MARA Blog: MARA Profiles
MARA Faculty Friday Profile – Rae Lynn Haliday (Part Two!)
Published: December 20, 2024 by Andy Wiegert
Part 2: With her impeccable leadership skills, Rae Lynn turns records management into an adventure worth roaring about.
MARA Faculty Friday Profile – Rae Lynn Haliday
Part one of a two part interview!
Published: December 20, 2024 by Andy Wiegert
Part 1: Rae Lynn has spent her career ensuring the zoo and its records are well-organized—paws-itively perfect!
Rae Lynn Haliday’s unique career journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Her journey illustrates the power of adaptability and dedication to lifelong learning, which is a keystone of the MARA field.
SAA / COsA 2023
Conference Highlights from Melissa Kemp and Junia Papas
Published: August 10, 2023 by Melissa Prunty Kemp
Meet Our New Instructor – Rae Lynn Haliday, MBA, CRM/CIGO, FAI
Published: July 16, 2023 by Melissa Prunty Kemp
Opportunities to perform records
management skills taught in our MARA courses have expanded into
all disciplines. Many of our past guest lecturers have
illustrated through their exciting career positions just how far
and wide a MARA degree can be used. The MARA program is
furthering that aim by adding to our faculty,
including an expert who spoke to us in September
2020. Welcome Rae Lynn Haliday, who brings decades of
records management experience in the field of Zoology.
A New Semester – Time To Try a New Class and Welcome Our New Faculty!
Published: July 13, 2023 by Melissa Prunty Kemp
As you are enjoying your summer break, MARA department leaders are hard at work bringing our incoming students the best, most innovative instruction on topics that face today’s archivists and records managers.
Fall course planning is underway with two new courses and new faculty members!
Meet Dr. Darra Hofman, Ph.D, J.D.
Our New MARA Program Coordinator
Published: November 2, 2021 by Melissa Prunty Kemp
Andrew Ysasi Awarded ICRM Alan Andolsen Award
Published: April 1, 2021 by Melissa Prunty Kemp
#SpotlightSeries: First Year MARA Student, Rebecca Sharp
Published: February 20, 2020 by Kenna Wulker
Our MARA students come from a variety of career backgrounds. Some may already be in the Archives/Records Management profession, while others are continuing their education in hopes of landing that perfect position. First year MARA student Rebecca Sharp shares her experience working for NARA, the National Archives and Records Administration, while taking on the MARA program. Read on to learn more!
#SpotlightSeries: MARA Alumna, Junia Yasenov
Published: January 6, 2020 by McKenna Wulker
Are you thinking about what happens after graduation? What kind of job you should or could get? There are so many opportunities, where do you start?! Read on to learn about Junia Yasenov, a former MARA student, and her journey post graduation, finding work at the Capuchin Archives in Detroit, Michigan.
#SpotlightSeries: Getting Involved
MARA Student Nick Zmijewski is appointed to ArchivesSpace board
Published: December 3, 2019 by Kenna Wulker
Getting involved in the professional archives and records organizations can be a great way to network, learn, and gain valuable experience. Organizations such as ARMA, SAA, AIIM, and others are great places to get started. Current MARA student Nick Zmijewski did just that and was recently appointed to the board of ArchivesSpace as the vice chair of governance board! Read through this interview to learn about Nick’s experience.
#SpotlightSeries: Internship Experience
From the perspective of MARA student, Samuel Henley
Published: October 1, 2019 by Kenna Wulker
Internships are an excellent way to enhance your resume and gain experience. Many programs, including SJSU’s Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA), require an internship to graduate. Read through to learn more about one MARA student’s journey navigating multiple internships.
Get to Know Your MARA Student Assistant
Published: July 19, 2019 by Kenna Wulker
Hi everyone! My name is McKenna Wulker; I usually go by Kenna, and I’m MARA’s current student assistant. Right now, I’m halfway through my MARA program and intend to graduate in December of 2020. It’s coming up quick!
#Spotlight Series: Vida Barone and ARMA Live! Conference
Published: April 12, 2019 by Katie Kuryla
Are you interested in attending an ARMA conference? MARA student Vida Barone had the opportunity to attend and she is sharing her experience with us.
#Spotlight Series: Emily Mercer
Published: February 15, 2019 by Katie Kuryla
Emily Mercer is a MARA student who is passionate about history and loves working with databases. She is a first-generation college graduate and a first-generation graduate student pursuing a career she truly enjoys. Check out her spotlight! – Katie
