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Academics, Siena in the News Nov 4, 2013

Professor Wins Award for Short Fiction

A successful storyteller, Assistant Professor of English, Karin Lin-Greenberg, M.F.A., teaches creative writing courses in Siena’s English department. She sees links between her work in the classroom and the prose she produces.

Alumni, Siena in the News Nov 4, 2013

HEOP Grad Honored for Teaching Excellence

Stephanie Richemond '03 was recently selected for the 2013 Educator of Excellence Award from the New York State English Council. The honor is given to an educator who inspires not only their students but other teachers as well.

Academics, Alumni, Campus Events Oct 22, 2013

Local History, National Impact

Professor of Quantitative Business Analysis and Computer Science Jim Nolan ’75, Ph.D. and Professor of Computer Science Tim Lederman, Ph.D. led students in their First-Year Seminar classes on a journey to the Erie Canal to bring the region’s history to life.

Academics, Campus Events, Siena in the News Oct 22, 2013

A Saintly Portrait

Siena College Assistant Professor of Creative Arts Scott Nelson Foster was outside his comfort zone when he was commissioned to create a portrait of St. Kateri Tekakwitha for a Schenectady, New York parish named in her honor.

Alumni, Campus Events, Development Oct 21, 2013

Festa Vino Raises $75,000

A sold-out crowd of 800 guests attended Siena’s 14th annual Festa Vino on October 17 in the Marcelle Athletic Complex. The fundraiser, which will benefit Siena’s Saints Alive! Athletic Fund and the McCormick Center for the Study of the American Revolution, brought in $75,000.

Alumni, Service/Advocacy, Siena in the News Oct 21, 2013

Hope is Helping Haiti Heal

Esperandieu Cenat’s determination was amongst the few things left unharmed by the devastating earthquake that ravaged Haiti back in 2010. Cenat’s dream of returning hope to Haiti became a reality after he finished his education at Siena College. He is now both the founder and director of the St. Francis Xavier Haitian Orphanage.

Academics, Campus Events Oct 17, 2013

Symposium on Living Philosophers

Every two years, Siena College devotes a year-long seminar class to studying the works of a modern, living philosopher. As part of the Symposium on Living Philosophers, the featured philosopher visits campus once each semester to deliver a public lecture and interact with the students in the course. This year’s featured thinker is Judith Butler, Ph.D.

Campus Events Oct 10, 2013

The Picture of Success

It was picture day at Siena College, but instead of posing for a yearbook portrait, some Siena students got dressed up and smiled for their professional headshots, pictures they’ll use on Linkedin and in their job searches.

Academics, Siena in the News, Success Story Oct 8, 2013

Gotta Go Button Gains National Attention

We’ve often heard dogs called “man’s best friend,” but after an accident inside, most dog owners would agree that with friends like that, who needs enemies? Luckily, marketing major Chad Bingo ’15 has come up with a “sound” solution to this messy problem.

Academics, Alumni, Campus Events, Development, Campaign Oct 7, 2013

Siena College Launches Comprehensive Campaign

Energy, enthusiasm and excitement filled the Marcelle Athletic Complex Saturday night as students, parents, faculty, administrators, staff, donors and trustees celebrated Family Weekend and the launch of <a href="http://www.sienacampaign.com/" title="Living Our Tradition: The Campaign for Siena College">Living Our Tradition: The Campaign for Siena College</a>. The $50 million comprehensive campaign is designed to help the Siena continue to grow and evolve while pursuing the goals established in its strategic plan.