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James “Jim” Veshia, a custodial repair and supply specialist in the Facilities department, died suddenly the morning of October 24 while working an early shift in Padua Hall. He was a true (navy) blue Yankees fan who loved talking about his kids, enjoying Italian food and living his Catholic faith. He was 57.

To explore the roots of the recent uprising in Iran, in which thousands of Iranians have been killed, beaten and imprisoned, and how American students can support those protesting, Siena hosted two “Woman, Life, Freedom!” presentations October 26 and 27. The title echoes the popular rallying cry of the Iranian protestors.

Ask any student in the Northeast what it’s like to live and go to school here in upstate New York, and chances are good they’ll reference one of the four seasons. And that’s because we get ‘em all, and we love ‘em all. (Yes, even the winters.)

If we haaad to pick a favorite though, it’s really hard to beat the fall.

Gabriella Tamayo '23 chose to study in Japan because of her fascination with anime (Japanese animation). Now that she's in Japan, she's learning about a different Japanese artform: Sake.

Each time a water polo recruit visits campus, Bianca Prinsloo '22, G'23 gives the tour. At some point on their walk, the prospective student or parent will ask about the Siena community, and Bianca always responds with the same story. It's about the time she lost almost everything, and how her Siena family made her whole again.

Eight Saints applied for Fulbright scholarships this year, the highest single year submission for Siena, ever. The process to apply for the prestigious grant takes between five and six months. Each Saint had their own motivation. For Corinna Hofler '23, it all began with a deep dive into her ancestry.

"Pope Francis lit up with a broad smile when I pulled the Siena shirt out of a bag and asked for a photo. He asked about Siena College, the meaning of the 'Saints,' and why the color green."

To diversify the curriculum, enhance inclusive teaching practices and recruit diverse majors, Academic Affairs now offers grants for faculty to fund course content, projects and events. A panel was held October 3 by the most recent cohort of awardees to present on their grant-funded efforts and how they can be adapted by other faculty and departments.

For decades, the residents of Ottawa County, Oklahoma have contended with contaminated water, air and soil from old mining sites. A Siena professor and two of her students have just created a new floodplain map that shows just how toxic increased flooding has been to the area, to help promote and guide further remediation.

Ten things you probably don't know about the visiting assistant professor of business.