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Every year just before graduation, Siena students come together for the one and only Siena Fest. It's an annual weekend of events that includes a big concert with big acts, and this year, we welcomed Hoodie Allen and Sammy Adams to campus. Needless to say, everyone had an awesome time.

For graduating seniors, this is a pretty emotional time. You might be excited, ecstatic, melancholic, reflective, stressed and nervous all at once. Need some help conveying what you're going through to those who may not understand? Try these.

If you've done your research on Siena, you might already know that our School of Science provides students with a strong foundation in the scientific method, theory, applicability and laboratory practice—taught by a community of professionals who share unparalleled passion for the field. If not, we're here to tell you all you need to know about the School of Science in one, fact-filled post. Read on.

Siena College has announced the appointment of Dr. Margaret E. Madden as Vice President for Academic Affairs. With a distinguished career in higher education that spans more than three decades as a faculty member and administrator at private and public colleges and universities, Dr. Madden succeeds Dr. Linda Richardson, who will retire in August after 12 years as Siena’s top academic administrator.

If you've been on one of our campus tours, you already know that our guides, also called student ambassadors, are fantastic and just as enthusiastic about Siena as we are. But they're just so awesome, that we've decided to give you an even closer look at who they are and what brought them to our campus for the first time.

“I firmly believe that we are going to excel at whatever we set out to do,” Meaghan Flatley assured fellow graduates of the Class of 2015 as she delivered the Senior Commencement Address. “More importantly, we’ll hold the door.”

Garrison Grant ’15 and his brother Hanson might make the world of scrap paper and planners obsolete with their creation of the Think Board. The portable, clear adhesive can turn any smooth surface into a dry erase board. Since returning from his study abroad experience in India, Garrison has taken over managing the flourishing project that has been featured in the USA Today.

In April Siena hosted the seventh annual Alex’s Lemonade Stand to raise proceeds for childhood cancer research. Students gathered in front of Lonnstrom Dining Hall to sell cups of the summer-time delight.

Summer is right around the corner, and trust us, we want you to enjoy it. But whether you're finishing up your junior year or are a soon-to-be high school graduate, there are a few things you can do in the months that lie ahead to stay on track and get ready for your college adventures. Check out our ideas.

Susana Diaz '15 is this year's recipient of the Lonnstrom HEOP Excellence Award. The Bronx, N.Y. native will receive her bachelor’s degree in Social Work.