Centennial Stories

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Centennial Stories

As Siena Heights prepared for its 100th Anniversary,
we launched a new series titled “Centennial Stories.”
This series features people, places and things
​from the institution’s past and present. 

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PUBLISHED ON JUL 8, 2019

To kick things off, we showcase Sister Jeanne O’Laughlin ’58. After her recent death, many national news outlets highlighted what she did for so many. In this piece, she talks about what Siena Heights and its mission did for her.

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PUBLISHED ON JUL 8, 2019

This Centennial Story features 2017 Alumni Award winner Dr. Kyle Griffith ’92, ’97 ’00, who shares his unique journey to Siena Heights and talks about his family’s continuing educational Legacy.

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PUBLISHED ON AUGUST 9, 2019

Sister Eileen Rice was known as an innovative and inspirational faculty member in Siena Heights’ teacher education program. This Centennial Story was a documentary that was completed shortly before her death in 1994. Enjoy as the voice of one of Siena’s “Faculty Legends” is once again heard.

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PUBLISHED ON AUGUST 23, 2019

​In 2011, on a hot, steamy September day in the suburbs of Chicago, Siena Heights played its first football game against Robert Morris, another first-year program. With another football season soon on its way, enjoy this Centennial Story as the Saints made history on the gridiron.

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PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

​Siena Heights honored one of its greats when newly retired athletic director and coach Fred Smith is inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame during Homecoming Weekend Oct. 12