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The book will extensively detail the people, places and
events of the institution from its founding to present
day. There will be exclusive content, including stories
and pictures, that tell the Siena Heights story like never
before. Pre-sale copies of the book are available online.
Pre-sale cost is $59.95 per book and includes shipping
and handling. To order, please visit 100.sienaheights.edu.
Homecoming Weekend 2019
Homecoming is always a special occasion, but this
year’s weekend will be a supersized Centennial version
of the popular annual event. Focused on the anniversary
year, Homecoming will feature several keynote events,
including the Alumni Awards and the dedication of the
newly renovated St. Joseph Hall. Also planned is a juried
alumni art show with more than 30 alumni submissions,
as well as special reunions and alumni gatherings. The
Athletic Hall of Fame will honor longtime coach and
athletic director Fred Smith in a special ceremony in the
Fieldhouse. He will be this year’s only inductee. “Catch
Me If You Can” is the Homecoming theater production
on the Haller Stage, and there will also be several on-
campus athletic events, including a home football game
against Taylor. Make every effort to come back to campus
Oct. 11-13!
‘100 for the 100th’ Events
In planning the Centennial year, University faculty,
staff and students were asked to plan special events in
the areas of academics, athletics and the arts. Inserted
into this issue of Reflections Magazine is a special calen-
dar that highlights the “100 for the 100th” events during
the anniversary year. A new monthly Legacy Speaker
Series will feature alumni guest speakers who will come
to campus and share their stories and experience with
the Siena community. A special Mass with Bishop of Lan-
sing the Most Rev. Earl Boyea on Sept. 5 will allow the
Siena community to gather in faith to ask for a blessing
on the anniversary year. Annual events such as Common
Dialogue Day will have extra emphasis, and each athletic
team will host a home event that will bring the anniver-
sary into focus. Siena Heights will also reach out to the
community in the area of student service and special
off-campus events as the institution emphasizes its
attention to collaboration and community-building.
Anniversary Documentary
Jesse Ramirez ’19 is finalizing a documentary that
will detail the 100-year history of Siena Heights. Look
for the completed video to debut around Homecoming.
For more information about the 100th Anniversary
celebration at SHU, visit 100.sienaheights.edu. u
10 | Reflections Summer ’19
From the Reflections Archives—Fall 1972.