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Siena was the host of a recent statewide conference on the mental health issues and needs of New York’s college students. More than 50 legislators, state agency administrators and mental health advocates gathered here with local college officials to discuss growing mental health concerns and start the development of a shared public policy framework.

To explore the roots of the recent uprising in Iran, in which thousands of Iranians have been killed, beaten and imprisoned, and how American students can support those protesting, Siena hosted two “Woman, Life, Freedom!” presentations October 26 and 27. The title echoes the popular rallying cry of the Iranian protestors.

James “Jim” Veshia, a custodial repair and supply specialist in the Facilities department, died suddenly the morning of October 24 while working an early shift in Padua Hall. He was a true (navy) blue Yankees fan who loved talking about his kids, enjoying Italian food and living his Catholic faith. He was 57.

The Creative Arts Department is presenting the musical Company this month to pay homage to one of the greatest composers of musical theatre, Stephen Sondheim, who passed away last year.

Active Minds is a national organization focused on action and student advocacy in mental health on college campuses. Liz Byrnes '24 brought the movement to Siena.

Ask any student in the Northeast what it’s like to live and go to school here in upstate New York, and chances are good they’ll reference one of the four seasons. And that’s because we get ‘em all, and we love ‘em all. (Yes, even the winters.)

If we haaad to pick a favorite though, it’s really hard to beat the fall.

To diversify the curriculum, enhance inclusive teaching practices and recruit diverse majors, Academic Affairs now offers grants for faculty to fund course content, projects and events. A panel was held October 3 by the most recent cohort of awardees to present on their grant-funded efforts and how they can be adapted by other faculty and departments.

Siena College’s ninth annual Maddalone Wall of Success induction ceremony was hosted October 11 with an on-campus dinner to raise funds for student projects.

To ensure the Siena community has the resources it needs to stay safe and more secure online, the College has been offering presentations throughout October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

Ten things you probably don't know about the visiting assistant professor of business.