CSI Today Talks

September 25, 2023 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing Kenny Clemons, alumnus of the College of Staten Island's Class of 2020. A camera operator who has learned several areas of film production, Kenny talked about his experience on the film scene post graduation, working on an array of projects that includes movies like Barbie, Oppenheimer, Batman, Knock at the Cabin, and much more. They talked about trends in the industry, and Clemons offered tips to current and future students who are looking for a future in the industry.

September 18, 2023 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host Terry Mares interviewing Keith Pisons, the Director of Facilities Management, Planning, and Operations  at the College. The duo discussed some of the day-to-day operations within the facilities area and some of the major projects underway and to come on campus.

September 11, 2023 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing Dr. Carlos M. Barrera, faculty in the Workforce Development Program at CSI. Dr. Barrera talked about his connection to the College and coming on board as an instructor in Phlebotomy study. The duo talked about the overall benefit of programs within the Workforce Development curriculum, the myriad opportunitues offered, who takes advantage of these programs, and the future outlook for Workforce Development at CSI.

September 5, 2023 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host Terry Mares interviewing Carmen Guirguis, the Class of 2023's oldest graduate who is returning to the classroom to complete another degree. Carmen, who recently turned 80, talked with Mares about her story growing up in an immigrant family, her love of education, and what made her go back to school to pursue her degree in Italian Studies, being a part of the study abroad program, and later, her Master's in English.

May 22, 2023 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host Terry Mares interviewing Vincent Masocol, student at the College of Staten Island who works media with CSI's official student newspaper, The Banner, its radio station, WSIA-FM, and with the CSI Communications office as a news reporter intern. Masocol discussed his personal academic career and the great opportunities afforded to him at CSI, offering practical, integrative experiences as he pursues his degree in Communications. Masocol talked about working with the FerryHawks, and working as an intern with the Office of Communications, where he also has a popular column called "The Campus Beat."

May 15, 2023 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing Michael Paris, Professor and Chairperson of the Legal Studies Institute at CSI, where he is also a Pre-Law Advisor. Paris talked about his career and the history surrounding the Legal Studies Institute at CSI. They talked about the services it offers and how students are better prepared for next steps in the legal profession. The duo also talked about the recent fundraising efforts taken on by the LSI, and how folks can support the program. To help support the Legal Studies Institute, visit https://csilsi.commons.gc.cuny.edu/donate/ or visit CSI's Institutional Advancement Page.

May 1, 2023 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host Terry Mares interviewing Ann Booth, Director of the Counseling Center at the College of Staten Island. Booth talked about her extensive career working within the Counseling Center and the role that it plays on campus. The duo talked about the importance of mental health for students and the services offered to them during their academic careers.

April 17, 2023 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host Terry Mares interviewing Amy Stempler, Associate Dean and Chief Librarian at the College of Staten Island. Stempler talked about her role in both capacities and the role the Library has had in the academic careers of CSI's students. The duo spoke about the changes that the Library has undergone and the changing landscape of learning within higher education and the role that the Library plays within it.

April 10, 2023 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host David Pizzuto interviewing Pat Daddio, former Men's Baseball alum turned coach. Daddio, along with five others, will be enshrined in the CSI Athletics Hall of Fame on April 20, and he discussed his years as a three-year standout for the baseball team before he was signed to a professional contract with MLB's Detroit Tigers. Daddio returned to CSI 28 years later as an Assistant Coach and was later elevated to Associate Head Coach before steppig down in 2022. His legacy will be honored in CSI's fifth Hall of Fame class later this month, and he spoke about the honor and the impact CSI has had on his life.

April 3, 2023 - CSI Today Talks returns with co-host Terry Mares interviewing alumnus and musician Robert Kipp. Robert talked about his days as aa student at CSI and his career since as a musician who is currently touring with Jon Anderson, singer/songwriter and front man of the legendary band Yes. Kipp shared stories of how he got to this amazing point in his life and how CSI helped get him there.