Employee Campus Announcements, 4/7

In this edition:

1. Nominations Open for Brother Bray Awards, 4/7
2. Camp Volunteers Wanted This Summer, 4/7
3. Classroom to Career with Guest Speaker Seamus McElearney '89, 4/8
4. Elevator Pitch Workshop, 4/9
5. Digital Innovation in Healthcare: Advancing Health in Our Communities, 4/9
6. External Copy Services
7. Perfecting Your Visual Pitch Workshop, 4/10
8. Bring Your Family to the Education Club's 4th Annual Field Day, 4/11
9. Sacred Resistance: Eco-Activism and the Rise of New Spiritual Communities, 4/14
10. Gaels Go Further Mentoring Program End-of-Year Celebration, 4/14
11. Quaff & Quill: Book Talk with Jordan B. Smith, 4/15
12. The Fanatics Playbook: Careers, Leadership & Navigating Sports Business, 4/16
13. Presidential Speaker Series: Expertise, Artificial Intelligence, and the Work of the Future, 4/16
14. Donate a Bear for the Teddy Bear Clinic, 4/17
15. Welcome New Employees
16. More Important News & Deadlines

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Nominations Open for Brother Bray Awards, 4/7

The Staff & Administrative Council (SAC) cordially invites you to recognize some of our most devoted and praiseworthy colleagues. Each year, SAC presents the Brother Timothy Bray Awards to honor outstanding employees in the following categories: 

I. Full-Time, Exempt Staff Person
II. Full-Time, Non-Exempt Staff Person
III. Part-Time Staff Person

The ballot will close on Tuesday, April 7, at 5 p.m. Honorees will be announced in May. Click here to submit your nomination today!

Camp Volunteers Wanted This Summer, 4/7

Iona in Mission is seeking male volunteers for the remaining 2 spots on a service trip to Mississippi this summer, June 6-13, 2026. This immersion serves foster youth by offering a free, safe, and fun camp experience for ages 6 to 11. Help campers build friendships, facilitate arts and crafts, sports, water activities, and more!

Estimated cost is $600; individual and team fundraising lowers the cost.

Apply by April 7.

Questions? Email Trip Leader, Gianna Schirizzo, at gschirizzo1@gaels.iona.edu.

When: June 6-13, 2026; One Week
Where: Mississippi

Classroom to Career with guest speaker, Seamus McElearney '89, 4/8

Seamus McElearney '89, former FBI agent, and author of "Flipping Capo: How the FBI Dismantled the Real Sopranos," will discuss how his career developed after graduating from Iona.

When: Wednesday, April 8, 12:30 p.m.
Where: LaPenta School of Business, Room 105

NYC Site Visit: Alvarez & Marsal, 4/8

The site visit to Alvarez & Marsal provides participants with the opportunity to learn firsthand about the firm’s work in consulting, turnaround management, restructuring and performance improvement. During the visit, students will engage with professionals who will share insights into their career paths, current projects, and the skills needed to succeed in consulting. The program will include an overview of the firm and a discussion about internship opportunities, the recruiting timeline for applications and time for questions and networking. This experience allows students to gain a deeper understanding of consulting careers while building connections with professionals. This visit is primarily intended for sophomores and juniors, who will be given priority consideration.

Register Here

When: Wednesday, April 8, 10 a.m.–Noon
Where: 600 Madison Avenue, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10022

Elevator Pitch Workshop, 4/9

An "elevator pitch" is a short description of an idea, product or company that explains the concept in a way such that any listener can understand it in a short period of time. Attend this prep session to develop & get feedback on your pitch with John Tsampalis, our entrepreneur-in-residence.

When: Thursday, April 9, Noon-1 p.m.
Where: Hynes Institute (Spellman Hall, Second Floor)

Digital Innovation in Healthcare: Advancing Health in Our Communities, 4/9

The NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences invites you to the final event in this year’s Symposium on Health & Well-Being speaker series: Digital Innovation in Healthcare: Advancing Health in Our Communities happening on Thursday, April 9, at 5 p.m. Sommer Center. From artificial intelligence to emerging digital technologies, healthcare is undergoing rapid transformation. Join experts from NewYork-Presbyterian, Elaine Hui-Martinez, DNP, RN, NI-BC, CPHIMS, program director of Nursing Informatics, and Sushravya Raghunath, Ph.D., director of Data Science, for an engaging presentation on what these changes mean for patients and communities, and how thoughtful innovation can expand access and improve health outcomes. All are welcome.

Please RSVP if you are able to attend.

When: Thursday, April 9, Reception: 4:30 p.m.; Event: 5-6:30 p.m.
Where: Sommer Center

External Copy Services

Minuteman Press will be closed for the holiday on April 8–9. Please plan and submit any copy or print requests accordingly.

Perfecting Your Visual Pitch Workshop, 4/10

A great pitch is more than just words. It's the visuals that captivate and hold your audience's attention. Join alumna, Riana Khan '22, ’23MBA, for a hands-on workshop to discover the art of crafting visually compelling pitch decks that leave a lasting impression. All majors welcome!

When: Friday, April 10, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Where: Hynes Institute (Spellman Hall, Second Floor)

Bring Your Family to the Education Club's 4th Annual Field Day, 4/11

We’re excited to invite you and your family to the Education Club’s 4th Annual Field Day! This year’s Field Day will include games, food, activities, and a petting zoo, creating a welcoming and engaging environment for children to play, explore, and connect with others in the community. We kindly ask that all attendees RSVP in advance to help us plan accordingly and ensure the best experience for everyone. Feel free to share this invitation with others who may be interested!

