Parents and Families: Stay Connected | |
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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Spring Break Shuttles
Spring Break is almost upon us and Marist is providing shuttle services for select locations:
- Albany
- Long Island
- New Jersey
- Connecticut
- Boston
Shuttles will depart from Marist on Friday, March 8 at 5:30 p.m. from Donnelly Hall. Shuttles will return to Marist at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 17.
Ticket Cost:
- One-Way: $25
- Round-Trip: $40
Click here for ticketing and more information
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Spring Break Information
Friday, March 8 - Sunday, March 17
Residence areas will close for Spring Break on Friday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. and will reopen on Sunday, March 17 at 10:00 a.m.
The dining hall will close at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8. The Dining Hall will reopen for dinner on Sunday, March 17 at 4:30 p.m.
Classes resume Monday, March 18 at 8:00 a.m.
Instructions for room checkout, requests for Spring Break housing, dining, and other housing information can be found in the 2024 Spring Break Resident Student Information Memo.
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Marist's First-Ever Day of Giving | |
Save the Date:
March 20, 2024
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Red Fox Families, ready to make a difference?!🦊💪💥 MARCH 20 is the first-ever Day of Giving at #Marist — a 24-hour opportunity for Red Foxes to rise together in expressing our love for Marist, empowering future generations of students, and committing to the College’s continued success!
Our goal? Have 1,000 members of our community make a gift of any size within 24 hours!⏰
Learn more about this crucial moment for Marist and explore the events and activities that will be a part of this special day of celebration by visiting marist.edu/dayofgiving.
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Make a Gift on March 20 or get ahead and make an early gift by visiting marist.edu/dayofgiving. | |
Share your story, spread the word, and let other Red Foxes know to join in and make a big impact with a gift of any size. | |
Celebrate with other Red Foxes by joining us at a regional event or following along on social media. | | |
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Room Selection 2024-2025
Today, Friday, March 1 is the last day of the pplication and deposit period. Deposits are due by 5:00 p.m. ET.
The Room Selection Process for the 2024-2025 academic year is ongoing.
Students who are eligible to live on campus must apply for housing through the StarRez housing portal AND submit the $200.00 housing deposit. The StarRez housing portal can be accessed by your student through the Housing and Residential Life myMarist page. The application and deposit ends today Friday, March 1, 2024. Students can submit the housing deposit through the housing application. The deposit can also be paid through the Parents Student Financial Services page.
If a student completes an application but does not submit a deposit or submits a deposit, but does not complete the application, they are not eligible for Housing Selection.
Please be sure to check in with your student that the housing deposit and application are completed.
More information about the next steps in the process will be released over the coming weeks.
If there are any questions, students should contact housing@marist.edu.
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Endowed Scholarships for Returning Undergraduate Students
Applications accepted until Sunay, March 31
Marist College Endowed Scholarships and Outside Scholarships are great potential resources to help offset educational expenses.
Traditional undergraduate students are invited to apply for Endowed Scholarship opportunities each spring for awards in the following academic year. A FAFSA on file for the upcoming academic year is required to be considered for any need-based endowed scholarships.
Students can view the criteria and apply by visiting marist.edu/endowed-scholarships.
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Student Activities Calendar | |
Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2
- SPC Movie Night: "Saltburn" | 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 5
- SAP Glass Painting, Charcuterie, and Ratatouille | 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 6
- SAP Bad Art Night | 8:00 p.m.
More details on events and additional activities can be found here, and by visiting the Student Activities Instagram.
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Marist Singers Present: Love in the Afternoon
Saturday, March 2 | 12:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 3 | 3:00 p.m.
Nelly Goletti Theatre
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Love in the Afternoon is an annual tradition of the Marist Singers, where our talented students use their gift of music to raise funds for local nonprofits. This year’s concerts feature performances that takes the audience on a journey of loves songs of the 20th and 21st centuries. Enjoy selections from our large choral ensembles as well as features from solos and small groups from the Marist Singers.
To purchase tickets in advance, click here or purchase at the door on the day of the show. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for senior citizens and students of all ages.
A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales and raffles will benefit Sparrow’s Nest.
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Making Cents
Wednesday, March 6 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Student Center River Rooms
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The Office of Student Financial Services presents Making Cents. Join SFS, Wednesday March 6 in the Murray Student Center River Rooms from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for an interactive “Game of Life” to guide personal finances.
