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Student Campus Announcements, 11/4

In this edition:

  1. NYS Emergency Notification
  2. 2025 Delta Epsilon Sigma Writing Contest
  3. Lunch & Learn: "From Design to Art Thinking" with Sylvian Bureau & Emile Kirsch, 11/5
  4. Equity Collective Series Led by Morgan Stanley
  5. Lapidus Lecture in Paine Studies, 11/6
  6. "AI for the Real World" Hackathon, 11/7
  7. Symphony of Westchester Concert, 11/8
  8. New Rochelle Opera Concert, 11/9
  9. The Vatican Archives, the Holocaust, and its Aftermath: Kristallnacht Commemoration, 11/10
  10. North Avenue Entrance Roadway, 11/12
  11. National Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan Kindness Tour, 11/12
  12. Collaboration in Complex Care: Interprofessional Strategies for Long-Term and Palliative Care, 11/13
  13. Veterans Day Luncheon, 11/14
  14. 2025 Week of the Peacemaker
  15. November 2025 Month of Remembrance
  16. E-Talk: From Classroom to Startup: How Food Science Fuels Innovation with Dr. Adrienne Bitar, 11/17
  17. Iona Ireland Info Session and Scholarship, 11/18
  18. Class of 2026: Senior Portraits, 11/19-11/21
  19. 2025 Iona University Thanksgiving Basket Drive, 11/19
  20. The Iona University Theatre Ensemble presents "Creditors" by August Strindberg, 11/20-11/23
  21. One Table, Many Voices: Standing Together Thanksgiving Diversity Breakfast, 11/20
  22. More Important News & Deadlines

NYS Emergency Notification

NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services now has a free Emergency and Weather Alerts text service. If interested, you can sign up using this link.

2025 Delta Epsilon Sigma Writing Contest

Delta Epsilon Sigma (DES), the national honor society for colleges and universities in the Catholic tradition, sponsors an annual writing contest open to any undergraduate in an institution which has a chapter of the society. Manuscripts may be submitted in any of five categories: (1) Poetry, (2) Short Fiction, (3) Creative Nonfiction/ Personal Essay, (4) Critical/Analytical Essay and (5) Scholarly Research.  

The first-place winner in each of the five categories will receive a $500 prize. A second prize of $250 is also sometimes awarded. Winning entries may be selected for publication in the DES Journal.

The deadline to submit an entry is Tuesday, November 25.

If you are interested in submitting an entry, please contact Dr. Sean D'Alfonso, director of Mission & Ministry, at sdalfonso@iona.edu.

Lunch & Learn: "From Design to Art Thinking" with Sylvian Bureau & Emile Kirsch, 11/5

Join the Hynes Institute for a Lunch & Learn on discovering Art Thinking and how it can help address global challenges like climate change, AI diffusion, and democratic fragility. Sylvian Bureau and Emile Kirsch will share insights from the Omprobable Seminar and discuss how this creative approach encourages ethical reflection and innovative problem solving.

Date: Wednesday, November 5
Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Location: Hynes Institute, Spellman Hall, Second Floor

Equity Collective Series Led by Morgan Stanley

The Equity Collective Program invites students to participate in upcoming sessions to learn career insights, build a professional network, gain access to opportunities and more. 

Wednesday, November 5
Session 3 is off-site at Goldman Sachs headquarters in Manhattan. It is open to all students with a cap of 25 students. There will be a tour of Goldman Sachs followed by a panel with analysts and associates as well as an overview of their recruiting process.
Register: Equity Collective Session 3, 11/5

Contact Dr. Alison Munsch for additional information: amunsch@iona.edu. Please register for these events on Handshake.

Lapidus Lecture in Paine Studies, 11/6

Join us for the Second Annual Lapidus Lecture in Paine Studies featuring Joyce Chaplin, Ph.D., the James Duncan Phillips Professor of Early American History in the Department of History at Harvard University. Professor Chaplin will deliver a lecture titled “Tom Paine’s Sunshine Patriotism: Telling the Truth About the Weather” on Thursday, November 6, at 5 p.m. in Henry Lecture Hall located in the LaPenta School of Business. Attendees may also watch the lecture via Zoom webinar. A reception will follow.

Click here for more details and registration information.

"AI for the Real World" Hackathon, 11/7

Join the CEO, AI, and Computer Science Clubs on Friday, November 7, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. for a day of innovation and impact at the Hynes Institute.

