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Employee Campus Announcements, 3/18

In this edition:

  1. Help Us Identify Future Peer Mentors
  2. Market Size Workshop, 3/24
  3. Beyond the Red & Blue Divide Series with Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Ph.D., 3/25
  4. LSB Service Award for Societal Impact
  5. NYPISNHS Prom Gear Drive, 3/25
  6. Funding the Vision: What Every Entrepreneur Should Know About Banking, 3/26
  7. Rosary Prayer Group Meeting, 3/26
  8. Spirituality, Sustainability, and Social Justice at Agape Community, 3/26
  9. Women In Business Network & Paint, 3/26
  10. Iona University 2026 Student Leadership Conference, 3/27
  11. Stations of the Cross, 3/30
  12. Something Big is on the Way, 3/30
  13. New Student Orientation Materials Needed by Friday, 4/3
  14. Library Hours: Spring Break & Easter Holiday 
  15. Nominations Open for Brother Bray Awards, 4/7 
  16. Earth Month at Iona 
  17. Gaels Go Further Mentoring Program End-of-Year Celebration, 4/14 
  18. New York State Annual Fire Inspection 
  19. More Important News & Deadlines

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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!

Market Size Workshop, 3/24

Join Stella Alvo, technology entrepreneur, to learn a simple way to figure out how many people might want your idea. We'll break down the basics, show quick ways to find numbers, and help estimate real demand. It’s practical, fast, and useful whether you’re pitching or just building out an idea. All majors welcome!

When: Tuesday, March 24, Noon-1 p.m.
Where: Hynes Institute (Spellman Hall, Second Floor)

Beyond the Red & Blue Divide Series with Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Ph.D., 3/25

Join us on Wednesday, March 25, at 12:30 p.m. in Romita Auditorium for another talk in our “Beyond the Red & Blue Divide” series. Hosted by Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Ph.D., "Rescuing Democracy from the Supreme Court" will feature Professor of Law and author Julie C. Suk, J.D./Ph.D.

Julie C. Suk, J.D./Ph.D., is the Hon. Deborah A. Batts Distinguished Research Scholar, Professor of Law at Fordham University. Dr. Suk received her doctorate in politics from Oxford University (where she held a Marshall Scholarship) and her J.D. from Yale Law School. Following law school, she clerked for the Honorable Harry T. Edwards of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

When: Wednesday, March 25, 12:30 p.m.
Where: Romita Auditorium, Ryan Library

LSB Service Award for Societal Impact

This nomination form recognizes members of the LaPenta School of Business community whose service reflects a sustained commitment to creating positive societal impact. Nominations should highlight meaningful contributions beyond regular responsibilities that advance LSB’s mission of ethical leadership, community engagement, and the public good. Eligible activities must have taken place within the past three academic years (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025) and may include initiatives that strengthen communities, promote inclusion and economic empowerment, build impactful partnerships, or address local and global challenges.

Submit Your Nomination

NYPISNHS Prom Gear Drive, 3/25

The NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences is proud to partner with Operation Prom to host a Prom Gear Drive supporting local high school students. In keeping with Iona’s mission of service and our shared commitment to caring for and uplifting others, a value our students put into action every day, we are launching a campus-wide effort to support an important, joyful event of many high school students. This milestone is long-awaited for many students, but it can also bring financial stress for students and their families. This effort, spearheaded by NYPISNHS, is a meaningful way to donate items many of us have but no longer wear and give them a new life while supporting students in our community to fully enjoy this special occasion without added burden.

Until March 25, we are collecting gently used, clean items including:
• Formal dresses
• Men’s formal attire
• Accessories (clutches, costume jewelry)

Donation Locations: Kelly Center Lobby & Bronxville Cafe

Your generosity will help make this milestone both memorable and accessible for local students. Thank you for your support! Questions? Please contact Helena Jaccino at hjaccino@iona.edu.

Funding the Vision: What Every Entrepreneur Should Know About Banking, 3/26

E-Talk with Juan J. Diaz '04

Behind every successful business is a financial strategy that keeps it moving forward. Juan J. Diaz ’04, vice president at Citizens, has spent nearly two decades helping small businesses and nonprofits secure funding, manage cash flow, and plan for sustainable growth. In this session, he will share insights on building strong financial foundations, developing the right banking relationships, and making smart decisions that support long-term success. 

