher exchanged emails with a student's mother, he noticed in her email signature that she's a professor at Siena. Maybe, just maybe, she'd be able to save the day? Yes, Siena's science faculty stepped up and showed a class of 8th graders the full potential of science discovery at Siena.

For injured athletes, the road to recovery is both physical and mental, but people rarely talk about the latter. If only there was an app for that. A team of Siena MBA students have created one.

What does it mean to live a good life – and how have people in Japan pursued happiness throughout history? Students in the Nature of Happiness Across Japan travel course taught by Tim Cooper, Ph.D., assistant professor of history, explored this crucial question and others during their spring semester of study, then capped it off with a 10-day tour of the Asian nation to see sites that made the concepts they explored come to life.

It’s crucial for accounting majors to learn about the importance of budgeting, planning, strategy, and accounting data – so why not make it fun?

Ten things you probably don't know about the Teaching Assistant Professor of Management.

No Instagram post, no iPhone shot, no perfectly polished campus photo can fully do our beautiful, suburban campus justice. They give you a glimpse, but really, you just have to visit.

You have to smell the fresh-cut grass, grab a smoothie from Casey’s, and walk the paths where Siena’s campus meets the peaceful streets of Loudonville. You have to find your favorite study spot, picture yourself between classes, and kick back by the fire pits.

And when you do, be sure to scope out these spots below: a few of our students’ favorite places to study, unwind, and feel at home.

The campus visit: the single most important thing you can do in the college search process, and by far the most fun. You can learn a lot from a website, brochure or social media account, but nothing replaces actually stepping on campus. A visit helps you picture yourself there, ask real questions and get a feel for the community you could be joining. Over the years, we’ve shared plenty of campus visit advice. Here it is, all in one place.

Thinking about transferring colleges can bring up a lot of questions. Will my credits transfer? Will I be able to graduate on time? Will I fit in? Is it too late to make a change? At Siena, transfer students are an important part of our community, and there is still time to take the next step toward a college experience that feels right for you.

Two things we want you to know on this topic: 1) The value of having shops, eateries, and convenience stores within walking distance of your dorm cannot be underestimated. Even if you have access to public transportation or a car, being able to get places by foot too can seriously make campus life easier and so much more fun. (Also, the exercise = two thumbs up.)

Same conference, new name! The Siena Saints are excited for the launch of The Metro Conference, effective July 1.