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Employee Campus Announcements, 3/31

In this edition:

  1. External Copy Services
  2. Easter Break Shuttle Services
  3. Library Hours: Easter Holiday
  4. New Student Orientation Materials Needed by Friday, 4/3
  5. Decision-Making That Moves Ideas Forward, 4/7
  6. Foremothers of Jazz Concert, 4/7 
  7. Nominations Open for Brother Bray Awards, 4/7 
  8. Camp Volunteers Wanted This Summer, 4/7 
  9. Classroom to Career with Guest Speaker Seamus McElearney '89, 4/8
  10. Elevator Pitch Workshop, 4/9 
  11. Digital Innovation in Healthcare: Advancing Health in Our Communities, 4/9 
  12. Perfecting Your Visual Pitch Workshop, 4/10 
  13. Bring Your Family to the Education Club's 4th Annual Field Day, 4/11 
  14. Gaels Go Further Mentoring Program End-of-Year Celebration, 4/14 
  15. Quaff & Quill: Book Talk with Jordan B. Smith, 4/15 
  16. Presidential Speaker Series: Expertise, Artificial Intelligence, and the Work of the Future, 4/16 
  17. Help Us Identify Future Peer Mentors 
  18. Seasonal HVAC Transition: Building Temperature Fluctuations Expected 
  19. More Important News & Deadlines

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External Copy Services

Minuteman Press will be closed for the holiday on April 2–3 and April 8–9. Please plan and submit any copy or print requests accordingly.

Easter Break Shuttle Services

During the Easter break, shuttle service will operate on demand from Thursday, April 2 - Sunday, April 5. If you need a shuttle, please contact Campus Safety at 914-633-2560. On Monday, April 6, the train shuttle will run on the holiday schedule, and the Bronxville shuttle will continue to run on demand. Shuttle usage is expected to be very low during the break, and this adjusted service will help reduce unnecessary carbon emissions.

Library Hours: Easter Holiday

Please note that Ryan Library will be closed from Thursday, April 2 - Sunday, April 5 for the Easter holiday. Please visit the Library Hours page for more information and please plan accordingly when requesting resources via interlibrary loan.

New Student Orientation Materials Needed by Friday, 4/3

All University departments are invited to submit materials for inclusion in the New Student Orientation packets. Orientation Leaders will compile and distribute the packets to each student during the June New Student Orientation sessions. If your area prefers to provide an electronic?only resource for incoming students, let us know in your email, and we will supply instructions.

Submission & Printing Process
• What to send: A final, print?ready PDF (single file per item).
• How to send: Email the file to studentactivities@iona.edu.
• When to send: No later than Friday, April 3.
• Cost Center number is required. Please include your department’s cost center number in the email. CSE will print 1,000 copies of every item we receive and charge the printing cost back to the originating department.

Looking Ahead
New Student and Parent/Family Orientation will be on the following dates:
• Orientation 1: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
• Orientation 2: Thursday, June 11, 2026
• Orientation 3: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
• Orientation 4: Thursday, June 18, 2026

There will also be a Welcome Weekend in August with first?year move?in on Friday, August 21, followed by a two?day onboarding program on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23.

For more information on New Student Orientation, please visit www.iona.edu/orientation or contact orientation@iona.edu.

Decision-Making That Moves Ideas Forward, 4/7

E-Talk with Judah Holstein '95, Westchester County Legislator

Strong leaders and entrepreneurs don’t just talk, they listen. In this conversation, Judah Holstein shares how understanding different perspectives leads to better decisions, stronger relationships, and more effective solutions. Drawing from his experience as a software entrepreneur and public servant, he will discuss how clear thinking, communication, and balance are essential to solving real-world problems. Students will walk away with a better understanding of how to approach challenges, navigate differing viewpoints, and make decisions that create meaningful impact.

Register Here

When: Tuesday, April 7, 9 a.m.
Where: Hynes Institute (Spellman Hall, Second Floor)

Foremothers of Jazz Concert, 4/7

In celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month, Global Jazz Community and the Council on the Arts are putting on a concert celebrating the contributions of women to the idiom of jazz. This concert is free and open to all members of the Iona community.

When: Tuesday, April 7, Noon
Where: Romita Auditorium

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

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. in 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

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

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

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

Help Us Identify Future Peer Mentors

The Gaels Success Program is currently hiring peer mentors to support first-year students in CDS 1203: Academic Strategies & Skills — and we’d love your help in spreading the word. If you know a student who is responsible, approachable, and enjoys supporting others, please consider:

• Recommending them directly to our office, or
• Sharing the application link with them 

This is a paid leadership opportunity and does not require work study. Your referrals help us connect first-year students with strong role models who can make a meaningful impact on their transition to Iona. Thank you for helping us build a supportive Gael community!

Seasonal HVAC Transition: Building Temperature Fluctuations Expected

With spring weather in full swing, you may notice some temperature fluctuations in your building over the coming weeks. Most building systems are currently configured for a single mode — either heating or cooling — and cannot respond simultaneously to the day-to-day swings in outdoor conditions this time of year. Facilities Management is closely monitoring the forecast and will switch buildings to cooling mode on a building-by-building basis as conditions allow. If you have questions about when your building is scheduled to make the switch, please reach out to Cenergistic Energy Specialist Thomas Van Wert at tvanwert@iona.edu. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

More Important News & Deadlines

Submitted on: March 31, 2026

Submitted by: University Marketing & Communications