Employee Campus Announcements, 11/25

In this edition:

1. Library Holiday and End-of-Term Hours
2. Tuition Exchange Scholarship Application, 12/1
3. You're Invited: Iona University Student Film Festival, 12/3
4. Five to Fight: A Campaign for Iona University Athletics, 12/1-12/5
5. Winter Concerts, 12/2 & 12/5
6. Br. Kenneth Chapman Gallery Presents "dependent/variable"
7. Lessons and Carols, 12/4
8. Breakfast with Santa: Calling all Faculty & Staff, 12/7
9. Mandatory Student Employment Supervisor Training, 12/10
10. Spring 2026 Involvement Fair: Reserve Your Table by 12/15
11. Inside Iona: Iona Intranet Coming January 2026
12. Iona Food Pantry
13. More Important News & Deadlines

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Library Holiday and End-of-Term Hours

Please take note of the upcoming holiday and end-of-term hours for Ryan Library. If you have any questions, please contact Natalka Sawchuk at nsawchuk@iona.edu.

The full listing of library hours can be found here.

• Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28
  • Closed for Thanksgiving break
• Monday, December 1
  • Extended hours begin
• Sunday, December 7, 9 a.m. - Friday, December 12, 6 p.m.
  • Open 24 hours
  • Important: During the 24-hour end-of-term hours, between midnight and 7 a.m., the library is a study space only with security on site. Access to the library between midnight - 7 a.m. will require swiping a valid Iona ID card at the Ryan Library front entrance.
• Saturday, December 20 - Sunday, January 4
  • Closed for holiday break 

Tuition Exchange Scholarship Application, 12/1

Iona University is a member of Tuition Exchange, Inc. (TE), a program that provides an opportunity for eligible dependent children of active full-time employees to apply for undergraduate tuition scholarships at participating member institutions.

TE applications for the 2026-2027 academic year must be submitted on/before the deadline of December 1, 2025. The EZ Application and instructions can be found here.

Questions on the Tuition Exchange policy should be directed to HR@iona.edu or SFS@iona.edu.

You're Invited: Iona University Student Film Festival, 12/3

We are excited to invite you to the Fall 2025 Iona University Student Film Festival. This event is a celebration of the hard work and creativity of our students, a chance to see your film on the big screen, and an opportunity to network with filmmakers. Please join us for an evening of film screenings, awards, community and popcorn!

Date: Wednesday, December 3
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Romita Auditorium

Awards will be presented for Best Documentary Short, Best Narrative Short, Best Directing, Technical Proficiency, and Audience Choice.

For questions, contact Professor Iglehart Frasson at jiglehart@iona.edu. 

Come celebrate student storytelling on the big screen!

Five to Fight: A Campaign for Iona University Athletics, 12/1-12/5

After a one-year hiatus, Five to Fight: A Campaign for Iona University Athletics returns this December! This annual initiative generates vital philanthropic support for all 26 of Iona’s Division I programs—fueling our commitment to Building Champions in Academics, Athletics, the Community, and in Life.

Join us in rallying behind our Gaels as we strive for excellence and integrity, on and off the field: December 1–5, 2025.  

Learn more & bookmark the pre-launch page. 

Winter Concerts, 12/2 & 12/5

The music program is excited to host not one, but two winter concerts this year! Both concerts are in Murphy Auditorium and are free and open to the Iona community. Join us and end your semester on a high note!

Tuesday, December 2, 7:30 p.m.
• Jazz Ensemble
• Celtic Music Ensemble
• Advanced Piano Students 

Friday, December 5, 3 p.m.
• Chamber Orchestra 
• Vocal Ensemble 
• Dance Ensemble

Br. Kenneth Chapman Gallery Presents "dependent/variable"

Visit the Br. Kenneth Chapman Gallery in the JoAnn Mazzella Murphy '98H Arts Center to experience "dependent/variable," a spatial sound installation by Joseph Branciforte.

