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SIENA COLLEGE
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iena College had its inception in the year 1937 when His Excellency, the
Most Rev. Edmund F. Gibbons, D.D., Bishop of Albany, extended an
invitation to the Franciscan Friars of the Province of the Most Holy Name,
to establish an institution of higher education within the confines of the
Capital District. A site suitable for this purpose consisting of 38 acres, located
in Loudonville, was acquired in April of the same year as the first step in the
realization of this project. Since the beginning, the College was placed under
the patronage of St. Bernardine of Siena, the illustrious 15th century Franciscan
scholar. St. Bernardine is a fitting patron for he embodies the rich and deep
intellectual tradition that the followers of St. Francis bring to education.
The old farm “mansion” that had stood on the site for over fifty years
immediately underwent extensive renovations to serve temporarily as a college
building. On September 22, 1937, the new college opened its doors for the
first time to 90 Freshmen.
The Regents of the University of the State of New York provisionally
chartered the College in 1938, granting absolute Charter in 1942. Siena
College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and
Secondary Schools, and is a member of various academic and administrative
organizations.
Since 1971, the College has been governed by an independent Board of
Trustees. A Board of Advisors serves to strengthen the relationship between the
campus and the surrounding community.
Siena College, now located on 174 acres of land, offers its students a
stimulating academic program featuring a core liberal arts education and
professional programs in business, social work, and education. While pursuing
any one of 31 majors and more than 50 minors and certificate programs,
leading to the Baccalaureate, as well as a Master of Science in Accounting,
Siena students participate in study abroad, internships, independent studies,
honors programs, and undergraduate research, as well as NCAA Division
I athletics, intramural athletics, and a wide variety of club and service
organizations.
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SAINT BERNARDINE of SIENA
B
ernardine was born at Massa in the province of Siena, Italy, in the year
1380. His father was Tollo of the old and noble family of the Albizeschi of
Siena. His mother, called Nera, was of the noble house of Avveduti. After the
death of his mother, the Albizeschi sent for the young orphan to come to Siena
to study, for they were very anxious to prepare him to be worthy of his name.
Bernardine made great progress in the schools of Siena and received great praise
for his abilities. He studied under the famous Master, John of Spoleto, who
was then teaching Philosophy, a teacher, who was honored with the title of
“The Mirror of Virtue.” The pupil and the Master became friends. The Master
admired the ability and solid judgment of his pupil. In extreme old age, John
of Spoleto said: “No pupil of mine has greater ability than Bernardine. I have
never met his equal for excellence in all kinds of virtue.” At the age of 17, he
finished his course of Philosophy and turned his attention to the study of Civil
and Canon Law, of the Holy Scripture and Theology.
On the eighth of September in the year 1402, at the age of 22, he entered
the Franciscan Order to dedicate his life to the service of God and his fellowman. Vested in the brown habit of the little poor man of Assisi, Bernardine
set forth to teach the truth to the inhabitants of the different towns of
Tuscany. The knowledge of his fame spread and his reputation increased with
his success. The people of the valley of Seriana, of Castelnuovo, Tortorna,
Alessandria, Milan, Cremona and Piacenza were docile to his teachings.
In the little town of Treviso in Northern Italy, the voice of the Apostle
of Peace was heard. He spoke on the Holy Name of Jesus and successfully
broke down civil strife and disorder. He then dedicated the rest of his life
to preaching on the Most Holy Name. According to the testimony of his
contemporaries, Saint Bernardine was the greatest orator of his time. No one
exercised greater influence over the masses. Aeneas Piccolomini, afterwards
Pope Pius II, who had heard Bernardine in his youth, tells us that: “His
eloquence was inexhaustible and his learning prodigious. He was admired and
revered by all as another Saint Paul, as a vessel of election.” Blessed Albert of
Sartiano, who accompanied Bernardine on his missions stated: “This truly
eminent man, Bernardine, the greatest ornament of the Franciscan Order,
taught the people of this country with wonderful wisdom and discernment,
and labored to maintain them in their good dispositions…”
For 40 years, Bernardine bore the burden of his apostleship. On the
twentieth of May, 1444, at the age of 64, with a smile on his lips he slept
sweetly in this world to awake in the eternity of the world to come.
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MISSION
of
SIENA COLLEGE
Siena College is a learning community advancing the ideals of a
liberal arts education, rooted in its identity as a Franciscan and Catholic
institution.
As a learning community, Siena is committed to a student-centered
education emphasizing dynamic faculty-student interaction. Through a
blending of liberal arts and professional education, Siena College provides
experiences and courses of study instilling the values and knowledge to lead a
compassionate, reflective, and productive life of service and leadership.
As a liberal arts college, Siena fosters the rigorous intellectual
development of its students through a healthy exchange of ideas both inside
and outside the classroom. It provides opportunities to develop critical and
creative thinking; to make reasoned and informed judgments; to appreciate
cultural diversity; to deepen aesthetic sensibility and to enhance written and
oral communication skills. It develops in each individual an appreciation
for the richness of exploring knowledge from a variety of perspectives and
disciplines.
As a Franciscan community, Siena strives 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 with 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.
As a Catholic college, Siena seeks to advance not only the intellectual
growth of its students, but their spiritual, religious, and ethical formation
as well. To this end, Siena is composed of and in dialogue with people from
different religious and cultural traditions; encourages critical reflection on
religious experience; provides ample opportunities for worship and service;
explores the moral dimensions of decision-making in business and the
professions; and affirms the dignity of the individual while pursuing the
common good.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
Br. F. Edward Coughlin, O.F.M., Ph.D., President of Siena College
John D’Argenio, M.S., Vice President and Director of Athletics
Maryellen Gilroy, Ed.D., Vice President for Student Affairs
James C. Harrison, Ph.D., Interim Dean, School of Liberal Arts
Edward J. Jones, B.A., Vice President for Enrollment Management
Fr. Kenneth P. Paulli ’82, O.F.M., Ed.D., Vice President and Chief of Staff
Linda L. Richardson, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs
Charles F. Seifert, Ph.D., Dean, School of Business
David B. Smith ’79, B.S.,Vice President for Development and External Affairs
Paul Stec ’79, C.P.A., M.B.A.,Vice President for Finance and Administration
Allan T. Weatherwax, Ph.D., Dean, School of Science
OFFICERS OF THE CLASS OF 2015
Sarah G. Czelusniak – President
Deep N. Shah – Vice President
Khadijah C. Williams – Secretary
Alexander R. Arduini – Treasurer
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SIENA COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Br. F. Edward Coughlin, O.F.M., Ph.D.
Loudonville, New York
President, Siena College
Howard S. Foote ’74
Albany, New York (Chairman)
Office Managing Director, NY - Capital Region, UHY LLP
John F. Murray ’79
East Greenbush, New York (First Vice Chair)
President and CEO, Rose and Kiernan, Inc.
John J. Nigro
Albany, New York (Second Vice Chair)
President, Nigro Companies
Susan Law Dake
Saratoga Springs, New York (Secretary)
President, Stewart’s Shops Foundation
Robert J. McCormick ’87
Glenville, New York (Treasurer)
President and CEO, TrustCo Bank & TrustCo Bank Corp NY
Thomas L. Amell ‘89
Troy, New York
President and CEO, Pioneer Bank
Thomas J. Baldwin Jr.’81
New York, New York
Managing Director, Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. Inc.
Ronald E. Bjorklund ’85
Lumberton, New Jersey
President/CEO/Principal, Vermeer North Atlantic
J. David Brown
Albany, New York
President and CEO, Capital District YMCA
Daniel J. Cahill ’75
Albany, New York
Sr. VP/Chief Corp. Dev. Officer (Retired), The Ayco Co., LP
Robert F. Campbell ’66
Loudonville, New York
Director (Retired), First Albany Companies Inc.
Judy Capano/Michaelson ’87
New York, New York
Partner, Chief Strategy Officer, Calcium
Virginia Darrow ’83
New York, New York
Group CEO (Retired), The Lapithus Group
Shari Golub Schillinger ’86
Loudonville, New York
Civic Leader
Sr. Violet T. Grennan, M.F.I.C., D. Min.
Tenafly, New Jersey
Robert L. Guido ’68
Atlanta, Georgia
Vice Chairman (Retired), Ernst & Young
Rev. Kenneth R. Himes ’71, O.F.M., Ph.D.
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Department of Theology, Boston College
Pamela McCarthy
Northampton, Massachusetts
Associate Director/Health Services, Schacht Center for Health and Wellness, Smith College
John A. McMahon ‘71
Newport Beach, California
Very Rev. Kevin J. Mullen ’75, O.F.M., Ph.D.
New York, New York
Provincial Minister, Holy Name Province
Kenneth M. Raymond, Jr.
Cohoes, New York
President, Prime Companies
Mark S. Rose ’65
E. Yaphank, New York
Chairman Emeritus, Clare Rose, Inc.
Rev. James P. Scullion’75, O.F.M., Ph.D.
Brant Beach, New Jersey
Pastor, St. Francis Parish
David M. Stack ’73
Parsippany, New Jersey
Chairman/President/CEO, Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Christine L. Standish
Loudonville, New York
Director, Albany International
Dr. Nimmi M. Trapasso’98, M.D
Wellesley, Massachusetts
Physician, Newton Wellesley Physicians-Primary Care
Sonya S. VanBortel ’03
Albany, New York
Counsel, Farm Family Insurance
Benjamin Velazquez, Jr. ’93
New York, New York
Director, Syndications Americas ING Capital LLC
Dennis L. Winger ’69
San Francisco, California
Trustees Emeriti:
Walter T. Kicinski ’62, New York, New York
George T. Maloney ’54, Mt. Pleasant, North Carolina
Joseph M. Pastore, Jr., Ph.D., Pleasantville, New York
J. Spencer Standish H’04, Loudonville, New York
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Commencement
Ceremony
Live photos and video of the Commencement ceremony are available on
commencementfeed.siena.edu. Share your best photos, congratulations, and best
wishes on Instagram,Twitter and Tumblr by tagging them #Siena2015.
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Sunday, May 10
Ten O’Clock
Times Union Center
COMMENCEMENT
Commencement Narrator........................................................Timothy J. Reno, D.M.A.
Assistant Professor of Creative Arts
PROCESSIONAL
Master of Ceremonies........................................................... Linda L. Richardson, Ph.D..
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Vice President for Academic Affairs
Invocation..............................................................................Fr. Larry Anderson, O.F.M..
Chaplain of the College
National Anthem...................................................................................... Ryan J. Moran
Class of 2015
Greetings.......................................................................................... Howard S. Foote ’74
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Welcome Address.............................................................................. Sarah G. Czelusniak
President, Class of 2015
Recognition of Faculty Award Recipients:
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Jerome Walton Award for Excellence in Teaching.........................Lois K. Daly, Ph.D.
Professor of Religious Studies
Raymond Kennedy Excellence in Scholarship Award............Robin Y. Flatland, Ph.D.
Professor of Computer Science
Fr. Matthew T. Conlin, O.F.M. Service Award........................James F. Booker, Ph.D.
Professor of Economics
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CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREE
Howard S. Foote ’74
Chairman, Board of Trustees
DOCTOR OF HUMANITIES
Jeffrey R. Immelt
Chairman and CEO
General Electric Company
Introduction......................................................................................Erik R. Eddy, Ph.D.
Professor of Management
Special Video Presentation
Reflections of the Class of 2015
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
Howard S. Foote ’74
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Presentation of Graduates
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA HONOR SOCIETY
Monica E. Anis
Michael L. Asselin
Isabella P. Bautista
Caroline M. Bertholf
Gracie L. Besse
Francis J. Butler
Benjamin B. Caesar
Mildred A. Condon
Jamie E. Desrosier
Erin M. Faeth
Melissa D. Fichera
Meaghan J. Flatley
Mariam S. Gawdat
John O. Gilbert
Lauren L. Griffith
Alyssa M. Grogan
Casey E. Hladik
Kristina J. Igoe
Kyle J. Kennedy
KatherineLynn D. Kresser
Jenna A. Mattina
Arianna L. Mielke
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Katherine E. Nelson
Richard R. Pacheco
Jaimie M. Parambil
Christina M. Rudolph
Robert J. Scagnelli
Matthew P. Schiesel
Jenna M. Schlefman
Asha C. Thomas
Ann G. Ward
Anna L. Youngmann
Marina C. Youssef
CLASS OFFICERS
Sarah G. Czelusniak - President
Deep N. Shah – Vice President
Khadijah C. Williams – Secretary
Alexander R. Arduini – Treasurer
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SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS....................................... James C. Harrison, Ph.D.
Interim Dean
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE..............................................Allan T. Weatherwax, Ph.D.
Dean
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS..................................................Charles F. Seifert, Ph.D.
Dean
Alma Mater.............................................................................................. Ryan J. Moran.
Class of 2015
SIENA COLLEGE ALMA MATER
Hail Siena, Alma Mater, joyfully we bless her name.
We her sons and daughters laud her, and her glory we acclaim.
Strengthen her, O God of mercy, grant her wisdom from above.
May we bring her greater honor, by our labor and our love.
When the years our pathways shorten, close to our reward we stand,
May we then, as now, be guided, by our Alma Mater’s hand.
Hail the home of saints and scholars; may her cross on dome of gold
Be the beacon ever after, for the ones her arms enfold.
Senior Commencement Address.......................................................... Meaghan J. Flatley
Class of 2015
Benediction........................................................ The Most Reverend Howard J. Hubbard
Bishop Emeritus of Albany
Remarks..............................................................Br. F. Edward Coughlin, O.F.M., Ph.D.
President
RECESSIONAL
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CLASS OF MAY, 2015
School of Liberal Arts
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
The Bachelor of Arts degree in the School of Liberal Arts is awarded in the following disciplines:
American Studies, Classics, Creative Arts, Economics, English, French, History, Philosophy,
Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology, and Spanish.
Students listed in the program are eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies. This
eligibility does not mean that the students have earned a degree at this time. Academic honors
listed are based on coursework completed as of April 6, 2015. Final academic honors will be
based on coursework completed at the time the degree is awarded.
Honors Designation: Three distinctions are awarded graduates, based on their cumulative
scholarship index: Summa Cum Laude, 3.90 to 4.0; Magna Cum Laude, 3.70 to 3.89; Cum
Laude 3.50 to 3.69.
Siena College Honors Fellows: The Honors Fellows complete a combination of Honors courses,
service activities, and a culminating Honors Thesis.
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Audrey E. Allen
Marisabel C. Alonso
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Staci J. Archambault
Michael L. Asselin
Michelle Ausejo
Cynthia V. Austin-Godoy
Veronica M. Ayala-Nieves
Michael P. Baker
Mia Bango
Ghous M. Barak
Nathan G. Barry
Brittany E. Barstein
Joanna M. Bebber
Sarah N. Been
Conor M. Begley
Kylie E. Benoit
Caroline M. Bertholf
Gracie L. Besse
Emma L. Bettiol
Matthew W. Beyer
Kiynat S. Bhatti
Arti G. Bhoge
Charles J. Bielkiewicz
Thomas Blackler
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Megan Bohse
Lindsay R. Bonesteel
Kelsey M. Booth
Taylor C. Booth
Katie M. Bornstein
Lauren E. Borosky
Daniel S. Bortoloni
Rachel L. Bournique
Katherine O. Bowie
Austin N. Boykins
Ryan J. Boyle
Lindsey J. Boyle
Jephthe Brutus
Andrew J. Bryk
Jessica R. Budinich
Stephanie M. Bundas
Courtney R. Burke
Mikaela J. Burke
James A. Burns
Francis J. Butler
Jonathan J. Butler
Taylor S. Carey
Dylan J. Carroza
Lauren L. Castellana
Jennifer Castro
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BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
Kevin G. Christopher
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Garrett P. Claffey
c Michael P. Clemens
c Lauren K. Collins
cc Mildred A. Condon
a Sarah N. Connolly
Brenda E. Costabile
Kelly B. Coultry
Taramarie R. Crisafulli
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Destiny-Ann J. Curran
Scott D. Cutting
Brittany M. D’Ambrosio
Morgan Dame
Tajra N. Daniels
Deanna D. Danzy
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Barbara L. Davis
Rebecca L. Davis
a Ryan J. Davis
Viraj M. D’Costa
Stephanie De La Cruz
Danielle C. DeLisio
Haleigh M. Dennett
cc Stephanie L. DeRubertis
Candace DeSiena
Claudia T. Desmond
cc Jamie E. Desrosier
Kristin M. Devine
Susana V. Diaz
cc Andrew G. DiFranco
c John C. Donovan
Brian W. Driscoll
Jonathan R. Drogon
Richelle Drowne
Melissa R. Dubin
Olivia S. duBourg
Chloe E. Durkin
Emiray Ekren
Patricia A. Erickson
Vanessa R. Esponda
Bryan M. Faas
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Jennifer R. Falcone
Taylor A. Fanelli
Brian M. Fay
Sarah V. Ferritto
Melissa D. Fichera
Matthew J. Findlay
Katherine A. Fischer
Richard N. Fischer
Katie A. Fitzpatrick
Maura M. Fleming
Kerry A. Fleming
Sean A. Flynn
Christopher M. Forst
Sierra A. Forster
Erin M. Franklin
Matthew W. Fuller
Leda A. Gannon
Vincent M. Gaynor
Catherine A.Gerrain
Joseph B. Giovatto
Brienne T. Gleason
Patrick J. Glenn
Nicholas A. Grudev
Raquel A. Gutierrez Swarton
Mia N. Guyette
Bryan S. Hale
Patrick R. Hall
Mary G. Hanrahan
Lizabeth A. Hansen
Samantha E. Harter
Frances Haunfelner
Kyle R. Heagney
Joseph D. Heinz
Marisa M. Henkin
Julia M. Hess
Andrew M. Hewitt
Ashley A. Hiller
Nicholas J. Hilton
Marissa I. Holliday
Colleen M. Horan
Ashley N. Howell
Samantha M. Huebner
Connor J. Hunt
Summa Cum Laude cc Magna Cum Laude
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School of Liberal Arts
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
Richard W. Hurley
Kristin A. Huster
Thuy T. Huynh
Evan D. Hymes
cc Kristina J. Igoe
a Kristen Ippolito
Tamara T. John
Benedicte S. Jolimeau
Maria A. Jones
cc Brittney E. Jory
Tyler S. Kallquist
John P. Karikas
Lauren A. Kassa
Kati L. Keilty
Patrick M. Killeen
Theodore J. King
a Ryan J. Kitchen
a Michael J. Konop
cc KatherineLynn D. Kresser
a Victoria M. Kunert
Danielle M. Lang
mccc Andrew T. Lang
Cory M. Larmour
cc Zachary R. Larson
Jeffrey R. Laudenschlager
cc Abbey M. Lavazzo
Dasha D. Lavera
Joseph R. Leonardo
Kelly T. Levine
Edward Lewicki
Amir A. Lewis
Paige Lloyd
Jordan M. Loftus
George N. Lopez
William S. Lotti
Shannon R. Love
Michael M. Lowney
Jeremy D. Lundquist
Kim Lysius Cote
Krista L. Mallon
Emily P. Mance
Lauren E. Martello
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Heather J. Matley
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Gabrielle L. Mauro
Gian C. Maxino
Moriah F. McCloskey
Alexandra G. McDaniel
Sean J. McDonald
Kelley E. McDonald
Katelynn M. McDowell
Edward P. McGovern
Kim M. McHugh
Jacqueline L.Medina
Noellie C. Medina
Ali L. Mesick
Arianna L. Mielke
Courtney I. Miles
Onyx S. Mintah
Kelli L. Mishoe
Meghan A. Morris
Gregory A. Morrison
Juliana M. Muehter
Kerrin R. Mulhall
Alicia A. Munian
Mark Munoz
Thomas J. Murphy
Justine M. Murphy
Meghan E. Murphy
Austin N. Musulin
Carly P. Muth
Kelsey L. Myers
Miranda E. Nagell
Yasir J. Nasir
Elizabeth M.Naylor
Victoria M. Nguyen
Catherine E. Nolan
Halie E. Northrop
Kristi L. Norton
Christine E. O’Brien
Heather C. O’Brien
Sean P. O’Brien-Macari
Christina E. Ochs
Kathryn E. O’Connell
Shannon L. O’Connor
Meghan E. O’Connor
Erin E. O’Hare
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BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
Nathan R. Olukanmi
c Erin E. Ormsby
Andres A. Ortiz
Patrick L. Osse
Monika K. Ostrowidzki
Jeffrey P. Osur
Amanda E. Palmer
Brian D. Palmer
Erika M. Palombo
c Kayla E. Pariseau
Niket M. Patel
c Daniella Pedone
Jeffrey C. Pegno
mcc Nicole K. Pennucci
Matthew B. Pinchinat
Anthony V. Piro
Robert E. Poole
Christopher Powers
ccc Steven D. Procopio
Conor P. Quinn
Sarah R. Rainis
Cheryl L. Randall
Jacqueline A. Randall
Timothy M. Rau
c Sara L. Riggins
Erin L. Rigsbee
Joseph A. Riitano
ccc Delaney M. Rives
Taylor A. Robinson
Estuardo Rodriguez
Christopher N. Rodriguez
Yudennis Rodriguez
Romey J. Romagnoli
mccc Carlie R. Roman
John R. Rooney
Kyle M. Russ
Amanda K. Russo
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Kiersten Ryan
c Alex D. Sacripante
c Kiersten M. Salanger
Ashley T. Sarvis
c Derek T. Scharfenberg
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Oseia L. Seaforth
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Connie L. Siebold
Kelsey E. Simmons
Michelle M. Simone
Thomas F. Sinkora
Shannon E. Siracusa
Julia M. Sirianni
Jacqueline C. Skeen
Darien J. Smith
Katherine E. Smith
William A. Sollin
Kristin M. Soulia
Chrysanne M. Spagnuolo
Brianna M. St. Amour
Katherine R. Stark
Regina C. Stracqualursi
Julie A. Sullivan
Samantha J. Swanko
Adderlin C. Taveras
Jazmin Tejada
Fabienne P. Theard
Nicholas A. Theobald
Kathryn L. Thomas
Tamala L. Tiedemann
Robert J. Tierney
Kathryn G. Tietz
Julia C. Tine
Christina M. Tompkins
Janairis M. Torres
Kori A. Trataros
Alyssa C. Treanor
Theresa B. Tremblay
Angelique M. Turman-Corchado
Amanda Urena
Sujehiry Urena Aponte
Nicolas P. Vecchiarelli
Mark J. Velvis
Anna M. Vescio
Nicholas L. Viscomi
Tonio Viscusi
Andrew A. Vroman
Michael A. Wallace
J. Gregory Walsh
Ann G. Ward
Emily T. Weber
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Alise M. Weisberg
Callan M. Weise
Leo J. Wetter
John J. White
Lauren E. Whitman
Jessica R. Wiener
Khadijah C. Williams
Taylor C. Williams
Timothy Wincowski
Carolyn M. Windover
Laura A. Wojdyla
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Corbin A. Woodruff
Meghann L. Wright
Kailei Wu
Hyun J. Yoo
Amanda S. York
Anna L. Youngmann
Kathryn Zambrano
Brittany M. Zebrowski
Natalie A. Zeunges
CLASS OF MAY, 2015
School of Science
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
The Bachelor of Arts degree in the School of Science is awarded in the following disciplines:
Biology, Environmental Studies, and Mathematics.
