The area around the circle of granite benches honoring Siena’s transformative donors has been upgraded to make it a more welcoming space for the campus community.
Noelle LeBlanc '25 is aware that, at first look, she blends right in. Every other student in her History of China in the 20th Century class (above) was from either Hong Kong or mainland China. Most assumed the same of Noelle, until she opened her mouth to talk (which, admittedly, she did a lot).
Mike Lounello – Siena's technical director of events – conceptualizes lighting, set design, and other audio/visual elements to enhance the audience experience at almost any event. His finger prints are on most College productions, from homecoming to the stage. This summer, he applied his talents on America's stage.
When Matt Campo '24 was 11 years old, his aunt and uncle hired a balloon artist to make blow-up animals at a birthday party for Matt's cousin. Matt's souvenir was twisted and folded into the shape of a pig. That balloon pig changed his life.
Diaries written in the 19th century by a member of one of historic Albany’s most famous families have been digitized for posterity by two Siena students.
Students who want to combine their love of sports with career plans to manage athletic organizations can sign up for a new track within the management major.
Fr. Greg Gebbia and Fr. Bob Sandoz had done some gardening before, but were interested in really embracing the hobby to promote a green lifestyle and feed their brother friars on campus. Most of all, they wanted to support Pope Francis' call to connect with creation and protect “our common home”: Mother Earth.
First-year Saints accepted into Siena's Higher Education Opportunity Program participate in a mandatory five-week summer program often referred to as "academic boot camp." Though, there's more to the program than just academic preparation.