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Student Campus Announcements, 3/31

In this edition:

  1. Easter Break Shuttle Services 
  2. Library Hours: Easter Holiday 
  3. Decision-Making That Moves Ideas Forward, 4/7
  4. Foremothers of Jazz Concert, 4/7 
  5. Camp Volunteers Wanted This Summer, 4/7 
  6. Classroom to Career with Guest Speaker Seamus McElearney '89, 4/8
  7. Elevator Pitch Workshop, 4/9 
  8. Digital Innovation in Healthcare: Advancing Health in Our Communities, 4/9 
  9. Perfecting Your Visual Pitch Workshop, 4/10 
  10. Contribute to the 2026 Senior Class Legacy 
  11. Gaels Go Further Mentoring Program End-of-Year Celebration, 4/14 
  12. NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences Graduate Open House, 4/15
  13. Quaff & Quill: Book Talk with Jordan B. Smith, 4/15
  14. Presidential Speaker Series: Expertise, Artificial Intelligence, and the Work of the Future, 4/16 
  15. Seasonal HVAC Transition: Building Temperature Fluctuations Expected 
  16. More Important News & Deadlines

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.

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

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)

Contribute to the 2026 Senior Class Legacy

As graduation approaches, the Class of 2026 has an opportunity to leave a lasting mark through the Senior Class Legacy Campaign. Make a gift of any size to support future Gaels and celebrate your time at Iona, with the option to direct your gift to a fund that reflects what you valued most during your student experience.

Donate today for your chance to receive exclusive commencement and alumni keepsakes:

• $10 gift: Philanthropy Cord to wear at Commencement
• $20.26 gift: Philanthropy Cord and Alumni Association Swag Bag
• $50 gift: Cord, Swag Bag, and entry into a Senior Class Formal ticket raffle
• $100+ gift: All of the above plus entry into an Iona diploma frame raffle

Join your classmates in giving back and be part of a tradition that advances the Iona community for years to come.

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

NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences Graduate Open House, 4/15

Join us at Iona University’s Annual NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences Graduate Open House! Discover new opportunities in health sciences and take the next step in your career.

• Meet with Admissions staff 
• Hear from our outstanding students and successful alumni
• Connect with committed faculty

Don't miss out—start your grad journey with Iona!

Register Here

When: Wednesday, April 15, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Kelly Center, Bronxville Campus

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

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