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Employee Campus Announcements, 1/14

In this edition:

  1. 2025 MLK Day of Service, 1/19
  2. The Cosmic Walk: Deep Time Wisdom for a Changing Climate, 1/30
  3. Employee Interest and Volunteer Form
  4. Upcoming Games & Gael Gate
  5. Upcoming Black History Month Events
  6. Water Main Repairs
  7. New North Avenue Traffic Pattern
  8. Soul Society: Journey Together
  9. Iona in Mission: Mississippi | Camp Friendship
  10. Workshops on Artificial Intelligence and Blackboard Ultra
  11. More Important News & Deadlines

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2025 MLK Day of Service, 1/19

In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Iona University will partner with the Fuller Center of N.Y. for a day of service to build affordable housing. The project will take place on Sunday, January 19 with breakfast at 9 a.m. in Burke Lounge, followed by a day of home building in Westchester County. Transportation will be provided, and we will arrive back on campus by 3 p.m. Faculty, staff, and students are all welcome to participate!  

Sign up through this link.

The Cosmic Walk: Deep Time Wisdom for a Changing Climate, 1/30

The Deignan Institute for Earth and Spirit invites you to join us in Arrigoni Center on Thursday, January 30, at noon, as we reflect on our place in an ever-evolving universe, and our role on a planet plagued by climate change. Sam King of the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology will lead us in our reflections. Please RSVP if you are interested in attending, and please consider bringing your class or student club (just let us know in advance), by emailing Jim Robinson at jxrobinson@iona.edu.

Employee Interest and Volunteer Form

We invite all employees to share their interests, time and talents with the Iona student body! 

Are you an avid sports fan or Broadway enthusiast? Let us know and we will contact you to accompany students on trips to Iona sporting events on the road, professional events (NHL, NBA, MLB, etc.), Broadway shows and so much more!  Are you interested in learning more about advising a student club or an Iona in Mission service immersion trip? Upcoming New Year’s resolution to spend more time volunteering for local community service initiatives? Would you like to offer a student workshop or event in the future on topics of expertise or passion projects? 

Please complete the Employee Interest and Volunteer Form here.

For more information or with questions, contact Liz Olivieri-Lenahan, associate dean of students.

Upcoming Games & Gael Gate

Come out and cheer on the Gaels!

Mark your calendars for upcoming home games:  

Women's Basketball
WBB vs. Rider, 1/23, 11 a.m., Hynes Arena

Men's Basketball
MBB vs. Canisius, 1/16, 7p.m., Hynes Arena (Gael Gate at 5 p.m.) 
MBB vs. Siena, 1/25, 1 p.m., Hynes Arena

Men's Swimming & Diving 
Iona vs. Fairfield, 1/18, 1 p.m., New Rochelle, N.Y.

Men's Lacrosse
Iona vs. Monmouth, 1/25, noon, New Rochelle, N.Y. 

Links to live results and live video coverage are available on ionagaels.com/coverage. For more information, please visit ionagaels.com.

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Upcoming Black History Month Events

"Celebrating Legacy, Inspiring the Future: A Conversation with Iona’s Black Alumni"
Join us for an engaging conversation with members of Iona's Black Alumni.
When: Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 12:30-2 p.m.
Where: Henry Lecture Hall and Atrium, LaPenta School of Business.
Register: A Conversation with Iona’s Black Alumni

"Growing Up Jazz" 
Celebrate Black History Month with "Growing Up Jazz," a presentation and performance with renowned artist Andromeda Turre.
When: Wednesday, February 12, 5-8 p.m.
Where: Henry Lecture Hall, LaPenta School of Business.
Register: Growing Up Jazz

For more information on upcoming events, please visit the Diversity Events Calendar.

Water Main Repairs

Please be advised that Veola Water Company will be performing emergency repairs this week. There will be no parking in the area of 18 President Street during these repairs. At times, the roadway may be shut down to vehicle traffic.

We can expect some water discoloration during and a few days after the repairs. You can check the Veola Water Company website for outages, alerts and water safety tips.

New North Avenue Traffic Pattern

Please be advised that beginning on January 7, due to construction, all northbound North Avenue traffic (heading toward Iona) by the New Rochelle train station will be one way. All southbound traffic on North Avenue heading toward the New Rochelle train station will be detoured to Lockwood Ave. and directed to Memorial Highway.

Because of these changes, the Gael Express may experience delays due to traffic. Please see this link from the NYS Thruway Authority for more information.

Soul Society: Journey Together

Have a student who wants to deepen their faith, find direction, or simply connect meaningfully with others? Invite them to join us for a special weekend retreat designed to help us reflect on the defining moments of our lives and explore how God is guiding our paths forward. Participants can expect uplifting messages, personal reflection time, games, community building, and more!

This is an inclusive retreat open to all seeking spiritual support and community. Come as you are, and let's Journey Together!

Please advise interested students to register by March 28.

When: April 4-6, 2025
Where: Marist Brothers Holy Rosary Manor, Esopus, N.Y.
Cost: $100 (financial assistance available; meals and transportation included)

For more details, contact kbommer1@gaels.iona.edu.

Iona in Mission: Mississippi | Camp Friendship

Know someone looking for a meaningful way to spend a week this summer? Join Iona in Mission at Camp Friendship as a volunteer camp counselor and make a lasting impact on the lives of children in rural Mississippi! The camp offers a safe and fun environment for kids ages 6-11 to build friendships and enjoy exciting things like arts and crafts, team sports, water activities and more! Click here to apply or visit www.iona.edu/immersiontrips for more details! 

Potential Dates: May 31-June 7 or June 7-14
Contacts: Liv Delgado and Anne Conners

Workshops on Artificial Intelligence and Blackboard Ultra

Faculty Services is offering workshops on artificial intelligence training and tools for employees this semester as well as workshops on Blackboard Ultra for faculty.
All upcoming Faculty Services workshop topics and dates can be found on the Faculty Services Workshops page. Please check the page regularly, as we will update with upcoming workshops throughout the semester. Further details can be found here.

More Important News & Deadlines

Submitted on: January 14, 2025

Submitted by: University Marketing & Communications