Employee Campus Announcements, 6/3
In this edition:
- Feast of St. Columba, 6/9
- Action Required: Emergency Alert System Changes
- Donate Your Extra Bags to HOPE Community Services
- Fall Killian's Kickoff Booklet Submission Deadline: July 11
- Involvement Fair: Reserve Your Table by August 4
- Mandatory Student Employment Supervisor Training Opportunities
- Share Your News in the Employee Newsletter
- Welcome New Employees
- More Important News & Deadlines
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Feast of St. Columba, 6/9
Monday, June 9 is the Feast of St. Columba, the founder of the monastery on the Isle of Iona and the patron of our University. All are invited to join us for a special Mass at 12:30 p.m. in the Blessed Edmund Rice chapel.
Action Required: Emergency Alert System Changes
Information Technology is making an important update to our emergency alert system, Omnilert on Monday, June 9.
These changes require action on your part but will make it easier to receive important text alerts from the University.
Ahead of this update, please log in to Paycom to update your account information, confirming your mobile number is correct to ensure uninterrupted communication. Please read more details here.
Donate Your Extra Bags to HOPE Community Services, 6/27
Have extra reusable or plastic bags at home? HOPE Community Services is in need of bag donations to help guests carry their groceries. Please consider donating new or gently used bags (like the ones from the supermarket). Drop-offs can be made at the MarCom office located in McSpedon Hall, Room GR23, through Friday, June 27. Every bag makes a difference!
Fall Killian's Kickoff Booklet Submission Deadline: July 1
The deadline to have your event included in the Fall Killian’s Kickoff booklet is Friday, July 11.
To ensure your event is featured, please submit and confirm it in 25Live no later than July 11. This booklet is a key resource for welcoming students back and highlighting events across campus—don’t miss the chance to be included!
If you have any questions, please contact studentactivities@iona.edu.
Thank you for helping us make the Fall Killian’s Kickoff a success!
Involvement Fair: Reserve Your Table by August 4
The Center for Student Engagement (CSE) will be hosting the Fall 2025 Involvement Fair on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. on Murphy Green (rain location: Mulcahy Gym). This campus tradition is an exciting opportunity for students to explore the many ways to get involved in Iona’s co-curricular life, meet student leaders, and connect with departments and campus resources.
Reserve Your Table
All recognized student clubs/organizations, departments and campus programs are welcome to register. This is a key moment to reach new students and showcase your initiatives, events and opportunities.
Register by Monday, August 4, 2025 to secure your spot.
Please note that table reservations are first-come, first-served. Late requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis, but space is not guaranteed after the deadline. We recommend early registration.
Please see the website for helpful tips on making the most of your presence and other important information.
Questions?
914-633-2360
studentactivities@iona.edu
Mandatory Student Employment Supervisor Training Opportunities
Student Financial Services will be offering mandatory training for all student employment supervisors. If you are a new supervisor (primary or secondary) or anticipate supervising student employees during this academic year, please contact Jennifer Connolly at jconnolly@iona.edu to obtain the Zoom link.
The training sessions are scheduled as follows:
• Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 1–2 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Noon–1 p.m.
• Thursday, August 28, 2025, 1–2 p.m.
Share Your News in the Employee Newsletter
Do you have news to share in the next Employee Newsletter? Submit your news today to be included in the next issue!
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Heslin | General Maintenance Helper | Administration - Plant |
| Austin Ospina | General Maintenance Helper | Administration - Plant |
| Ronald Ramon | Assistant Coach | Basketball - Men's |
| Chante Jones | Campus Safety Overnight | Campus Safety |
| Paul White | Campus Safety Officer | Campus Safety |
| Luis Guerrero | Campus Safety Officer | Campus Safety - Bronxville |
| Kerry Haugh | Clinical Supervisor - Part Time | Speech Clinic |
| Alyssa Kaufman | Head Coach - Volleyball | Volleyball |
More Important News & Deadlines
- 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: June 3, 2025
Submitted by: University Marketing & Communications