Marist College, like any organization needs to periodically look inward to define and redefine who we are and how we want to grow into the future. For this reason, a new five-year strategic plan has been developed to balance our need to remain true to the cultural identity of service, community, and education, with our need to embrace innovation and agility.
The plan focuses on three essential goals: Ensuring Student Success, Promoting Innovation, and Advancing the Social Good. “These goals and supporting initiatives will assist us in setting operational priorities and will form the basis of the College’s annual planning and assessment process,” says President Yellen. He adds, “While this plan is very much about the College, its students, faculty, and staff, it is also a guiding light for how Marist fits into the community.” The full strategic plan can be read online.
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Chris “Tuni” Perry ’08, founder and president of CP Medical LLC, has always considered himself to be an underdog, though as a successful entrepreneur, accomplished musician, and dedicated husband and father, the description may seem less apropos than it did when he first came to Marist back in 2004.
Growing up a world away from Poughkeepsie in Honolulu, HI, Chris didn’t hit his academic stride in high school and continues to feel a tremendous sense of gratitude for the opportunity to attend Marist. A business administration major with a concentration in marketing, Chris credits the encouragement and support of Music Director Art Himmelberger, his dedicated professors, and a special group of relatives and friends with the great success he experienced at Marist, both in and out of the classroom. Art, Chris’s aunt, Beverly Bruce, and Marist Board of Trustees Chair Ellen Hancock and her husband, Jason, were all invaluable role models as he navigated his path at Marist, and Chris is most grateful for their sound advice.
“Art Himmelberger was extremely influential in my life. I enjoyed all of my conversations with him and enjoyed seeing the Music Department grow into something beyond our imaginations… we had great memories and great stories that still make me laugh to this day.” As a trumpet player in the Marist Band, Chris loved to travel for games and band competitions. His instrument of choice was a bright red trumpet he brought from home — a huge hit with Red Fox fans!
In addition to playing in the band, Chris was president of his freshman dormitory, Sheahan Hall, which he says gave him “Great insight on how to think for a small community while simply learning how to communicate with my team to accomplish goals for our dorm. This ties into any business. Communication with individuals can be different; more important, learning how to communicate with each individual in a way that you can maximize everyone’s potential is huge. With that said, you also have to be willing to take advice from others and be open minded.” Chris also studied abroad in Italy, and played intramural basketball on a team that won a championship, which he says, “has everything to do with teamwork and communication. To win in any group sport takes effort, determination, and communication.”
After graduating cum laude, a feat that seemed unlikely to him when he entered Marist, Chris returned to the Island and went right to work in medical-device sales at Depuy, a company of Johnson & Johnson. He immediately met with success, emerging as one of the company’s top salesmen. When Depuy went through a competitive acquisition of another company, Chris gave serious thought to branching out on his own, and ultimately at the age of 27, decided to take that leap and become a distributor. His first step was to hire his sister, and he has since built a small, dedicated sales force that, along with Chris, is logging several million in annual sales within a unique niche market in the Hawaiian Islands. The impressive list of companies for whom Chris exclusively distributes includes, among others, Ortho Development Corporation, Advanced Orthopedic Solutions, Skeletal Dynamics, and Integra.
Chris prides himself on his willingness to take calculated risks and subsequently benefit from the rewards associated with leaving his comfort zone. When asked what advice he would offer to someone looking to go into a similar field or start a similar journey, Chris says frankly, “It’s not for everyone. I’ve sacrificed nights, weekends, holidays, and family events. It’s for those who embrace a challenge and are in for the long haul. It’s like playing a chess game over a period of three to four years… you have to be confident in yourself, and you have to be willing to take risks and make sacrifices. If you can eat, breathe, and sleep this business, I promise it will pay off.”
Though he misses the Hudson Valley snow and his many close friends from Marist, Chris and his wife, Dr Lehua Perry, a successful OBGYN and their son Kalāhikiola Saxum Perry are quite content in their Hawaiian paradise. “I am most proud of my family. I have a beautiful wife and one-year-old son and nothing makes me more proud than to say ‘that’s my wife and that’s my son.”
A love for aquatics runs deep in the family of alumnus Fred Dever ’87, a four-year Marist College men’s swimming team member and captain. So much so, that it served, along with the recent passing of his mother, as the inspiration and impetus for the establishment of an endowed scholarship to support an athlete in Marist’s men’s swimming and diving program.
