Employee Campus Announcements, 5/5
In this edition:
- Congratulations Class of 2026
- Campus Parking
- Ryan Library: Extended Hours and 24-Hour Access
- Symphony of Westchester – All Romantic Music Program, 5/9
- Final Mass for the Semester, 5/10
- SAC Nominations Due May 13
- Baccalaureate Mass & Procession, 5/14
- Join Our Data Science Faculty Fellowship for 2026-2027
- Welcome New Employees
- More Important News & Deadlines
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Congratulations Class of 2026
The 82nd annual Iona University Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Honors Convocation and Baccalaureate Mass will be held on Thursday, May 14, at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., respectively.
We extend our sincere congratulations to the Class of 2026 on this significant achievement and commend your dedication and perseverance in reaching this milestone!
For additional information, please visit the Commencement website.
Campus Parking
As a friendly reminder, all personally owned vehicles parked on Iona property must have a valid state registration, license plates and display a valid Iona University parking permit.
With the upcoming Commencement, there will be an increase in patrols for unauthorized vehicles on campus. Any vehicle found to be unregistered on Iona property will be considered abandoned and will be towed away at the owner’s expense.
As a reminder, Iona property cannot be used for long-term storage of personally owned vehicles. Authorized vehicles of current residential students parked on campus are not considered long-term storage.
Ryan Library: Extended Hours and 24-Hour Access
Ryan Library is currently operating under extended end-of-term hours and will be open 24 hours on days prior to exams.
During these hours, the library will remain open as a study space only (no staffed services) from 11 p.m.–7 a.m. Security will be stationed in the building during these hours.
Important: Between midnight and 7 a.m., access to the library will require swiping a valid Iona ID card at the front entrance.
Symphony of Westchester – All Romantic Music Program, 5/9
Iona Council on the Arts presents the Symphony of Westchester with an All Romantic Music Program featuring violin soloist Masha Lakisova. Conducted by Barry Charles Hoffman, the concert includes Rossini’s William Tell Overture, Elgar’s Serenade for Strings, and Dvo?ák’s Violin Concerto, Op. 53 in A minor.
When: Saturday, May 9, 8 p.m.
Where: Murphy Auditorium
Final Mass for the Semester, 5/10
The final Sunday Mass for the semester will be on May 10. All are welcome. We will resume Sunday Masses in late August.
When: May 10, 6 p.m.
Where: Holy Family Church
SAC Nominations Due May 13
Each year, staff and administrators of the University are invited to nominate and elect new representatives to serve on the Staff and Administrative Council (SAC), a branch of the University Council. The election process is a key part of our shared governance structure, and a unique opportunity for you to be involved in the work of the University.
We now invite you to nominate exempt and non-exempt employees from both the administration and staff, those whom you feel may best represent your interests in the activities undertaken by both SAC and the related governing bodies of the University. There is no limit to the number of nominees you may submit. Both your nominations and votes for election are confidential.
Please plan to submit your ballot by Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. You may contact Darelle Thomas, vice chair, at dthomas@iona.edu or ext. 2462 with any questions you may have about this process.
Baccalaureate Mass & Procession, 5/14
The 2026 Baccalaureate Mass will be held in the Hynes Athletics Center on Thursday, May 14, at 4 p.m. At this Mass, members of the President’s Cabinet, faculty and administration are invited to lead the academic procession into the Hynes Athletics Center. Please note that those involved in the procession should wear academic regalia. Please RSVP here to sign up to participate in the procession.
Email Sean D'Alfonso, Ed.D., director of Mission & Ministry, at sdalfonso@iona.eduwith any questions.
When: Thursday, May 14, 4 p.m.
Where: Hynes Athletics Center
Join Our Data Science Faculty Fellowship for 2026-2027
Faculty interested in a Data Science Fellowship are encouraged to apply by
May 17, 2026. Please click here for details on the application process and more.
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!
| Name | Position | Office/Department |
|---|---|---|
| Robert O'Rourke | Director of Finance for Athletics | Athletic Director |
| Ronald Ramon | Assistant Coach | Men's Basketball |
| Justin Harville | Director of CRM Systems | Information Technology |
| Peter Delakas | Lead HVAC Technician | Mechanical Maint - Plant |
| Sarai Crispin | STEP Student Advisor | STEP Program |
More Important News & Deadlines
- Challenge Camp Summer 2026 Discount
- 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.
Submitted on: May 5, 2026
Submitted by: University Marketing & Communications