Game Changer: How the New Dyson Center Will Enhance Student Learning

Anthony Proia, Director of Media Relations
Aerial view of the Dyson Center project. Photo by Carlo de Jesus/Marist College.
 

November 13, 2023年-将新的戴森中心称为bet亚洲365欢迎投注学生和教职员工的游戏规则改变者将是轻描淡写的. Scheduled to open in fall 2024, construction of this expansive 110,000-square-foot facility is approaching full enclosure, including the installation of its distinctive windows. 它将成为管理学院和社会与行为科学学院的创新基地, in addition to hosting the Center for Career Services.

随着建筑的外观接近完工,人们对内部的期待越来越兴奋. The new Dyson Center 将以最先进的空间为特色,以支持学生的各种需求,并促进“明天的教室”的学习.“从创业实验室和模拟法庭到合作项目区和会议区, the new building will buzz with activity.

The center atrium will also feature common areas accessible to all on campus, including a cafe and lounge.

Rendering of Dyson Center atrium
Rendering of the Dyson Center atrium, courtesy of Annum.

School of Management

The School of Management plans to introduce student-run businesses in the atrium, giving them real-world entrepreneurial experiences. In addition, 学院将推出一个新的创业实验室和一个市场营销实验室,以支持每个学科的专业教学方法. Students are looking forward to getting to use the many new facilities. The new space for the School of Management will include an Entrepreneurship Lab, a Marketing Lab, and the new Investment Center.

Image of Dyson Center construction.
Dyson Center construction. Photo by Carlo de Jesus/Marist College.

What They’re Saying

Wall Street-style Trading Floor: “I'm most excited about the new Investment Center trading floor, which will provide a fantastic opportunity for hands-on investment experience," said Layla Keen '25, a business major with a finance concentration. “这也将是一个与同学一起学习和合作项目的完美场所. And, of course, I can't wait to see what the new cafe has to offer."

"The new Investment Center will feature modern ticker displays, expanded seating, and maintain its focus on fostering student collaboration and interaction," said Brian Haughey汉考克中心金融学副教授、投资中心主任. “目前的设施在bet亚洲365欢迎投注学生和校友非常成功的金融项目的发展中发挥了关键作用."

Rendering of Dyson Center's new Investment Center.
Rendering of the Dyson Center's new Investment Center, courtesy of Annum.


Modern Marketing Lab: 我最兴奋的是新的市场营销实验室和管理学院俱乐部的连接空间," shared Lana Tomchuk, a '26 business administration major with a marketing concentration. [51]富尔顿感觉有点遥远,所以我很期待校园内的商业中心. I think this new space will promote stronger connections among Marist SOM students, enabling us to collaborate with like-minded peers beyond class. The marketing lab, especially, provides hands-on learning with real-world technology for enhancing marketing strategies."

"The Marketing Lab acts as a bridge, seamlessly connecting theoretical knowledge with practical application, providing students the opportunity to apply their learning in real-world scenarios," said Dr. Mohammadali Koorank Beheshti, Assistant Professor of Marketing. "Within this innovative space, students have access to advanced technology, fostering practical experience alongside their academic studies."

A Space that Sparks Innovation: “未来属于创新者,戴森的新创业实验室将为创新者提供一个可以合作创造未来的地方,” said Dr. David Gavin, Associate Professor of Management. “新的多功能空间是为课堂、研讨会、演讲嘉宾和无限的创意而设计的. It is where dreams will be captured and turned into reality. What an exciting time to study Entrepreneurship at Marist College.”

See more about how the new Dyson Center will impact the School of Management.

Image of Dyson Center atrium construction.
The atrium under construction inside the Dyson Center. Photo by Justin Butwell/Marist College.


School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences will host vital resources to significantly enhance the campus experience. For instance, 心理学系将有三个专门的实验室区域,涵盖发展心理学, social psychology, and cognitive & biological psychology each with research assistant rooms. Additionally, teacher education programs will benefit from a teaching methods classroom, a curriculum resource room, and a maker space to be shared with all programs. 创客空间将允许教师教育学生修改有特殊需要的学生的教学材料,并为他们的P-12学生设计体验式学习课程.

A mock courtroom, tailored for criminal justice students, 适应模拟法庭辩论,并使社会工作学生扮演家庭法庭场景. Also, 三楼设有专门的应急管理和模拟区域,将采用先进技术探索网络安全, bomb threats, and private security operations. Additionally, 四楼将设有临床套房,用于培训临床心理健康研究生和社会工作本科生的治疗技能, including individual, family, and group therapy, 与获得扩展到研究生在学校心理学课程的全面智力评估.

What They’re Saying

Specialized Clinical Suites: "In our newly designed clinical suite, we'll feature dedicated areas for individual and group counseling, assessment, and a waiting room, fostering a realistic and practical setting," explained Patrick O’Donnell, Associate Professor and Director of the School Psychology Program. "This is a significant shift from conducting these activities in a standard classroom. Now, 学校心理学和临床心理健康咨询课程的学生可以在模拟专业环境的专业环境中完善他们的技能."

Mock Courtroom and Emergency Drills: "Our newly established mock courtroom, tailored for advocacy and case argumentation, 将为学生提供一个动态的空间,磨练他们的法律技能和桥梁理论到实践," noted Dr. Frank Merenda, Associate Professor and Chair of Criminal Justice. "Meanwhile, 应急管理模拟和研究实验室将为有志从事应急管理职业的学生提供独特的资源, security, public health, and related fields. 它在实时关键事件和角色扮演场景中提供沉浸式体验."

“I am so incredibly excited to use the Mock Court room and Emergency Management Lab,” said Paige Dykeman '26, a criminal justice major. “在从事执法工作之前,这将是一个很好的学习机会.”

“作为一名刑事司法和心理学双学位的学生,未来将对危机应对和保护感兴趣,我非常兴奋地看到应急管理实验室将为这些项目带来的机会," said Lily Chicosky '26. “我毫不怀疑,我们将在新实验室和模拟法庭之间获得的实践经验将帮助我更接近我的长期职业目标."

“戴森的建设让我非常兴奋,因为它将以多种方式为学习者和教育工作者提供服务,这将增强我们的课程和未来的目标,” said Shannon Willis '26, criminal Justice major. “A more flexible setting for learning, group projects, discussions, 而其他活动则可以创造出更有活力、更有趣的体验. 我很高兴有一个地方,我和学生可以开始为未来的成功做准备.”

Image of construction of Dyson Center lecture hall.
The future 150-seat lecture hall inside the Dyson Center. Photo by Justin Butwell/Marist College.


The Dyson Center gives Marist faculty advanced tools, 通过提供先进的设施和交互式触摸屏教室,以提高教学的参与度,为教育树立新的标准. A 150-seat lecture hall also gives both Schools ample space to host guest speakers, community events, and engaging conversations.

Learn more about its impact on the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Image of exterior Dyson Center construction.
Photo by Nelson Echeverria/Marist College.


Center for Career Services


Career-readiness is a hallmark of a Marist education, with 95% of graduates employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation. The Center for Career Services 是否会利用新场地进一步推进学生的专业培训,并举办就业和实习展览会, networking events, peer mentoring sessions, alumni/employer panel discussions, and more.

“我真的很期待新的戴森中心,因为它将协助就业服务中心提供更多的项目, events and employer interviews on campus,” said Desmond Murray, Associate Director for the Employer Experience at Marist. “Once the new Dyson Center is completed, we will be able to offer more employer information sessions for students, more on-campus employer interviews, alumni employer events for students, etc.”

Rendering of future Center for Career Services.
戴森中心未来职业服务中心的效景图,由Annum提供.

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