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Join us in welcoming our first Director of Cybersecurity, Emily Harris! One of Harris’s first tasks is to develop a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy for the College. She is also examining new tools and processes to put into place. Her regular communications to the Marist community and her Gone Phishing page are already making great strides in increasing awareness of cybersecurity issues. Read more: https://bit.ly/3gtDnCW

Associate Professor of Biology Paula Checchi is committed to undergraduate researchand it had paid off. Checchi and her students have recently published two papers in the scientific journals, PLOS ONE and Genetics. Read more: https://bit.ly/3dgKVah

Dr. Edward Summers ’04/’06M continues his commitment to economic development in his hometown of the Bronx. Dr. Summers is the founder of The Thinkubator, an innovative nonprofit that provides education, career, and work-based learning opportunities for low-income youth in the Bronx. In his most recent accomplishment, he has been named to Robin Hood’s Power Fund, a new initiative to fund and elevate nonprofit leaders of color. Read more: https://bit.ly/3tcl5sE

A new, online exhibition organized and developed by the Marist College Archives and Special Collections, takes a deep dive into the rich history of the Poughkeepsie Regatta, a national collegiate rowing competition. The exhibition will be available beginning May 5 and will be a permanent part of Marist’s digital archives. Read more: https://bit.ly/2RjtNrY

Alex Prizgintas ’22 is a budding historian. Associate Professor of History Nick Marshall says of Prizgintas, Alex is the rare student who always includes a range of especially apt quotations from the material under consideration. He leaves no stone unturned in his quest to fully understand a topic. Read more of Alex's story: https://bit.ly/2OMMbIQ

Marist community, Recently there have been petitions circulated and activity on social media regarding an alleged incident of assault involving two Marist students, which took place out of state. While we are governed by laws limiting public disclosures of many details regarding these incidents, we can announce that as of this afternoon, the student accused of the assault is no longer a student at Marist College. Marist actively fosters a safe living and learning environment... for all. Marist has always taken a firm stance on relationship violence and will not tolerate it on our campus or among members of our community. The College is fully committed to preventing, responding to, and rectifying any incidents of gender-based or sexual misconduct. We understand that reporting these types of situations can be difficult or intimidating for many, but the College is here to support you. Marist has substantial reporting procedures in place through Title IX, and these federally mandated procedures govern our investigations of alleged misconduct. We strongly encourage reporting such incidents so that they can be handled formally and appropriately. Reports can be made online: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php We understand that the reports of this incident may trigger specific emotions for those who have experienced abuse. The College offers resources and support, including the Marist Office of Counseling Services, to help in such situations. Confidential resources include: Counseling Services, Student Center 352, 845-575-3314 Health Services, Student Center 352, 845-575-3270 Campus Ministry (ordained clergy), Byrne House, 845-575-3000 (x2275) Family Services (off-campus), 845-452-1110 (x3083) Domestic Violence 24-Hour Hotline, 845-485-5550 Rape Crisis and Crime Victims 24-Hour Hotline, 845-452-7272 If you have any questions about the reporting process, visit the Title IX website at https://www.marist.edu/title-ix or contact Interim Title IX Coordinator Christina Daniele at 845-575-3349 or [email protected]. Sincerely, Christina Daniele Vice President for Human Resources Interim Title IX Coordinator Deborah DiCaprio Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students

Did you know the James A. Cannavino Library at Marist has a section of their website dedicated to African American History & Culture? As we celebrate Black History Month, we invite you to explore these educational resources. There are books, eBooks, documentaries, journals,and much more. Read more: https://bit.ly/2N4pAGj

John Bartlett, Director of Fashion, recently visited the Unshattered Hopewell Junction studio to discuss collaboration opportunities for Unshattered and the Marist Fashion program. We feel incredibly grateful for the partnership we have with both faculty and students at Marist, said Kelly Lyndgaard, Founder & CEO of Unshattered. The mission of Unshattered is to help women in recovery find a new life through creative, engaging and meaningful work making handbags. As a per...son in recovery myself, this was a very inspiring and powerful experience and another example of how fashion and creativity can be transformative, said John. Learn more about Marist’s fashion programs: https://bit.ly/3uslqcH

It's Throwback Thursday, Black History Month edition, and we are highlighting the Whitesell Collection, which was donated to Marist by the Whitesell family. The Whitesell Collection consists of discs tracing the development of Black music in America, as well as other genres of music. Included in the collection are several issues of "Goldmine" magazine, a music magazine where Rick worked as editor and feature writer, as well as audio and videotapes containing interviews and pe...rformances. The Rick Whitesell Record Collection has been characterized as one of the most comprehensive private collections of its type in the country. Tracing the development of black music from the turn of the century to the late 1950s, the collection consists of seven, ten, and twelve inch discs whose numbers span into the thousands. Read more: https://bit.ly/3rEUILq

Director of the Games and Emerging Media Program, Karen Schrier, was recently interviewed by Lifewire and addresses issues of inclusivity in gaming. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3qrtyrx

We are delighted to be a 2020-2021 #Fulbright Top Producing Institution! Congratulations to our students and alumni who are teaching English and researching around the world through @Fulbright! Fulbrighters foster mutual understanding, share knowledge across communities, and improve lives around the world. We are proud that our students are representing Marist and the United States as cultural ambassadors during the Fulbright Program’s 75th anniversary year! #Fulbright75. Read more: https://bit.ly/3aNMGdT

Are you a current or prospective student interested in discussing the convergence of fashion and culture? On Wednesday, February 24 at 6:30 pm, you’re invited to join John Bartlett, the Director of the Marist Fashion Program and Emil Wilbekin, a journalist and human rights activist, in an important virtual presentation on the intersection of the fashion industry and Hip Hop. This unique event will uncover how Hip Hop fashion became a global phenomenon in the 80s and 90s. Register here: https://bit.ly/3rZLtWC

Whether you're looking to begin a career in the legal field or are already employed, earning a Paralegal Certificate from Marist will give you an edge in entering a highly competitive field. Join us for an upcoming virtual information session! Register: https://bit.ly/2LBQpRL

The Mindset List was created at Beloit College in 1998 to reflect the world view of entering first year students. In 2019, the list moved to Marist and became the Marist Mindset List. The Fingers Lakes Times writes about the Marist Mindset List, and what it tells educators about first-year college students. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3pU7XqW

Marist grad tapped for key leadership position with Capitol Police. Yogananda Pittman ’19 MPA is the first woman and the first African American to lead the law enforcement agency. Read the full story: https://www.npr.org//in-historic-first-u-s-capitol-police-

Kevin M. Lerner, Assistant Professor of Journalism at Marist College and author of "Provoking the Press," was interviewed on Radio Kingston’s program, Kingston Happenings," where he discussed the influence of media on the presidential election and more. Listen here: https://radiokingston.org//kingston-happenings/episodes/ki

Congratulations to our Doctor of Physical Therapy Program for being recognized by Hudson Valley Magazine for receiving full accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education! We are so happy to be able to offer this program to our students. Read the full story: https://hvmag.com/life-style/news/business-marist-magazzino/

Today's #ShoutOutSunday during #SuperWildCard weekend goes to, Terrence Fede ’13! Terrence has been appointed to a prestigious role with the NFL Players Association and the Marist Diversity & Inclusion Alumni Advisory Board. Terrence was the first Marist student athlete to be drafted to the NFL and is a Red Fox legend. He's passionate about football and the college that gave him opportunities throughout his career. Read the full story: https://www.marist.edu/-/terrence-fede-nfl-players-associat