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Welcome to The Gatehouse — a newsletter for Marist parents and families that highlights resources available to students, provides insight into the Marist experience, and keeps you informed of important deadlines and events.
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Reminders for Residential Students | | |
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Winter Break Closing Information
Friday, December 15, 2023 – Monday, January 15, 2024
Residence areas will close for the semester on Friday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. Students should plan to vacate their room immediately after your last final exam or by Friday, December 15, at 7:00 p.m., whichever comes first. Residence halls reopen on Monday, January 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
24 Hour Quiet hours begins at 10:00 p.m., Sunday, December 3. Guests will not be permitted beginning Sunday December 3, 2023, through January 18, 2024.
Students can find additional information about dining options for winter break and instructions for end of year closing by visiting the Housing and Residential Life section of their myMarist accounts.
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Finals Week Schedule
Students can view the Final Exam Information here:
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Extended Library Hours
Please see the adjusted Library Hours Schedule below:
Pre-Finals:
Sunday, December 3: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.*
Monday, December 4 - Thursday, December 7: 7:45 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.*
Friday, December 8: 7:45 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 9: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Finals Week:
Sunday, December 10: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.*
Monday, December 11 - Thursday, December 14: 6:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.*
Friday, December 15: 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
*Library Services end at midnight
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As we approach the holidays, we are thankful for so much. We are especially grateful for the more than 548 parents and families who have made a gift to the Marist Fund so far this year.
As we prepare for the coming year, there has never been a better or more important time to show your support. Gifts to the Marist Fund impact every part of the Marist experience.
Thank you for your consideration!
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Support students this holiday season
Are you looking for gifts for the holiday season?
Support Red Foxes when you shop with the Mporium gift guide or purchase a Marist Banker shirt from MPorium. With your purchase you strengthen student resources, enhance career experiences, and provide opportunities both in and out of the classroom.
With each purchase of a Marist Banker shirt, $14.70 will be donated to the Marist Fund.
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Marist A Cappella Presents: Sweater Weather
Saturday, December 9 | 7:00 p.m. | Fusco Recital Hall
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Put on your favorite ugly holiday sweater and grab some hot cocoa as Time Check, Sirens, and The Enharmonics serenade you with pop favorites to close out 2023.
Tickets are $15 general admission, $10 for students of all ages and senior citizens. Purchase tickets here.
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Giving Tree Ceremony
Sunday, December 10 | 6:30 p.m. |The Chapel
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Through the Giving Tree initiative, the Department of Spiritual Life and Service has delivered more than 20,000 gifts to our local community over the last 30 years.
During this season of giving,members of the campus community were invited to select a tag ornament from any of the Giving Trees on campus, secure and wrap the gift requested on the tag ornament, and bring it to the Chapel by Sunday, Dec. 10, at 6:30 p.m. for the Giving Tree Ceremony.
Local partners, including Dutchess Outreach, Grace Smith House, Family Services, Catholic Charities, Poughkeepsie Family Literacy Program, and Dutchess BOCES/ESL, will help to distribute the gifts for the holidays.
Questions? Visit the Spiritual Life and Service Instagram for more information.
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Stay in the game and keep up with all Marist College Athletics by visiting goredfoxes.com! The Marist Athletics website is your go-to source for the latest schedule updates, scores, and all the action happening on and off the field. | |
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Career Spotlight Series: Melissa Jones '08, Nexstar Media Group (Broadcast TV) - Virtual Event
Thursday, December 14 | 12:00 p.m. | RSVP in Handshake, Zoom meeting link will be sent prior to the event
| Melissa Jones '08 will discuss her 15 years of local broadcast management, sales and marketing, and TV station management experience. Melissa is the Vice President and General Manager of all braodcasting and digital operations in Dayton, Ohio (DMA #64) for WDTN-TV NBC and WBDT-TV CW, WDTN.com, and its related digital and social media channels for Nexstar Media Group. The event is open to students in all class years and majors. | |
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Winter Break Career Coaching Appointments | |
Career coaches in the Center for Career Services will be available for virtual appointments throughout the Winter Break to provide assistance with:
- Career Coaching/Advising
- Job Search Strategies
- Employer and Alumni Connections
- Graduate School Advising
- Interview Preparation
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Résumé/Cover Letter reviews
- and more!
