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Brian Desilets Oral History
This interview covers the life of Brian Henry Desilets, who first became a Marist Brother in 1946, and has been associated with the Marist community for most of his life. The interview starts with his birth, and then progresses to his beginnings as a brother. The early years of the college are discussed, including buildings that have thus been torn down or have become memorable sites. It also gives his opinion of the many changes that took place at Marist over the years: the opening of the school to laymen and women, the change over of responsibility from the brothers to a board, and the three different presidents. In addition, Dr. Desilets’ career is documented, finishing with the future for him in the Heritage Project and beyond. -
Joseph Canale Oral History
Joseph Canale reminisces on his time at Marist as both a student a professor. He also shares his views on the changes Marist College has undergone throughout the years and his hopes for the college’s future -
William Eidle Oral History
The following interview is with Dr. William Reynolds Eidle, who the former Chair and Dean of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Marist College. In the beginning of the interview, Dr. William Eidle gives a brief summary of his educational background as well as his initial acquaintance with Marist College through Jack Dougherty and Brother Dan Kirk. Dr. William Eidle describes the creation of the Psychology Department and his years as Chair and Dean of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Marist College, as well as the former joint Psych special Ed program between Marist and Vassar Colleges. The interview ends with Dr. William Eidle’s stance on what he wish would have happened with the College during his term as well as where he believes the direction of the College lies in the future. -
James Conroy Oral History
James reflects on his time at Marist college in the late sixties; what it was like for him to come to Marist, the climate of the world at the time and being a part of the football club at the time. James speaks about the class of ’69, his classmates and professors he had and gives his thoughts on what he would like preserved as the college moves forward -
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Mike Arteaga Oral History
This interview discusses Arteaga’s time at Marist College. His time on the crew team, and his life after Marist College. -