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Two new grants for Siena College nursing will be used to fund equipment upgrades for the growing program.

With the launch of Siena’s new MBA program—which gives Siena freshmen the opportunity to earn their bachelor’s degree AND an MBA in their four years here—there’s been a huge surge of interest in our business programs. One question we hear often: which business major is right for me?

As early as freshman year in high school, students are encouraged to get involved in extracurricular activities for a lot of reasons. Joining clubs and/or sports teams, volunteering at local organizations, and so on are all fantastic ways to make new friends, explore or discover your interests and perhaps share your strengths and skills with others. You’ve also no doubt heard that, “they’re great for your college application.”

At this year’s Open House, we gave students and their families the opportunity to attend three sessions from a list of 38. We had deep dives into specific majors, a presentation on the liberal arts advantage, a discussion on hands-on learning and so much more. Every session was a hit!

One of the most popular sessions, though, was an alumni panel we held twice in a row. Six local graduates with impressive careers and fond memories of Siena talked about what they loved most about their time as a Saint, how the Siena experience led to where they are now, and much more before fielding questions from students and parents in the audience.

Between student groups and campus events, courses and open-mic nights, your college years can be a prime time for exploring your long-standing love of music or discovering a passion you’ve never had before. At Siena College, in particular, it’s a fantastic place to stop watching The Voice and start hearing your own.

Collins is currently the third President of D.A. Collins Companies, a 70 year old family business started by his grandfather who wanted to follow the American Dream.

The Maddalone Wall provides a highly visible platform to honor Siena graduates who have launched their own successful businesses, and to inspire current students who have entrepreneurial plans, according to Michael J. Hickey ’83, executive director of the Stack Center.

“The Txoko Experience. The Secret Culinary Space of the Basques” was screened earlier this month at Cinema Napa Valley, the annual film festival held in California’s famous wine country.

Alongside MaryAnne Egan, Ph.D., professor of computer science, five students attended this year’s Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing conference in Houston, Texas. The Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) is the world’s largest gathering of women technologist— bringing them together for the opportunity to listen to influential keynote speakers, attend workshops, interact and interview with companies, and gain a greater insight into possible post graduate career opportunities.

Siena’s Veterans Recognition Dinner was held three days before the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day in the Maloney Great Room on campus. The annual event provided an opportunity to recognize one of the College’s most decorated veterans, and the chance to celebrate the accomplishments of the soon-to-be commissioned senior cadets of the Mohawk Battalion, Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC).