Siena College

515 Loudon Road

Loudonville, NY 12211

https://www.siena.edu 

CAMPUS AT A GLANCE & KEY FACTS

Siena College is a medium-sized, 4-year, private liberal arts college. This co-ed college is located in a large town in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers certificate, bachelor's and master's degrees. Currently, Siena has around 3,100 undergraduate students.   

BONNER PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Type of Program: Bonner Service Leaders Program

Year Began: 2008

Bonner Program Website: siena.edu/bonner

Application Deadline for 2022: June 1, 2022

Where is the Bonner Program located: Academic Affairs

Number of Bonner Students: 40

Highlighted Bonner Specific Programs:

• Year-Long Capstone—Every Siena Bonner completes a year-long capstone project starting in their Junior year and culminating Senior year with a TED style Community Engagement Talk (CETx) and presentation at the college's Academic Showcase. Students work with a faculty mentor, community partner, and center staff to develop and execute a community based research project, fulfilling one of the requirements in the Center's Certificate in Community Development.  

• Summer Gear Up Orientation—This is a week long orientation currently in its eighth year. Summer Gear Up is a chance to integrate new students into our Center and campus and help them understand the work that we do. We offer a variety of trainings, social activities, reflection and service opportunities throughout the 7 days which students can engage in.  
• First Year Trip Exploring Appalachian Culture -This is a week long trip to West Virginia, typically for first year Bonners. The purpose of this trip is to provide a unique experiential program to learn about Appalachian life and culture using film, literature, group bonding outings, and intensive workshop experiences. 

CAMPUS-WIDE ENGAGEMENT AT A GLANCE

• MLK Day of Service: Campus-wide service day each year

• Certificate in Community Development (18 credits) open to all students