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Siena Alumni Page

As a Siena alumnus, you’re part of a growing tradition of students who’ve gained the key skills, tools, and confidence to become lifelong learners. We’re thrilled to launch this alumni page to share events, updates, throwback pictures, and more. We’re also exploring options for an alumni focus group, professional mentoring group, and volunteer opportunities, so stay tuned as we continue to grow our alumni network. 

As much as we’d like to see you in person, we’ll still be doing everything virtually. Whether you’ve graduated, changed jobs, gotten married, or just want to send a note, you can always update us using the form below.

Keep checking back here for some Now & Then photos, digital yearbooks, and more! Thank you again for being a part of the Siena community, and for continuing to be a Siena advocate.

And, as always, follow your tracks back to Siena.

To me, modeling success as someone with dyslexia isn’t about how fast or well I can read and write now. It’s about being able to go into life as an adult and find or create accommodations that I need to be successful, as well as going into the rest of my life with a better understanding of how to be proactive because dyslexia doesn’t go away. –Meribor Matusow, Class of 2018 and Siena's Events Coordinator 

Updates from 2022-2023

Every Wildcat has a story:

Max Klaverkamp (Class of 2016) graduated from Roanoke College in May 2021 with a degree in environmental science. After working in Roanoke as a bike mechanic after graduation, Max moved to Chattanooga, TN, to start a new chapter and explore new trails. He's planning to use the change as a fresh start to look for a job that uses his degree, while working as a bike mechanic and exploring the great outdoors in his new city.

Partha Roy (Class of 2018) graduated from Eastern Mennonite University Magna Cum Laude with a double major in Global Studies and Interdisciplinary Music in Spring 2022. He recently started a new job as a Ramp Agent for Southwest Airlines at Denver International Airport. 

Aaron Czajkowski (Class of 2019) is currently attending a study abroad program with Kansai Gaidai University's Asian Studies Program located in Hirakata, Osaka, Japan.

Michael Rubin (Class of 2019) is starting his junior year at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He is working toward earning a B.A. in Art. In Summer 2022, in addition to taking classes remotely at Boulder, he volunteered at the Barrie Camp teaching Tae Kwon Do (he has a third degree blackbelt).

Sophie Laclef (Class of 2020) is finishing her junior year at Dickinson College majoring in French, minoring in Economics, and pursuing a Food Studies Certificate. She’s on the Varsity Swim team (breaststroke) and also plays club Squash. She studied abroad in Toulouse, France, in Fall 2022. Poised to graduate in Spring 2024, Sophie is currently making plans for an internship with Willard Intercontinental in summer 2023.

Lainey Polmateer (Class of 2020) has been on the Dean's List three semesters in a row at High Point University. She's now a member of the Creative Arts Fellowship filled with different courses—from creative writing to interior design. She's also an active member of the Fashion Forward club and has been elected as the president of the Art Club.

Alex Sklar (Class of 2020) just finished his sophomore year at Towson University and has earned a cumulative GPA of 3.65. He's also made Dean’s List in 3 of his 4 semesters at Towson. He feels he's really learned great advocacy and study skills from Siena and has successfully used these skills in college.

Alison Weinberger (Class of 2020) is finishing her junior year at McDaniel College, with a major in graphic design. She's involved with McDaniel's Student Alumni Council, and she's currently planning an internship in graphic design for Fall 2023. 

Anjani Martins (Class of 2021) is a Global Fellow at McDaniel College, where she's a sophomore working toward a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with an Education minor. Martins is 1 of 16 students chosen for Global Fellows, a three-year program designed to enhance students' understanding of global issues, develop heightened intercultural competency, and cultivate the skills and attitudes important to leading successful lives in a global context. In Fall 2022, she joined college band and really enjoys playing flute. She's also living in a Spanish house, which she feels is challenging but also fun and exciting.

Aryn Cowan (Class of 2022) is proud to report that she is staying busy and following her interest in business at High Point University. In addition to taking classes on macroeconomics and business ethics, she's pledging a business fraternity. Her main pledge task is to network with fraternity alumni through Linkedin. She shared that her favorite thing about her classes are her professors who make it easy to use her accommodations. To make time for socializing, she sticks to a strict homework schedule and studies in the library with noise canceling headphones. Just like at Siena she's involved in campus organizations. She's joined the Black Student Union and the Black Culture Awareness Club. All in all, she's proud of herself for managing her time and getting involved.

