Champagnat Hall (Floors 1-5) - Gus Cobba, Coordinator

Contact: 

Office: Champagnat 315 
Campus Phone: 845-575-3789
E-mail: Gus.Cobba@marist.edu

Main Duties:

Coordinator of First Year Experience & Leadership Development
First Year Mentor for Champagnat Hall, Floors 1-5

About Gus:

Hometown:  Fort Worth, TX

Education: 
University of North Texas - Theatre, BA
Texas Christian University - Higher Education Leadership, M.Ed.

My earliest memory of Marist is...exploring campus for the first time, seeing the brick patterns of the buildings, and taking in all the beautiful trees in the area.

One of my favorite movies is...Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen. As someone who moved frequently, I related to the main character. It was also great to see the possibility of someone attempting to make their dreams a reality.

My friends would describe me as… creative, authentic, and funny!

If I could travel anywhere… I would go to Europe! I have family across the continent and enjoy sightseeing and trying new foods.

My biggest mentors growing up were… my parents and teachers. It was great to know that learning did not stop once I left school and that there was support in both spaces.

One of the best things about college is… growing into yourself and gaining independence. College is much different from high school, with a lot more responsibility falling back on you. These responsibilities influence your choices, including involvement and course selection. You know yourself better than anyone else; be empowered to make choices to support the person you become!

When not busy with things at Marist, I like to… laugh, watch Big Brother, volunteer, go for walks, attend concerts, visit museums, take pictures, and enjoy theatre.

My message to the students of Marist is… walk with authenticity and take up space on campus! This is the time to leave your mark at Marist!