CSI Today Talks

November 7, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing both Dr. Larry Johnson, Jr., President of Guttman Community College, and CSI Interim President Dr. Timothy G. Lynch.  The trio discussed the CUNY system and how it can benefit student transfers. They spoke about the exciting things that are happening on both campuses and how the partnership can hold leverage su...

October 31, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host Terry Mares interviewing Michel Hodge, CSI's new VIce President for Student Affaiars and Strategic Initiatives. The duo talked about the strategic priorities centered around the Student Affairs office on campus, which includes engagement efforts, student recruitment and retention, and campus events. VP Hodge discussed some of his goals as he...

October 24, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing Chase Licata, CSI's new Director of Athletics & Recreation. The duo talked about CSI's move to NCAA Division II, and the implications it holds for the College. They talked about the prioritiies set by Licata in leadership and what Athletics comes to mean for student-athletes and some of the highlights of the pro...

October 17, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host Terry Mares interviewing Jeremiah Jurkiewicz, LGBTQ Resource Center/Pluralism & Diversity Coordinator. The duo talked about the importance of the Center on campus and some of the programming it helps to establish and the role that Pluralism and Diversity has come to serve at the College.

October 10, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing Dr. Donna Gerstle, Director of the Center for Environmental Science and Executive Director & Principal Investigator of the Staten Island Breast Cancer Research Initiative. For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Gerstle explained some of the cutting edge research she and the team at the SIBCRI are doing, as well...

October 3, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host Terry Mares interviewing Dr. Stephen Ferst, Executive Director of the Center for Global Engagement at the College of Staten Island. The duo talked about the changing landscape of CSI student enrollment and the place that Global Engagement has on campus.

September 26, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing Dr. Siona Wilson, Professor of Art History at the College of Staten Island and curator of the CSI Art Gallery on campus. Dr. Wilson discussed her career and what brought her to CSI, her involvement with the Art Gallery, some of her favorite shows and what's in store for the future of the Gallery this semester and...

September 19, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host Terry Mares interviewing Carol Brower, Director of the Office of Student Life. Brower talked about her career at CSI that spans over three decades. The duo talked about how the Office of Student Life has changed over the years, and some of the highlights of the program of year's past and what's coming in the future, meeting the needs of cur...

September 12, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing Dr. Catherine Lavender, Professor at the College of Staten Island and Co-Chair of the Willowbrook Legacy Committee. Dr. Lavender discussed her career at the College, and the work she and the committee members are doing for the Year of Willowbrook programming, most specifically in time for the unveiling of the Will...

September 6, 2022 - In this special Tuesday edition of the podcast, CSI Today Talks returns with co-host Terry Mares interviewing 2022 Commencement Salutatorian Cheyenne Watson. Cheyenne talked about her undergraduate career at the College, her reflections on being named campus Salutatorian, and what her post-grad and career plans are.

August 29, 2022 - In the Season 2 premiere, CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing CSI Interim President Dr. Timothy G. Lynch. Dr. Lynch talked about the summer break and some of the accomplishments the College has made in preparation for the fall semester and the strategic initiatives in holds.

June 6, 2022 - In this Season 1 finale, CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing Maxwell Velikody, the Class of 2022 Valedictorian. Maxwell talks about his origin story, what led him to the College of Staten Island, his reflections of the experiences here on the Willowbrook campus and what is next in his life.

May 30, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host Terry Mares interviewing Dr. Timothy G. Lynch, Interim President at the College of Staten Island, reflecting on his few months at CSI and the close of the spring semester.

May 23, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing Michael Sorensen, a soon-to-be graduate leaving CSI with three degrees. Michael talked about his role as an athlete and his work in real estate.

May 16, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host Terry Mares interviewing Michael Ivany, Student Government President at CSI.

May 9, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing College of Staten Island senior Praise Adejunmobi, a computer science major who will be graduating in a few weeks. Praise talked about her incredible story of migrating to the U.S. from Nigeria, finding a home in computer science, and landing an incredible post-graduate opportunity at Expedia.

May 2, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host Terry Mares interviewing Crystal Deosaran, Student Services Specialist at CSI St. George and  CSI Alumni Association Board President.

April 25, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing John Kesaris, Senior Career Manager at the Center for Career and Professional Development at CSI. To get in touch with John and the staff at the Center for Career and Professional Development, call 718.982.2300 or email careers@csi.cuny.edu. 

April 18, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host Terry Mares interviewing Nora Santiago, Urban Policy Analyst with the Office of Sustainability at the College of Staten Island.

April 11, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing Emmanuel Esperance, Director of Recruitment and Admissions at the College of Staten Island.

April 4, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host Terry Mares interviewing Michael Lederhandler, the Chief of Public Safety at CSI.

March 21, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host Terry Mares interviewing both Lisa French and Anita Romano of the Macaulay Honors College at CSI.

March 14, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing Professor of Psychology, Reverend Dr. Katie M. Cumisky.

March 7, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host Terry Mares interviewing Associate Director of the Verrazzano Honors Program, Cheryl Craddock.

February 28, 2022 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing College of Staten Island Associate Professor Grace M. Cho, author of the critically-acclaimed book, Tastes Like War .