The purpose of this event is to give students a hands-on experience of what it will be like to receive a paycheck and make financial decisions based on the necessities of their lifestyle - a simulated game of life. Students will be able to decide how they would like to spend your monthly paycheck on expenses such as housing, utilities, food, and transportation. In addition, there will be a presentation highlighting financial health and wellness tips. Light refreshments will be provided.
Information about the 2024-2025 FASFA will be available. Register for the event here.
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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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Upcoming Regional Family Events | |
Marist offers many events for alumni, families, and friends. Click here for a full list and more details. Below are upcoming highlights. | |
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Special Drop-In Hours with the Center for Career Services Team
Tuesday, March 5 | 3:00-4:30 p.m. | Cannavino Library 332
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To prepare for the Spring 2024 Career and Internship Fair
Meet with career coaches for brief resume and cover letter reviews. Learn more about the Handshake app and the employers who will attend the career fair. No appointment is needed during these special drop-in hours.
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1-800-Flowers.com Information Session
Thursday, March 7 | 11:00 a.m. | Murray Student Center 3102 | RSVP in Handshake
| Meet with Human Resource Generalists Brianna Page and Francesca Barchat to learn more about the 1-800-Flowers.com Summer 2024 Internship Program. The company's e-commerce business platform features an all-star family of brands including: 1-800-Flowers.com, 1-800-Baskets.com, Cheryl's Cookies, FruitBouquets.com, Harry & David, Moose Munch, PersonalizationMall.com, The Popcorn Factory, Shari's Berries, Stock Yards and Simply Chocolate, Wolferman's Bakery, and Vital Choice. | |
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ALDI Tabling and Recruitment
Tuesday, March 19 | Stop by any time between 12:00-3:00 p.m. | Cannavino Library Lobby (next to Books & Beans Cafe)
| Meet with ALDI representatives to learn about the company's District Manager full-time job (starting salary of $110,000) and 10-week summer internship (starting salary of $28 per hour plus eligibility for overtime). Roles are based in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, New York City, and Southern & Eastern New York State. | |
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Amazon Virtual Information Session
Wednesday, March 20 | 4:00 p.m. | RSVP in Handshake to ensure that you receive the meeting link
| Come learn about full time and internship opportunities within Amazon's Operations network with University Recruiter Nabiha Tariq. Amazon has local openings as well as opportunities nationwide. The company is looking for bright, adaptable, and emerging leaders willing to overcome and succeed in a fast paced, high energy environment. Students in all majors are welcome to attend, but supply chain and business management majors are encouraged to join us. No previous industry experience is required. | |
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Spring 2024 Career and Internship Fair
Wednesday, March 6 | 3:00-6:00 p.m. | Register now in Handshake | McCann Center | Open to students in all class years and majors
| Network with employers and Marist alumni who work at companies in various career clusters and learn about full-time job openings and internship opportunities. Bring copies of your resume. Workplace attire is recommended. | |
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Save The Date: 2024 Internship Showcase
Thursday, April 4 | 5:00-7:00 p.m. | Murray Student Center River Rooms
| Attend the Internship Showcase to be inspired by Marist students’ internship experiences and learn more about exciting experiential learning opportunities. This is a great opportunity to network with upperclassmen students and receive advice on the internship search process. The event is open to students in all class years and majors. | |
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Drop-In Hours with the Center for Career Services Team
Wednesdays | 3:00-4:30 p.m. | Cannavino Library 332
Students can meet with a Center for Career Services team member for brief resume and cover letter reviews, learn more about our Handshake platform, and gather information on career services resources and upcoming events. No appointment is needed during Drop-In Hours.
Hot cocoa and other treats will be available.
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Career Coaching Appointments
Career coaches in the Center for Career Services are available for appointments throughout the spring semester to provide assistance with:
• Career Coaching/Advising
• Job Search Strategies
• Employer and Alumni Connections
• Graduate School Advising
• Interview Preparation
• Résumé/Cover Letter reviews
• and more!
Students can schedule their appointments using Handshake. Students should email the Center for Career Services at career.services@marist.edu if they have questions.
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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. Students can stop by to get FREE workplace attire including blazers, shirts, pants, skirts, dresses, and more clothing in various sizes.
