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Academics, Alumni, Service/Advocacy, Student Life Feb 19, 2015

Siena Students Advocate for Aid at the State Capitol

A group of Siena students were among the more than 600 high school and college students at the New York State Capitol this month for the annual New York Student Aid Alliance Advocacy Day.

Alumni, Campus Events, Service/Advocacy, Student Life Feb 17, 2015

Crowning Achievement: Mr. Siena Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Habitat for Humanity

A record number of students made their way to the Marcelle Athletic Complex for the tenth annual Mr. Siena, a mock beauty pageant held each spring to benefit Habitat for Humanity.

Admissions Feb 17, 2015

Five things to do after you submit your college applications

You’ve submitted your applications—now what? First, take a breath. You’re almost done! Then, read this list of to-dos while you wait for your admissions decisions.

Academics, Alumni, Campus Events, Student Life Feb 13, 2015

All the Right Moves:Students Start Hip-Hop Club, Pursue Passion for Performing

Whether you decide to take the stage, play a sport or share conversations about your favorite course of study, the College probably has a club or organization for you. If not, you can always start a new one, just like the creators of Siena's Hip-Hop Club.

Academics, Alumni, Campus Events, Development, Stack Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Feb 12, 2015

Siena’s Stack Center to Celebrate Successful Homegrown Entrepreneurs

Siena's Stack Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship plans to celebrate the achievements of its homegrown entrepreneurs through its second annual Entrepreneur of the Year Award and the launch of the Entrepreneur Wall of Success.

Admissions Feb 12, 2015

"Why I fell in love with Siena..."

Valentine's Day is in the air! Which means one thing: time to share some love stories. Here at Siena College, if there's one thing all of us crush on day in and day out, it's, well, Siena College. Need a few extra reasons to make the decision to enroll here? Here's what made various members of our community fall for our darling school. Who, by the way, loves us back.

Alumni, Campus Events, Development Feb 11, 2015

The Grotto at Siena College Wins Chamber of Commerce Award for Curb Appeal

The Colonie Chamber of Commerce recently recognized the Grotto at Siena College with its 2014 Community Beautification Achievement Award for Curb Appeal.

Admissions Feb 11, 2015

Interested in retaking the SAT?

The long-awaited day has come and gone: you woke up from a good night’s sleep, ate a well-balanced breakfast, and spent five hours at an SAT test center filling in bubbles that corresponded to your answers. Whether or not you scored in the range you were hoping for, you may be wondering if retaking the SAT is the right move for you. Here are some things to think about before you decide.

Academics, Alumni, Campus Events, Development, Service/Advocacy Feb 10, 2015

Remembering Fr. Capistran Hanlon, O.F.M.

Siena College is saying goodbye this week to a beloved member of its community, Fr. Capistran Hanlon, O.F.M., Ph.D. Hanlon, or “Fr. Cap” as he was known, died last Thursday at Holy Name Friary in New Jersey at the age of 81.

Academics, Alumni, Campus Events, Service/Advocacy, Student Life Feb 10, 2015

Siena Offers Support Services for Growing International Student Population

While walking around the Siena campus, you will hear many warm greetings, including an increasing amount of “hola,” “bonjour,” or “nǐ hǎo,” to go along with “hello” and “how are ya?” That's because the College's international student population is growing.