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Employee Campus Announcements, 9/30

In this edition:

  1. Student Career and Internship Fair, 10/1
  2. E-Talk Speaker Series: 10/1 & 10/2
  3. St. Francis Festival, 10/2
  4. Study Abroad Fair, 10/2
  5. Mind Over Matter: Navigating Mental Wellness in a Changing World, 10/9
  6. First-Year Students Retreat Day, 10/11
  7. Quaff & Quill: Book Talk with Emily Conroy-Krutz, 10/16
  8. Faculty & Staff Headshot Days, 10/22 & 10/23
  9. Staged Reading of "Motherland" by Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Ph.D., 10/23
  10. Mandatory Student Employment Supervisor Training Opportunities
  11. Include Your Event in Killian’s Kickoff, 11/17
  12. Promote Your Event on the Bronxville Campus
  13. Iona University Smoking Policy
  14. 2025 Campus Safety Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
  15. More Important News & Deadlines

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Student Career and Internship Fair, 10/1

The Center for Career Development invites all students to the Fall 2025 Career & Internship Fair! This is a great opportunity for students from all majors and class years to explore career paths, connect with employers, and discover job/internship opportunities.

Employees are encouraged to share this information with students to help them make the most of this opportunity.

Date: Wednesday, October 1
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Hynes Athletics Center, Mulcahy Gym

Students can register on Handshake. Professional headshots will also be available for students at the fair.

For assistance preparing for the fair, students can schedule an appointment on Handshake, stop by the Career Center in Spellman Hall, Room 211, or call (914) 633-2462.

E-Talk Speaker Series: 10/1 & 10/2

Join us for our exciting two-day E-Talk Speaker Series featuring entrepreneurial minds from diverse industries and backgrounds! Immerse yourself in their inspiring stories, make connections, and expand your network.

Dates & Times:
• Wednesday, October 1, 11 a.m. - 6:18 p.m.
• Thursday, October 2, 9 a.m. - 6:18 p.m.
Location: Hynes Institute, Spellman Hall, 2nd Floor

Learn More: E-Talk Speaker Series, 10/1 & 10/2

St. Francis Festival, 10/2

Join us under the ginkgo tree on Thursday, October 2 at noon, as we celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology. We will hear reflections from faculty and students, have a blessing of the animals (bring a picture of your pet), and will plant a brand new serviceberry tree on campus to honor the work and wisdom of Robin Wall Kimmerer.

Study Abroad Fair, 10/2

Interested in studying abroad in 2026? Stop by the Study Abroad Fair on Thursday, October 2 from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the LaPenta School of Business Atrium.

• Learn about all of Iona’s 2026 programs
• Meet program leaders
• Find out how to apply, costs, and details
• Sign up to stay updated on programs you’re interested in

Don’t miss your chance to explore where Iona can take you!

Mind Over Matter: Navigating Mental Wellness in a Changing World, 10/9

The NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences is excited to kick off our Symposium on Health and Well-Being with an event that speaks to us all.

Mind Over Matter: Navigating Mental Wellness in a Changing World
Date & Time: Thursday, October 9, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Reception: 5:30 p.m.
Presentation and Q&A: 6–7:30 p.m.
Location: Sommer Auditorium - Bronxville Campus

This important conversation will feature experts from NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center and other NYP hospitals, who will share their insights on promoting mental wellness, managing emotional challenges on both personal and professional levels, and addressing the unique stresses experienced by healthcare professionals.

What makes our first 2025-2026 symposium particularly meaningful is that the topic was selected by our students. In response to student voices, we are proud to highlight an issue of such significance to our community.

We invite you to join us for a conversation to learn, reflect and connect with others centered on a topic that profoundly affects us all.

To attend, please RSVP by October 6.

First-Year Students Retreat Day, 10/11

Please share this opportunity with a freshman or transfer student you know! 

All first-year students are invited to step away from the busy semester and join us for a day of reflection, connection and community on Saturday, October 11, from 1-6 p.m at the Bronxville Campus Courtyard.

The retreat will include:

• a shared meal and uplifting message;
• labyrinth walk and nature meditation;
• time to mix, mingle and build friendships;
• a special blessing from our University Chaplain;

This is a time to check in on how your Iona journey is going so far and tune in to your faith. As a reminder, the Gael Express Shuttle now has extended service between the Bronxville and New Rochelle campuses.

