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Student Campus Announcements, 9/30

In this edition:

  1. Fall 2025 Career and Internship Fair, 10/1
  2. E-Talk Speaker Series: 10/1 & 10/2
  3. St. Francis Festival, 10/2 
  4. Study Abroad Fair, 10/2 
  5. Mind Over Matter: Navigating Mental Wellness in a Changing World, 10/9 
  6. First-Year Students Retreat Day, 10/11
  7. Quaff & Quill: Book Talk with Emily Conroy-Krutz, 10/16
  8. Apply for a Spring Service Immersion Trip, 10/17
  9. Iona Ireland Summer 2026 Info Sessions
  10. Apply Now: The Charles Patrick McCarthy Scholarship for Study Abroad in Ireland
  11. Staged Reading of "Motherland" by Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Ph.D., 10/23
  12. Gaels Go Further Mentoring Course
  13. Promote Your Event on the Bronxville Campus
  14. Iona University Smoking Policy
  15. 2025 Campus Safety Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 
  16. More Important News & Deadlines

Fall 2025 Career and Internship Fair, 10/1

The Center for Career Development invites all students to the Fall 2025 Career & Internship Fair! This is a great opportunity for students from all majors and class years to explore career paths, connect with employers, and discover job/internship opportunities.

Date: Wednesday, October 1
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Hynes Athletics Center, Mulcahy Gym

Students can register on Handshake. Professional headshots will also be available at the fair.

For assistance preparing for the fair, students can schedule an appointment on Handshake, stop by the Career Center in Spellman Hall, Room 211, or call (914) 633-2462.

E-Talk Speaker Series: 10/1 & 10/2

Join us for our exciting two-day E-Talk Speaker Series featuring entrepreneurial minds from diverse industries and backgrounds! Immerse yourself in their inspiring stories, make connections, and expand your network.

Dates & Times:
• Wednesday, October 1, 11 a.m. - 6:18 p.m.
• Thursday, October 2, 9 a.m. - 6:18 p.m.
Location: Hynes Institute, Spellman Hall, 2nd Floor

Learn More: E-Talk Speaker Series, 10/1 & 10/2

St. Francis Festival, 10/2

Join us under the ginkgo tree on Thursday, October 2 at noon, as we celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology. We will hear reflections from faculty and students, have a blessing of the animals (bring a picture of your pet), and will plant a brand new serviceberry tree on campus to honor the work and wisdom of Robin Wall Kimmerer.

Study Abroad Fair, 10/2

Interested in studying abroad in 2026? Stop by the Study Abroad Fair on Thursday, October 2 from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the LaPenta School of Business Atrium.

• Learn about all of Iona’s 2026 programs
• Meet program leaders
• Find out how to apply, costs, and details
• Sign up to stay updated on programs you’re interested in

Don’t miss your chance to explore where Iona can take you!

Mind Over Matter: Navigating Mental Wellness in a Changing World, 10/9

The NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences is excited to kick off our Symposium on Health and Well-Being with an event that speaks to us all.

Mind Over Matter: Navigating Mental Wellness in a Changing World
Date & Time: Thursday, October 9, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Reception: 5:30 p.m.
Presentation and Q&A: 6–7:30 p.m.
Location: Sommer Auditorium - Bronxville Campus

This important conversation will feature experts from NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center and other NYP hospitals, who will share their insights on promoting mental wellness, managing emotional challenges on both personal and professional levels, and addressing the unique stresses experienced by healthcare professionals.

What makes our first 2025-2026 symposium particularly meaningful is that the topic was selected by our students. In response to student voices, we are proud to highlight an issue of such significance to our community.

We invite you to join us for a conversation to learn, reflect and connect with others centered on a topic that profoundly affects us all.

To attend, please RSVP by October 6.

First-Year Students Retreat Day, 10/11

All first-year students are invited to step away from the busy semester and join us for a day of reflection, connection and community on Saturday, October 11, from 1-6 p.m at the Bronxville Campus Courtyard.

The retreat will include:

• a shared meal and uplifting message;
• labyrinth walk and nature meditation;
• time to mix, mingle and build friendships;
• a special blessing from our University Chaplain;

This is a time to check in on how your Iona journey is going so far and tune in to your faith. As a reminder, the Gael Express Shuttle now has extended service between the Bronxville and New Rochelle campuses.

Register today!

Quaff & Quill: Book Talk with Emily Conroy-Krutz, 10/16

Join the Institute for Thomas Paine Studies for a talk with Professor Emily Conroy-Krutz (Michigan State University) about her book “Missionary Diplomacy: Religion and Nineteenth-Century American Foreign Relations” (Cornell, 2024) to learn about the crucial place of religion in 19th-century American diplomacy.

