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Ant Rouse '25 was a Siena soccer fanatic long before he was a Siena soccer player. The Albany native went to games as a kid and would try to score autographs from his favorite players. Once, when he was about nine, he grabbed a signature from his all-time favorite Saint, James Beeston '14. Who could have imagined that same signature would one day be on his checks?

The first verse of Lauren Alaina's 2021 song "Run" ends like this: "...Like the blood in our veins, yeah we're all the same. We - Run." That song changed Kristian Fields' '27 life. He discovered we are, down to the blood in our veins, all the same. And Kristian wants to inspire us all to run.

The University of New York in Prague offers a three-week Art and Architecture course over winter break. As you might expect, the class explores the art and architecture of the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic. Jefri Caballero '25 spent the first day and the last day of class sitting at a desk. On every day in between, Prague was his classroom.

Baloo is on a strict diet in Serra Manor, where he lives with his parents, Chuck and Deb Seifert. That's why on hot summer days, Baloo loves it when his "cool aunt," Erin Pendergast '25, takes him out for ice cream. The two best friends also spend time together advocating for dogs who need homes.

Emily's one of six Saints spending a January Term in Costa Rica. Each student got to choose whether to spend the three weeks as a volunteer in healthcare, teaching, animal care, or construction. Emily's teaching English to children at a daycare.

It was after midnight and Brandon Gruttemeyer '27 was sound asleep when a co-worker barged into his bedroom, hysterical and pleading for help. In a stupor, Brandon grabbed a flashlight and wearing only his underwear, stumbled into the darkness and toward the water. What he saw next, he'll never forget. And what he did next, saved a man's life.

Fortune Iheanetu '25 always knew she would leave her friends and family and study somewhere far away from home. Her sister went to China, and Fortune assumed Europe might be right for her. The only thing she knew for certain: anywhere but the United States.

This fall, Gabrielly Ruthes Bonafini G'25 and Henrik Winkelmann G'25 completed the MSBA's inaugural capstone course.

The word "crack," in Northern Ireland spelled "craic," is derived from Middle English "crak," meaning "loud conversation." That brief etymology lesson would have saved Harini Karnati '25 some confusion.

Saints joined hundreds of activists and faith leaders at the NYS Capitol to advocate for the support of key environmental legislation.

Braden Tims '26 was handed a proposed bill and a highlighter. State Senator Kristen Gonzalez's legislative director then asked his new legislative assistant to review the text and determine whether or not the senator would be in favor of the bill or opposed.

Siena College names students to the Dean's List for the Fall 2024 semester.

Hannah Smith '25 wrote more than 5,000 words during a five-day writing intensive course in Scotland. But one memorable encounter left the prolific writer speechless.

Siena College names students to the President's List for the Fall 2024 semester.

Gabriela Jimenez '26 has been attending soccer matches at Red Bull Arena for as long as Red Bull Arena has existed (2010). She's a soccer fan from a soccer-fanatic family (right), and cheering on the New York Red Bulls is among their favorite traditions. For years, she reveled in the action from the stands. This summer, she was on the sidelines.

Nora Kipp '22, G'25 wasn't sure what she wanted to do with her life, until she asked her seven-year-old self for advice.

Isabelle Rowley '26 is a WWOOFer. It's one way she's helping to save the planet, while also seeing much more of it. Even if you'd rather not WWOOF, there's an opportunity next month for all Saints to join Rowley's cause.

Samantha Thompson '26 wants to work in a high school someday splitting her career between opposite sides of the building. Her time this summer in London proved that the two professions aren't as far apart as they seem.

McKenna Radel '26 had heard how powerful the Siena network could be, but she was still caught off guard by its force and immediacy.

Siena College names students to the Dean's List for the Spring 2024 semester.

Siena College names students to the President's List for the Spring 2024 semester.

Kappa Delta Pi is the Education Honor Society.

Alpha Mu Gamma is the national foreign language honor society.

FMA has been honoring finance students since 1974 and upholds high qualification standards for entry. The FMA NHS provides a way to recognize the best finance students for academic achievement.

Delta Epsilon Sigma (Beta Psi Chapter) is the National Scholastic Honor Society for students in Catholic colleges in America.

Beta Gamma Sigma is the international honor society for students of AACSB-accredited business schools.

Beta Alpha Psi is the international honor organization for financial information students and professionals.

Alpha Kappa Delta is the Siena College international honor society in sociology.

Alpha Kappa Alpha membership is the highest award granted to Siena College graduates.

The College-wide Honors Program fosters the intellectual growth of Siena students through increased opportunities for independent thought and research. In particular, students who enter the program are challenged through a combination of Honors courses and a culminating Honors Thesis/Project to develop an academic experience best suited to their needs and interests.