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Fred and Barbara Policastri Oral History

Item

interviewee

Policastri, Fred; Policastri, Barbara

interviewer

Nolan, Gus; Gambeski, Joan Gasparovic

Summary

Fred Policastri, a Marist College Alumnus talks about his experience growing up in Brooklyn before moving to Lagrangeville and attending Dutchess Community College and Marist College. He talks about attending Marist for his undergraduate degree, before the college became a lay school, as well as returning for his master’s degree. His wife, Barbara, also discusses what it was like supporting Fred during his time working and going to school. Fred further explains working at IBM and the changes he has seen the college undergo, as well as how he wants to see it continue to grow.

Date Created

2022-04-13

Subject Headings

Policastri, Fred
Policastri, Barbara
Marist College Alumni
Marist College (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.)

Format

.mp3 .pdf .jpg

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