Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan will give a talk, “Four Perfect Pebbles: My Holocaust Story, A Message of Perseverance, Determination, Faith, and Hope,” at the Marist College annual Holocaust Remembrance event on Four Pebbles book coverTuesday, April 10, 7:00pm in the Nelly Goletti Theatre.

Marist College’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (DPT) and Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates of Poughkeepsie will sponsor a First Stride Training and Clinic.

Marist’s annual fashion magazine FM/AM has won a Gold Crown Award from the prestigious Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) of Columbia University, an international student press organization.

Bill Thirsk, Marist College vice president of information technology and chief information officer, has been named to the Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leaders for 2013.

POUGHKEEPSIE - The Campaign for Marist, the College's first-ever comprehensive campaign, has reached its $150 million goal with several months remaining before it concludes on Dec. 31. In the spirit of both the institution and the Campaign, Marist continues working to exceed its goal and provide the College with ever-greater resources for student scholarships, top-notch faculty, and key campus facilities.

POUGHKEEPSIE - Dr. Azar Nafisi, author of the number one New York Times bestseller "Reading Lolita in Tehran," will be the speaker at Marist College's Third Annual First Year Seminar Lecture in the McCann Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21st at 12 p.m. A book signing will follow. The lecture is free and open to the public.