Students can schedule their appointments using Handshake and check out our Winter Break Checklist (above) for additional ways to interact with Career Services and take the next steps in their professional development.
Students should email the Center for Career Services at career.services@marist.edu if they have questions.
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Donuts and Drop-Ins with Center for Career Services (Final Session)
Wednesday, December 13 | 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. | Cannavino Library 332
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Drop-In Hours will be for learning how to schedule appointments with career coaches using Handshake or brief résumé reviews.
No appointment is necessary during Drop-In Hours.
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Career Closet
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Cannavino Library 332
| The Marist College Center for Career Services and Academic Learning Center have set up a Career Closet for all Marist students. Come get FREE workplace attire including blazers, shirts, pants, skirts, dresses, and more clothing in various sizes. | |
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Center for Advising and Academic Services
View the December Newsletter here.
Highlights of this issue include:
- Extended Registration
- Final Grades
- Withdrawal and Leave of Absence information
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Math Lab
The Math Lab is a peer help/tutoring center staffed entirely by student tutors, located in Hancock Center Room 3021.
Students may drop in without an appointment to seek assistance with certain mathematics courses.
The Math Lab staff can provide assistance with the following courses:
- MATH 108 Intermediate Algebra
- MATH 115 Calculus with Management Applications
- MATH 120 Precalculus
- MATH 241 Calculus I
- MATH 242 Calculus II
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Writing Center
The Marist Writing Center is another resource that offers free, one-on-one tutoring sessions to anyone in the Marist College community. They work with writers at any stage of the writing process and can help whether you are on your first or final draft.
Students can visit the site to learn more and schedule appointments.
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Counseling Services
Counseling Services is located in the heart of campus on the first floor of Midrise. Dedicated to campus wellness, they provide:
- Short-term, goal-focused, biweekly counseling
- Referrals to weekly, long-term and specialized options off campus or close to home
- Weekly groups and workshops
- Education and Trainings
- Medication Evaluation and Management
- Crisis Response
Counseling Services hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and can be contacted at 845-575-3314 or counseling.services@marist.edu.
More info can be found via our FAQ Page.
During the winter break the Marist Community (Students, Alumni, Family, Faculty & Staff) are welcome to use our personalized search engine, Marist.thrivingcampus.com, to find providers for themselves.
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Academic Learning Center
The Academic Learning Center hosts a variety of programs to assist students, all at no additional cost:
Academic Review and Drop-In Sessions: The Academic Learning Center sponsors review and drop-in sessions in various subjects for students in need of help. Available in fall and spring semesters.
Private Tutoring: The Academic Learning Center trains and assigns peer tutors for students in need of individualized help. Available in fall, spring, winter, and summer semesters.
Proofreading: The goal of the proofreading program is to provide free proofreading services to the Marist community. Trained writing tutors will review student papers during staffed proofreading hours in the Academic Learning Center or online.
Drop-In Proofreading: A trained proofreader will be ready and waiting to proofread a student's paper for grammar and clarity. Students are served on a first-come, first-served basis. An appointment is needed for papers that are 10 or more pages in length. Please contact the Academic Learning Center directly to make an appointment. Available in fall and spring semesters.
On-Line Proofreading: Students should visit Brightspace.marist.edu and log in using their Marist account and password. Available in fall, spring, winter, and summer semesters.
Hours:
- Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., The Academic Learning Center (LB 331)
- Monday - Thursday, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., 3rd Floor Library Resource Center
Academic Learning Center Brightspace Site: For quick tips on time-management, study skills, citations, writing & notetaking, etc., students can join this site through their Brightspace Membership tab.
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