Students listed in the program are eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies. This
eligibility does not mean that the students have earned a degree at this time. Academic honors
listed are based on coursework completed as of April 6, 2015. Final academic honors will be based
on coursework completed at the time the degree is awarded.
Honors Designation: Three distinctions are awarded graduates, based on their cumulative
scholarship index: Summa Cum Laude, 3.90 to 4.0; Magna Cum Laude, 3.70 to 3.89; Cum
Laude 3.50 to 3.69.
Siena College Honors Fellows: The Honors Fellows complete a combination of Honors courses,
service activities, and a culminating Honors Thesis.
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Isabella P. Bautista
Benjamin B. Caesar
Elizabeth A. Caprotti
Lauren E. Davis
Meaghan J. Flatley
Casey A. Gallagher
Michael J. Gallagher
Anna B. Grant
Lauren L. Griffith
Timothy J. Hartigan
Erin M. Healy
Sean C. Hickey
Casey E. Hladik
Abdoulie A. Jallow
Thomas H. Jenkins
Honors Fellow
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Andreia E. Marcuccio
Kori A. Miller
Shannon B. Muldowney
Christy J. Mundanchira
Alexandra T. Natale
Richard R. Pacheco
Jaimie M. Parambil
Andrew J. Raway
Christina M. Rudolph
Robert J. Scagnelli
Jenna M. Schlefman
Rachel S. Stoklosa
Kori E. Swieter
Asha C. Thomas
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School of Science
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
The Bachelor of Science degree in the School of Science is awarded in the following disciplines:
Actuarial Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science,
Mathematics, and Physics.
Students listed in the program are eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies. This
eligibility does not mean that the students have earned a degree at this time. Academic honors
listed are based on coursework completed as of April 6, 2015. Final academic honors will be based
on coursework completed at the time the degree is awarded.
Honors Designation: Three distinctions are awarded graduates, based on their cumulative
scholarship index: Summa Cum Laude, 3.90 to 4.0; Magna Cum Laude, 3.70 to 3.89; Cum
Laude 3.50 to 3.69.
Siena College Honors Fellows: The Honors Fellows complete a combination of Honors courses,
service activities, and a culminating Honors Thesis.
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Mary Claire Arnold
Khush B. Asghar
Mathew A. Banville
Victoria A. Bestle
Marissa I. Bianchi
Kaitlyn R. Boomhower
Emma J. Bostian
Cassandra L. Braz
Patrick J. Bunk
Tyler T. Carpenter-Rivers
Ann Chacko
Mark H. Chalmers
Asher Cherian
Subin G. Chirayath
Stephanie Chung
Ryan W. Clancy
Tyler H. Clausen
Kevin W. Conner
Nickolas L. Coombs
Damian M. Crisafulli
Thomas A. Dietsche
Michelle L. Dixon
Amber L. Dominic
Ryan P. Donahue
Timothy J. Duffy
Honors Fellow
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Rachel N. Dykstra
Olivia M. Emigh
Nicholas P. Esposito
Joseph K. Fairley
Samantha E. Farina
Kathleen R. Farry
Lucas J. Favazza
Bridget P. Fitzgibbon
Sean M. Fitzpatrick
Kyle J. Flack
Mary C. Fletcher
Tara M. Friel
Alexander D. Friele
Jingya Gao
Marissa R. Gasparro
Mariam S. Gawdat
Amanda L. Gemmiti
John O. Gilbert
Julian J. Girard
Jonathan S. Glueckert
Kendal M. Glynn
Christopher F. Godfrey
Kelley N. Godwin
Alyssa M. Grogan
David J. Hall
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Jakob M. Hebert
Matthew D. Herrmann
Julia E. Ida
Natalie M. Jersak
Sarah B. Johnson
Joseph D. Kaszubowski
Kyle J. Kennedy
Joshua T. Keyoskey
Marina E. Kodsi
Alexandria J. Konkol
Joanna Kordek
Lance P. Krzeminski
Briana A. Leo
Kyle J. Leonard
Michael C. Loschiavo
Sean F. Lynch
James R. Lynch
Sabihah R. Mamdani
Kevin Mango
Anthony M. Marchese
Christopher G. Mariano
Ryan C. Martin
Lauren I. Mathews
Stephanie A. Mazzola
Joshua J. McDonald
Rose E. Meehan
Emily J. Mejia
Bethany M. Meys
Amar U. Mian
Shyrice M. Mitchell
Ryan J. Moran
Joseph M. Morvillo
Connor F. Mosey
Jessica A. Muenkel
Natalia F. Murdock
Kelly A. Nealon
Chelsea N. Needham
Christina M. Nevin
Eamonn T. O’Donnell
Omowunmi E. Oluwo
Anjali A. Panackal
Michele M. Panicucci
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Matthew J. Paparella
Kristan K. Papirio
Meaghan P. Parmiter
Setu D. Patel
Sade Perez
Anna C. Perillo
Sara E. Pinti
Amanda L. Podczerwinski
Matthew J. Porter
Althea L. Porter
Jessica L. Porter
Stefanie M. Posson
Helene G. Rached
Caitlin E. Rafferty
Rayne M. Rappazzo
Ronnie P. Rera
Andrew T. Reynolds
Alexander J. Richard
Kelly T. Rios
Mary E. Ritchie
Katherine J. Robinson
Paige L. Rodack
Spencer E. Romeu
Justin R. Rose
Nicholas A. Roth
Kathleen M. Rotondo
Justin D. Rousseau
Nicole A. Russo
Madeline N. Santulli
Deep N. Shah
Sherwin Shaju
George W. Shichen
Esther M. Singh
Lovleen K. Singh
Kean P. Smullen
John C. Sokol
Jessica C. Soroksky
Aleksandr Spevak
Becky E. Steephenson
Cory J. Stewart
Chelsea N. Stout
Daniel W. Street
Teresa M. Tagliafierro
Ryan P. Tantone
Summa Cum Laude cc Magna Cum Laude
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Robert M. Tateo
Jessica M. Thomson
Jordyn L. Torchia
Matthew J. Varney
Ellen M. Villafuerte
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Hannah M. Waldman
Trent Williams
Renia E. Yoanidis
Marina C. Youssef
CLASS OF MAY, 2015
School of Business
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING DEGREE
Students listed in the program are eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies. This
eligibility does not mean that the students have earned a degree at this time.
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Matthew A. Brown
Matthew P. Bullett
Kenneth W. Carpenter
Matthew D. Codi
Tehresa M. Coles
Peter C. Collins
Ouida E. Cordell
Raquel A. Cuomo
Gary J. Czosnykowski
Taylor S. Daby
Mary L. DeBlase
John R. DeFazio
Katelyn M. DiChiaro
Michele E. DuLong
Kylene M. Fitsik
Daniel H. Golderman
Anthony P. Grieco
Eric J. Hart
Kayla M. Haskin
Cassandra L.Hope
Honors Fellow
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Joshua R. Kirby
Molly M. Kramm
Megan A. Lacy
Adam R. Lindhorst
Victoria E. Lipsky
Andrew D. Lomaglio
John N. Maleganos
Elizabeth D. Michel
Adam M. Myers
Jessica L. Olszowy
Christiana C. Riccardelli
Brenda J. Schermerhorn
Zachary D. Schulman
Brandon A. Smith
Nicholas J. Spinelli
Allison M. Steckel
Christopher J. Therrien
Michael B. Thomas
Kaitlyn N. Trembley
Jacqueline J. Vavoules
Summa Cum Laude cc Magna Cum Laude
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CLASS OF MAY, 2015
School of Business
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
The Bachelor of Science degree is awarded in the following disciplines: Accounting, Economics,
Finance, Management, and Marketing.
Students listed in the program are eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies. This
eligibility does not mean that the students have earned a degree at this time. Academic honors
listed are based on coursework completed as of April 6, 2015. Final academic honors will be based
on coursework completed at the time the degree is awarded.
Honors Designation: Three distinctions are awarded graduates, based on their cumulative
scholarship index: Summa Cum Laude, 3.90 to 4.0; Magna Cum Laude, 3.70 to 3.89; Cum
Laude 3.50 to 3.69.
Siena College Honors Fellows: The Honors Fellows complete a combination of Honors courses,
service activities, and a culminating Honors Thesis.
