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It's been a ruff year, let's paws to celebrate the Christmas season!

All is calm, all is bright...but we miss our Saints on campus during the holidays!

We're not crying, you're crying!

Don't just take it from us. Hear from employers on why Siena is the #1 college in New York for job placement!

An election day message: Dear Siena Saints, Today we will elect our local and national leaders by exercising our constitutional right to vote that has underscored the American democracy for more than 200 years.... No matter the outcome, we are called to respect the will of the people and the sanctity of our free elections. Let us continue to be a safe and supportive community of Saints. Let us continue to live and teach the value of respect for one another, prioritizing the dignity of every human being. This election season has been particularly polarizing. But instead of retreating to opposite sides of the divide, let us lean into the words of Pope Francis At a time when various forms of fundamentalist intolerance are damaging relationships between individuals, groups and peoples, let us be committed to living and teaching the value of respect for others, a love capable of welcoming differences, and the priority of the dignity of every human being over his or her ideas, opinions, practices and even sins. . . (Fratelli Tutti 191) Peace and good, Fr. Mark G. Reamer, '83 O.F.M., D.Min. Vice President for Mission

if you've FALLen for Siena. (we couldn't resist )

*checks notes* yup, still one of America's most beautiful campuses!

Lord make me an instrument of your peace Happy Feast of Saint Francis! Today’s mass is in loving memory of Br. Ed Coughlin, O.F.M., 11th President of Siena.

Home is where the Saints are!

Siena's received some pretty cool accolades recently, including: Largest freshman class in school history #1 College in NY for Getting a Job (second year in a row!) - Zippia Best College in the Capital Region - Times Union voters... One of America's 50 Most Beautiful Colleges - Condé Nast Traveler #16 Best Business Degree - Learn.org One of the Most Popular Physics Programs in the U.S. - American Institute of Physics Princeton Review Best College Money Best College See more

Saints are happy to be back on campus (and ordering french fries by the pound)!

We were lucky enough to have a rainbow over campus on the eve of the first day of classes Read Dr. Gibson's welcome message here: https://www.siena.edu//welcome-message-from-the-president/

Condé Nast Traveler named Siena one of America's Most Beautiful Campuses!

Please welcome Br. Tito! He'll be supporting Saints via the Damietta Cross-Cultural Center, Sr. Thea Bowman's Women Center and the Chaplain's Office.

Can’t believe it’s been a year. We miss you, Br. Ed!

As Saints, we keep marching on no matter what the obstacle. Here's how we're doing that this fall: siena.edu/marchingforward

First official day as Siena's 12th President Please join us in welcoming Dr. Chris Gibson '86, our first First Lady, Mary Jo, and the rest of their family!

Campus just isn't the same without its Saints. We won't have to wait as long for their return this summernew start date for classes is August 24 and we'll wrap up the semester before Thanksgiving.

On June 19, 1865two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamationenslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas were told they were free. This is the origin of Juneteenth, an annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and a celebration of independence, freedom, human rights and civil rights. Tomorrow's also an important day to recognize that the work toward equality and justice is not finished. In the words of Saint Francis: let us begin ag...ain for up until now we have done little or nothing. President-elect Dr. Gibson echoed this sentiment at Monday's Bells (pictured here) of Remembrance prayer service, "There is so much more to be done. Pursuing justice, including racial justice, will be a priority for my administration." Dr. Gibson will hold town halls on strengthening the bonds of racial justice when he takes office in July. We thank all who've been sharing your experiences and ideas. Your insights are valuable as we continue to work toward positive change.

Please join our community for a prayer service to act justly, love tenderly, and walk humbly with God as we work to strengthen the bonds of racial justice on our campus and beyond. At this service, Siena will receive Bells of Remembrance as a gift from the Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province. The first use of these historic bells on campus will be to:... - toll them in sadness for systemic racism in our society; and ring them as a call for justice. - toll them in grief for those we have lost to Covid-19; and ring them as a call to love tenderly. - toll them in sorrow for the ignorance and fear that led to the death of George Floyd and many others; and ring them as a call to walk humbly with God in memory and honor of compassionate leaders who serve their brothers and sisters. We will hear from Dr. Margaret Madden, Interim President, Fr. Kevin Mullen ’75, OFM, Minister Provincial of Holy Name Province, and Dr. Christopher Gibson ’86, President-elect. The service will conclude by pealing the bells in honor of the Class of 2020. Their class gift will fund the permanent installation of the bells on campus.

