October 8, 2024 — Our Around Campus segment offers quick photo glimpses into student life at Marist—from events and activities to everyday moments that capture the spirit of the Red Fox community. Scroll down to check it out and see what’s happening around campus!

Study Abroad Fair

Over 700 students explored more than seventy-five programs at the study abroad fair, with options spanning from domestic cities like Seattle to international destinations like Florence and South Korea. 406 students are currently enjoying their semester abroad, Marist’s highest semester total ever, and it’s not too late to apply for Spring, 2025! Spring break and attachment programs are also still enrolling through November 1. Learn more about Marist Abroad here. Photo by Nelson Echeverria/Marist College.

MaristVotes

The countdown to election day is on! MaristVotes is a student-run organization encouraging all students to make sure their voices are heard. You’ll see them around campus throughout the weeks leading up to Election Day, making sure students are registered to vote and to chart out a voting plan. Registered to vote in New York State? MaristVotes will provide free student shuttles to a local polling station on Election Day. Photo by Nelson Echeverria/Marist College.

Community Garden Wildflower Identification Workshop

The Marist Gardening Club's Wildflower Identification Workshop! Held at the Marist Community Garden, the event helped students explore local plant species while supporting the club's mission to provide fresh, organic produce to the Poughkeepsie community. Interested in joining? The club meets every Wednesday at 11 a.m. behind the Student Center. Photo by Lauren Lagasse '25/MARCOM Student Worker.

SPC Trip to Broadway

The Student Programming Council took students back to the Roaring '20s with a trip to see The Great Gatsby on Broadway, where they were swept into Gatsby’s world of glamour and intrigue. Interested in attending the next trip? Follow the SPC on Instagram to stay up to date on all future activities! Photo courtesy of Sophie Pirrera '25.

Fire Safety

Sydney Scheels '27 and Cassie Williams '27 made a new firefighting friend named Kenna! Marist Security partnered with the Fairview Fire District to educate students on best practices and highlight important safety tips during Campus Fire Safety Month. It’s up to everyone to ensure that campus is a safe place. Photo by Lauren Lagasse '25/MARCOM Student Worker. 

Moo Moo Cocktails

Meet Bramble! This adorable calf from Hudson Valley Fresh, a local dairy farm in Arlington, stole the spotlight at Gourmet Dining’s Moo Moo Mocktails event, where groups of students sampled new mocktails and fresh milk. The event is part of Gourmet Dining’s new offerings on campus, including the Hudson at Hancock Cafe. Photo by Lauren Lagasse '25/MARCOM Student Worker.