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Stephen R. Adamowski
Sophia Sarah Addas
Ryan M. Ahlers
Kevin N. Akbaraly
Kirsten V. Alaia
Denise R. Algiere
Michelle K. Almeida
Michael R. Amico
Christine A. Amodeo
Richmond K. Amponsah
Bryan T. Anderson
Melissa S. Anson
Elaine C. Arnold
Aaron Backo
Travis J. Bailor
Thomas J. Bardsley
Stephen Barretta
Timothy J. Bauer
Jessica M. Bazora
Christina H. Beaudin
Sofian N. Belhadj
Jared M. Berdar
Kaitlyn E. Berkery
Paul G. Bernaschina
Robert Berry
Salvatore Bianco
Honors Fellow
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Sarah E. Bilodeau
Chad A. Bingo
Andrea E. Blackburn
Michael A. Blair
Andrew D. Bonocore
Maximilian H. Bonsall
Julianne M. Bouchard
Klaudia Bouzyk
Ashley A. Brackett
Nina M. Bredice
John T. Brennan
Tyler J. Brennan
Megan C. Brousseau
Matthew A. Brown
Aaron G. Buckley
Daniel C. Buff
Bibi F. Buksh
Alexandra F. Bullis
Paul A. Burbine
Brittany L. Burkins
Anthony Burney
Sarah A. Burr
Samantha L.Byrnes
Katherine G. Canavan
Nicholas P. Capalbo
Joseph G. Caranfa
Summa Cum Laude cc Magna Cum Laude
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
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Alexandra C. Cardish
Paul A. Carnivale
Kenneth W. Carpenter
Abigail B. Carpenter
Jasmine Mari B. Carrillo
Stephanie N.Carroll
Paul A. Casalan
James M. Cashin
Elizabeth Casper
Nicole L. Chelkowski
Jacky Cheng
Danielle A. Christiano
Francesca M.Cioffi
Matthew D. Codi
James C. Collins
John J. Condon
William L. Conlin
Taylor H. Conroy
Meghan C. Conway
Kenneth L. Cooper
James A. Cooper
Eugene S. Corcione
Ouida E. Cordell
Thomas M. Cordts
Brian K. Coyne
Bridget C. Cray
Lukas J. Crowder
Kelly-Ann Crowley
Thomas A. Cuff
Rebecca A. Curley
Sarah G. Czelusniak
Sarah E. Czyzewski
Mark A. D’Addario
Ryan W. D’Antonio
Evan S. D’Auge
Mark E. Davin
Nicholas Davis
Lauren M. DeFalco
Keith M. DeGeorge
Jared R. DeGroff
Marisa A. DeMania
Duke Demarest
Evan C. Denisoff
Honors Fellow
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Brittanie L. Denman
Shannon R. DePiola
Mackenzie F. Desmond
Tayler A. DiBiase
Charlotte M. DiMatteo
Dominick A. DiPietrantonio
Kieran J. Donohue
Ademir Manoel dos Santos Filho
Charles J. Dowd
Ryan P. Dowling
Katlin A. Drop
Deanna M. Dubois
Michael P. Duffy
Brendan O. Duffy
Brendan P. Dunn
Eliza C. Eder
Thomas J. Ehrhardt
Nicole E. Elking
Macaulay R.Endres
Sarah B. Fairbanks
Morgan M. Fallati
Andrew F. Fasoldt
Nicholas I. Faxon
Remy T. Fields
Nicole L. Filmer
Connor M. Finnerty
Michelle M. Fioravanti
Brandon M. Flower
John F. Foley
Sean M. Ford
Matthew C. Fortin
Weston J. French
Katherine A. Frye
Matthew J. Funiciello
Peter A. Gallagher
Kristen N. Garabedian
Douglas J. Garlow
Helene Gaudin
Ryan F. Geer
Victor Gomes Canesin
Alex J. Goudey
Ryan S. Goulding
Kathleen A. Grabowski
Theresa J. Graffeo
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Jamie L. Guerin
Ernesto Guerrero
Douglas F. Guidi
Sean G. Hakim
Daniel J. Harkins
Cole T. Harrison
Mary C. Hartwick
Christine M.Heaney
Kelsey L. Helin
Steven T. Hemberger
Tiffany L. Hogben
Gregory J. Hoppe
Madeline E. Hurley
Nadia A. Ibrahim
Kathleen R. Isgro
Anita E. Jackson
Ernest J. Jacqueway
Mia C. Jeffreys
Victoria L. Jennings
Nicholas R. Jiampetti
Eric M. Jokipii
Michael D. Jones
Pamela G. Juergens
Tristan J. Kacprzyk-Aita
Thomas M. Kaczmarek
Salim F. Kaddo Mouawad
Issam Kaisse
Christopher M. Kearney
Michael R. Kelly
Muhammad H. Khan
Evan R. Kimber
Erin Kirk
Aleisia R. Kisel
Mark J. Kissick
Walter J. Klimczak
Nicholas J. Kolar
Jamie C. Komoroske
Matthew J. Konieczny
Shannon A. Kresge
Ida M. Krogh
Michael J. Krywulych
Daniel T. Kurylas
Karissa M. Kutzer
Honors Fellow
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Janine K. Kyriacou
Thais Laffitte Gavlak
Ashley V. Larkin
Gregory P. Laubenstein
Etienne Lehideux
Kevin J. Lennon
Dena M. Leonelli
Michael T. Lewandowski
Nicole Lingg
Kristine A. Liquori
Qin H. Lu
Benjamin P. Lunaud
Jessica M. Macaluso
James Madden
Sean P. Maguire
Kyle D. Mahar
Ryan M. Mallon
Solange Milka Mandevu
Austin F. Maney
Joao Bruno Mansor Soares
Danielle K. Manupella
Alexander R. Manzi
Asad A. Maqsood
Kelly C. Marroquin
Jamie M. Martin
Francisco J. Martinez Calderon
Eduardo Martins Baptista do Amaral
Eric A. Mastrotto
Nicole M. Maura
Lauren A. Maxwell
Zachary A. Mazurowski
Ryan M. McAuliffe
Ryan J. McCall
Brian J. McCune
Lauren E. McGarry
Nathanial J. McGovern
Brice M. McMahon
Nicholas M. Mehlrose
Alexander D. Melius
Nathaniel Mercado
Morgan A. Mielnicki
Lauren Milligan
Nicholas A. Morais
Rick N. Morales
Summa Cum Laude cc Magna Cum Laude
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School of Business
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
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Jonathan W. Moran
Max D. Morse
Nicholas A. Motyl
Alison J. Murphy
Felipe N. Muzzetti
Fariah Nadeem
Victor N. Nasser
Kevin S. Nelson
Katherine E.Nelson
Carolynn R. Newhard
Kenneth W. Newman
Rocco Nicoletta
Ge’Net N. Ninstant
Kristen L. Nugent
Joseph F. Nugent
Sean J. O’Brien
Elizabeth A. O’Hare
Sean M. O’Neill
Annie S. Oswald
Christian A. Paigo
Thomas Paranzine
Hugo E. Perrin
Leonardo M. Piai
Maria Augusta Pinto Cordeiro Montanha Teixeira
Laura M. Pladys
Jennifer A. Porter
Stephanie M. Porter
Conor Prunty
Marissa N. Puzino
Caitlyn N. Quinn
Matthew R. Quintana
Nicholas T. Rafael
Matar Rahamim
Tyler M. Rajeski
Jarret D. Reaume
Joseph P. Redding
Darren J. Reisch
Kristin E. Rell
Vincent M. Rendine
Gregory D. Reo
Louis P. Rittendale
Ivan Rodriguez
Honors Fellow
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Anthony J. Rodriguez
Nicholas Roe
Tierney P. Roland
Sylvain Roncalez
Carlos E. Rosales Rodriguez
Terance M. Ruso
Emily A. Sanderson
Richard L. Sandner
Raymond A.Sardelli
Farshad Sarrafi-Nour
Dorothea A. Sawyer
Brandon J. Scarincio
Skyler W. Scavone
Abigail R. Schimelpfenig
Ryan T. Schmitz
Giovanni J. Scisci
Andrew Scott
Erika L. Seagren
Drew W. Shellard
Krista M. Shoemaker
Christopher R. Shoemaker
Bridget M. Shoop
Michael K. Silk
Ryan W. Simpson
Trevor A. Skiba
Brenna M. Smith
Michael J. Smith
Shannon M. Soja
Michael A. Sorrentino
Megan S. Stansmore
Nicholas R. Stark
Michele P. Steigerwald
Matthew C. Stein
Scott G. Stein
Ryan S. Stiefvater
Jessica R. Strizzi
James I. Sullivan
Gabrielle K. Sullivan
Eric A. Sumanaru
Christopher E. Sutton
Kyle M. Swee
Jonathan P. Tasca
Danielle M. Thompson
Trent J. Tibbitts
Summa Cum Laude cc Magna Cum Laude
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
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Sara M. Tillapaugh
Jacquelyn A. Toomey
Erin T. Troy
Daniel Tucunduva Menoncin
Mark D. Vaeth
Guillaume L. Valentin
Leonard A. Valvano
Christopher D. Van Wagner
John B. VanDenburgh
Ashley D. Vankempen
Michael B. VanPatten
Kyle Vashkulat
Jacqueline J. Vavoules
Jacquelyn D.Verdon
Stephanie E. Viggiano
Luis Claudio Vitto Latreille
George A. Vogt
Megan A. Volz
Joshua A. Wadleigh
Honors Fellow
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Louis W. Walsh
Jun Zhao Wang
Mary E. Watson
Haley M. Weber
Erica L. Wells
Jenna Wengler
Stephanie S. White
Christopher P. White
Donald J. White
Kyle C. White
Adam Wigley
David D. Wilber
Jonathan Wojcik
Ryan F. Wollert
Thomas J. Woodhouse
Jake Wronoski
Nikita V. Zakharov
Gregory R. Zampini
Corina D. Zarrillo
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honorary degree recipient
Jeffrey R. Immelt
Chairman and CEO
General Electric Company
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iena College is honored to have the opportunity to recognize Mr. Jeffrey Immelt,
Chairman and CEO of one of the most influential and innovative organizations in
the world. Mr. Immelt has held several global leadership positions since coming to GE
in 1982, including roles in GE’s Plastics, Appliances, and Healthcare businesses. In 1989
he became an officer of GE and joined the GE Capital Board in 1997.
Mr. Immelt has been named one of the “World’s Best CEOs” three times by
Barron’s, and since he began serving as chief executive officer, GE has been named
“America’s Most Admired Company” in a poll conducted by Fortune magazine and
one of “The World’s Most Respected Companies” in polls by Barron’s and the Financial
Times. He also has been named to Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the
world.
Mr. Immelt was the chair of President Obama’s Council on Jobs and
Competitiveness, which was created to provide non-partisan advice to the President
on continuing to strengthen the Nation’s economy and ensure the competitiveness
of the United States. The Council sought to provide insight on ways to create jobs,
opportunity, and prosperity for the American people.
He currently serves on the board of directors for Robin Hood, New York’s largest
poverty-fighting organization focused on finding, funding and creating programs
and schools that generate meaningful results for families in New York City’s poorest
neighborhoods. He is a member of The American Academy of Arts & Sciences.
Mr. Immelt earned a B.A. degree in applied mathematics in 1978 from Dartmouth
College, where he currently serves on the board of trustees. He also holds an M.B.A.
from Harvard University. He and his wife, Andrea, have one daughter.
In recognition of his lifetime of exemplary achievement, leadership, and service
in the public, private, and non-profit sectors of our society, Siena College awards Mr.
Jeffrey Immelt the honorary degree, Doctor of Humanities.
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Jerome Walton Excellence in
Teaching Award
Lois K. Daly, Ph.D.
Professor of Religious Studies
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n recognition of teaching excellence, Siena College established this award in honor of
Professor Jerome Walton, one of the College’s first lay faculty, who served Siena for
21 years as a Professor of Commerce, Economics, Statistics, and Business Mathematics.
