Siena University

Siena recognizes the outstanding scholastic accomplishments and other achievements of members of the Class of 2013.

On Saturday, May 18 the Siena community will celebrate the 29 talented and motivated students being inducted into the College's honor society, Alpha Kappa Alpha. Membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha is the highest award granted to graduates of Siena College. academic excellence, character and commitment to service.

Two hundred and sixty nine students were recently inducted into prestigious honor societies.

Siena College business students showcased collaborative research and celebrated their success at the 8th Annual Student Conference in Business. They also had the opportunity to hear first-hand that a Siena education can lead to achievements in the business world.

On April 25 the Creative Arts Department and Stage III hosted the fifth annual Hollywood Trashion Fashion event. Taryn Dibble '13, with her costume titled "Connection Disconnection," was crowned champion. Kat Canavan '15, who modeled her design titled "Springtime Red Carpet Stroll," received second place and Erin Griffin '13, with her piece "Ode to Capstone," was awarded third place. Costumes were judged based on runway style, design and creative use of materials.

A team of ten Siena College students with a strong acumen for investing has won a stock portfolio management competition called the Adirondack Cup.

Approximately 40 Siena students have been helping Capital Region residents file their tax returns through the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program this spring. The students have been volunteering at various locations helping those in need.

The Siena College Enactus team was named a Regional Champion at the Enactus United States Regional Competition held on April 3 in New York City.

Siena students are performing and participating in this week's production of "The Children's Hour." Students participating include:

Siena College's James P. King Moot Court/Mock Trial Team tied for 7th in their regional tournament and will compete at nationals March 15-17, 2013.

Three Siena College digital photography students, including Morr, had their photos accepted into the annual College Student Show at The Photo Center in Troy, N.Y.

Three Siena College digital photography students, including Ibanez, had their photos accepted into the annual College Student Show at The Photo Center in Troy, N.Y.

Three Siena College digital photography students, including Blass, had their photos accepted into the annual College Student Show at The Photo Center in Troy, N.Y.

Ten Siena College students spent a week in the Dominican Republic during winter break working with Franciscan sisters in Santo Domingo as part of a service trip sponsored by the Sr. Thea Bowman Center for Women.

Schenectady resident and Siena College senior Vincenzo Polsinelli recently organized and led a trip for Habitat for Humanity to Haiti.

A standing-room-only crowd in the Sarazen Student Union cheered on contestants participating in Siena College’s “Mr. Siena.” The following area residents were involved in its production:

The following area residents graduated from Siena College in January.

During winter break, 22 students, joined eight faculty members on a trip to Italy, the birthplace of the Franciscan tradition on which Siena College was founded. The trip, called “Religious Treasures of Italy,” took the group on a tour around the country, exploring the historic and religious aspects of each city visited, including Rome, Venice, Florence, Assisi and, of course, Siena. Area residents that took part in the trip included:

The following local residents have been named to the Siena College President’s List for the Fall 2012 semester.

The following local residents have been named to the Siena College Deans’ List for the Fall 2012 semester.

The following Siena College students recently returned from study abroad programs:

The Siena College Creative Arts Department and Stage III theatre club presented "Anti Gone Today," a new spin on the Greek classic "Antigone", in performances this November.

The Siena College Creative Arts Department and Stage III theatre club presented "Anti Gone Today," a new spin on the Greek classic "Antigone", in performances this November.

The Siena College Creative Arts Department and Stage III theatre club presented " Anti Gone Today," a new spin on the Greek classic "Antigone," in performances this November.