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After a tough week of final exams, Prince Asante ’23 was dozing on the shuttle bus from campus back to Siena’s student housing in Troy when he was quickly awakened by the swerving of the vehicle. What he did next saved a woman’s life.

To explore how writers and artists represent the trauma of sexual assault, Shannon Draucker, Ph.D. created the honors seminar “Narratives of Sexual Violence.” She wanted to offer her students impactful ways to examine the topic, and a final assignment called an “un-essay” grew into a campus event that resonated far beyond the class.

Ten things you probably don't know about the assistant dean of the School of Liberal Arts.

Katie Pfeiffer was determined to graduate with the Siena College Class of 2023, and she wasn’t going to let cancer stand in her way.

If you know the five Ds (dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge) then you're ready for a game of dodgeball. And if you're ready for a game of dodgeball, you'll do just fine in First-Year Seminar taught by Nicole Cosentino, Ph.D., visiting assistant professor.

The Irish Sea, which connects to the North Atlantic Ocean from the north and south, separates the islands of Ireland and Great Britain. The water is cold – about 43 degrees in April – but along the coast of Belfast, the impact of the sea entices surfers from all over the world. Surprisingly, the crashing waves attracted a Siena Saint who had never before stood on a surfboard.

A debut novel by a Siena faculty member is garnering rave reviews from national literary outlets.

Anny Lopez Urquizo '23 remembers her friends being terrified of getting lost in the Bermuda Triangle or swallowed up by quicksand. Those fears seemed far-fetched, but Anny's biggest fear was a legitimate, 24/7 threat. What if the wrong person found out her secret?

Ten things you probably don't know about the senior teaching assistant professor of sociology.

What apparel, hairstyles, cosmetics and even bodies pass the test for what’s considered “professional”? How have these perceptions changed in recent years, and how much further does our society have to go to ensure that all physical appearances and expressions are welcome in the workplace?