The award is given annually to the faculty member who has demonstrated excellence
in teaching. Recipients of the Jerome Walton Award are recognized for their record of
outstanding and passionate teaching, for their creativity and willingness to experiment,
and for their ability to engage students with rigorous and intellectually challenging
subject matter.
Siena College is honored to recognize the accomplishments of Dr. Lois Daly as
the recipient of the 2014-2015 award.
Professor Daly’s teaching career at Siena spans more than 30 years. She has
initiated or developed courses as diverse as “Women and Religion” and “Religion and
the Environment” to “Star Trek and Religion.” In addition to her teaching, she serves
as the Director of the J. Spencer and Patricia Standish Honors Program at Siena, which
challenges students through courses and a culminating Honors thesis designed to
develop their own intellectual curiosity and abilities.
Dr. Daly also teaches a First Year Seminar course titled “Pop Culture and the
Meaning of Life,” in which she uses her background in theology and ethics with respect
to classic texts (including Augustine, Plato, Tolstoy, and Dostoyevsky) that address the
meaning of life and combines it with the popular culture we all are shaped by every day.
A colleague noted that “her reputation as a passionate teacher began almost
immediately. Students quickly realized the depth and breadth of her knowledge
gave them insights that challenged them to think and even question their own
interpretations.”
Although she holds the title of Professor, she doesn’t think of herself as “professing”
anything except for the importance of curiosity and disciplined inquiry. “At root,
teaching is fueled by curiosity, about wanting to know and wanting to know why.
Learning has precisely the same root. I am very fortunate to be living in a time and
working in a place that affirms teaching, learning, and most of all, curiosity,” said Daly.
“She views each student as an equal participant in a shared search for truth,” said one
of her students. “The communal learning experience Dr. Daly intentionally designed
and her genuine curiosity to hear our opinions gave me confidence in my voice, and
helped me grow into a creative and articulate thinker.”
Dr. Daly received her B.A. from DePauw University and her M.A. and Ph.D. from
the University of Chicago.
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Raymond C. Kennedy Excellence in
Scholarship Award
Robin Y. Flatland, Ph.D.
Professor of Computer Science
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he Raymond C. Kennedy Excellence in Scholarship Award is named in honor of
Raymond C. Kennedy, second lay Chair of the Siena College Board of Trustees,
and an individual known not only for his service to non-profit organizations, but
also for his deep intellectual curiosity in a wide variety of disciplines. In recognition
of the contribution scholarly activities provide toward the attainment of academic
excellence, each year one faculty member is acknowledged for having made a significant
contribution to his or her profession and/or discipline. Recipients are recognized by
peers outside the College, as having a consistent and significant record of scholarship
and/or creative production, completed primarily while at Siena College.
Siena College is honored to recognize the accomplishments of Dr. Robin Flatland
as the recipient of the 2014-2015 award.
Since arriving at Siena in 1997, Dr. Flatland has compiled an astounding record
of scholarship, much of it involving students, while continuing to excel at teaching and
service. She has published 38 refereed papers, has involved 19 students in 13 distinct
independent study projects related to her research, and she has worked with 43 coauthors from 23 distinct institutions and six countries on three continents. In addition,
she has served on two program committees and one National Science Foundation
panel, reviewed papers for 21 journals and conferences, attended 32 conferences and
workshops, presented seven papers at conferences, and she has given eight invited talks.
The major focus of her scholarship is in computational geometry, which is an area
of computer science devoted to algorithms solving geometric problems. Her most
significant contributions in this area have dealt with algorithms for unfolding 3D
objects, modular robotic systems, and wireless network configurations.
“Even though computational geometry is a difficult research area, Robin has
involved many students through independent study projects. Not only has she brought
the students to a level in which they could comprehend the problems at hand, but
she has also guided them to publishable and presentable results,” wrote one of her
colleagues.
She also has been involved in pedagogical scholarship that touched on laboratory
tools and experiences, techniques for integrating topics across courses, and best practices
in training high school teachers to teach computer science. Most recently, she was a
co-principal investigator on a $687,000 NSF grant in which she is developing and
evaluating new practices for training high school teachers through a dual enrollment
program with local high schools.
Dr. Flatland received her B.S. degree from Birmingham-Southerm College and an
M.S. and Ph.D. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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Matthew T. Conlin, O.F.M.
Distinguished Service Award
James F. Booker, Ph.D.
Professor of Economics
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n recognition of the contribution that service activities provide toward the attainment
of institutional excellence, Siena College established this award in honor of Father
Matthew T. Conlin, O.F.M., who served as a faculty member in the English Department
and as the sixth President of Siena College. The award is given annually to the faculty
member who has demonstrated excellence in service beyond what is normally expected
of faculty at Siena College.
Siena College is honored to recognize the accomplishments of Dr. James Booker
as the recipient of the 2014-2015 award.
Ever since Dr. Booker joined the Siena community in 2002 he has been at the
center of important service-related work, wrote one of his faculty colleagues. “Whether
it’s searching for a new dean, creating new courses, bringing conferences to our campus,
negotiating a fair salary package, or getting our students involved in environmental
activities, Jim has been remarkably giving to Siena.”
He has chaired his department for eight of his 13 years at Siena, and “has led us
to an unprecedented growth in majors, minors, faculty and courses,” wrote another
colleague. In 2014, he received the Dean’s Faculty Service Award. “My service to Siena
College is all about building a learning community,” said Booker. “I have worked to
accomplish this with students, with faculty, staff, and administrators across the College.”
Expanding the learning community outside of the classroom, Dr. Booker was
instrumental in bringing the annual meetings of the New York State Economics
Association to campus in 2004 and 2005. Today students and faculty discuss and
present ideas and research in a range of new and ongoing events that he has created
or facilitated including the Economics Forum (panel discussions on topics of current
interest), the Brownbag (research) Seminars, and the Economics Roundtables. He also
created and produces the departmental newsletter “Outside the Margin.”
He spent three years on the College Planning and Finance Committee, which
helped develop the academic milestones for the 2005-2010 Strategic Plan. In 20062007, as a member of the Core Review Committee, he worked on developing the
structure for the new college core. He also helped develop the current Business core
curriculum as a member of the Dean’s Leadership Team, and made key contributions to
initial AACSB accreditation.
A tireless advocate for sustainable development and a walkable campus, he was
particularly pleased with the completion of the Thompson Trail, used each day by
hundreds of students, faculty, staff and community members. He has advised the
student Environmental Club, and served as Outing Club advisor for the last decade.
Dr. Booker holds a B.A. from Dartmouth College, an M.S. from Cornell University
and a Ph.D. from Colorado State University.
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Honors Programs
CERTIFICATE OF HONORS IN ENGLISH
Carina M. Alfeo
Alex D. Sacripante
Kathryn L. Thomas
Jessica R. Wiener
CERTIFICATE OF HONORS IN HISTORY
Emma L. Bettiol
Francis J. Butler
Andrew T. Lang
J. Spencer and Patricia Standish
Honors Fellows
Caroline M. Bertholf
Matthew W. Beyer
Chad A. Bingo
Rachel L. Bournique
Francis J. Butler
Ann Chacko
Timothy J. Duffy
Lauren L. Griffith
Casey E. Hladik
Walter J. Klimczak
Andrew T. Lang
Jenna A. Mattina
Gian C. Maxino
Jacqueline L. Medina
Omowunmi E. Oluwo
Nicole K. Pennucci
Carlie R. Roman
Christina M. Rudolph
Matthew P. Schiesel
Katherine E. Smith
Chrysanne M. Spagnuolo
Becky E. Steephenson
Nicholas. L. Viscomi
J. Spencer and Patricia Standish
Honors Program Theses,
Class of 2015
Caroline M. Bertholf, “Immigration and the Effects on Wages in New York State”
Matthew W. Beyer, “Bitcoin: A Long Term Viability Analysis of Transaction Fees and
Mining”
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Chad A. Bingo, “Media Bingeing: A Comprehensive Study of Psychological Influences”
Rachel L. Bournique, “Museums, Marketing and Media; How Social Media Can Save
New York’s Small Museums”
Alexandra F. Bullis, “The Influence of Spectator Involvement on Perceptions of the
National Football League”
Francis J. Butler, “African American Albany: Everyday Life and Black Activism in New
York’s Capital, 1847-1875”
Ann Chacko, “Isolation of Fluorophores from Natural Sources for Laser Dye
Development”
Timothy J. Duffy, “The Financial Ecology of the Mortgage Finance System”
Lauren L. Griffith, “My God, My God, Why Have They Forsaken Me? The Earth’s Cry
and One Radical Catholic Response to Climate Change”
Casey E. Hladik, “Physician as Metaphysician? Rethinking the Nature of Suffering and
the Role of the Medical Doctor as a Healer”
Walter J. Klimczak, “Statistical Analysis of Baseball”
Andrew T. Lang, “‘O’Malley’s Pleasure Dome’: The Modern Stadium, Urban Renewal,
and the American City, 1947-1957”
Jenna A. Mattina, “Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder: Etiology And
Comparative Analysis of Prospective Treatment Methods”
Gian C. Maxino, “Ambassadors on the Edge: Negotiating Personal Initiative and Public
Duty in U.S.-Japanese Diplomacy, 1862-1942”
Jacqueline L. Medina, “Going Viral: Rhetoric, Mass Media, and Millennials”
Omowunmi E. Oluwo, “A Biochemical Investigation of PRDM2, a Histone
Methyltransferase”
Nicole K. Pennucci, “The Impact of Rater Interpersonal Sensitivity on the Evaluation
of Agentic and Communal Managerial Applicants”
Carlie R. Roman, “Yoga For Stress-Reduction in Kids: The Underappreciated Value of
an Ancient Form of Alternative Therapy”
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Christina M. Rudolph, “The psychosocial impacts of a life-threatening peanut or nut
allergy on the college experience”
Matthew P. Schiesel, “The Twitter Bird is the Word: The Value of an Online Writing
Discourse”
Katherine E. Smith, “Politics under Water: Patterns of Repression and Political
Leverage in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict”
Chrysanne M. Spagnuolo, “Biopsychosocial Management of Chronic Pain: An Eclectic
Treatment Approach for Optimizing Quality of Life”
Nicholas R. Stark, “Relationship between self-handicapping strategies & consumer
buying behavior: an empirical investigation”
Becky E. Steephenson, “The Complexity of Courageous Resistance and Its Role in
Society”
Nicholas E. Viscomi, “Now What? The closing of the Kings Park Psychiatric Center
and the community’s struggle to pick up the pieces”
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Siena College
Academic Community Engagement Program
Bonner Service Leaders’ Projects
Class of 2015
Joanna M. Bebber, “The Use of Social Service Dogs in Schools”
Mildred A. Condon, “Braving the Desert: Food Insecurity in the Capital
Region”
George N. Lopez, “Navigating the College Process for Historically
Underrepresented Students: An Online Supplement to College for Green Tech
High Charter School”
Katelynn M. McDowell, “Badging for College Preparedness”
Adderlin C. Taveras, “Fighting for Equality: The Bolivian Health Care System,
the Rural Perspective”
Jazmin Tejada, “Alumni Civic-Mindedness: Does Undergraduate Community
Service Translate to Post-Graduate Life”
Hannah M. Waldman, “Evaluating the Relationship Between School and
After School Program with the Albany Boys and Girls Clubs”
Ann G. Ward, “Bridging the Gap: How Undergraduates Can Help Aid
Nonprofits to Utilize Public Policy”
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Honor Societies
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA HONOR SOCIETY
Monica E. Anis
Michael L. Asselin
Isabella P. Bautista
Caroline M. Bertholf
Gracie L. Besse
Francis J. Butler
Benjamin B. Caesar
Mildred A. Condon
Jamie E. Desrosier
Erin M. Faeth
Melissa D. Fichera
Meaghan J. Flatley
Mariam S. Gawdat
John O. Gilbert
Lauren L. Griffith
Alyssa M. Grogan
Casey E. Hladik
Kristina J. Igoe
Kyle J. Kennedy
KatherineLynn D. Kresser
Jenna A. Mattina
Arianna L. Mielke
Katherine E. Nelson
Richard R. Pacheco
Jaimie M. Parambil
Christina M. Rudolph
Robert J. Scagnelli
Matthew P. Schiesel
Jenna M. Schlefman
Asha C. Thomas
Ann G. Ward
Anna L. Youngmann
Marina C. Youssef
Membership indicated by the wearing of a gold aiguillette.
