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Student Campus Announcements, 1/13

In this edition:

  1. Spring Involvement Fair, 1/15
  2. Share Your Insights About Iona
  3. Pope Leo XIV and Global Politics: A Voice for Peace & Justice in Our Troubled World, 1/16
  4. MLK Build-A-Thon with the Fuller Center for Housing, 1/18
  5. Register for Spring 2026 Fraternity & Sorority Recruitment
  6. Quaff & Quill: Book Talk with Zara Anishanslin, 1/21
  7. American Chemical Society 150 Years Celebration & Award Presentation, 1/24
  8. Game Development Workshop, 1/29
  9. Annual Iona Innovation Kickoff, 2/6
  10. BIPOC Spirituality Weekend Retreat, 2/6-2/8
  11. Service Trip to Jamaica
  12. More Important News & Deadlines

Spring Involvement Fair, 1/15

The Center for Student Engagement (CSE) will be hosting the Spring Involvement Fair on Thursday, January 15, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Iona has clubs and engagement opportunities for all students: academic, multicultural, service, leadership, and more!

When: Thursday, January 15 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Mulcahy Gym, Hynes Athletics Center

Share Your Insights About Iona

The Princeton Review is offering current undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in a survey regarding their college experience at Iona. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete, and all responses are kept confidential. Your anonymous feedback will be used in The Princeton Review’s college admissions books, website, and other products and services.

All students completing the survey become eligible to win one of a hundred $50.00 Amazon.com gift cards.

Thank you for taking the time to share your unique perspective on your Iona experience!

Take the Survey

Pope Leo XIV and Global Politics: A Voice for Peace & Justice in Our Troubled World, 1/16

Please join us as international Washington, DC specialist in Catholic Investment and Global Justice, Seamus P. Finn, Th.D., speaks with Fr. Vaughn Fayle, Ph.D., of Iona University about global stability, peace and justice.

When: Friday, January 16, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Romita Auditorium, Ryan Library

MLK Build-A-Thon with the Fuller Center for Housing, 1/18

Join the Office of Mission & Ministry and the Fuller Center for Housing as we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of building affordable housing, during the Fuller Center's annual Build-a-Thon event. Participants will meet on Sunday, January 18, at 8:30 a.m. in the University Commons for breakfast and an orientation to the affordable housing project for the day. Iona will provide transportation to and from the work site, and we will return back to campus by 1 p.m.

Please RSVP here.

Questions? Contact Sean D'Alfonso, Ed.D., at sdalfonso@iona.edu.

Register for Spring 2026 Fraternity & Sorority Recruitment

The Council for Greek Governance (CGG) is pleased to announce that Fraternity & Sorority Recruitment Registration is now open! 

Register today to get involved! Eligible students can register through Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

In order to be eligible to participate in CGG Recruitment Weekend, you must hold a minimum 2.5 GPA, be in good conduct standing with the University, and have completed 12 credits at Iona. If you are a transfer student, please reach out to astellato@iona.edu for more information.

There will be a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, January 27, at noon in Romita Auditorium for those eligible to participate.

Important Dates
• Final Day to Register: Thursday, January 22
• Mandatory Meeting: Tuesday, January 27, noon, Romita Auditorium
• Sorority Recruitment: Wednesday, January 28-Saturday, January 31
• Fraternity Recruitment: Thursday, January 29-Saturday, January 31
• Bid Day: Sunday, February 1, 5 p.m.

Sororities
• Alpha Sigma Tau*
• Delta Theta Beta
• Gamma Lambda Rho
• Phi Gamma Chi
• Phi Sigma Sigma*
• Psi Kappa Theta

Fraternities
• Delta Upsilon*
• Pi Kappa Phi*
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.*
• Zeta Kappa Chi

*Denotes National or International Organization.

For any questions regarding recruitment or registration, or for any general inquiries, please email CGG@iona.edu.

Quaff & Quill: Book Talk with Zara Anishanslin, 1/21

The war that we now call the American Revolution was not only fought in the colonies with muskets and bayonets. On both sides of the Atlantic, artists armed with paint, canvas, and wax played an integral role in forging revolutionary ideals. Zara Anishanslin charts the intertwined lives of three such figures who dared to defy the British monarchy: Robert Edge Pine, Prince Demah, and Patience Wright. From London to Boston, from Jamaica to Paris, from Bath to Philadelphia, these largely forgotten patriots boldly risked their reputations and their lives to declare independence.

Join the Institute for Thomas Paine Studies for a talk with Professor Zara Anishanslin(University of Delaware) about her new book “The Painter’s Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution” (Harvard, 2025) to learn about an extraordinary cohort of artists whose experiences testify to both the promise and the limits of liberty in the founding era.

Light refreshments will be served. This is a hybrid event. Please join us in person at the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum (20 Sicard Avenue, New Rochelle) or online via Zoom.

When: January 21, 2026, 6-7 p.m.
Where: Thomas Paine Cottage Museum, 20 Sicard Drive, New Rochelle, NY or via Zoom

RSVP Here to Attend

American Chemical Society 150 Years Celebration & Award Presentation, 1/24

Join the New York ACS, National ACS President Dr. Rigoberto Hernandez, and Iona Chemistry & Biochemistry Department to celebrate the start of the 150th anniversary of the ACS, featuring the inaugural presentation of the Dr. Marie Maynard Daly Award to Dr. Angel Marti of Rice University. Dr. Marti will present a seminar about his work on nanoscale structures for diagnosis and treatment of degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

When: January 24, 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: LSB Henry Lecture Hall

Learn more info here and please register here.

Game Development Workshop, 1/29

Jump into our game development workshop where you will take an idea from early idea generation to a playable game. You will use mind mapping to shape your concept, then dive into building and coding core features that bring your world to life. Come ready to create, experiment, and walk out with your own working prototype.

When: Thursday, January 29, from noon-1 p.m. 
Where: Hynes Institute

Annual Iona Innovation Kickoff, 2/6

Join us for the 9th Annual Iona Innovation Challenge Kickoff! Discover how to compete in our pitch competition and take your shot at winning big. This year cash prizes are a total of $20,000. Gain valuable skills in problem-solving, collaboration, creativity, storytelling, and pitching as you work to bring your ideas to life. 

When: Friday, February 6, noon-2 p.m.
Where: Hynes Institute

BIPOC Spirituality Weekend Retreat, 2/6-2/8

You are invited to a restorative weekend exploring BIPOC spirituality through healing rituals, reflection, and community. This retreat offers space to reconnect with your whole self, create sacred practices, and find grounding amidst the chaos of college life and the world around us.  Facilitated by Dana Livingston and Laura Fairchild, activities include guided yoga, journaling, shared meals, and a create-your-own tea ritual.The cost is covered by a scholarship for the first three individuals who sign up. The rate for students is $200.

Dates & Times
February 6-8, Friday 6 p.m., Sunday 1:30 p.m.

Where
Center at Mariandale Ossining NY

Register Here to Attend.

Additional information can be found here.

Service Trip to Jamaica

In many countries, children with disabilities are still abandoned or live in deep deprivation. Mustard Seed Communities provides loving, lifelong care to children and adults with disabilities and HIV. Join a team of Gaels who will volunteer with MSC to build relationships with residents and participate in work projects at their homes. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all spots are filled.

Dates: March 14-21, 2026

Estimated Cost: $1,950. Team does fundraising, and some financial assistance is available.

For more info, visit www.iona.edu/immersiontrips or contact Sabryna Custodio.

More Important News & Deadlines

Submitted on: January 13, 2026

Submitted by: University Marketing & Communications