Margin shrinks in defeat of gay marriage ban Oct 23, 2008
A poll by Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., conducted this month for the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic group that has put more than $1. 2 million into the effort to pass the measure, showed Prop. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Perillo: State rep. candidate, Brian OConnor Oct 23, 2008
O Connor decided to continue his education at the University of Dayton, a Marist college, in Ohio. He met his wife, Lynn, at the university and the young couple married on the last day of school. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Men's Rowing Places 20th at Head of the Charles Oct 22, 2008
Starting in the 32nd position, the Colonials negotiated the winding three mile race course without incident, passing Marist College (bow #31) along the way, and eventually finishing 14th among collegiate entries. "There are some incredibly fast crews in this event," said Head Coach. (Gwsports.com)
Shen coach a Hall of Famer Oct 18, 2008
Strube, who is on the Board of Directors for the Basketball Coaches Association of New York, was nominated for the Hall of Fame by long-time friend Brian Giorgis, the former Our Lady of Lourdes girls' coach who moved on to enjoy an incredible run of success at Marist College. "To be nominated by a friend like Brian means a lot to me," Strube said. (Albany Times Union)
Stony Brook Athletics Adds to Student-Athlete Support and External Staffs Oct 17, 2008
VanWagner graduated with a bachelor's degree from Marist College in 2006 where he majored in public relations and communication studies and minored in psychology. In 2008 he received his MBA in Executive Management from St. John's. (Goseawolves.org)
McCain, Obama in virtual dead heat upstate Oct 17, 2008
Another poll, this one by Marist College in Poughkeepsie, gives Obama a nationwide lead over McCain of 47 percent to 43 percent. This poll carries a margin of error of plus-or-minus 3 percent. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Obama Matches Kerry's Support Among Whites, Pointing to Election Victory Oct 17, 2008
Obama lags behind McCain among white voters in Ohio by 10 percentage points, according to a released Oct. 13 by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion ... In Pennsylvania, McCain has an 8 point edge with white voters, about the same as Bush's lead in 2004, a Marist College shows. (Bloomberg -- US)
How Come Quinnipiac College Does All Those Polls? Oct 17, 2008
Marist College (of fame) in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., started enlisting students to conduct polls on local elections in the late 1970s and national ones in the 1980s. At the time, much of the opinion research on elections came from the campaigns, so the media cottoned to Marist as a source of independent information. (Slate)
Health-Care Reform: McCain vs. Obama Oct 17, 2008
According to a Marist College poll taken in late September, 78% of voters say they want the next President to deal with health-care reform even if it means greater government debt, while 70% say health-care reform is more important than cutting taxes. Higher taxes or a larger deficit are probably a given if either candidate's proposals are enacted. (BusinessWeek)
Yale University to host Wilson/ITA Northeast Regional Championships Oct 15, 2008
Army Boston College Brown University Bryant University Bucknell Columbia Cornell Dartmouth Drexel University Duquesne University Fairfield University Fairleigh Dickinson George Washington University Georgetown Harvard Holy Cross Lafayette College Marist College Monmouth University New Jersey Institute of Technology Penn State Pennsylvania Princeton Quinnipiac University Rider University Sacred Heart University St. Bonaventure University St. John's St. Peters Stony Brook Temple University UMBC... (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Survey: Catholic voters split on abortion, gay marriage Oct 15, 2008
The survey of 1,733 American adults was conducted by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion. The margin of error for the overall survey was plus or minus 2. (USA Today -- News)
Green to steer Pay Me south after storming Brisbane win Oct 11, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Grant StockwellOctober 12, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Flesland hired to coordinate Saland campaign Oct 10, 2008
She is a Republican, and she attended Arlington High School, Dutchess Community College and Marist College. "I think we live in the best place in the world," she said. (MIllbrook Voice Ledger, NY)
Marist Releases 2009 Women's Lacrosse Schedule Oct 8, 2008