DELTA EPSILON SIGMA (BETA PSI CHAPTER)
The National Scholastic Honor Society for Students in
Catholic Colleges and Universities
Kevin N. Akbaraly
Michelle K. Almeida
Nek B. Asghar
Emma L. Bettiol
Chad A. Bingo
Rachel L. Bournique
Francis J. Butler
Mark H. Chalmers
Mildred A. Condon
Erin M. Faeth
Melissa D. Fichera
Mary C. Hartwick
Casey E. Hladik
Kristina J. Igoe
KatherineLynn D. Kresser
Margaret E. McDonough
Nathanial J. McGovern
Arianna L. Mielke
Ali L. Mesick
Max D. Morse
Jessica A. Muenkel
Omowunmi E. Oluwo
Jaimie M. Parambil
Steven D. Procopio
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Tyler M. Rajeski
Jarret D. Reaume
Christina M. Rudolph
Brian W. Saville
Jenna M. Schlefman
Regina C. Stracqualursi
Kori E. Swieter
Asha C. Thomas
Kathryn L. Thomas
Tamala L. Tiedemann
Michael A. Wallace
Marina C. Youssef
ALPHA KAPPA DELTA
International Sociology Honor Society
Ashley A. Hiller
Meghan E. O’Connor
Delaney M. Rives
Membership indicated by the wearing of a green honor cord.
ALPHA MU GAMMA (ALPHA TAU CHAPTER)
National Foreign Language Honor Society
Audrey E. Allen
Marisabel C. Alonso
Mildred A. Condon
John C. Donovan
Olivia S. duBourg
Patricia A. Erickson
Taylor A. Fanelli
Mary C. Hartwick
Kathleen R. Isgro
Abbey M. Lavazzo
Ryan J. Moran
Alexandra G. McDaniel
Erin E. Ormsby
Nicole K. Pennucci
Alex D. Sacripante
Jenna M. Schlefman
Kathryn Zambrano
BETA GAMMA SIGMA
International Honor Society for Students of AACSB Accredited Business Schools
Sarah E. Bilodeau
Chad A. Bingo
Tyler J. Brennan
Alexandra F. Bullis
Samantha L. Byrnes
Katherine G. Canavan
Stephanie N. Carroll
Ouida E. Cordell
Keith M. DeGeorge
Michael P. Duffy
Kylene M. Fitsik
Daniel H. Golderman
Erin E. Grogan
Mary C. Hartwick
Christopher M. Kearney
Gregory P. Laubenstein
Adam R. Lindhorst
Nathanial J. McGovern
Max D. Morse
Katherine E. Nelson
Carolynn R. Newhard
Renee N. Perrucci
Matar Rahamim
Tyler M. Rajeski
Jarret D. Reaume
Darren J. Reisch
Louis P. Rittendale
Emily M. Roehl
Connor M. Rutherford
Dorothea A. Sawyer
Brian W. Saville
Ryan T. Schmitz
Michael Smith
Shannon M. Soja
Nicholas J. Spinelli
James I. Sullivan
Danielle M. Thompson
John B. VanDenburgh
Stephanie E. Viggiano
Megan A. Volz
Stephanie S. White
Gregory R. Zampini
Membership indicated by the wearing of a blue stole.
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CHI OMEGA LAMBDA
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Honor Society
Ryan P. Donahue
Jakob M. Hebert
Christina M. Nevin
Omowunmi E. Oluwo
Ryan P. Tantone
Membership indicated by the wearing of a light blue and black honor cord.
KAPPA DELTA PI (ALPHA EPSILON BETA CHAPTER)
International Honor Society in Education
Michael L. Asselin
Kylie E. Benoit
Katie M. Bornstein
Stephanie M. Bundas
Erin M. Faeth
Katie A. Fitzpatrick
Patrick J. Glenn
Andrew M. Hewitt
Kristin A. Huster
Theodore J. King
Abbey M. Lavazzo
Shannon R. Love
James R. Lynch
Krista L. Mallon
Kathryn M. Mannix
Stephanie A. Mazzola
Kelley E. McDonald
Kori A. Miller
Shannon B. Muldowney
Erin E. Ormsby
Daniella Pedone
Matthew B. Pinchinat
Rachel S. Stoklosa
Regina C. Stracqualursi
Angelique M. TurmanCorchado
Nicholas L. Viscomi
Michael A. Wallace
Callan M. Weise
OMICRON DELTA EPSILON (BETA MU CHAPTER)
International Honor Society in Economics
Audrey E. Allen
Caroline M. Bertholf
Robert J. Berry
Matthew W. Beyer
Michael A. Blair
Andrew G. DiFranco
Timothy J. Duffy
Melissa D. Fichera
Mia C. Jeffreys
Michael M. Lowney
Gian C. Maxino
Bethany M. Meys
Gregory A. Morrison
Nicholas A. Motyl
Michele M. Panicucci
Thomas Paranzine
Derek T. Scharfenberg
George W. Shichen
James I. Sullivan
Theresa B. Tremblay
Carolyn M. Windover
Membership indicated by the wearing of a gold stole.
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PHI ALPHA (DELTA UPSILON CHAPTER)
National Social Work Honor Society
Joanna M. Bebber
Lauren L. Castellana
Destiny-Ann J. Curran
Susana V. Diaz
Melissa R. Dubin
Maura M. Fleming
Catherine A. Gerrain
Brienne T. Gleason
Marisa M. Henkin
Ashley N. Howell
Kristina J. Igoe
KatherineLynn D. Kresser
Abbey M. Lavazzo
Gabrielle L. Mauro
Juliana M. Muehter
Christina E. Ochs
Christine E. O’Brien
Kathryn E. O’Connell
Kayla E. Pariseau
Sara L. Riggins
Robert J. Tierney
Christina M. Tompkins
Emily T. Weber
PHI ALPHA DELTA
Pre-Law Honor Fraternity
Caroline M. Bertholf
Lauren Ann Kassa
Austin N. Musulin
Steven D. Procopio
Amanda K. Russo
PHI ALPHA THETA (OMICRON-XI CHAPTER)
National Honor Society in History
Michael L. Asselin
Rachel L. Bournique
Francis J. Butler
Katelyn M. Cicero
John C. Donovan
Richard N. Fischer
Katie A. Fitzpatrick
Christopher M. Forst
Andrew T. Lang
Michael M. Lowney
Krista L. Mallon
Gian Carlo Maxino
Brian D. Palmer
Daniella Pedone
Conor P. Quinn
Nicholas L. Viscomi
Membership indicated by the wearing of a red and blue honor cord, or red sash.
PHI LAMBDA UPSILON
National Honor Society in Chemistry
Ann Chacko
Thomas A. Dietsche
Jakob M. Hebert
Alexandria J. Konkol
Christina M. Nevin
Omowunmi E. Oluwo
Amanda L. Podczerwinski
Ryan P. Tantone
Membership indicated by the wearing of a pink honor cord.
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PHI SIGMA GAMMA SIGMA
National Honor Society in Biology
Monica E. Anis
Isabella P. Bautista
Benjamin B. Caesar
Subin G. Chirayath
Thomas A. Dietschel
Michelle L. Dixon
Ryan P. Donahue
Timothy J. Duffy
Kathleen R. Farry
Meaghan J. Flatley
Mariam S. Gawdat
Amanda L. Gemmiti
Kendal M. Glynn
Jakob M. Hebert
Casey E. Hladik
Jamie M. Horrigan
Kyle J. Kennedy
Marina E. Kodsi
Margaret E. McDonough
Joseph M. Morvillo
Chelsea N. Needham
Omowunmi E. Oluwo
Richard R. Pacheco
Daniel G. Papa
Jaimie M. Parambil
Helene G. Rached
Christina M. Rudolph
Robert J. Scagnelli
Jenna M. Schlefman
Ryan P. Tantone
Asha C. Thomas
Ellen M. Villafuerte
Alexis L. Volpe
Marina C. Youssef
Valerie A. Zeffiro
PHI SIGMA TAU
National Honor Society in Philosophy
Conor M. Begley
Ann Chacko
Sarah V. Ferritto
Melissa D. Fichera
Casey E. Hladik
Andreia E. Marcuccio
Lauren I. Mathews
Shyrice M. Mitchell
Christina M. Rudolph
Tamala L. Tiedemann
Andrew A. Vroman
PI GAMMA MU (ALPHA GAMMA CHAPTER)
International Honor Society in Social Science
Staci J. Archambault
Michael L. Asselin
Emma L. Bettiol
Robert Berry
Matthew W. Beyer
Rachel L. Bournique
Francis J. Butler
Katelyn M. Cicero
John C. Donovan
Brittany M. Drollette
Melissa R. Dubin
Melissa D. Fichera
Katie A. Fitzpatrick
Catherine A. Gerrain
Joseph D. Heinz
Ashley A. Hiller
Kristina J. Igoe
KatherineLynn D. Kresser
Andrew T. Lang
Abbey M. Lavazzo
Krista L. Mallon
Emily P. Mance
Gabrielle L. Mauro
Gian Carlo Maxino
Sean J. McDonald
Christie L. Merrick
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Austin N. Musulin
Kathryn E. O’Connell
Matthew B. Pinchinat
Steven D. Procopio
Conor P. Quinn
Sara L. Riggins
Delaney M. Rives
Katherine R. Stark
Adderlin C. Taveras
Robert J. Tierney
Amanda Urena
Carolyn M. Windover
PI MU EPSILON (NEW YORK ALPHA EPSILON CHAPTER)
National Honorary Mathematics Society
Olivia M. Emigh
Julian J. Girard
Anna B. Grant
Thomas H. Jenkins
Natalie M. Jersak
Jourdan N. Lummis
Kean P. Smullen
PI SIGMA ALPHA (ALPHA BETA IOTA CHAPTER)
National Honor Society in Political Science
Jamie E. Desrosier
Sarah V. Ferritto
Christopher M. Forst
Zachary R. Larson
Steven D. Procopio
Katherine E. Smith
Membership indicated by the wearing of a blue and gold honor cord.