Check-in and breakfast start at 9 a.m., followed by the Hackathon kickoff at 10 a.m. No technical or coding experience is required; just bring your creativity and enthusiasm to help solve real-world problems!

"AI for the Real World" is a one-day hackathon that challenges students to explore how AI can be applied to trade industries, such as manufacturing, transportation, agriculture, and construction. We have an opportunity to empower students to improve lives in our communities by harnessing AI to support these industries for efficiency, effectiveness, safety, and job security.

Follow these clubs for updates: @ceoationa, @a.i._inreallife, and @ionacsclub2025.

Symphony of Westchester Concert, 11/8

Join us for the Symphony of Westchester's All-Beethoven Concert on Saturday, November 8, at 8 p.m. in the Murphy Auditorium. Enjoy timeless work featuring pianist Alon Goldstein. 

For more details, visit the Symphony of Westchester website.

New Rochelle Opera Concert, 11/9

Experience New Rochelle Opera's "Great Moments From the Grand Stage!" on Sunday, November 9, at 3 p.m. in Murphy Auditorium. Enjoy a performance featuring classic opera and Broadway favorites in celebration of major musical anniversaries.

Iona staff and students can attend for free.

Click here for more information on tickets and other details.

The Vatican Archives, the Holocaust, and its Aftermath: Kristallnacht Commemoration, 11/10

Join us on Monday, November 10, at 7:30 pm in Burke Lounge as Iona's Driscoll Professorship in Jewish-Catholic Studies and the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center host an expert panel from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to speak about the last findings from the Vatican Archives during the period of Pope Pius XII (1939-1958).

North Avenue Entrance Roadway, 11/12

Please be advised that from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, the North Ave. entrance roadway will be a one-way, entry only route. All vehicles will have to exit via the Montgomery gate during this time.

Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan Kindness Tour, 11/12

Iona's New Rochelle Campus was chosen as a stop on the national Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan Kindness Tour. Join us on Wednesday, November 12, from noon - 2 p.m. on Murphy Green as we kick off the Christmas and holiday season and announce the many activities, athletic games, and exciting holiday events for the last month of the semester! Stop by the Coca-Cola Caravan to visit with Santa, grab free snacks and drinks, and learn how you can help others in need during the holiday season.

Collaboration in Complex Care: Interprofessional Strategies for Long-Term and Palliative Care, 11/13

Join us for the second presentation of the Symposium on Health and Well-Being.

Caring for individuals facing chronic or terminal illness requires teamwork, empathy, and holistic understanding. Through two case studies, professionals from NewYork-Presbyterian will share how healthcare and spiritual care teams collaborate to provide comfort and continuity of care supporting patients, families, and one another through some of life’s most challenging moments.

Date: Thursday, November 13
Reception: 5:30 p.m. 
Program and Q&A: 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: Sommer Center, Iona Bronxville Campus

All students, faculty, staff and community members are welcome to attend. RSVP here. 

Veterans Day Luncheon, 11/14

Join the Office of Mission & Ministry for our annual luncheon honoring Veterans and First Responders. This year's luncheon will take place on Friday, November 14, at noon in the Arrigoni Center.

For more information, please contact Sean D'Alfonso, Ed.D., at sdalfonso@iona.edu.

2025 Week of the Peacemaker, 11/16-11/21 

For over 40 years, Iona University has chosen the time surrounding Veterans Day to dedicate academic and co-curricular attention to peacemaking. Each year the University chooses a theme for its Week of the Peacemaker, and through a variety of activities, conveys this theme in diverse and dynamic ways. The 2025 Week of the Peacemaker, "Living Iona’s Mission: Fighting the Good Fight for a World in Crisis," will be held from November 16-21.

This year's week will host events aimed at raising awareness of and responding to the many concerns across our world that call for action as inspired by the Christian Brothers’ values of presence, compassion, and liberation, and our University’s motto, Certa Bonum Certamen.  

To see the full calendar of events for this year’s Week of the Peacemaker, click here.

November 2025 Month of Remembrance

The month of November is a time in which the Church traditionally remembers those whom God has called through death to eternal life. We kindly ask that you use this linkto write the names of your beloved departed who will be remembered at November's Masses.

E-Talk: "From Classroom to Startup: How Food Science Fuels Innovation" with Dr. Adrienne Bitar, 11/17

Ever wonder how academic research can lead to a breakthrough business? Dr. Adrienne Bitar shares her journey from Cornell lecture halls to co-founding Seen Nutrition, the company redefining calcium with real food technology.