Register today!

Quaff & Quill: Book Talk with Emily Conroy-Krutz, 10/16

Join the Institute for Thomas Paine Studies for a talk with Professor Emily Conroy-Krutz (Michigan State University) about her book “Missionary Diplomacy: Religion and Nineteenth-Century American Foreign Relations” (Cornell, 2024) to learn about the crucial place of religion in 19th-century American diplomacy.

This is a hybrid event, please join us in person or online via Zoom. Light refreshments will be served.

When: Thursday, October 16, 6-7 p.m.
Where: Henry Lecture Hall, LaPenta School of Business, or Zoom

In-Person Registration

Faculty & Staff Headshot Days, 10/22 & 10/23

The next Faculty & Staff Headshot Days will be from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, and Thursday, October 23. Headshots will be taken in GR11 on the ground floor of McSpedon Hall. GR11 is located at the far end of the hallway near the elevator and vending machines.

We are proud of our exceptional faculty and staff, who are leaders in their fields. To effectively celebrate and showcase your achievements, having an up-to-date headshot is essential. Your photo will help us highlight your success stories and promote your accomplishments in the best possible way!

All faculty and staff are welcome to attend. If you are a faculty member without a headshot – or even if you just need an update – please take advantage of this opportunity so that your photo can be included on your bio page on the website.

Schedule Your Photo

Staged Reading of "Motherland" by Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Ph.D., 10/23

The Iona University Theatre Ensemble will present a staged reading of “Motherland” by Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Ph.D. on Thursday, October 23, at 7 p.m., in Doorley Auditorium, Doorley Hall. Admission is free and all are invited to attend.

About the Play
“Motherland” is a historical drama set during British colonial rule, portraying the final days of Indian revolutionary Madan Lal Dhingra. Centered on his 1909 trial for the assassination of Sir Curzon Wyllie, the play blends courtroom drama with flashbacks that trace Dhingra’s path to radicalization and ultimate martyrdom. In revisiting this pivotal moment in the struggle for Indian independence, “Motherland” also confronts urgent contemporary questions about political violence, justice, and resistance.

About the Playwright
J. Sheehan Zaino, Ph.D., is a professor and writer whose work explores the intersections of history, politics and violence. Her first full-length play, “Code Red,” a dark comedy about the absurdities of school safety policy, was workshopped at a professional theater in Connecticut. In addition to her playwriting, Zaino is the author, most recently, of “Sikander Hyat-Khan: Premier of United Punjab,” (Primus 2024) and “American Democracy in Crisis,” (Palgrave 2025).

• Location: Doorley Auditorium, Doorley Hall
• Date: Thursday, October 23, 7 p.m.
• Free Admission

Mandatory Student Employment Supervisor Training Opportunities

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 training sessions are scheduled as follows:
• Tuesday, October 28, 11 a.m. – Noon
• Wednesday, December 10, 1 – 2 p.m.

Include Your Event in Killian’s Kickoff, 11/17

The Killian’s Kickoff booklet is a key resource for welcoming students back and highlighting events across campus - don’t miss the chance to be included!

The deadline to have your event included in the Winter Killian’s Kickoff booklet is Monday, November 17, 2025.

To ensure your event is featured, please submit and confirm it in 25Live no later than November 17. When submitting, please make sure to select the “Public Master Calendar” and “Student Event” calendars in your 25Live reservation.

If you have any questions, please contact studentactivities@iona.edu.

Thank you for helping us make the Winter Killian’s Kickoff a success!

Promote Your Event on the Bronxville Campus

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!

Iona University Smoking Policy

Please note Iona University prohibits smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes vaping devices and similar electronic devices, except in designated outdoor areas. 

At Iona University, the designated smoking areas are located in Columba Lot, Montgomery Lot, Murphy Lot and the area behind the parking garage. Smoking is allowed in these areas but littering must be avoided through the use of receptacles provided.

Please review the entire policy here.

2025 Campus Safety Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The Iona University Department of Campus Safety has published its Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report, also referred to as the "Clery Report," contains important Campus Safety policies and protocols as well as crime statistics for Iona University for the past three years.

More Important News & Deadlines

Submitted on: September 30, 2025

Submitted by: University Marketing & Communications