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Claire Horton Oral History
Claire speaks about her time working at Marist in the Advancement office, some of the administrators that she worked with and the people she met in her role as an administrative assistant. She also speaks about the Marist spirit and how it is cultivated, as well as her views on how the college maintains that now and in the future. -
George Hooper Oral History
George discusses his early education, and personal life and his college experience and his interest in becoming a Biologist, and then as a college professor. He also recalls the development of the Biology Department, the coming of new faculty and several issues such as the relationship between faculty and administration. One also learns of George’s principal hobby fly fishing. -
Tom Lynch Oral History
Tom Lynch provides insight to his background as a professor in environmental science. He reflects on the growth of the environmental science department at Marist, and the changes that that college and its students has undergone throughout the years. -
Richard Lewis Oral History
Richard tells of his life before Marist. He comments on his various positions at Marist, including his time as an administrator and as head of the art department. He speaks of the formation of the partnership with Lorenzo de’Medici College in Florence, Italy and of his contribution to the creation of Cannavino Library. -
John Gildard Oral History
John Gildard discusses his beginnings as a student at Marist, his career as a police officer, and eventually, as the head of security at Marist. -
John DeGilio Oral History
John comments on his career at both Marist and Vassar. This includes his tenure as a professor in the Computer Science field and later in Environmental Science, his opinions on the Marist students, campus and The Center for Lifetime Study. -
William Davis Oral History
William Davis talks of his time before working at Marist College, his career at Marist College, the notable students that he’s taught and what he’d like to see for the college’s future. -
Patricia Adams Oral History
Patricia Adams reflects upon her childhood in the segregated South, moving to New York to raise her children, her passion for environmental policy and activism, and how she has shared her passion with the Marist community. -
Joseph Walsh Oral History
Joe speaks of his time at Marist as part of the Class of 1968, what it was like for a kid from Long Island to go to Marist in the 60’s, the Vietnam War and he draws comparisons between the college today and what it was like when he was a student. -
Christina Vertullo Oral History
This interview touches on a wide range of topics concerning the history and development of Marist College. In particular Christina Vertullo discusses early life before Marist, her time at Marist, and her involvement with Marist service in Ghana. -
James (Jim) Steinmeyer Oral History
Jim Steinmeyer speaks of his years at Marist. He talks of his career in theatre, naming his favorite plays, the students he’s directed, and the peers who influenced him. -
Jim and John O'Shea Oral History
Summary: Brothers John and Jim O’Shea discuss their connection to Marist College. This includes: their family company’s role in completing electrical work in Marist buildings, their thoughts on the construction of various campus buildings, their memories of several Marist Brothers, John’s role as Board member, and their opinions on the future of Marist. -
David Flynn Oral History
Contained in this interview is a description of David Flynn and his years at Marist College as the former Director of Admissions. The interview begins with a brief summary of David Flynn’s educational background and his years as a student at Marist College. David Flynn also describes his transition from working as an Admissions Counselor to becoming the Director of Admissions, as well as his participation in recruiting students to Marist. The end of the interview touches upon the vast expansion of the student population and campus since David Flynn’s experience as a student and Director of Admissions at Marist. Within the interview, David Flynn reflects on the transition from Marist being run by the Marist Brothers to being run by a Board of Trustees with a similar philosophy as well. -
Edward Donohue Oral History
This interview discuses Donohue’s time at Marist College. His time on as a Marist Brother, and his life a teacher at Mount St. Michal’s and a Professor at Marist College. -
Barbara Carpenter Oral History
Barbara Carpenter speaks about her background and reflects on her time at Marist College, including establishing the Learning Center and the various programs that it ran. -
Howard Baker Oral History audio
Howard reflects on his early education and positions leading up to his position with IBM at Marist in the Joint Study program. This includes: his unique experiences, opinions and comments on the computer science program, Marist College both past and present and how it has changed over the years. -
Amy Woods Oral History
Amy speaks of her early life growing up in Connecticut and coming to Marist College after high school, her various internships during her college career and her decision to ultimately accept a position in the Advancement office of Marist college after graduation. Amy talks about who she worked for and with in the early years before becoming Alumni Director. -
Thomas Wermuth Oral History
Thom speaks about his time growing up the Hudson Valley and life at Marist as a student, as well as his early career teaching before coming back to Marist as a Professor. Thom reflects on Marist traditions and some of his former professors. Thom also speaks about the Hudson River Valley Institute and his love of all things history. He goes on to discuss what he believes the needs for the college in the future may be. -
Vincent Tuscano Oral History
The following interview occurs with Dr. Vincent Tuscano, a former History professor and administrator at Marist College. The interview begins with Dr. Vincent Tuscano’s educational background and his transition into teaching at Marist. Dr. Tuscano reflects on his years teaching and his positions as Dean of Learning Resources and Special Academic Programs and Assistant Academic Vice-President, as well as former colleagues. The interview ends with Dr. Tuscano’s hopes for the future of Marist College as well as his take on the importance of the Core in a liberal studies education. -
Steve Sansola Oral History
Life before Marist College; Life at Marist College; Housing; Thoughts about Marist College -
John Pinna Oral History
John speaks about his time at Marist as part of the class of 1971, his career as a now retired educator and administrator in the area, part-time History professor at Marist, town historian and CLS professor. He gives his opinions on Marist in the past, present and where it may be headed in the future. -
Roger Norton Oral History Part 1
Roger Norton looks back on his time as both a dean and professor at Marist College. He also shares his views on the changes Marist College has undergone through the years, his contributions and his beliefs on where the college is headed. -
Cathy Newkirk Oral History
Cathy’s thoughts on Marist College and the Medical Technology program. This includes: her upbringing, education, and path to employment at Marist College, the growth of the Med Tech program, how Marist has evolved since the early 1980s, and her thoughts on the future of Marist. -
Brother John Nash Oral History
Brother John comments on his various positions throughout his time as a Marist Brother. This includes: his education, early teaching career, his time at Marist College, and his comments and opinions on Marist College as what it was like when he was here and where he thinks it is headed -
James Fay Oral History
In the following interview, James Brendan Fay reflects on his years as an adjunct Economics and Accounting professor at Marist College. In the beginning of the interview, James Fay summarizes his educational years, as well as his service in the U.S. Navy and his employment with IBM. His transition from IBM to becoming a Marist professor is outlined along with James Fay’s perspective of the expansion of Marist College during this time. The end of the interview covers James Fay’s contributions to the College during his former teaching years as well as his hopes for the future direction of Marist College. -
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 -
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.