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This semester, Siena College’s theatre group Stage III presented “The Children’s Hour,” written by Lillian Hellman in 1934.

For the past eight years, students and faculty have gained a better understanding of what it means to be a global citizen by participating in the Siena College-Concordia University Globalization Conference. The annual two-day event brings together Siena students and faculty with their counterparts from Concordia University in Canada.

With a degree in English and a background in the liberal arts, I can do anything. But first, I’ll have to convince a potential employer to let me prove it. That is why it was important for me to attend the Career Center’s annual Career Fair.

Siena College’s science teacher preparation programs in biology, chemistry and physics have been fully recognized and accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

The Siena College Enactus team was named a Regional Champion at the Enactus United States Regional Competition held on April 3 in New York City.

Approximately 40 Siena students have been helping Capital Region residents file their tax returns through the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program this spring. The students have been volunteering at various locations helping those in need.

Siena College’s Honorable James P. King Moot Court/ Mock Trial team competed in the second round of the American Mock Trial Association’s annual national tournament last month in Easton, Pa. Although the team did not advance beyond the Opening Round Championship Series, the participants returned with personal and shared success.

Three Siena College women were honored by Best Buddies New York during last month’s Women Making a Difference Luncheon. Katelyn Fletcher ’13, Abigail Hallock ’13 and Heather Hanrahan were recognized for their participation in Siena’s College-Based Transition Program, which helps special education students who have graduated from the North Colonie Central School District move into adulthood.

Elaine Phelan, CPA has been appointed Director of the Master of Science in Accounting Program at Siena College.The program prepares students for careers in the accounting profession and enhances their presentation and communications skills while strengthening their technical knowledge of accounting, auditing and taxation.

Nearly 80 middle and high school students from around the Capital Region converged on campus in February to qualify for competing in the U.S. Mathematical Olympiad.