The scholarship is created in memory of Fred’s mother, Joan Helen Dever, whose devotion to swimming was a lifetime endeavor; and in honor of his father, Dr. Frederick Dever; both of whom were advocates of swimming and academic success. They instilled these same ideals in their children: Fred and Jeanne Hudson-Dever, a competitive swimmer at Cortland State University and swimming coach, for whom this scholarship also honors. The scholarship is further dedicated to Fred’s husband, Dr. Eric Czander, a competitive swimmer and multi-sport athlete; and to the donor’s many swimming teammates and friends. Joan Dever, who passed away on December 1, 2017 at age 84, was a former “Aquadorable”, Screen Actors Guild Member, and professional synchronized swimmer in the 1950s for the Elliot Murphy Aqua Show at the Flushing Meadows Amphitheatre. There she met husband and the two would later work as swimming instructors and officials. Joan’s life-long passion for aquatics and physical fitness served as an inspiration to her family and those that she touched as a swim coach, mentor and friend. The establishment of the scholarship also recognizes Fred’s deep commitment to the core belief of AthleteAlly, www.athleteally.org, that everyone should have equal access, opportunity, and experience in sports—regardless of sexual orientation, gender identify, or gender expression.
While at Marist, Fred earned All Metropolitan Swimming awards each year. Originally from Manlius, NY, Fred swam competitively for the Syracuse Chargers and Fayetteville-Manlius, High School, where he held several city-county and high school records. Fred is a member of the Marist Alumni Association Executive Board and is a U.S. ranked triathlete, U.S. Masters Competitive Swimmer and has run four Boston Marathons. Fred is a Key Account Manager for a bio-pharma company. He and Eric reside in Washington, DC. The Dever Family Swim Scholarship will be awarded annually beginning in the fall of 2019 to a full-time student recruited to participate in the men’s swimming and diving program. Preference will be given to applicants from the central New York region. The scholarship is renewable provided the recipients continue to meet the awarding criteria and remain in good academic standing. Those wishing to contribute to the Dever Family Swim Scholarship endowment may do so by contacting Karen Rohr, associate vice president of Development at 845-575-3210 or karen.rohr@marist.edu.
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In spring 2017, Mike Duffy and John Herman set out to do something about the 600 million people worldwide who do not have access to clean potable water. Their game plan? Complete 15 Ironman Triathlons throughout Southeast Asia to raise awareness about the world’s water crisis and to mobilize others to donate to the cause.
With the money they raised through their feat of endurance, they were able to build 35 sustainable fresh-water wells in the African nation of Malawi and to provide 100 BioSand filters to families and schools in Cambodia. While in Cambodia, both had an opportunity to volunteer at the Marist Brothers School for Handicapped Street Children, located just outside Phnom Penh.
Mike reports “aside from my family, the greatest impact and most positive influence in my life has been the Marist Brothers and my time at Marist College. Above all, their values of community, a life of simplicity, dedication to service, and a passionate love for the poor have transformed the way of my life… I thank the Brothers and the unbelievable Marist community for the opportunities I have been blessed with to allow me to develop into the person I am today.” Both John and Mike single out Marist Brother and Trustee Sean Sammon, FMS ’70, and Marist Brothers Frank Kelly FMS ’73 and Michael Flanigan, FMS for the profound impact they have had on their lives.
Want to know more or support their efforts? John and Mike published a blog (journeyforwater.com) detailing their journey abroad if you would like to hear more about their adventures – the people they encountered, the places they visited, the lives they touched, and the miles they covered by foot, bike, and water.
Thank you to everyone who has joined us for alumni and parent events recently!
On January 20, 2018, the Marist Hockey program inducted an inaugural class of Hall of Fame: Jim McDonald '84 (posthumous) - accepted by his cousin Brendan McDonald '91, Robert Trabulsi '85, Timothy Graham '86, Kevin Walsh '91/'93M, and Brad Kamp '95.
