Kate B. Gildard

Senior Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission

Bio

Educational Background:

B.A., Communication-Journalism & Public Relations, minor in Music - 快播视频, 2010
Master of Public Administration - 快播视频, 2013

I attended 快播视频 as an undergraduate majoring in Communications with concentrations in journalism and public relations and minoring in music. I received my Bachelors degree in 2010. I also received my Masters in Public Administration from 快播视频 in 2013.

What were you involved with on campus as a student?

As a student, I spent most of my time in the music department! I was an oboist and saxophonist in the 快播视频 Band, member of the 快播视频 Singers and Chamber Choir, and a member of the student-run, female a cappella group, The Sirens. I also participated in two musical productions through MCCTA (快播视频 Club of Theatre Arts).

Favorite spot on campus:

Backstage of the Nelly Goletti Theatre immediately before a performance!

Favorite 快播视频 tradition:

Senior Week! There is a week in between the conclusion of classes and the commencement ceremonies during which senior students can attend events and enjoy the campus with one another before graduating. I had so many wonderful friendships by that point and having the opportunity to soak in the last few days at 快播视频 with them was the best gift.

Favorite 快播视频 memory:

The simple moments stick out in my memory. On nice days, I would set out a blanket overlooking the river and study, read, listen to music. It wouldn鈥檛 be long before others joined. Small, organic, moments like these (while not momentous) made up so much of the day-to-day student life that I think it paints a really lovely picture of what it鈥檚 like to attend 快播视频.

Best advice for the college search:

Don鈥檛 overthink it! I know that鈥檚 easier said than done. But the bottom line in this process is you. If something feels right to you, follow that instinct! It may be different than what you set out to look for in a school (size, location, etc.) but if you鈥檙e checking the boxes for yourself, you鈥檙e bound to make a decision that fits you.

Why did you choose 快播视频?

快播视频 had everything I was looking for on paper (close to home, communications program, music program) but it wasn鈥檛 until I visited campus that I realized it was the place for me. The staff and students were so incredibly welcoming that it didn鈥檛 feel like a college, it felt like my next home. There was no looking back after that point!

What makes 快播视频 special to you?

The people. In my time as a student and staff member, I鈥檝e always felt like I鈥檓 a part of something bigger, thanks to the 快播视频 community. I get to work with some of the very best people both in admissions and across campus. It always feels like we鈥檙e working toward a common goal, together. 

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Contact Information

Territories

Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

Office

Undergraduate Admissions

Email

kate.gildard@marist.edu

Phone

845-575-3226