This is a hybrid event, please join us in person or online via Zoom. Light refreshments will be served.

When: Thursday, October 16, 6-7 p.m.
Where: Henry Lecture Hall, LaPenta School of Business, or Zoom

In-Person Registration

Apply for a Spring Service Immersion Trip, 10/17

Looking for a meaningful way to spend your spring break? Apply to Iona in Mission for an experience that combines service, community and faith. Applications are due by Friday, October 17.

Nazareth Farm, West Virginia
Live simply, build relationships, and work on home repair projects while learning about sustainability and Appalachian culture and history.
Dates: March 15-21, 2026
Estimated Cost: $450

Mustard Seed Communities, Jamaica
Serve alongside a vibrant community caring for children and adults with disabilities while experiencing Jamaican culture and hospitality.
Dates: March 14-21, 2026
Estimated Cost: $1,950

Teams fundraise to bring down costs, and some financial assistance is available from OMM.

Apply today!

Iona Ireland Summer 2026 Info Sessions

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 NUR 302/3020 and CSD 519 (graduate course) are also offered at the Iona Ireland location.All information sessions take place from noon–1p.m. in Doorley Hall, Room 115.

Dates:
• Tuesday, October 21
• Tuesday, November 18                

Get details on the course, application process, cost, and have your questions answered!

The application deadline is December 1, 2025.

Apply Now: The Charles Patrick McCarthy Scholarship for Study Abroad in Ireland

The Charles Patrick McCarthy Scholarship, established in 2023 by Iona alumnus Dennis McCarthy ’82 and his wife Angie Metcalf in memory of Dennis’ late brother Charles, supports Iona University students pursuing study abroad in Ireland while honoring Charles’s legacy and love for Irish heritage. Covering the full cost of the trip (excluding airfare and summer tuition), this scholarship gives students the chance to embark on a life-changing educational journey. 

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

Staged Reading of "Motherland" by Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Ph.D., 10/23

The Iona University Theatre Ensemble will present a staged reading of “Motherland” by Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Ph.D. on Thursday, October 23, at 7 p.m., in Doorley Auditorium, Doorley Hall. Admission is free and all are invited to attend.

About the Play
“Motherland” is a historical drama set during British colonial rule, portraying the final days of Indian revolutionary Madan Lal Dhingra. Centered on his 1909 trial for the assassination of Sir Curzon Wyllie, the play blends courtroom drama with flashbacks that trace Dhingra’s path to radicalization and ultimate martyrdom. In revisiting this pivotal moment in the struggle for Indian independence, “Motherland” also confronts urgent contemporary questions about political violence, justice, and resistance.

About the Playwright
J. Sheehan Zaino, Ph.D., is a professor and writer whose work explores the intersections of history, politics and violence. Her first full-length play, “Code Red,” a dark comedy about the absurdities of school safety policy, was workshopped at a professional theater in Connecticut. In addition to her playwriting, Zaino is the author, most recently, of “Sikander Hyat-Khan: Premier of United Punjab,” (Primus 2024) and “American Democracy in Crisis,” (Palgrave 2025).

• Location: Doorley Auditorium, Doorley Hall
• Date: Thursday, October 23, 7 p.m.
• Free Admission

Gaels Go Further Mentoring Course

As advisement opens, consider enrolling in the Gaels Go Further Mentoring Course! This one-credit, Pass/Fail, Mentoring and Career Exploration course is one of several opportunities offered through the Gaels Go Further Mentoring initiative and takes one semester to complete.

Students in this course are paired with an alumni mentor who will provide career guidance and support. Faculty and staff also facilitate workshops on topics such as how to write a professional resume, how to write a cover letter that stands out, best practices for interviewing and more. If you’re interested in registering for the course for the Fall 2025 semester, the course name and number in PeopleSoft is CDS-1200 (Cross Disciplinary Studies). 

For questions about this course or other Gaels Go Further offerings, please email Matthew Ricker at mricker@iona.edu.

Promote Your Event on the Bronxville Campus

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!

Iona University Smoking Policy

Please note Iona University prohibits smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes vaping devices and similar electronic devices, except in designated outdoor areas. 

At Iona University, the designated smoking areas are located in Columba Lot, Montgomery Lot, Murphy Lot and the area behind the parking garage. Smoking is allowed in these areas but littering must be avoided through the use of receptacles provided.

Please review the entire policy here.

2025 Campus Safety Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The Iona University Department of Campus Safety has published its Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report, also referred to as the "Clery Report," contains important Campus Safety policies and protocols as well as crime statistics for Iona University for the past three years.

More Important News & Deadlines

Submitted on: September 30, 2025

Submitted by: University Marketing & Communications