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - The Marist College Athletics Department released the 2009 women's lacrosse schedule on Tuesday morning. The 16-game slate features seven home games that span from Mar. (Goredfoxes.com)
Marist Men Break School Record At Paul Short Run Oct 4, 2008
Segni led the Marist College men's cross country team to a 21st -place finish out of 45 teams. It was Segni's first sub-25:00 for 8K cross country. (Goredfoxes.com)
* Bloomberg looking to run again Oct 4, 2008
The public is split with 46 percent wanting Bloomberg to be able to seek a third term and 44 percent opposed, Marist College poll of 413 registered voters showed. City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, a frequent ally of Bloomberg, said a bill to extend term limits from eight to 12 years would be introduced on Tuesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Fink Leads Pioneers to 4-0 with 28-16 Win at Marist Oct 3, 2008
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (September 27, 2008) - Sacred Heart quarterback (Swansea, IL) completed 24-of-31 for 281 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Pioneers to a 28-16 win on the road at Marist College Saturday afternoon. The win propelled the Pioneers to 4-0 for the first time since the 2001 and 2000 season as they head into Northeast Conference play next weekend. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Pioneers Host Robert Morris in NEC Opener Oct 3, 2008
Sacred Heart quarterback threw for 281 yards and three touchdowns as the Pioneers stayed perfect at 4-0 with a 28-16 win at Marist College. Fink completed 24-of-31 passes for a season-high 281 yards in the win. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Shelton High students embark on college admissions process Oct 3, 2008
Kassandra Dimas said she wants to study communications at Marist College but is applying to four other schools in case she doesn't get in to her first choice. Dimas has already met with a guidance counselor several times and is well into the application process. (Valley News, CT)
Anthony Mortali Named NEC Special Teams Player of the Week Sep 23, 2008
The Pioneers are back on the road this Saturday when they travel to Marist College for a 1:00 pm kick-off. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Segni Leads Marist To Record Performance At Van Cortlandt Park Sep 21, 2008
NEW YORK - The Marist College men's cross country team set multiple school records en route to its best finish in program history Saturday at the Iona College Meet of Champions at Van Cortlandt Park. Senior captain (Bronx , NY) set a Van Cortlandt Park school record with his ninth-place finish of 25:01. (Goredfoxes.com)
SHU's Dale Fink Throws for 3 Scores as Pioneers Rip Iona, 44-24 Sep 21, 2008
Sacred Heart will stay on the road next week and close out non-conference play as they travel to Marist College on Saturday, September 27th for a 1:00 pm kick-off. xxxxxxxx. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Campaigns expand Michigan presence Sep 20, 2008
The Marist College Institute for Public Opinion in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., conducted the poll Tuesday and Wednesday. It has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 4 percentage points. (Detroit Free Press)
Pioneers Back in Action Taking on Iona Sep 19, 2008
The Pioneers will remain on the road and travel to Marist College for a 1:00 pm kickoff next Saturday. The Head Coaches. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Friends Donate Racing Shell in Honor of Late Marist Trustee and Wife Sep 17, 2008
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - A 4-woman Vespoli racing shell, donated by Peter and Joan Andrews of Washington, DC, was dedicated to longtime Marist College trustee Jonah Sherman and his wife, Joan, at a ceremony held September 13 in front of the historic Cornell Boathouse on the Marist College campus. Sherman was a Marist College Trustee for more than 25 years and served several terms as an officer of the board ... The "Jonah and Joan Sherman" was unveiled before a crowd of family, friends, college... (Goredfoxes.com)
BOOK HAS BOLD, FRESH PIECE OF BILL ... Sep 15, 2008
Junior, who graduated Marist College with a degree in B.S. and quotes Teddy Roosevelt's "When they call the roll in the Senate, the senators do not know whether to answer 'present' or 04000 39;guilty,' " now says, "I vote for the person who I believe will do the least amount of damage to the country.". It's Broadway Books, and for 26 you can read the rest of the 256 pages yourself. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Schumer power on display again Sep 14, 2008