The inception of the Hall of Fame was driven by a dedicated group of former players and volunteers: head coach Mike Beck, former head coach Bob Simmons, chairman of the selection committee and assistant coach Dr. Brian Pecchia '08, vice chairman of the selection committee Casey Bryant '17, current assistant coaches Nick Longo and Randy Hurlbert, and Rob Deluca '17, Matt McNamara '17, and Nick Rudzewick '18. Prior to the Hall of Fame Induction, more than 40 graduates participated in an alumni game at the McCann Ice Rink in Poughkeepsie.
The Offices of Alumni Relations and College Advancement hosted two receptions in Florida this past February featuring President David Yellen and Leslie Richards Yellen. The events took place in Fort Lauderdale and Naples and saw more than 100 alumni, retired faculty, parents, and friends.
More than 150 alumni, parents, and friends gathered on Saturday, March 17, in New York City for the 256th St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Marist contingent was led up Fifth Avenue by the Amerscot Highland Pipe Band from Staatsburg, NY.
On March 12, close to 100 alumni, parents, and friends gathered for a reception at the Army and Navy Club in Washington, DC. Executive Vice President Dr. Geoffrey Brackett provided a general College update which highlighted our new strategic plan. Dean of the School of Liberal Arts Dr. Martin Shaffer spoke about the current opportunities available to our students in the DC area as well as opportunities for alumni to assist our students with internships and job placement. And Marist professor and author Dr. Helen Rothberg focused on some topics of her book, “The Perfect Mix: Everything I Know about Leadership I Learned as a Bartender”.
There was also an Accepted Student Reception hosted by the Office of Admission at the CBS Studio Center in Los Angeles on March 17. Several alumni as well as two current Marist students who were home during Spring Break attended to share their Marist experiences.
This month Marist will be hosting three gatherings for alumni and parents in Texas: April 14 in Houston, April 19 in Austin, and April 21 in Dallas. For more information, please visit: https://maristconnect.marist.edu/texas2018.
Men’s Lacrosse Alumni will be gathering on April 28 at Tenney Stadium at Leonidoff Field to cheer on the Red Foxes as they take on Quinnipiac. This annual fundraiser, along with an online fundraising initiative sponsored by a lacrosse alumnus, brings in more than $10,000 for the program each year.
Additionally, professor and author Helen Rothberg, PhD, joined us in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Naples, FL, and Washington, DC, to share thoughts from her new book The Perfect Mix: Everything I Know About Leadership I Learned as a Bartender. There was also an Accepted Student Reception at the CBS Studio Center in Los Angeles on March 17. Several alumni as well as two current Marist students home during Spring Break attended to share their Marist College experiences. Other events this winter have included Frozen on Broadway and Hockey Alumni Day celebrating 40 years of the hockey program.
We hope you'll join us on campus to celebrate Marist, share your memories, and reconnect with faculty, classmates, and friends. Details will be available this spring/summer but don’t wait to book a hotel room. Reserve one now — you can always cancel your reservation if you are unable to attend. For a list of area accommodations, click here.
In fall 2016, Alec Lee ’18 (Environmental Science) and Alexa Kovlakas ’17 (Biomedical Science) began their honors senior thesis project — a three-credit project where honors students are given free rein to explore powerful ideas. Their goal was to create a community garden on the Marist campus. A year and a half later, that garden is fully functional and serving students, faculty, and the local community.
Kovlakas explains the goals of the project, saying, “I wanted the students at Marist to have an opportunity to grow their own healthy fruits and vegetables, to learn more about the work that goes into the foods they eat, to connect to other students with similar passions, and to reap the psychologically benefits of gardening.”
“The garden provides a place for students and faculty to gather to learn about both themselves and the environment. It’s a place where they can apply what they learn in the classroom in a practical manner,” adds Professor James Snyder, one of the two faculty advisors for the project.
Although the gardens are being used to bolster science, ethics, and even fashion curricula, it’s not just a learning experience. The produce grown in the garden is regularly used by Sodexo, the College’s food-service provider, to add fresh, local ingredients to the dining hall options. It also acts as an active bee pollinator, and 40-45 percent of all produce grown is donated to local nonprofits.
Lee has also started a Community Garden Club on campus, which brings students together to learn more about gardening, spend time outdoors, and engage with the local community. Members of the club are permitted to take home a portion of what they grow.
