Interviewee: Edward O'Keefe

Interviewer: Gus Nolan

Interview Date: September 20, 2002

Summary: The following interview is with Dr. Edward O’Keefe, former professor at Marist College. The interview begins with a brief summary of Dr. O’Keefe’s educational background and his connection to Marist through the Marist Brothers. Dr. O’Keefe reflects on the his participation in developing the Psychology major and Master’s program at Marist with Dan Kirk. The development of the internship program for the Psychology Department through the Cardinal Hayes’ Home, now known as the Astor Home, is also described within the interview. The interview ends with Dr. O’Keefe’s stance on the importance of a Core Liberal Studies program at Marist College.