PSI CHI
International Honor Society in Psychology
Gracie L. Besse
Megan Bohse
Lindsay R. Bonesteel
Jessica R. Budinich
Brittany M. D’Ambrosio
Stephanie L. DeRubertis
Jennifer R. Falcone
Leda A. Gannon
Brittney E. Jory
Danielle M. Lang
Samantha M. Martinez
Jenna A. Mattina
Arianna L. Mielke
Nicole K. Pennucci
Chrysanne M. Spagnuolo
Julia C. Tine
Alison K. Wood
Kathryn Zambrano
SIGMA PI SIGMA
National Physics Honor Society
Khush B. Asghar
Eli M. Bashwinger
John O. Gilbert
Julian J. Girard
Natalie M. Jersak
Jessica A. Muenkel
Kelly A. Nealon
Kevin O. Osse
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Alexander J. Richard
Sherwin Shaju
SIGMA TAU DELTA (ALPHA GAMMA IOTA CHAPTER)
English Honor Society
Erin M. Faeth
Kelly T. Levine
Ali L. Mesick
Erin E. Ormsby
Anna C. Perillo
Alex D. Sacripante
Regina C. Stracqualursi
Tamala L. Tiedemann
Jessica R. Wiener
Membership indicated by the wearing of a red and black honor cord.
21st CENTURY LEADERS SOCIETY
Kaitlyn E. Berkery
Chad A. Bingo
Julianne M. Bouchard
John T. Brennan
Tyler J. Brennan
Sarah A. Burr
Meghan C. Conway
Nicole E. Elking
Katherine A. Frye
Mary C. Hartwick
Madeline E. Hurley
Nicholas J. Kolar
Qin H. Lu
Max D. Morse
Katherine E. Nelson
Carolynn R. Newhard
Benjamin J. Patten
Caitlyn N. Quinn
Tyler M. Rajeski
Kristin E. Rell
Louis P. Rittendale
Emily A. Sanderson
Erika L. Seagren
Brenna M. Smith
Nicholas R. Stark
James I. Sullivan
Jacqueline J. Vavoules
Louis W. Walsh
Membership indicated by the wearing of a green and gold honor cord.
UPSILON PI EPSILON
International Honor Society for the Computing and Information Disciplines
Salvatore A. Baisley
Marissa I. Bianchi
Kristen E. Bossio
Ryan W. Clancy
Anna B. Grant
David J. Hall
Kevin Mango
Lauren I. Mathews
Joshua J. McDonald
Andrew T. Reynolds
Justin R. Rose
Kean P. Smullen
Robert M. Tateo
Additional Symbolic Honor Cords and Sashes
Red, White and Blue Honor Cord: Signifies that the graduate is a veteran or current
member of the armed services.
Green and Gold Satin Sash: Featuring HEOP and AOP in gold embroidery, these sashes
signify the feelings of unity and family that the Higher Education Opportunity
Program/Academic Opportunity Program fosters among its students and alumni.
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Certificate Programs
CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Joanna M. Bebber
Taylor C. Booth
Mildred A. Condon
George N. Lopez
Adderlin C. Taveras
Jazmin Tejada
Ann G. Ward
CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Mary E. Ritchie
CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES,
FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND BUSINESS
Helene Gaudin
Mary C. Hartwick
Dena M. Leonelli
Francisco J. Martinez Calderon
Alexandra G. McDaniel
CERTIFICATE IN PRE-LAW STUDIES
CarolineM. Bertholf
Lindsey J. Boyle
Ryan J. Boyle
Taylor C. Cuomo
Viraj M. D’Costa
Patrick J. Glenn
Raquel A. Gutierrez Swarton
Lauren A. Kassa
Austin N. Musulin
MirandaE. Nagell
Niket M. Patel
Steven D. Procopio
Carlie R. Roman
AmandaK. Russo
CERTIFICATE IN REVOLUTIONARY ERA STUDIES
Rachel L. Bournique
Francis J. Butler
Jeremy D. Lundquist
CERTIFICATE IN RISK MANAGEMENT
Jordan L. Torchia
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Teacher Certification Program
Michael L. Asselin
Katie M. Bornstein
Stephanie M. Bundas
Erin M. Faeth
Katie A. Fitzpatrick
Emilia Grillo
Kristin A. Huster
Theodore J. King
Shannon R. Love
James R. Lynch
Krista L. Mallon
Stephanie A. Mazzola
Kelley E. McDonald
Kori A. Miller
Shannon B. Muldowney
Erin E. Ormsby
Daniella Pedone
Matthew B. Pinchinat
Anthony V. Piro
Alexander J. Richard
Rachel S. Stoklosa
Nicholas L. Viscomi
Renia E. Yoanidis
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SIENA’S MACE AND THE
PRESIDENTIAL MEDALLION
S
iena’s mace and the Presidential medallion are relatively new to the College’s
ceremonial trappings.
The mace is approximately four feet long and eight inches wide at the top.
Weighing nearly 40 pounds, it is made of polished bronze with a satin finish.
The seal of Siena College, which is the monogram of the Holy Name of
Jesus, IHS, surmounts the head of the mace. This rendition is copied from
the bronze sculpture above the front entrance to the Siena friary. Two bands,
intersecting at right angles, surround the bronze disk at the top of the mace.
To the artist, Otello Guardicci, who designed the work on which the mace is
based, the disk represented Christ in the Eucharist; the area within the circle
represents the unity of God. Many rays radiating from the center symbolize the
glory of God. Guardicci called the original work “The Sun.”
Devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus was one of the notable characteristics
of St. Francis and his order. The devotion crystallized when St. Bernardine of
Siena popularized it in the 15th century and made the material object of this
devotion the monogram of the Holy Name. IHS are the first three letters of the
name Jesus (Iota-Eta-Sigma) in Greek.
The mace’s base includes both the seal of the Order of Friars Minor and
the seal of the College.
This mace is a gift from Nancy and Thomas D. O’Connor. Mr. O’Connor
was chairman of both the Siena Board of Trustees and the Presidential Search
Committee when Fr. William E. McConville was selected as the College’s
eighth President.
Siena’s seventh President, Fr. Hugh F. Hines, O.F.M., was the first to wear
the Presidential medallion. The pewter medallion bears the College seal on one
side and the Franciscan coat of arms on the other.
The Franciscan coat of arms first appeared in art in the 16th century.
Reflection on the great event of Francis’ life, the receiving of the Stigmata, the
wounds in his body like those of Christ on the Cross, prompted a variety of
insignia. On the Franciscan coat of arms the habited arm is that of Francis, the
other that of Christ; Francis became one with Christ through a life of prayer,
penance, and service. The crossed arms invite his followers to do likewise.
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ACADEMIC REGALIA
T
he academic costume is derived from the garments worn at medieval
universities. The gowns and the hoods were common at British universities
before the 14th century; the square cap is thought to be a 16th century import
from the University of Paris. From the color and the size of the American
academic attire one may determine the institution from which the wearer
received the degree, the degree earned, and the academic rank.
The bachelor’s gown is usually black with pointed sleeves of almost knee
length; the master’s gown has oblong sleeves reaching well below the knees,
but a slit just above the elbow to allow the forearms to protrude; the doctor’s
gown is faced with velvet and has full bell-shaped sleeves, each bearing three
horizontal bars of velvet. The trim may be either black or a color distinctive of
the degree.
The Trustees of the College wear the black academic gown with deep
rich green bars and gold piping. Green and gold are the Siena colors, the gold
symbolizing the quality of the education, the green, the hope of the future. The
President’s gown is green, with gold panels, cut in the traditional presidential
pattern, with long, belled sleeves displaying four gold bars.
The Siena Trustees and President wear the Dutch style black hat with a
gold tassel. The President also wears a pewter medallion bearing the College
seal on one side and Franciscan cross arms on the other.
The length of the hood also indicates whether the wearer is a bachelor,
master or doctor. The silk lining of the hood is colored with the official colors
of the institution conferring the degree, and the velvet border of the hood is
colored according to the degree granted: white for arts and letters (Bachelor
of Arts degree); drab for business areas (Bachelor of Business Administration
degree); yellow gold for science (Bachelor of Science degree); dark blue for
philosophy (Ph.D.); light blue for education; brown for fine arts; purple for
law; citron for social service; scarlet for theology.
In 2004, a number of alumni, many of whom have represented Siena College at
inaugurations of new college and university presidents, contributed to a fund to
purchase new academic regalia for the use of our trustees, associate trustees, and
honorees. Siena College is grateful for their thoughtful generosity.
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ST. FRANCIS AND ST. CLARE BANNERS
Explanation of their Symbolism
“Francis”
Derived from Cimabue’s famous portrait, Francis of Assisi is depicted as
a Patron of Wisdom gained through Sacrificial Love. The Book is symbolic
of wisdom and his extended arm is symbolic of Teaching, or the imparting
of Wisdom. Francis also reveals the wounds of Christ which symbolize the
Christian path to wisdom, the path of loving, selfless service of God and
neighbor.
“Clare”
This depiction of Clare of Assisi is also derived from a famous portrait,
by Tiberius of Assisi, which hangs in the Basilica of St. Clare. In his portrait,
Clare is seen offering the Book (of the Gospels, presumably), while also
clutching the flowers. This book in the context of Siena College represents
Wisdom, as it does in “Francis.” Clare offers wisdom and invites the student
to learn. The flowers represent Contemplation and Beauty. The combination
of book and flower, therefore, represent the Beauty of Wisdom gained through
Contemplation.
“Francis and the Birds”
One of the most beloved images of St. Francis shows him preaching to the
birds. In the context of Commencement, the birds represent the spirits of our
graduates, sent forth today from our Franciscan college, to spread St. Francis’
message of peace and goodness (Pax et Bonum) to the world.
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Siena Palio Banners
S
iena College derives its name from the city of Saint Bernardine’s birth,
Siena, Italy. The banners which are displayed along the Academic Quad,
during Commencement Weekend and carried by the Alpha Kappa Alpha
Honor Society at Commencement, are replicas of those used by the various
Contrada or wards of the city of Siena.
In the fourteenth century, each Contrada adopted its own emblem
and colors and became known as the Contrada of the Eagle, the Shell, the
Snail, the Tower, the Porcupine, the Owl, etc. These banners are still proudly
displayed and carried in a parade at the annual Palio festivities of Siena where
the banners are thrown high into the air and are dexterously caught by the
hands of their bearers. They add a note of renaissance pageantry to our Siena
community.