Both the club and the community garden itself will continue to grow in the coming years. Ideas for future use range from building a classroom with benches in the center to student yoga and Friday night live music sessions. “We see this garden as a first step,” says Kovlakas. “Perhaps in the future more community gardens can be built by the dorms so that individual students can have their own gardens … I hope this shows students that they can make a change on campus.”
Marist has been named to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance’s list of the 300 Best College Values for 2018 for the 12th consecutive year, this time coming ranking 68th on the list of best values in private colleges. Marist is also once again one of a small group of schools included in the second edition of The Princeton Review's Colleges That Create Futures: 50 Schools That Launch Careers By Going Beyond the Classroom, along with such top schools as Duke, Stanford, and Columbia. Additionally, three of Marist College’s online offerings were ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Education Program rankings for 2018. The online bachelor’s degree program in professional studies was ranked 41st in the country, the graduate programs in business (non-MBA) were ranked 51st and the master of business administration was 76th in the MBA category. Marist also made Zippa’s “10 Best Colleges for Computer Science Majors in New York” and Business of Fashion ranked Marist's Fashion Program 38th in the world, and 11th in the United States. Additionally, Marist was recognized by Victory Media as being a “Military Friendly School."
The Marist Theatre Program and Marist College Club of Theatre Arts' production of Anything Goes this February was met with rave reviews. “The music and lyrics are really clever,” says James Steinmeyer ’71, an adjunct professor in the Theatre Program. “The music is recognizable. The characters are bigger. The plot is lighter. The time that we’re in [as a society] demanded something lighthearted. Anything Goes doesn’t require us to think; we could just enjoy it.”
Anything Goes follows the madcap antics aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London and includes songs “Anything Goes,” “Blow, Gabriel, Blow,” and “All Through the Night.” "Anything Goes is a “Good ol’ Broadway musical,” says Matthew Andrews, the director of the Theatre Program, “It’s very grand.”
This year’s cast was led by Julia DeMarzo, a senior fashion major, as Reno Sweeney; Brian Bocanegra, a junior communications major and theatre minor, as Billy Crocker; and Tristin Raleigh, a senior communications major and theatre minor, as Hope Horcutt.
“Students learn specific skill sets they can apply to so many careers,” says Andrews. “Project management, leadership, time management, communication — it’s a real learning process.”
But it’s not just the actors who gain from having an active theatre program on campus. “Performance art is important because it develops discerning audience members who can recognize good music, good writing, good directing, and good acting, and demand it. Theatre provides the entertainment that we need, but it also enlightens. It allows us a new perspective on universal experiences and forces us to look at uncomfortable pieces of our lives,” explains Steinmeyer.
The Marist Theatre Program will return with the student-directed #MeToo Monologues, each written by a student and performed by a different student, April 12–14. The theatre program finishes out the school year April 24–26 with an original play festival featuring five plays written and directed by students.
Marist has a great tradition of service to others. That tradition was on display recently when 13 alumni turned out to meet face-to-face with communication & media arts majors at the annual Student-Alumni Networking Event in New York City.
Forty-three students attended the event on Feb. 21. The participating students were seniors and juniors, majoring in advertising, interactive media/gaming, film & television, journalism, public relations and sports communication.
The event was organized by the Communication & Media Arts Internship Program, run by Professor Gerry McNulty ’79. It was held at the offices of MSF Law, sponsored by firm member James Ringer, a generous friend of the College. "We’ve been putting this event on for about 10 years now. It gets better every year,” said McNulty. “It’s always rewarding to see the students sit down with our generous alums and get some realistic advice about what it takes to succeed in the media business.’’
One alumna participant, Christina Popowytsch ’15, a product manager for Refinery 29, said she was pleased with the students she met at the networking event. "It was fantastic to see so many young professionals interested in furthering their careers,” Popowytsch said. “I may have even found my summer intern from the bunch!"
Another alumnus, Stephen Krill ’07, said he thought the students showed themselves to be serious contenders for jobs and internships. "These events always remind me how truly outstanding Marist students are. Of course I'm a little biased, but it makes me proud to see how well prepared they are to start their careers," said Krill, who is Director of Creative Marketing for CNN Worldwide.
Students are often excited to meet alumni in their field. They are even more interested to learn how those alumni shared so many unique Marist experiences. Often, they share stories about favorite teachers or memories of living in a particular dormitory. But the conversations quickly turn back to the task at hand — preparing for careers.