A closing reception & gallery talk with the artist will be held on Wednesday, December 3, from 5-7 p.m. 

Lessons and Carols, 12/4

Celebrate the Advent Season at our annual Lessons and Carols event! Join us on Thursday, December 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the Arrigoni Center as we welcome in the Advent Season. Join student performers from Iona’s Performing Arts and the Office of Mission & Ministry for a candle-lit, ecumenical service that combines music and scripture readings of the Advent Season. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP here. 

Breakfast with Santa: Calling all Faculty & Staff, 12/7

Join the Office of Alumni Engagement on Sunday, December 7, for a beloved holiday tradition at Iona: Breakfast with Santa. This joyful morning of celebration, family and holiday cheer includes:

Date: Sunday, December 7
Catholic Mass: 10 a.m., Burke Lounge, Spellman Hall
Breakfast with Santa: 11 a.m., Mulcahy Gymnasium

This festive tradition features a breakfast buffet, holiday crafts and activities for children, and a special performance by the Iona NightinGaels. As always, Santa himself will be in attendance ready to take photos with the next generation of Gaels! All Iona alumni and employees are encouraged to bring your children, grandchildren, nieces, or nephews to share in the magic of the season.

Register here by December 1 to secure your spot!

Mandatory Student Employment Supervisor Training, 12/10

Student Financial Services will be offering mandatory training for all student employment supervisors. If you are a new supervisor (primary or secondary) or anticipate supervising student employees during this academic year, please contact Jennifer Connolly at jconnolly@iona.edu to obtain the Zoom link.

The next training session is scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, from 1–2 p.m.

Spring 2026 Involvement Fair: Reserve Your Table by 12/15

The Center for Student Engagement (CSE) is excited to host the annual Involvement Fair on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Mulcahy Gym.

All departments and recognized student clubs and organizations are invited and encouraged to register for a table to promote your area, organization, and/or programs. 

Please note that table reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. All registered groups should have a representative present for the full duration of the fair.

To reserve your table, please RSVP by December 15, 2025. Requests received after this date will be handled on a case-by-case basis, and space cannot be guaranteed.

For more information, please click here.

Inside Iona: Iona Intranet Coming January 2026

We are pleased to announce the development of a new intranet website, Inside Iona. This platform is being created to serve as a secure, centralized resource exclusively for members of the Iona University community.

Inside Iona will:
• provide streamlined access to internal resources, documents, and updates;
• offer a dedicated space for information relevant to faculty, staff, and students;
• enhance security by ensuring content is available only to our community; and
• reduce reliance on the public website for internal-only communications.

Our goal is to make Inside Iona a reliable, user-friendly portal that supports the daily needs of our community while strengthening how we share information internally.

We look forward to introducing this new platform to faculty and staff in January 2026 and a “Phase II” rollout to students in the near future. Additional details will be provided as the launch date approaches.

Iona Food Pantry

Over 30% of university students in the U.S. report that they don’t have regular access to enough food. If students need assistance, they can visit the Iona Food Pantry for a free and confidential meal, snack, or for non-perishable grocery items. The food pantry is open in Doorley Hall (first floor, Room 118C) on Monday-Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For additional hours, please contact Brother Devlin at jkdevlin@iona.eduor text him at (914) 406-9521.

More Important News & Deadlines

• Have a flyer you’d like printed and posted on the Bronxville campus? Submit your flyer through our new Bronxville Event Flyer Request Form and let’s spread the word to keep the Bronxville community connected!
• Check out the "On the Rise Podcast" on YouTube or Spotify.
• Do you have news to share in the next Employee Newsletter? Submit your news today to be included in the next issue!
• Visit www.iona.edu/employeediscounts for current employee discounts and check back often to see what’s new.
• Learn more about services offered at the Iona University Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic.
• See the Gael Express schedule here.
• Mass is offered throughout the week on campus. Learn more about Faith-Sharing, Worship & Spirituality.

Submitted on: November 25, 2025

Submitted by: University Marketing & Communications