There are lot of `W's in his in his win-loss column, said Lee Miringoff of the Marist College poll. Moynihan certainly had a lot of satellites and it seems Schumer has launched more than a few in his own right. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Survey finds holes in US disaster preparedness Sep 13, 2008
The survey has been administered annually since 2002 by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion. The telephone survey of 1,579 adults was conducted between July 25 and Aug. 9. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Nova Notebook: Headed to Houston, Gunning is Appreciative of his Villanova Experience Sep 13, 2008
Last spring, Gunning interviewed for the head coaching position at Marist College before withdrawing his name from consideration. "Honestly, it was just hard to envision myself at a college other than Villanova," he says. (Villanova.com)
Ritschdorff Named To NCAA Leadership Council Sep 9, 2008
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - Dr. John Ritschdorff, associate vice president for academic affairs and dean of academic programs at Marist College, has been named to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Leadership Council, one of the most prestigious and important bodies within the NCAA. ... Dr. Ritschdorff earned his B.A. degree from Marist College and M.S. and Ph. (Goredfoxes.com)
All swim teams looking to go .500 Sep 9, 2008
They both graduated from Marist College, both were swimmers in that school's strong program and both ended up coaching both girls and boys swim teams in Middletown. They have one more thing in common: both would be delighted to have their girls teams finish above. (Middletown Press, CT)
Primaries test incumbents Sep 7, 2008
There's certainly a grumpy electorate out there and people are clamoring for change, said Lee Miringoff of the Marist College poll. So if you are a longtime incumbent, you have to be a worried a little bit. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Colleges deal with overbooked freshman classes Sep 4, 2008
Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., which expects to enroll 89 more freshmen than its target of 950, gave laptops or a $1,000 tuition break to 168 students who agreed to live three to a room instead of two. Central Oregon Community College in Bend anticipates a 13% jump in first-time students when classes start Sept. 22. (USA Today)
Marist Names Frank Lombardy Assistant AD/External Affairs Sep 3, 2008
For the past two summers, Lombardy has assisted Dr. Keith Strudler in teaching the Marist College Sports Communications Institute. The Sports Communication Institute gives high school students the opportunity to earn three college credits while spending two weeks on the Marist campus. (Goredfoxes.com)
Sebastian Trujillo named PFL Player of the Week Sep 3, 2008
Junior (Durango, CO), a first year quarterback from Saddleback College, has been named the Pioneer Football League Offensive Player of the Week after he led the Toreros to a 40-22 victory over Marist College. Trujillo, who beat out fifth-year senior in fall workouts for the starting nod, completed 16-of-23 passes for 191 yards and 4 touchdowns. (Usdtoreros.com)
Winds of change on gridiron Aug 31, 2008
CLOUDY Sunday August 31, 2008. Today's most viewed articles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Trujillo throws 4 TDs as San Diego beats Marist Aug 30, 2008
SAN DIEGO Sebastian Trujillo threw four touchdowns as San Diego beat Marist College 40-22 to extend its home winning streak to 25 games Saturday night. Trujillo threw three of his TDs in the first half including a 2-yard strike to John Matthews and an 8-yard TD to Mitch Ryan as the Toreros took a 20-9 lead. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Celebrating survival Aug 21, 2008
That summer Murphy worked with the New York State Bridge Authority through a program offered by Marist College, where he was pursuing a bachelor s in accounting. He worked on cleaning the grounds and painting the Rip Van Winkle Bridge. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Around Town -- Check out the music at the fair Aug 21, 2008
STUDENTS MAKE THE DEAN S LIST The following Marshfield residents were named to the dean s list for the spring 2008 semester at their respective colleges or universities: Roger Williams University Kathryn Blair, Kelsey Lenahan, Erin McNally, Jennifer Rancourt and Morgan Thompson; Mt. Ida College Leo Flynn; University of Delaware Jill M. Desmond and Rosemary J. Snow; Clark University Mary E. Joyal; Bates College Jean M. McIntyre; Suffolk University Walter Auen, Shannon Forte, Shaunna Shiers and... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