Senior Roxanne Novo said she was excited to meet so many alumni who work in New York City. “The city is crawling with Marist alums, with connections to pretty much anywhere. It's all about getting your foot in the door, and this is a great way to do it.”
Novo said the alumni were friendly and helpful. “The atmosphere was very relaxed, and the hour and a half was filled with casual conversations and good laughs,” she said. ”I felt comfortable asking all my questions about life and work in the city, not just the ones about their specific company.”
For the second year in a row, four students from Marist College took part in the Multicultural Talent Pipeline Forum organized by Publicis Media to provide new perspectives on today’s media industry. Conor Williams, Meghan Lai, Warren Lee, and Owen Diaz represented Marist at the event.
They participated in a variety of hands-on activities, listened to presentations from professionals in the industry, and had an opportunity to network with the speakers as well as representatives from media companies such as Entravision, Facebook, NBCU Hispanic, Sabio, and Univision. Owen Diaz left the event with a summer internship at Blue 449.
The diversity focus of the event really spoke to Meghan Lai. “I would definitely recommend this conference to another aspiring student, because there aren’t many people of color in the advertising industry, I noticed, and (this event) is a great opportunity.”
For the past ten years, Assistant Professor of Computer Science Casimer DeCusatis, has been getting young people excited about science and technology through the award-winning Hudson Valley FIRST LEGO League (HVFLL). The program encourages students to explore the STEM fields by designing, building, and programming their own robots.
Dr. DeCusatis founded HVFLL a decade ago. The first robotics tournament in 2008 attracted about 40 students. Since then, the program has grown exponentially and currently serves more than 1,100 students and hosts tournaments in Albany, Ballston Spa, Chappaqua, LaGrange, Poughkeepsie, Red Hook, Sleepy Hollow, Troy, Warwick, and Yorktown.
The College’s first-ever doctoral program admitted students for a spring 2018 start after receiving approval from the NYS Board of Regents. The 26-month full-time program has been designed to prepare students for the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy-(administered National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and for successful careers as physical therapists. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for physical therapists is at an all-time high. Employment in the profession is projected to grow 34 percent through 2024—a rate much faster than the average for all occupations. “This program recognizes the high demand for physical therapists (PTs) in the workforce while being consistent with the mission of the College and School of Science,” explains Claudia Fenderson, director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Facilities for the program include a PT lab; a movement/gait research room; and a simulation lab that incorporates both standardized patients and high-tech manikins, as well as a gross anatomy lab with full dissection capabilities. Additionally, the program employs eight faculty members with extensive experience in physical therapy, athletic training, kinesiology, rehabilitation sciences, and health services management. For information about admissions, visit www.marist.edu/science/physical-therapy. The doctoral program follows a successful implementation of the Master of Science Physician Assistant Program, which launched in 2016 and will graduate its first students at the end of this semester. Additionally, Marist recently announced a partnership with L'Institut Supérieur Spécialisé de la Mode, better known as Mod’Spe Paris, to offer a fashion-themed student abroad program with coursework in English designed specifically for students interested in international fashion. Participating students will spend a semester in Paris exploring fashion merchandising, product development, trend forecasting, French culture, the history of fashion, and French language. Marist now also offers a five-year accounting program preparing students to take on sensitive management positions in business and industry, public accounting, and government. Students will have the option to add Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations to their credentials.
Rizzo Named Finalist for Citizenship Cup Award Senior Steven Rizzo of the Marist men’s cross country and track & field programs is one of four collegiate finalists for the 14th annual Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup Award, as announced by Athletes For a Better World. The winner will be selected at a banquet on April 25 at the Cobb Galleria Ballroom in Atlanta.
Corrigan in Play For National Awards Red-shirt senior goalie Brian Corrigan of the Marist men’s lacrosse team has been named to the Watch List for the Tewaaraton Award, and was selected as a candidate for the Senior Class Award.
A total of 50 players in the nation were named to the watch list for the Tewaaraton, which is awarded annually to the NCAA’s top male and female lacrosse players. There are 20 candidates for the Senior Class Award, which stresses notable achievements in the areas of community, classroom, character, and competition.
