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Employee Campus Announcements, 10/7

In this edition:

  1. Equity Collective Series Led by Morgan Stanley
  2. Latin American Fair and Gael Gate, 10/8
  3. University Council Meeting, 10/8
  4. New Cybersecurity Awareness Training Platform: KnowBe4
  5. Shabbat Dinner, 10/10
  6. First-Year Students Retreat Day, 10/11
  7. Quaff & Quill: Book Talk with Emily Conroy-Krutz, 10/16
  8. Homecoming Weekend, 10/17-10/18
  9. The Iona Players Present “The Wizard of Oz”
  10. Iona Ireland Summer 2026 Info Sessions
  11. Chartwells Survey
  12. Faculty & Staff Headshot Days, 10/22 & 10/23
  13. Staged Reading of "Motherland" by Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Ph.D., 10/23
  14. Presidential Speaker Series, 10/27
  15. Mandatory Student Employment Supervisor Training Opportunities
  16. It’s Sock-tober! Drop Off Donations in the Kelly Center & Bronxville Café
  17. Include Your Event in Killian’s Kickoff, 11/17
  18. Welcome New Employees
  19. More Important News & Deadlines

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Equity Collective Series Led by Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley’s Equity Collective Program is a national initiative that provides Iona students with access to career development, networking, and mentorship opportunities from a Fortune 50 firm. This is Iona’s fourth year participating and it’s open to all majors and disciplines.

Faculty and staff are asked to encourage student participation.

Students from all majors have the opportunity to:
• Learn career insights directly from Morgan Stanley professionals
• Build a professional network early (especially valuable for first-year students)
• Gain access to opportunities most students nationwide do not have

Register: Equity Collective Session 1, 10/15

Register: Equity Collective Session 2, 10/29

Latin American Fair and Gael Gate, 10/8

Join us Wednesday, October 8, at 12:30 p.m., in the LSB atrium for a Gael Gate in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! The Latin American Studies faculty and students, in collaboration with CSE, have prepared performances to bring our community together in a celebration of Latin music, dance, history and food. There will be a DJ and dancing in the atrium following the performances. Stick around to support the women's soccer team as the Gaels take on Rider at 3 p.m. on Mazzella Field.

Where: LaPenta School of Business Atrium
When: Wednesday, October 8, 12:30-2 p.m.

University Council Meeting, 10/8

The University Council will hold its second meeting of the term on Wednesday, October 8 at 3:30 p.m. via Zoom. All are welcome to attend.

New Cybersecurity Awareness Training Platform: KnowBe4

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new security awareness training platform, KnowBe4, designed to strengthen our campus wide cybersecurity awareness and help protect University data and systems.

Cyber threats such as phishing, social engineering, and ransomware continue to target higher education institutions. To help us stay vigilant, all faculty and staff will participate in this new online training program.

What to Expect
• An email invitation from Iona University to begin your training.
• The training is self-paced, web-based, and takes approximately 25 minutes to complete two separate modules.

Why It Matters
Information security is a shared responsibility. By completing the training and remaining alert to suspicious emails or activity, you play a vital role in safeguarding our University’s digital environment.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the helpdesk@iona.edu

Thank you for your cooperation and continued commitment to keeping our campus secure.

Shabbat Dinner, 10/10

Join us for an interreligious celebration of Shabbat in the Sukkah on the Montgomery House lawn on Friday, October 10, at 6 p.m. Kosher pizza will be served. All are welcome as we learn about the plurality of religious expression at Iona in the 60th year since the Vatican launched its official interreligious dialogues at the Second Vatican Council. Please RSVP to Elena Procario-Foley at eprocariofoley@iona.edu.

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; and
• 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

Homecoming Weekend, 10/17-10/18

Homecoming Weekend is a vibrant celebration of Iona school spirit, accomplishments and traditions, highlighted by our renowned athletic events, performances and reunions. It's a time to honor our rich history and the lasting impact an Iona education has on the lives of our students, their families and our 55,000 alumni around the world. 

Join us October 17-18 for these featured events and so much more!
• Athletic Games
• Gael Gate
• Homecoming Mass
• Parent & Family Reception
• Maroon Madness
• Homecoming Carnival 
• Campus Tours
• The Iona Players Present "The Wizard of Oz" 

Whether you’re a current student, family member, alumnus, faculty or staff, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Homecoming! For more information and a full schedule of events, visit the Homecoming page.

The Iona Players Present “The Wizard of Oz” 

Step into the magic as “The Wizard of Oz” opens at Iona on October 18! Join Dorothy, Toto and friends for an unforgettable journey filled with music, heart and adventure.

Tickets are FREE for Iona students and employees. Don't miss your chance-click your heels and reserve your seats today!

All performances take place in Murphy Auditorium.

Performance Schedule:
• Saturday, October 18, 11 a.m.
• Sunday, October 19, 3 p.m.
• Friday, October 24, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, October 25, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
• Sunday, October 26, 3 p.m.

Iona Ireland Summer 2026 Info Sessions

Interested in studying abroad in Ireland? Join us for an info session to learn about the Iona Ireland Summer 2026 Study Abroad Program! This session will focus on HST 337, a 3-credit course that satisfies DCCG requirements. Please note that NUR 302/3020 and CSD 519 (graduate course) are also offered at the Iona Ireland location. All information sessions take place from noon–1p.m. in Doorley Hall, Room 115.

Dates:
• Tuesday, October 21
• Tuesday, November 18                

Get details on the course, application process, cost, and have your questions answered!

The application deadline is December 1, 2025. 

Chartwells Survey

We want to hear from you! Through Voice to Vision, our annual campus dining survey, we gain insights for reinventing and enhancing the campus dining experience. This survey helps us better understand what is important to the Iona community in dining. Please click here to complete the survey and provide us with your feedback.

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 

Presidential Speaker Series, 10/27

The Presidential Speaker Series is designed to foster conversation at Iona University and in the wider community on the nature and value of teaching, learning and knowledge. These talks are a forum for discussion, inquiry, and experimentation, and audience participation is a key factor in bringing out the insights that will move us forward.

Please join us Monday, October 27, at 6:30 p.m. in Romita Auditorium for a talk with Todd Park on "The Future of Care." 

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.

It’s Sock-tober! Drop Off Donations in the Kelly Center & Bronxville Café 

This October, the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences is excited to partner with The Sharing Shelf of Port Chester for Sock-tober - our campus sock drive to support children and teens in need.

We’re collecting brand-new socks (still in their packaging) in all sizes, from infants to adults.

Socks may be small, but they make a big difference. Having this everyday essential helps kids and teens feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn and grow.

Drop your donations in the collection boxes located in the Kelly Center lobby and the Bronxville Café through October 31.

Let’s come together to fill these boxes and show our community the power of small acts of kindness!

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!

Welcome New Employees

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our most recent new hires. We are delighted that you have chosen to share your talents with Iona, and on behalf of everyone at the University, we look forward to working with you!

More Important News & Deadlines

Submitted on: October 7, 2025

Submitted by: University Marketing & Communications