Register Here

When: Thursday, March 26, 9 a.m.
Where: Hynes Institute (Spellman Hall, Second Floor)

Rosary Prayer Group Meeting, 3/26

The Rosary Prayer group will meet on Thursday, March 26, starting at noon, in the Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel. No experience is necessary, and Rosary beads are provided. This is a great opportunity to learn how to pray the rosary during the season of Lent. All members of the Iona community are welcome.

When: Thursday, March 26, Noon
Where: Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel

Spirituality, Sustainability, and Social Justice at Agape Community, 3/26

Join us at either noon or 2 p.m. in Arrigoni Center as we reflect on the connection between spirituality, sustainability, and social justice with Suzanne Belote Shanley and Brayton Shanley. Suzanne and Brayton are the co-founders of Agape Community, a lay Catholic community on 34 acres of land in Hardwick, MA. The community is run on solar power, sustained by an organic vegetable garden, and committed to eco-justice.

When: Thursday, March 26, Noon and 2 p.m.
Where: Arrigoni Center

Women In Business Network & Paint, 3/26

Join Women in Business for a fun and inspiring Network & Paint night! Connect, share advice, and get creative with fellow Gaels. Faculty and staff are especially encouraged to attend! Your experiences and insights can make a lasting impact on our students.

RSVP Here

When: Thursday, March 26, 6-8 p.m.
Where: University Commons

Iona University 2026 Student Leadership Conference, 3/27

Join us on Friday, March 27, from 12:30–3 p.m. in Romita Auditorium for Iona University’s annual Student Leadership Conference. This dynamic afternoon will feature leaders from the NBA, Goldman Sachs, and more. Sessions will focus on building strong team culture, effective decision-making, and leadership qualities for success. The conference is open to all students and is required for recognized student leaders. Free food and giveaways will be provided.

RSVP Here

When: Friday, March 27, 12:30–3 p.m.
Where: Romita Auditorium

Stations of the Cross, 3/30

All members of the Iona community are invited to join the Office of Mission & Ministry and student leaders from various organizations for the Stations of the Cross, a Lenten and Holy Week tradition that offers witness to Jesus’ Passion and Death. Student clubs and organizations offer a prayer at each station as participants walk across campus in reflection. The Stations of the Cross will be held on Monday, March 30, at 12:30 p.m. beginning at the St. Columba Statue. A lunch will be provided at Montgomery House immediately following the procession.

When: Monday, March 30, 12:30 p.m.
Where: Meet at the St. Columba Statue on the Quad

Something Big is on the Way, 3/30

The weather is warming up, the semester is winding down, and something big is on the way. Each spring, Iona University celebrates the close of the academic year with Spring Weekend, a multi-day campus tradition filled with student-led events, performances, activities, and moments that bring the Gael community together.

This year’s celebration will take place April 24–26.

What exactly is happening that weekend? That part is still a mystery. You might hear whispers about music, competition, creativity, and a few surprises along the way—but the full lineup of events will remain under wraps until the official reveal.

Join us at the Spring Weekend Reveal Event on March 30 at 12:30 p.m. on the Murphy Green to be the first to see what’s planned for one of the most exciting weekends of the semester. 

When: Monday, March 30, 12:30 p.m.
Where: Murphy Green | Rain Location: LSU Commons

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.

Library Hours: Spring Break & Easter Holiday

Please note that Ryan Library has adjusted hours for Spring Break and 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. 

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!

Earth Month at Iona

The Committee on Environmental Sustainability is planning a series of ecologically themed events, activities, and teach-ins for Earth Month (April). These events will serve as opportunities to reflect on sustainability on campus and beyond. If you have already planned or would like to offer an event, a teach-in, or an activity, please reach out to the COES co-chairs, Dr. Jim Robinson, jxrobinson@iona.edu, and Dr. Christina Andruk, candruk@iona.edu.

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

New York State Annual Fire Inspection

Each year, Iona University is required to undergo a mandatory Annual Fire Safety Inspection. The purpose of the inspection is to make sure that Iona University is in compliance with New York State Fire Safety Regulations, but more importantly to ensure the safety of all who attend and work at Iona University. This year’s inspection is currently underway and will continue until completed. Please see here for more details.

More Important News & Deadlines

Submitted on: March 18, 2026

Submitted by: University Marketing & Communications