When: Monday, November 17, 5 - 6:18 p.m.
Where: Hynes Coworking Space (Spellman Hall)

Iona Ireland Info Session and Scholarship

Iona Ireland Info Session, 11/18
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 BUS 491, NUR 302/3020 and CSD 519 (graduate course) are also offered at the Iona Ireland location. Get details on the course, application process, cost and have your questions answered! The application deadline for Iona Ireland is December 1, 2025. 

When: Tuesday, November 18, Noon-1 p.m.
Where: Hall, Room 115

The Charles Patrick McCarthy Scholarship
Students may also apply for the Charles Patrick McCarthy Scholarship. Applications are due by Friday, December 5, 2025, and applicants must first submit a study abroad application to be considered.

Apply Now: Charles Patrick McCarthy Scholarship

Read more about The Charles Patrick McCarthy Scholarship

Class of 2026: Senior Portraits, 11/19-11/21

The fall session for senior portraits is taking place through Wednesday, November 21, through Friday, November 21, in LSB Room 29-112A. Not only do these make for great memories, you can also use these portraits for your professional networking and job search sites.

Please note that we cannot accommodate walk-ins, so make sure to schedule your photo here.

Information regarding your portrait: 
• Sitting will include poses in your own business attire and cap & gown. The cap/gown attire will be provided.
• Please be prepared to provide the photographer with your major at the time of your sitting.
• A $10 fee is due at the time of your appointment (credit/debit card only).

There will be additional sessions in the Spring 2026 semester.

When: November 19 - November 21, Noon - 7 p.m.
Where: LaPenta School of Business, Room 29-112A
Schedule Your Photo Here

2025 Iona University Thanksgiving Basket Drive, 11/19

Iona’s legacy of service and spirit of generosity will once again be on full display for this year’s Thanksgiving Basket Drive! The Office of Mission & Ministry invites all members of the Iona University community to join in this year’s drive, which will provide all of the necessary ingredients for more than 140 local families to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.

Baskets from this year’s drive will support families from many of our local community partners including HOPE Community Services and Big Vivs Inc. in New Rochelle, A.C.T. Inc. in White Plains and Thrive for Life in Manhattan and the Bronx.

Please click here to learn more about this year's drive, and to sign up to sponsor a basket.

Our annual Thanksgiving Basket Blessing ceremony will take place on Wednesday, November 19, at 4 p.m., in Mulcahy Gymnasium.

We are so appreciative of your support for the drive and thank you in advance for your generosity!

Questions? Please contact Sean D'Alfonso, Ed.D., in the Office of Mission & Ministry, at: sdalfonso@iona.edu. 

The Iona University Theatre Ensemble presents "Creditors" by August Strindberg, 11/20-11/23

The Iona University Theatre Ensemble presents "Creditors" by August Strindberg.

About the Play
Adolph and his wife, Tekla, arrive for a stay at a seaside hotel. While Tekla, an author, is off promoting her successful book, creatively stunted artist Adolph makes a connection with fellow hotel guest Gustav. Fueled by liquor and cigarettes, the two plunge into tense conversation, largely about Tekla and her marriage to Adolph, that leads to surprising revelations and shifts in the characters' relationships once Tekla returns.

Dates & Times:

  • Thursday, November 20, 7 p.m.
  • Friday, November 21, 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, November 22, 2 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 23, 2 p.m.

Location: The Doorley Auditorium, Doorley Hall

All ticket prices are $10. Purchase your tickets here.

One Table, Many Voices: Standing Together Thanksgiving Diversity Breakfast, 11/20

On Thursday, November 20, come celebrate the power of community, connection and shared purpose. This annual gathering brings us together to honor the richness of our differences and to listen, learn, and grow in understanding. Join the Iona Pipers, the Iona NightinGAELs, and the Driscoll Professorship in Jewish-Catholic Studies as Iona hosts this breakfast gathering of over 300 interfaith leaders, congregation leaders, advocates for fair housing & fair wages, and workers for peace from all over Westchester and Fairfield counties. 

Students are free and should email eprocariofoley@iona.edu to attend. Iona employees can register here. 

When: Thursday, November 20, 8 - 10 a.m.
Where: Mulcahy Gym

More Important News & Deadlines

Submitted on: November 4, 2025

Submitted by: University Marketing & Communications