**Prayer service postponed** The Bells of Remembrance were expected to toll this afternoon at a special prayer service. Unfortunately, a mechanical failure this morning during transport has delayed their arrival from Wilmington, Delaware. As soon as the problem is fixed, the bells will complete their journey to Siena. Until then, and with great regret, this afternoon’s scheduled prayer service is temporarily postponed. The Bells of Remembrance were designed by Br. David Sch...latter ’72 to ring in honor of Fr. Mychal Judge, a chaplain for the New York City Fire Department who died in the line of duty during the September 11 attacks. The Bells have tolled at memorials from Manhattan to Boston always ringing to remember. Soon, they will toll at a rescheduled prayer service on campus with a renewed purpose. The Bells will toll in sadness for systemic racism in our society; and ring for just and right relationships. The Bells will toll in grief for those we have lost; and ring in universal love. The Bells will toll in sorrow for the arrogance that has caused death of George Floyd and so many others; and ring in response to God’s call for humility. On Friday, Interim President Margaret Madden, Ph.D. sent a letter to the Siena community inviting all to participate in a prayer service for peace, justice, and humanity. The Bells of Remembrance were forged in the wake of terror and are being relocated to Siena during a new reckoning with racial injustice in our country. Soon, those Bells will ring out on campus as we pray for strengthened bonds of social justice. Hopefully you are able to join in that prayer through the live stream on the College’s Facebook page. Br. David will personally transport the bells to campus as soon as possible, and a new date for the prayer service will be forthcoming. Apologies for any inconvenience caused by this delay. Photo credit: National Park Service

The health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us of our fragility and our limits. In recent days, the horrific death of George Floyd exposes the ongoing virus of racism, America’s original sin, which inflicts hatred, violence, and death in our society and in the lives of far too many people. As Saint Francis teaches us, the inseparable bond of all creation cries out for just relationships leading to true peace. The systemic racism in our society must be co...nfronted, especially among people with differing perspectives. There is an encouraging example in Francis of Assisi's meeting with the Sultan of Egypt, Malik al-Kamil, over 800 years ago. The men embraced out of respect for one another and entered into genuine dialogue, seeking peace and reconciliation in a time of conflict and division. As a Franciscan college, we are called not only to take part in this dialogue, but to be agents of change. As Saints, we must strive to embody the vision and values of St. Francis of Assisi: faith in a personal and provident God, reverence for all creation, affirmation of the unique worth of each person, delight in diversity, appreciation for beauty, service to the poor and marginalized, a community where members work together in friendship and respect, and commitment to building a world that is more just, peaceable, and humane. This is not easy and we will surely stumble. But, Saints don't shy away from what's difficult. And we never stop learning.

Thanks to a generous donor, every single candle at the grotto was lit in honor of the Class of 2020.

Congratulations to the Class of 2020!

Showing some Siena love to all our frontline heroes!

We are Saints. Now, always, forever.

Proud of everything Dr. Anthony Fauci H'11 is doing for our country! Dr. Fauci was the featured speaker and honorary degree recipient at Commencement in 2011.

Holy Week message from the Friars: Back on Ash Wednesday, no one could have predicted everything we would "give up" for Lent. During this time of heightened stress, we hope you are taking care of yourselves physically, emotionally and spiritually. While there is much that we can’t do to change this situation, we can be spiritually present for one another. ... To that end, we invite you to follow the Siena Friars page, where we will celebrate Holy Week. This will include a live stream of Easter Mass from the friary at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Fr. Kevin Mullen will preside.

A message from Siena's friars: In a time of darkness and uncertainty in his life, Francis of Assisi prayed this simple prayer before the crucifix in the church of San Damiano in Assisi, Italy a replica of this cross is in all the classrooms of Siena. Might it be a prayer for all of us as we journey together through this time of uncertainty. Most High... glorious God, enlighten the darkness of my heart and give me, Lord, a correct faith, a certain hope, a perfect charity, sense and knowledge, so that I may carry out Your holy and true command. Many things have been cancelled because of the coronavirus. God’s love for us is not one of them! Though we cannot attend Church Services as usual, the friars again invite you into their chapel (virtually!) to be reminded of God's love. They'll be live at 11 a.m. on Sunday on their newly created Facebook page: Siena Friars.

This is not the news we'd hope to share. We can no longer reasonably hope that the threat presented by the coronavirus will subside by the Easter holiday. We have no choice but to continue with our distance learning model for the remainder of the spring semester and pursue unconventional arrangements for Commencement and Senior Week. Each member of the community has been asked to sacrifice, to adapt, to make the best of a situation unimaginable just a couple of months ago. W...e will emerge from this temporary reality stronger because of it. Our resilience has already proven that. The Siena campus will be reenergized with all of the life and activity we cherish so much. The time will come for all of us to celebrate a new beginning together. Commencement and corresponding events for the senior class will tentatively be held the weekend of Saturday, August 15. Class of 2020: We won’t let you leave Siena without having your moment, one that’s worthy of the mark you’ve left. Please check your email and the coronavirus website for more details.