High achievers Aug 16, 2008
Kimberly E. Warren of Stoneham has been named to the dean s list at Marist College for the spring 2008 semester. Warren, a member of the Class of 2011, is majoring in fashion merchandising. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
MHS coach beaten by Phelps Aug 15, 2008
He was All-American while swimming for George Baldwin at Middletown High, and was recruited as a swimmer for Marist College. Indeed, he set several records at Marist, some of which stand to today, even though he completed his college education in three years and didn't swim a fourth year at Marist. (Middletown Press, CT)
Bucks go out with a bang Aug 13, 2008
"The team chemistry was probably the best I've ever played with," said Rickards, a senior to be at Marist College. "This was a great group of guys who enjoyed the game. I can't tell you the last time I really enjoyed the game like this.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Around Town -- Heritage Days does it again Aug 8, 2008
Digital media major Courtney McGowan made the dean s list at Marist College for spring 2008. Suffolk University named the following Scituate students to its spring 2008 dean s list: Jacob Sullivan, Melissa Bonomi, Cristina Seibert, Dinhlinphi Tran and Laura Happel. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
FOOTBALL PLAYERS REPORT TO CAMP ON AUGUST 4TH Aug 1, 2008
SEASON OPENER AUGUST 29TH AT HOME AGAINST MARIST COLLEGE: The Toreros open their 2008 schedule at home against Marist College on Friday, August 29th, with a 7:00 p.m. contest at Torero Stadium. The Toreros, coming off a 9-2 season, will be putting their 24-game home winning streak on the line against the Red Foxes. (Usdtoreros.com)
Dutchess Day School names preschool co-directors Jul 31, 2008
Thatcher has a B.A. from Marist College and a master's degree from Adelphi University. This is Thatcher's second year at Dutchess Day. (Millbrook Round Table, NY)
Bruno leaves legacy, lessons Jul 19, 2008
To some degree, Bruno is the insider's insider and that becomes part of what people are feeling about Albany and how insular it is from the rest of the state, said Lee Miringoff, of the Marist College poll. But the positive of that is he provided cohesion to a system that wasn't particularly functional. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
A tipple at home will not beat the binge Jul 17, 2008
Thomas Blencowe, a year 12 student at Marist College Canberra, says such a message will not deter teenagers from drinking. He thinks it would be better to educate teenagers on how to help if a friend has too much to drink. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Paterson Raises $3.2M For 2010 Run Jul 14, 2008
Lee Miringoff, of the Marist College poll, said Paterson's early fundraising sends a strong signal to potential rivals. "It's an impressive start ... and suggests that during the first couple of months in office he was governing with running in mind," Miringoff said. (WNBC.com, NY)
I Am...A Lifesaver Jun 30, 2008
The Marist College student learned to swim at age 3 and started teaching other swimmers when she was 16. Now she teaches group and private lessons, most of which are geared toward young children who have little experience. (FOX61, CT)
Shaker High lists honor grads Jun 29, 2008
Christie Chenot, daughter of Jim and Janice Chenot of Latham, will attend Marist College as a chemistry major. Adam Drake, son of John and Lisa Drake of Latham, will attend Colgate University as an economics major. (Albany Times Union)
Were Paterson's First 100 Days Successful? Jun 27, 2008
" So far, Paterson's charisma and character got him through his first legislative session as governor admirably, noted Lee Miringoff of the Marist College poll. "But he's got to set his direction," he said. "The likeability is nice, but he's got to be governor, or else. Because the vacuum will fill and the other people sitting around that triangular table aren't shy. (WNBC.com, NY)
NEW LOGO STORY Jun 24, 2008
He decided this fury little creature was to become the mascot and logo of Marist College teams. The Reynard was a cunning, intelligent character in a set of stories from Medieval France. (Goredfoxes.com)
Marist brother jailed for sex abuse Jun 23, 2008
The incidents occurred between at Marist College in Canberra. Chute fondled one boy's penis and made him touch his penis "two, or three, or four times in a single day over the period from early 1986 to the middle of 1987", Justice Gray said. (The Australian)
Unholy row: Bishop defies Pope Jun 22, 2008