When: Saturday, April 11, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Iona University Bronxville Campus, 171 White Plains Rd, Bronxville, NY, 10708

Sacred Resistance: Eco-Activism and the Rise of New Spiritual Communities, 4/14

Join us in Arrigoni Center on Tuesday, April 14, at either noon or 2 p.m. for a day of reflection with Dr. Mark Clatterbuck, scholar and activist based at Montclair State University. Mark will reflect on his work with Catholic nuns fighting for eco-justice in Pennsylvania. He will also share about the book project that he recently edited, "Sacred Resistance," which gathers reflections on a range of religious communities and their efforts to embody sustainability and social justice.

When: Tuesday, April 14, Noon or 2 p.m.
Where: Arrigoni Center

Gaels Go Further Mentoring Program End-of-Year Celebration, 4/14

Come find out why Iona alumni mentors can make a huge difference in your career at our End-of-Year Celebration for the Gaels Go Further Mentoring Programs on Tuesday, April 14 from 6-8 p.m.! This special event highlights the incredible impact of student-alumni mentoring at Iona and offers a unique chance to meet past mentors and mentees. All students are welcome! This great networking opportunity will connect you with alumni at the top of fields you are pursuing. Register here to attend. For questions, please email Matthew Ricker, assistant director of Student-Alumni Engagement at mricker@iona.edu.

When: Tuesday, April 14, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Atrium, LaPenta School of Business

Quaff & Quill: Book Talk with Jordan B. Smith, 4/15

Join the Institute for Thomas Paine Studies for a talk with Professor Jordan B. Smith (Widener University) about his new book, The Invention of Rum: Creating the Quintessential Atlantic Commodity (2025) to learn the complex history of rum, from its production to its consumption, and from its origins in the Caribbean to its impact on the Atlantic world. It was strong. It was cheap. It was ubiquitous. Fermented and distilled from the refuse of sugar production, rum emerged in the seventeenth-century Caribbean as a new commodity. Focusing on the lived experiences of British colonists, Indigenous people, and enslaved Africans, The Invention of Rum shows how people engaged in making and consuming this commodity created a new means of profit that transformed the Atlantic world. Light refreshments will be served. Presented in partnership with the Huguenot & New Rochelle Historical Association.

Register Here

When: Wednesday, April 15, 6-7 p.m.
Where: Henry Lecture Hall

The Fanatics Playbook: Careers, Leadership & Navigating Sports Business, 4/16

Join Jon Gerardi '08MBA, partner solutions business development director at Fanatics (former NFL & Mastercard), for "The Fanatics Playbook: Careers, Leadership & Navigating Sports Business." Gain insights on building motivation, leading and delegating, developing influence, and navigating the realities of corporate life in the sports industry.

Register Here

When: Thursday, April 16, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Henry Lecture Hall

Presidential Speaker Series: Expertise, Artificial Intelligence, and the Work of the Future, 4/16

Will recent advances in AI complement human expertise, thereby increasing its value, or render it increasingly unnecessary, thus reducing experts’ earnings potential (even if jobs are not in net eliminated)? David Autor, Ph.D., will frame this question through the lens of three technological revolutions of the last two centuries: the Industrial Revolution, the Computer Revolution, and the AI Revolution. In each, the types of expertise rewarded changed substantially, with vastly uneven consequences for workers in different occupations and possessing different education levels. These forces will play out differently in the AI era than in preceding decades. While the future is not a forecasting exercise—it is a collective creation, not a preordained fate—Autor will lay out the opportunities that AI opens for the labor market, as well as some of the risks it poses.

RSVP Here

Speaker: David Autor, Ph.D.
When: Thursday, April 16, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Romita Auditorium, Ryan Library

Donate a Bear for the Teddy Bear Clinic, 4/17

The NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences is proudly partnering with the Greenburgh Central School District to host a Teddy Bear Clinic for 120 first-grade students—and we need your help to make it extra special. We want to ensure each child has a stuffed animal to use during this fun, hands-on experience that helps them feel safe and learn about healthcare in a positive way. To make this possible, we are collecting new or gently used stuffed animals so every student has a cuddly companion of their own. Donations can be dropped off in collection boxes located in the Kelly Center lobby and Bronxville Café now through April 17. For questions or more information, please contact Helena Jaccino at hjaccino@iona.edu.

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

• Help the Gaels Success Program Identify Future Peer Mentors
• Mandatory Student Employment Supervisor Training Opportunities: 4/22
• Hands Around Iona, 4/23
• NYPISNHS Blood Drive - Bronxville Campus: 4/23
• Celebrate the Pipe Band’s 60th Anniversary: 4/25
• Iona Innovation Challenge: Final Pitch Event, 4/29
• Save the Date! Iona University Student Film Festival, 4/30
• Challenge Camp Summer 2026 Discount
• The Iona University Theatre Ensemble presents Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen: 4/23-4/26
• Solidarity in Action: A Conference on the Dignity of Refugees and Migrants St. Catherine of Siena Environmental Summit: 4/25
• Save the Date: Iona University Student Film Festival: 4/30
• Submit a Proposal for an Event with Council on the Arts
• Join us for yoga on Thursday evenings from 5-6 p.m. in the Hegarty Room, Hynes Athletics Center. Mats are provided.
• Plan your next Ireland Trip at a discounted rate.
• 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: April 7, 2026

Submitted by: University Marketing & Communications