The background of the College’s Palio is composed of the College’s
colors – green representing hope and loyalty, gold representing generosity and
quality of education. The field of colors is surrounded by an intricate scroll
design, reminiscent of the fleur de lis, first drawn in Siena, Italy during the
Renaissance. At the heart of the Palio, a white dove takes flight, symbolic of
peace and compassion. In the first fess or shield, a pen and ink represent the
liberal arts of writing, learned employments, and competence. The second fess
depicts the Franciscan Tau. Early biographies of Saint Francis of Assisi recount
his use of the Tau as an expression of devotion. In fact, Francis often signed his
letters with the Tau. Its place here denotes Siena’s heritage and its founding by
the Franciscans.
Our banners are a gift from Mr. John V. Kiskis, emeritus member of the
Board of Associate Trustees.
“Pax et Bonum” Banners
S
t. Francis greeted those whom he met on the road with the greeting, Pax
et Bonum, which means Peace and all Good. This is the traditional Siena
College greeting to guests visiting Siena.
The four Banners, expressing St. Francis’ greeting in English, Italian,
Latin, and Spanish, are hoisted on the pillars of Siena Hall for the College’s
premier celebrations, such as Commencement Weekend, so to welcome our
guests to our Franciscan community.
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BOARD OF ADVISORS
Benjamin Velazquez, Jr. ’93, Brooklyn,
New York, Chair
Kristian Mariaca ’96, Newtonville, New York,
Vice Chair
Robin Leonard/Prunty ’85, Yorktown
Heights, New York, Secretary
Rebecca Simbari/Almstead ’82, Newtonville,
New York
Nathaniel Bette ’10, Loudonville, New York
Bonny Boice ’80, Lake Pleasant, New York
Jennifer Boll ’96, Esq., Valatie, New York
Michael Bossert ’68, Loudonville, New York
Maria Theresa Bajas/Boulos ’90, MD,
Glenmont, New York
Kevin Burke ’85, Altamont, New York
Gary Carpenter, Smithtown, New York
Orion Colfer ’93, MD, Richmond, Virginia
Jeffrey Connelly ’79, Schenectady, New York
Christopher Conway ’97, Ballston Lake,
New York
D. Joseph Corr ’73, East Greenbush, New York
Br. F. Edward Coughlin, O.F.M., Ph.D.,
Loudonville, New York
Todd Curley ’97, Voorheesville, New York
George DeLeon ’02, Hollywood, Florida
Paul DiCaprio ’81, Clifton Park, New York
Marty Donnelly ’93, Reisterstown, Maryland
James Donsbach ’68, Rochester, New York
Todd Drowlette ’03, Glenmont, New York
Anthony Duffy ’80, Troy, New York
Rebecca Oliver/ Esposito ’94, Darien,
Connecticut
Maureen Fairlie ’76, New York, New York
Jacqueline Rosetti/Falvey ’84, Loudonville,
New York
John Finneran Jr. ’81, Salisbury Mills, New York
Heather Connors/Ford ’89, Selkirk, New York
John R. “J.R.” George ’99, Clifton Park,
New York
Jason Gottlieb ’92, Upper Montclair, New Jersey
Heidi Schult/Gregory, Esq. ’90, Rochester,
New York
Timothy Harrington ’79, Alpharetta, Georgia
Andrew Heck ’88, Amsterdam, New York
Edward Henry ’95, Chevy Chase, Maryland
Richard Holahan ’89, New Canaan, Connecticut
Frances Verdile/Howard ’86, Far Hills,
New Jersey
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Susan Conway/Iwanowicz ’91, Delmar,
New York
Mark LaMonte ’90, New York, New York
John LaRow ’92, Saratoga Springs, New York
Slade LedDuke ’07, Voorheesville, New York
Kim Kamilow/Luker ’82, New Hartford,
New York
Robert Mack ’91, Cornelius, New York
Guy Maddalone ’89, Clifton Park, New York
Robert Marro ’89, Burnt Hills, New York
Kristen McCarthy ’87, Larchmont, New York
Lauren McKenna/Morabito ’85, Esq., Wayne,
Pennsylvania
Peter Mortka ’87, Clifton Park, New York
Sabrina Mosseau ’91, RN, Ballston Lake,
New York
Deborah Murnin ’91, New York, New York
Thomas Murphy ’80, Queensbury, New York
Ralph Musella ’74, Voorheesville, New York
Patricia Ashe/Nashelsky ’89, Esq., Rye, New York
Neerav Patel ’00, Clifton Park, New York
Raina Patel, MD ’99, Albany, New York
Anne Patenaude ’79, Fairfax, Virginia
Susan Premo ’87, Loudonville, New York
Jean Reamer ’76, Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Donald Reisinger II ’08, Glenville, New York
Jerry Robinson ’82, Saratoga Springs, New York
Anthony Schmitz, Jr., Clifton, New Jersey
Michelle Schoulder ’99, Mt. Vernon, New York
Giavona “Gia” Sciocchetti ’93, Rexford,
New York
James Scully ’87, Rye, New York
Amy Sementilli ’93, DMD, Schenectady,
New York
Stephen Shuhet ’92, Mountain Lakes,
New Jersey
Sabita Smail, DDS, Troy, New York
Mark Smith ’91, Florham Park, New Jersey
Delphine Pape/Soucie ’92, West Simsbury,
Connecticut
Sidney “Chip” Stein ’78, Loudonville, New York
Timothy Tattam ’80, New York, New York
Darryl Teal ’94, Loudonville, New York
Alex Tronco ’96, Loudonville, New York
Mary McGuire/Walsh ’84, Centerport, New York
Eveline Ward-Sells, Menands, New York
Edwin Williams III, MD, Valatie, New York
Martha Nelson/Yasso ’92, Garden City, New York
FORMER PRESIDENTS
Fr. Cyprian Mensing, O.F.M. (1937-1943)
Fr. Mark Kennedy, O.F.M. (1943-1952)
Fr. Bertrand J. Campbell, O.F.M. (1952-1955)
Fr. Edmund F. Christy, O.F.M. (1955-1964)
Fr. Brian Duffy, O.F.M. (1964-1970)
Fr. Matthew T. Conlin, O.F.M. (1970-1976)
Fr. Hugh F. Hines, O.F.M. (1976-1989)
Fr. William E. McConville, O.F.M. (1989-1996)
Fr. Kevin E. Mackin, O.F.M. (1996-2007)
Fr. Kevin J. Mullen ’75, O.F.M. (2007-2014)
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COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE
Chair: Dr. Linda Richardson
Coordinator: Ms. Lynn Rogers ’93
Assistant Coordinator: Ms. Kathy Renaud
Fr. Larry Anderson, O.F.M.
Ms. April Backus ’12
Mr. Rob Bahny
Mr. Jay Bebb
Dr. Chester Brearey
Mr. Jamie Casline
Mr. Thomas Breslin
Mr. Christopher Burdo
Ms. Deb DelBelso
Dr. Paul Dwyer ’71
Mr. James Eaton
Dr. Peter Ellard
Mr. John Felio
Ms. Mary Beth Finnerty ’85
Mr. Mark Frost
Ms. Joy Galarneau
Mr. Joshua Grubb
Dr. James Harrison
Dr. Jason Hofstein
Ms. Elizabeth Ives ’13
Mr. Ken Jubie ’04
Ms. Kate Kaufman Burns
Ms. Karen Keis
Mr. Jeff Kurto
Mr. Norm Kvam
LTC Patrick Lane
Ms. Denise Massman
Ms. Yalitza Negron ’08
Mr. M. Papadopoulos ’82
Dr. Timothy Reno
Ms. Ruth Richards
Ms. Kathleen Roberts
Ms. Kathleen Robetor
Ms. Allison Schultz
Dr. Charles Seifert
Mr. James Serbalik
Mr. Deep Shah ’15
Ms. Allison Turcio ’06
Ms. Donna Tytko
Mr. Keith Volsky ’11
Dr. Allan Weatherwax
Dr. Meg Woolbright
GRAND MARSHAL
Dr. Meg Woolbright
Professor of English
PROCESSION MARSHALS
Mr. John Felio
Dean of Students
Dr. Peter Ellard
Associate Vice President for
Academic Affairs
Dr. Chester Brearey
Dr. Cheryl Buff ’82
Dr. Tim Cooper
Dr. Lois Daly
Dr. Nathalie Degroult
Dr. Mary Anne Egan ’86
Dr. Christiane Farnan ’93
Mr. Gary Franko ’76
Dr. Kenneth Helm
Dr. Deborah Kelly
Dr. Tim Lederman
Dr. Max Levine
Dr. Adam Mason
Dr. Kristin Miller
Dr. John O’Neill
Dr. Michael Pepe
Dr. Rachel Sterne-Marr
Fr. Dennis Tamburello ’75,
O.F.M.
Ms. Carol Venezio
USHERS
Mr. James Serbalik
Ms. April Backus ’12
Mr. Rob Bahny
Mr. Jay Bebb
Ms. Nancy Bielawa
Mr. John Braungard
Mr. Jamie Casline
Ms. Holly Cheverton
Ms. Lauren Dougherty
Ms. Ashley Dwyer ’08
Ms. Joy Galarneau
Ms. Christa Grant
Dr. Jason Hofstein
Ms. Shannon Hughes
Ms. Karen Keis ’12
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Ms. Yalitza Negron ’08
Ms. Ruth Richards
Mr. John Sise ’75
Mr. Michael Utzig ’07
Ms. Katie Wells ’13
and Student Volunteers
Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi
Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.
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THE CANTICLE OF BROTHER SUN
Most high, all-powerful, all good, Lord!
All praise is yours, all glory, all honour
And all blessing.
To you, alone, Most High, do they belong.
No mortal lips are worthy
To pronounce your name.
All praise be yours, my Lord, through all that you have made,
And first my lord Brother Sun,
Who brings the day; and light you give to us through him.
How beautiful is he, how radiant in all his splendour!
Of you, Most High, he bears the likeness.
All praise be yours, my Lord, through Sister Moon and Stars;
In the heavens you have made them, bright
And precious and fair.
All praise be yours, my Lord, through Brothers Wind and Air,
And fair and stormy, all the weather’s moods,
By which you cherish all that you have made.
All praise be yours, my Lord, through Sister Water,
So useful, lowly, precious and pure.
All praise be yours, my Lord, through Brother Fire,
Through whom you brighten up the night.
How beautiful is he, how gay! Full of power and strength.
All praise be yours, my Lord, through Sister Earth, our mother,
Who feeds us in her sovereignty and produces
Various fruits with coloured flowers and herbs.
All praise be yours, my Lord, through those who grant pardon
For love of you; through those who endure
Sickness and trial.
Happy those who endure in peace,
By you, Most High, they will be crowned.
All praise be yours, my Lord, through Sister Death,
From whose embrace no mortal can escape.
Praise and bless my Lord, and give him thanks,
And serve him with great humility.
— St. Francis of Assisi
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