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Club Equestrian sees seniors graduate and more qualify for Regionals
This past Saturday, Club Equestrian honored their graduating seniors following their home show at Crosswinds Equestrian Center. An overall 3rd place finish gave way to an emotional finish, as seniors Sam Fellenz, Caroline Komenda, and Kaitlyn Sottile rode their last regular season races with the program.
However, the road isn’t over for the club, as Christina Titto, Katey O’Brien, Ali Knowles, Madi Kasun, Caroline Komenda, Julia Reid, Gabby Ganoe and Elena DeDominicis all qualified for IHSA Regionals at Centenary University. From there, the riders will hope to qualify for Zones in Pennsylvania, with hopes of traveling to North Carolina for Nationals in April.
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Club Men’s and Women’s Volleyball eyeing Playoff Bids
For the first time, Marist College has a Club Men’s and Women’s Volleyball team. The programs have shown why they belong on campus.
With a 7-1 match record so far, Club Men’s Volleyball sits in first place in the NECVL Division 2 West standings. The teams only set loss to date has been against the University of Connecticut. After wrapping up their regular season, they now patiently await to hear if they have secured a bid to regionals.
In their first full year since being sanctioned, Club Women’s Volleyball has raced out to a 4th place ranking for NWVCL Division 3. With the top 10 teams making the championship and tied for third most average points, a spot in the playoffs is looking more and more likely for the first-time program.
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Outdoor Club Sport teams start ramping up
A busy weekend last week for the Club Sport program, as multiple teams were in action. Club Men’s Volleyball went 4-0 at the University of New Haven Tournament, while Club Equestrian finished 3rd place in their home show, Club Men’s Lacrosse took down NYU 7-4 and Club Women’s Lacrosse beat TCNJ 16-4to start their years.
This weekend, Club Baseball travels to Rutgers for a scrimmage, Club Women’s Rugby travels to Fordham for a 7’s tournament with Hofstra and Stony Brook, Club Women’s Lacrosse travels to play NYU at Randall’s Island, and Club Men’s Lacrosse travels to Hofstra to play Hofstra and CCNY. In addition, Club Dance and Club Cheerleading will honor their graduating seniors during the March 3rd Marist Basketball game.
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Follow @maristrec on Instagram for schedules, scores, and updates regarding all of our 19 club sports.
To register for intramurals and for more information visit imleagues.com/marist. Students with questions should contact Stephen D’Alessandro, via email at Stephen.Dalessandro@marist.edu or phone 845-575-3000, ext. 2355.
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Center for Advising and Academic Services
View the February CAAS newsletter for information highlighting:
- Important Dates and Deadlines
- Dean's List Certificates
- Registration for Summer and Fall 2024
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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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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.
- Hours:
- Monday-Friday |11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | The Academic Learning Center (LB 331)
- Monday-Thursday | 7:00-9:00 p.m. | 3rd Floor Library Resource Center
- 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.
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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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.
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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Let's Talk:
Let's Talk is a drop-in service with a counselor. This service is confidential, and no appointment or paperwork is necessary.
Open to ALL students, and best used for problem solving, goal setting, or general questions about our services. Please note: Let's Talk is not formal therapy or for emergencies - please call our office!
View the flyer here for more information.
Intro to Mindfulness:
Students are invited to join a four-week Intro to Mindfulness class to gain practical skills and enhance their overall well being.
The four-week class will begin on Wednesday, February 7. View the flyer here for future class dates and registration information.
Self-Care Drop In:
Self-Care Drop In hours are on Mondays from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in MidRise 113. Led by undergraduate interns, students can learn mindfulness and self-care skills in a low-key and fun support space.
View the flyer here for more information.
Calming the Storm:
A DBT-based skills group to learn mindfulness, how to regulate your emotions, and communicate and connect more effectively. Fore more information click here.
Sanctuary:
A therapy group for survivors of sexual assault. For more info or to sign up, please contact: shannon.walsh@marist.edu.
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Keep up with Marist Dining | |
Stay in the loop with the latest dining offerings at Marist by following @Marist_Eats on Instagram to see daily specials, events, and behind-the-scenes glimpses. A schedule of upcoming specials and events can be viewed here.
The Dine on Campus site provides detailed menus, nutritional information, and updates on any changes to dining services. Contact information for the Gourmet Dining staff can also be found here.
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