The house adjoins Marist College, Rosalie, and overlooks itspool. A parent at the school, Jan Menzies, said she was "very uneasy" about Mr McKeirnan being so near the school when her son did swimming training. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Cartica wins Chet Vincent award Jun 20, 2008
This fall, Cartica plans to attend Marist College to study special education. When asked if she will continue to play sports at a collegiate level, she said, "I am not sure yet, maybe lacrosse." Along with all the sports she is active in, she juggles work and friends outside of school. (MIllbrook Voice Ledger, NY)
Athlete Spotlight: Millbrook seniors push their limits, look to future Jun 13, 2008
It's really a pretty busy schedule," said Frenzel. Out of school she stays active by visiting friends, shopping, watching romantic movies, playing with her three dogs, taking walks, and going to the gym. In school Frenzel enjoys English class the most. She said it is because every class is interesting, they get to read good books and they get to watch movies. She said her favorite teacher, Frank Fiorenza, teaches that class. Frenzel said she has had him for two years and likes the way he runs... (Millbrook Round Table, NY)
Marist Football To Hold Prospect Camp June 22 Jun 12, 2008
Checks can be made payable to Marist College Football ... Marist College Prospect Camp Camp Director 3399 North Road Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12601-1387. (Goredfoxes.com)
UW's Five-Boat Fleet Rows into IRA Semifinals Jun 6, 2008
40 was turned in by Marist College. Cornell was third (5:40. (Gohuskies.com)
Marist sex assault teacher apologises to victims Jun 6, 2008
A former teacher at Canberra's Marist College has made an emotional apology to the six victims of his sexual assault. John William Chute, who taught under the name of Brother Kostka, is in the process of being sentenced in the ACT Supreme Court. (ABC Regional Online)
Loyola Men Claim First MAAC Commissioner's Cup Jun 5, 2008
"Congratulations go out to the athletic department, coaching staffs and most importantly the student-athletes at Marist College and Loyola College for their outstanding efforts that culminated in the capturing of the MAAC Commissioner's Cups for the schools," said Richard J. Ensor, Esq. Commissioner of the MAAC.. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Marist brother 'unlikely to abuse again' Jun 5, 2008
The charges relate to the abuse of six boys aged between 13 and 15 who were students at Marist College in Canberra between 1981 and 1987 ... It has been alleged that Marist College was told of the abuse by a parent of one of the victims as early as the 1970s but failed to act. (The Age)
Science program concludes year with fun-filled day at Marist Jun 5, 2008
The event also celebrated the children's accomplishments and included a presentation by Marist College President Dennis Murray on the importance of math and science for future careers, as well as the importance of mentoring. "It was a great experience for the girls," said Lynn Miceli, a computer application teacher at Stissing Mountain Middle School. (Pine Plains Register Herald, NY)
Marist Wins 2007-08 MAAC Commissioner's Cup Jun 4, 2008
EDISON, N.J. - Marist College has earned the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference's highest honor, earning the MAAC Commissioner's Cup for the 2007-08 academic year ... "We've proven once again that both academic and athletic excellence can go hand in hand," Marist College President Dr. Dennis J. Murray said ... "This is a significant accomplishment for our athletes, coaches and our athletic administration. We all take great pride in what they've been able to do. All the Marist students have to... (Goredfoxes.com)
Marist College Girl's Basketball Camps Filled For The Summer May 31, 2008
The Marist College women's basketball program announced on Friday that all spots for the week-long girl's basketball camps on August 4-8 and August 11-15 have been filled. There are still spots open for the shooting clinics on June 30-July 1 and July 2-3. (Goredfoxes.com)
Gov. Mario Cuomo to Address World's Water Professionals May 30, 2008
The National Review has described Governor Cuomo "as both the philosopher-king and the humble 'conscience' of the Democratic Party, a formidable, saintly genius of liberalism." The New York Times called his tenure "one of the most celebrated governorships in history." A March 2007 Marist College poll of 641 registered voters were asked whether they thought various governors were good. Governor Cuomo, a Democrat, received a 74 percent favorable rating above those received by Governors Pataki,... (PR Newswire)