At Savannah College of Art and Design, Mitch Ebert (Class of 2022) is taking a design class, a drawing class, an art history class, and a freshman orientation class. He's been able to focus on his artistic strengths and is finding his classes interesting. In his drawing class he's designing an album cover and is feeling confident in his work since he's showing it off to family and friends. In terms of the social side of college, Mitch has met people by hanging out with his roommate and signing up for a drawing club. He's also looking into joining the club soccer team.

Amara Goeke-Morey (Class of 2022), who is at Lynn University in Florida, has established her accommodations and is using them to her advantage as she takes Economics, Foundations of Justice, and Lynn 101. Since it's always warm, she likes to go to the beach or the pool with friends. To balance her class work and social life, she studies at the same time every day. She's also using her Step Up to Writing tools and she showed them to her friends as well. At Siena, Amara was known for her photography, and while she isn't taking a photography class this semester, she is still taking lots of pictures for fun.

Max McIntyre (Class of 2022) is enjoying his freshman year at Drexel University in Philadelphia. He's using what he learned at Siena about self-advocacy. He hangs back after classes to introduce himself to his professors and ask questions, and as a result he's finding his professors are extremely accommodating. He is especially enjoying his Calculus and Chemistry classes. While right now Max is focused on adjusting to the academic demands of college, he's still running. Every day he runs from campus to the Schuylkill River. He's planning to join the running club and he's looking for a D&D club to join too.

Solana Ramirez (Class of 2022) is doing well at the University of Delaware where she's taking a full load of courses with Biology, Psychology, Anatomy, Nutrition, Nursing 101, and Freshman Seminar. To ensure she's prepared for these demanding classes she created a schedule for everything, including when to study and do laundry. She also is making use of her accommodations and she shared that since Siena taught her how to establish her accommodations, she was able to help a friend through the process. Her hard work is paying off and she earned all As and Bs on her midterm exams. When she is not hard at work for her classes, she is adjusting to living in a dorm and she joined Book Club and Volunteer Club to make friends.

Kendall Rapp (Class of 2022) is doing well in her first semester at American University. She is majoring in journalism and pursuing a double minor in communications and graphic design. She is also one of the newest members of American's K-Pop dance team, K-District. She also might become a tour guide next semester and, after her writing professor's encouragement, is eying work next year in the University Writing Center. 

Melody Stone (Class of 2022) is enjoying the freedom she has and how she can schedule her own time at the College of Charleston. To stay organized she created her own planner in a blank notebook. She frequently checks the syllabus for each of her classes and updates her planner with tasks to complete over the upcoming week. Her favorite classes are her sculpture and drawing classes since she can focus on being creative and expressive. She's following her interest in art in some of her other classes too, including art history. When she's not working on her art, she and her friends do homework together and explore Charleston. Her favorite spot is the peninsula where you're surrounded by water.

At High Point University, Taylor Wibberley (Class of 2022) is taking on new challenges as an Interior Design major. Already she's using 3D software to design furniture and rooms. She reported that she really likes how she's met new people with similar interests through her classes. To find success in her academics she prioritizes work based on when it's due and sets a daily goal. When she meets that goal she rewards herself by doing something social with her friends. This system must be working because while she thought it would take her a while to adjust to new standards, she's excited to let us know that she started earning good grades right away.

At Coastal Carolina University, Simon Wollman (Class of 2022) likes how in college he can take classes that focus on his interests in sports and business. His classes this semester include Pickle Ball and Golf Management. To stay on top of his work, he completes his homework right after his classes each day when the lectures are still fresh in his mind. Simon is also really enjoying the social side of college. He likes being around new people and spending everyday with the friends he's made. They go to football games and other sporting events. Next semester he's looking forward to playing more golf as part of his Golf Management major.

Professional Resources

As you’re finishing college, starting a job, or looking to change careers, start by connecting with others in the Siena community on our new LinkedIn page for alumni. Having a strong professional network is incredibly important. You never know who a former classmate or teacher will know as you’re on the job market or simply learning about different career paths, so don't hesitate to reach out to them.

Check back here for more opportunities to share career resources and advice.  

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