Spring planning themes include programming and celebrations honoring Black History Month, Human Rights and Social Change, Arab Culture, and Pride Week.
Juneteenth Reflection
Join students, faculty, and staff for a special Juneteenth reflection featuring song and prayer, a history of the celebration, original student poetry, and more.
May 5 at 11 AM
Anti-Asian Sentiment and Covid-19: A Recap of the Atlanta Shootings
Hosted by The Asian Student Association in Collaboration with, Spirit of ‘68, the Muslim Student Association, and Student Senate
March 31, 2021, 6:00-7:00 PM
34th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King Lecture Series on Race and Nonviolent Social Change
April 9 at 7 PM, Zoom
Learn more about our MLK series
The Spirit of ’68 Committee adopted Strengthening the Bonds of Racial Justice at Siena College as the theme for this year’s programming, which included a well-attended October panel discussion on race and social justice featuring Capital Region community activists.
Redefining Inclusivity: How COVID-19 Spotlights Injustice
March 5 at 4 PM
Black History Month Keynote Event
Bettie Mae Fikes: The "Voice" of Selma
March 3 at 7 PM, Zoom
Learn more by reading A Night with 'The Voice of Selma"
Reflecting on our Values and Identities to Lead Boldly for Racial Justice
Staff day of practice hosted by Matt Grimes '12
January 21
SUMMER/FALL 2020 EVENTS
Latinx Heritage Month Keynote Event
October 14-15
View Flyer
Nyle Fort Facilities a conversation with George Floyd's Uncle, Selwyn Jones: Mourning, Faith, and the Movement for Black Lives"
Wednesday, September 9 at 7 PM, Zoom
'Calling on Co-Conspirators' with Award-Winning Author, and the Athletic Association Endowed professor at the University of Georgia, Dr. Bettina Love
Thursday, September 3 at 7 PM, Zoom
Town Halls with Dr. Gibson
Current Saints: Wednesday, July 15
Faculty and Staff: Thursday, July 16
Juneteenth
Friday, June 19
This annual holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and a celebration of independence, freedom, human rights and civil rights. Siena marked Juneteenth 2020 by sharing educational resources on social media and calling for a day of reflection.
Through Trauma Towards Trust
Tuesday, June 16
A Zoom group for students of color.
View Flyer
Bells of Remembrance Prayer Service
Monday, June 15
Our community came together for a prayer service to act justly, love tenderly, and walk humbly with God as we work to strengthen the bonds of racial justice on our campus and beyond.
View the service
Voter Registration Challenge
100% of the Siena Women's Basketball Team is registered to vote and they challenge all Saints to join them.
Watch the team video