Women’s Basketball Advances to Postseason The Marist women’s basketball program advanced to the postseason Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT). It marks the 12th time in the 16-year tenure of head coach Brian Giorgis that the Red Foxes have advanced to postseason play.
This season, sophomore Rebekah Hand was named First Team All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), red-shirt sophomore Alana Gilmer was named Second Team All-MAAC, and freshman Willow Duffell was named to the MAAC All-Rookie Team. Junior Maura Fitzpatrick was honored as the MAAC Defensive Player of the Year.
Hand set a program record with 52 consecutive made free throws, a stretch that lasted from November to February.
Marist Claims eSports Crown
Marist students defeated SUNY Canton and Siena to win the championship of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) eSports Exhibition sponsored by the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
The exhibition took place on March 1 at the Albany Capital Center in conjunction with the conference’s basketball championships. It was a day-long event designed to educate administrators about expanding intercollegiate eSports opportunities. For video highlights and comments from the Marist students who participated visit https://goredfoxes.com/news/2018/3/2/general-marist-takes-crown-at-inaugural-esports-ecac-maac-sports-exhibition.aspx
For more info on these and other sports highlights and upcoming athletics events, visit www.goredfoxes.com.
Sprout Creek Farm, a nonprofit working farm and education center in Dutchess County, transferred control of its operations to Marist College in January. The 200-acre farm produces award-winning cheese, raises a variety of farm animals, and offers numerous educational programs focused on agriculture and the environment. Sprout Creek will remain an independent nonprofit.
“Sprout Creek Farm provides the College with a tremendous opportunity to establish programs for our students and faculty while continuing and enhancing the wonderful educational offerings the farm has offered this community for more than 25 years,” notes Marist President David Yellen. “Sprout Creek Farm’s central work—educating people to appreciate the rich agricultural heritage of the Hudson Valley and the United States and fostering a sense of responsibility for the future of the environment—aligns perfectly with Marist’s core mission.”
Marist will continue the farm’s agricultural operations and its current educational offerings. The College also plans to invest in the farm and to develop ways to utilize it within the College’s academic programs. “Sprout Creek will play a key role in Marist’s experiential learning programs by serving as a living classroom and providing hands-on learning opportunities for students in a variety of academic disciplines,” explains Dr. Geoffrey Brackett, Marist’s Executive Vice President.
The James J. McCann Charitable Trust recently issued a grant in the amount of $2 million to support the replacement and significant expansion of the auxiliary gym and fitness center in the James J. McCann Recreation Center. The project, including a 50,000-square-foot addition, will considerably enhance the fitness and recreational facilities available to the entire student body. The trust played an integral role in the original construction of the McCann Center in 1977 and has supported each major renovation and addition to this important campus facility over the past 40 years. Marist thanks McCann Trustees Mike Gartland and Richard Corbally for their exceptional leadership and passionate advocacy for Marist over so many years.
On January 29, Marist unveiled Building D of the North Campus Housing Complex, which includes student housing, a fitness center, multipurpose space, and a dining center. One of the dining options is an on-campus location for Poughkeepsie’s own Rosticceria Rossi and Sons Deli, which is offering some of the deli’s most popular dishes. "We are thrilled to partner with Rossi and Sons, a perennial favorite among Marist students and employees," said Deborah DiCaprio, vice president and dean of Student Affairs. In addition to housing residential students during the academic term, the new center was designed to provide community space for students, faculty, and staff, and to support academic initiatives such as Marist’s summer Pre-College programs for high school students.
The overarching goal of this project is to provide additional space for the Fashion program and improved space for the Art and Digital Media program. Highlights of the two-story project include MPorium, the highly successful boutique and entrepreneurship lab operated by Marist merchandising students; a fashion resource center with books, software, and textile samples; and a café with tables, seating, and indoor landscaping. There will also be computer labs, photo studios, and warehouse with a 14-foot ceiling and natural light where students will design and sew their garments.
The structural steel frame was completed in late January, followed by concrete floors and exterior wall framing. Brick veneer and window work will continue this spring, and the building is tentatively scheduled to be completed in August. The current plan is to begin moving academic programs into the building in fall 2018. Naming opportunities are available. For information please contact Chris DelGiorno ’88, vice president for College Advancement, at (845) 575-3412 or christopher.delgiorno@marist.edu.