Employee Campus Announcements, 8/4
In this edition:
- Scheduled Power Maintenance in LaPenta Student Union, August 5–6
- Accessing the New MyIona Portal
- Mission Trip Moderators Wanted
- Columba Parking Lot Exit Closure Notice
- Mandatory Student Employment Supervisor Training Opportunities
- Welcome New Employees
- More Important News & Deadlines
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Scheduled Power Maintenance in LaPenta Student Union, August 5–6
Scheduled power maintenance will affect the LaPenta Student Union from approximately 9 a.m. on Wednesday, August 5, through 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 6. Employees who work in the building should connect with their supervisors and forward their office phones to their cell phones, if needed. The Columba Lot exit will also be closed, and vehicles must exit via the roadway in front of McSpedon Hall.
Read the full announcement for additional details.
Accessing the New MyIona Portal
As a reminder, to ensure you're accessing the latest version of the MyIona portal that launched on June 22, 2026, please use the URL my.iona.edu rather than any saved bookmarks or previously used links.
If you experience any issues accessing the updated portal, please review this email or reach out to the Help Desk.
Mission Trip Moderators Wanted
Do you want to inspire students to make a difference and join them on a journey of growth, service, and discovery? The Iona in Mission program needs dedicated faculty, staff, or administrators to join us as moderators for our upcoming service immersions!
About the Trips
Immersions take place during winter, spring, and summer breaks, as well as some weekends. Service activities range from home repair projects to serving meals to those in need. Teams travel to domestic and international locations for about 5–10 days and are led by a student Immersion Leader. Moderators participate in service, offer a supportive presence to the student leader, and serve as the group's emergency contact. Lodging, meals, and transportation from Iona are included.
Immersion trips offer a unique opportunity for students to learn through service, connect with new cultures, and develop leadership skills.
Submit an interest form today.
Contact IIM coordinator Laura Fairchild at lfairchild@iona.edu with any questions. Additional details can be found on the Iona in Mission website.
Columba Parking Lot Exit Closure Notice
As construction work on the Upper Green continues, periodic closures of the Columba parking lot exit are expected over the coming weeks. When the exit is closed and coned off, please use the McSpedon roadway as the designated alternate route to exit the parking lot. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we complete these improvements safely and efficiently.
Mandatory Student Employment Supervisor Training Opportunities
In order to ensure a positive work experience for student workers, Student Financial Services and Human Resources conduct regular trainings on the student hiring process. This mandatory training covers how to enter a job in NextGen, the steps a student will need to take to be properly hired, how to review and approve time sheets, and how to track federal work study. We leave plenty of time for questions as well.
If you are a new supervisor (primary or secondary), anticipate supervising student employees during this academic year, or simply need a refresher, please contact Jennifer Connolly at jconnolly@iona.edu to obtain the Zoom link.
The training sessions are scheduled as follows:
- Wednesday, August 12, 2026: 1–2 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 16, 2026: 2–3 p.m.
- Thursday, October 22, 2026: 3–4 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026: 11 a.m.–noon
Thank you for taking the time to attend this important training, which will ensure a smooth and positive hiring experience for all our student workers.
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 | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Smith | Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities & Operations | Athletic Facilities |
| Evelyn Grimm | Assistant Coach/Sports Performance | Athletic Strength Conditioning |
| Marco Mendez | Night Custodian | Custodial |
| Usha Mahabir | Nursing Adjunct Clinical Instructor | Nursing |
| Aidan Christman | Lifeguard | OCS-Summer Programs |
| Fiona Reilley | Lifeguard | OCS-Summer Programs |
| Kailani Andrisani | Summer Conference Services Assistant | OCS-Summer Programs |
| Gabrielle Isola | Assistant Coach | Women's Soccer |
| Kelli Wise | Occupational Therapy Clinical Supervisor | Speech Clinic |
| Kayla Hart | STEP Medical Instructor | STEP Program |
| Jubilee Griffith | STEP Medical Instructor | STEP Program |
| Kaydence Alexis | STEP Medical Instructor | STEP Program |
| Elijah Mike | STEP Medical Instructor | STEP Program |
More Important News & Deadlines
- Do you have news to share in the next Employee Newsletter? Submit your news today to be included in the next issue!
- Plan your next Ireland Trip at a discounted rate.
- 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!
- Check out the "On the Rise Podcast" on YouTube or Spotify
- 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.
Submitted on: August 4, 2026
Submitted by: University Marketing & Communications