September 17, 2024 — The newly renovated Dyson Center's unique learning and collaboration spaces are pivotal in shaping the future of education at Marist. These innovative environments foster academic growth, creativity, and collaboration, preparing students for real-world challenges in dynamic ways. Here's a glimpse at just some of the unique spaces that students and faculty can now explore.

Marketing Lab

Students use new virtual reality equipment and iMotions programming for marketing research in the Marketing Lab on the second floor of the Dyson Center, under the guidance of Dr. Mohammadali Koorank Beheshti, Assistant Professor of Marketing.

Saxbys 

Student CEO Mabel Aronson '25 leads her team through a training session in preparation for the Saxbys student-run cafe grand opening on Sept. 24.

Mock Courtroom

Students participate in a mock trial in the third-floor Mock Courtroom during a First Year Seminar class led by Dr. Julie B. Raines, Associate Professor of Crime and Justice Studies.
 

Investment Center

Brian Haughey, Associate Professor of Finance and Director, with students, many using Bloomberg terminals monitoring Wall Street data, in the Investment Center on the first floor of the Dyson Center.

Center for Career Services

Brendan Madden '26 gets career advice from Dr. Mary Jones, Executive Director, and Desmond Murray, Associate Director of the Employer Experience, both from the Center for Career Services, now located on the first floor of the Dyson Center.

Idea Lab

Dr. David Gavin, Associate Professor of Management, leads his business entrepreneurship class in the Idea Lab, a room that supports entrepreneurial course offerings and student collaboration, located on the second floor of the Dyson Center.