Dear Saints, Our hearts go out to each and every one of you. We know that right now, you’re dealing with a whole host of emotions. While nothing we say can change the current course of events, we do want to try to give you some peace, some hope, and some assurance on our first day of remote instruction. What’s the one word that all Saints use to describe Siena? Community. And now more than ever, community is what we need. Take comfort knowing that no matter whatdespite our... distancethe bonds between Saints cannot be broken. Siena is far more than the collection of buildings that make up this beautiful campus. While we didn’t expect the semester to take this kind of turn, we’re already working hard to make sure your virtual experience is smooth and enjoyable. In the meantime know that we miss you all. We care about you. And we’re thinking of you. In these unsettling times, one thing is for sure: Our community is no less strong because it’s temporarily virtual. We’re in this together, we’ll get through this together, and we’ll find a way to celebrate at the end of this unfortunate disruption, together. , Siena

Join the Siena community as we celebrate Sunday mass from the Friar's Chapel.

Yesterday, Siena's dome shone as a beacon of hope and as a beautiful reminder of the enduring Siena spirit that shines in all of you. Even in these trying times, our community banded together to reach our Giving Day goal. Thank you for your generosity. Thank you for your support of Siena's unprecendented adoption of distance learning. Thank you for proving once again that every day is A Great Day to Be a Saint!

Want a limited edition print of Siena Hall? Like/Comment on this post. Ten people will be chosen in honor of Siena Giving Day. There's lots of other giveaways (especially for donors) and all Siena Annual Fund gifts raised will support the College’s unprecedented adoption of distance learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. All the info is here: www.siena.edu/givingday

Siena will move to a remote instruction format Monday, March 23 through Wednesday, April 8. We do this with hope that the coronavirus disease is contained by the end of the Easter holiday and students will be able to finish the academic year together, with classes resuming on campus Tuesday, April 14. In the meantime, with the number of people testing positive on the rise in New York, including in Albany County, the risk is simply too high for students to return to campus. ...We understand the disappointment students, faculty, and staff feel right now, but the well-being of our students and community will always be our first concern. Thank you for your patience, grace and understanding as we navigate this evolving health event. Information about picking up items from residence halls, helping students and faculty adjust to online learning, billing, support services and much more is available here: siena.edu/coronavirus

Siena's spring break has been extended by one week. With students and community members traveling nationally and internationally this week, there is a heightened risk of exposure to the coronavirus disease. While there have been no cases of coronavirus on campus, nor have any students, faculty or staff reported symptoms, this extension will allow the College to better monitor and evaluate the outbreak's progress. The safety of our community is the number one priority. More information is available at the website below (which is also where all updates with be posted).

Become Siena’s 12th President Join the Dog Pound Watch Siena Men's Basketball win Welcome home to President Dr. Chris Gibson ‘86!

Edit: We are pleased to welcome home former United States Congressman Chris Gibson ‘86, Ph.D. as our 12th President! Who is Siena's next President? Watch and find out!

Sending lots of love to all the Saints out there. Be sure to share with your Valentine!

In a message to all Saints, Fr. Kevin Mullen '75, O.F.M, Provincial Minister of the Holy Name Province and 10th President of Siena College, addresses a noteworthy transition in leadership and the everlasting bond between the College and the Franciscan community.

SAINT Valentine's is just around the corner! Should we post more of these next week?

Thrilled that Derek Jeter H'12 will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame!

It's not every day you get a shoutout from the Pope! An honor for us all and a wonderful surprise for the 30 students who've been traveling Italy for ten days as part of the Franciscan Leadership course.

2019 was a great year to be a Saint! We miss you Maria and Br. Ed.

May the "Saint" spirit be with you this Christmas and throughout the new year.

Simply stunning

Happy Thanksgiving, Saints!

#TBT to when Siena Men's Basketball won the Br. Ed Coughlin Franciscan Cup earlier this week What a way to honor him!

The results are in.

Some fall fun at the townhouses!

Three weeks ago we held a memorial mass for Br. Ed. This is our tribute to him

Please join us in remembering and celebrating Br. Ed beginning at 4 p.m.

Good Luck and God Bless to our 2019-20 Siena Saints!

The largest freshman class in Siena history and 128 transfers!

A Siena education isn't just something you get. It's something you get . Introducing the Frank '85 and Sheila Ambrose Media Center, where our communications majors will produce games for ESPN starting this fall.

It’s with great sadness that we announce our president, Br. F. Edward Coughlin, O.F.M., Ph.D., died early this morning. The entire community mourns the tragic loss of our leader and friend, Br. Ed. Please join us in praying for his brother friars and his family.

Lord, hear our prayer

A place for peace and prayer

An epic Bernie sand sculpture to kick off the week!

New York’s #1 College for Getting a Job

Check out this 360 degree shot of our gorgeous Grotto!

It was a great year to be a Saint!

It's not every day American Idol visits your town. Go, Madison! Please join us in voting for our hometown superstar this Sunday.

The delivery of yesterday's honorary degree was perfectly timed . The recipient, Kate Gutman ‘90, is Chief Sales and Solutions Officer/ Senior Vice President at UPS

We'll miss you, too, Class of 2019!

Loudon Road, Take Me Home