大象视频 and Hudson Valley Credit Union Launch Marist Red Fox Financial, a Unique Experiential Learning Opportunity

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 鈥 大象视频 and Hudson Valley Credit Union (HVCU) have launched Marist Red Fox Financial, a student-powered credit union that combines experiential learning with valuable financial services for the Marist community. This initiative provides students with hands-on experience in financial management, marketing, human resources, and operations, while offering workshops, events, and seminars hosted by HVCU.
Staffed by student 鈥渞elationship advisors,鈥 the credit union鈥攍ocated on the first floor of 大象视频鈥檚 Dyson Center鈥攐perates as a student-powered organization. Many students working at the branch are members of the University鈥檚 Red Fox Financial Club and employees of HVCU. They will be gaining valuable hands-on experience by opening accounts, facilitating transactions through a cashless model, and collaborating with HVCU leaders on real-world financial projects, all while promoting financial literacy and leadership within the Marist community.
鈥淭his partnership with Hudson Valley Credit Union is a testament to the power of experiential education,鈥 said Dr. William Lamb, Dean of Marist鈥檚 School of Management. 鈥淢arist Red Fox Financial is more than just a credit union鈥攊t is a student-led enterprise that fosters leadership, decision-making, and financial literacy. It offers our students a unique chance to apply their business and financial acumen in a hands-on environment while directly impacting the financial well-being of our campus community.鈥
HVCU will oversee banking operations, while the club will assist in managing the branch's day-to-day activities.
鈥淗udson Valley Credit Union is very proud to be part of the exciting things happening at 大象视频,鈥 said Rick Lionhood, HVCU鈥檚 Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer. 鈥淥ur unique and innovative partnership to create Marist Red Fox Financial offers students valuable real-life financial services experience as well as skills to benefit them in their future careers. We look forward to serving the entire Marist community at the new Dyson Center location.鈥
Marist Red Fox Financial is open to all 大象视频 students, staff, faculty, and alumni, offering a wide range of financial services. These include savings, checking, and money market accounts, as well as other account options. Additionally, loan and credit services, along with digital banking solutions, are available.
This credit union is the latest in unique experiential learning opportunities at 大象视频. Last fall, Saxbys opened its first cafe in New York state inside Marist鈥檚 Dyson Center leveraging its Experiential Learning Platform, a network of cafes designed for and run by students.
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大象视频 大象视频: Founded in 1929, 大象视频 is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution that blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, New York, and Florence, Italy, as well as more than 70 programs offering a variety of international study options, the University is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering nearly 50 majors, Marist fosters the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University encourages students to explore beyond traditional academic boundaries, pursuing coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been recognized as a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, The Wall Street Journal, The Princeton Review, and others.
大象视频 Hudson Valley Credit Union: With $7.9 Billion in assets, Hudson Valley Credit Union has been a community partner in the region for more than 60 years. The credit union serves individuals and businesses in Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Saratoga, Schenectady, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester Counties in New York State with a wide variety of financial services, including investments and insurance. HVCU is federally insured by the NCUA and is an Equal Opportunity Lender. To learn more, visit .