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Student Campus Announcements, 9/2

In this edition:

  1. Taizé Prayer Night, 9/2
  2. Audition for "The Wizard of Oz," 9/3
  3. Gael Service Grant Mandatory Orientation, 9/3
  4. Hynes Institute Entrepreneurship Fair, 9/3
  5. University Council Meeting, 9/3
  6. Mass of the Holy Spirit, 9/8
  7. Register for Fall 2025 Fraternity & Sorority Life by 9/10
  8. Fight the Good Fight at the NYC Tunnel to Towers 5K
  9. A Message from Campus Safety
  10. Spaces Available in the Gael Chat Course
  11. Gaels Go Further Mentoring Program Five-Year Celebration, 9/17
  12. Travel and Serve this Winter Break, 9/19
  13. Esports Tryouts
  14. IonaGaels Wi-Fi
  15. More Important News & Deadlines

Taizé Prayer Night, 9/2

Join the Office of Mission & Ministry on Tuesday, September 2, at 7 p.m., for our monthly Taizé Prayer Nights in the Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel.

All are welcome to join us for a time of reflection, prayer and song in the Taizé style.

Please note that due to ongoing construction, you must enter the Chapel by using the rear service road across from the Montgomery House.

Audition for "The Wizard of Oz," 9/3

Follow the yellow brick road and audition for the Iona University Players’ Fall 2025 production of "The Wizard of Oz!" Whether you’re a seasoned performer or new to the stage, we encourage you to audition and become part of the Iona Players family. This magical production promises to be an unforgettable journey!

Audition Date & Times
• Wednesday, September 3 
• 7 p.m. – New Players participants
• 8:30 p.m. – Returning Players participants

Location: Murphy Auditorium

What to Prepare
• A 32–measure cut of a song from a musical (no pop/rock, and no selections from Wicked).
• Legit/standard preferred or, if contemporary, please choose a piece with an old-fashioned sound.
• Bring an instrumental track to sing with accompaniment.

Additional information, including the audition packet, can be found here.

For questions, please contact Kelly Beyrer, director of Performing Arts, at kbeyrer@iona.edu.

Gael Service Grant Mandatory Orientation, 9/3

First-year students who are part of the Gael Service Grant program are required to attend an orientation session at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3. The orientation will take place in Murphy Auditorium.

For any questions, please contact the Graduate Assistant for the Office of Mission & Ministry, Emily Rivera, at erivera7@gaels.iona.edu.

Hynes Institute Entrepreneurship Fair, 9/3

The Hynes Institute and the CEO Club warmly welcome all students to attend our upcoming Entrepreneurship Fair on September 3 at 12:30 p.m. at the Hynes Institute located on the 2nd floor of Spellman Hall. Join us to connect with like-minded peers, explore how an entrepreneurial mindset can be applied across various industries and discover the many resources and programs available through the Hynes Institute. Do not miss out!

Ice cream included!

University Council Meeting, 9/3

The University Council will hold its first meeting of the academic year on Wednesday, September 3, at 3:30 p.m. via Zoom. All members of the Iona community are welcome to attend. A link for the meeting is provided below.

For those unfamiliar with the workings of the Council, its role is two-fold:

1) To hear timely reports on the actions, initiatives and ongoing discussions undertaken by senior leadership, constituent assemblies (Student Government Association, Staff and Administrative Council and the Faculty Senate) and governance and non-governance committees.

2) To deliberate upon and, where appropriate, to vote to endorse significant proposals impacting the University.  

If you have any questions or comments about the work of the Council, please feel free to contact Dean Defino at ddefino@iona.edu, or the Council Chair, Aaron Rosenfeld, at arosenfeld@iona.edu.

Join on Zoom: September 3, 3:30 p.m.
Password: 943542

Mass of the Holy Spirit, 9/8

The Mass of the Holy Spirit will take place in Spellman Burke Lounge on Monday, September 8, at 12:30 p.m. The Mass of the Holy Spirit has been a staple in bringing together and celebrating the rich diversity and countless gifts of the Iona community, as we ask for God’s blessings on the new academic year. All members of the Iona community are invited to join in this celebration as we kick off the 2025-2026 year. 

A lunch reception will take place in the LaPenta Student Union McGrath Room following the Mass.

Attendees are kindly asked to RSVP by filling out this form.

Register for Fall 2025 Fraternity & Sorority Life by 9/10

The Council for Greek Governance (CGG) is pleased to announce that Fraternity & Sorority Recruitment will begin Thursday, September 18, at 9:15 p.m. and continue through Friday and Saturday, with Bid Day happening on Sunday, September 21, at 5 p.m. Register today to get involved! Eligible students can register through Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 11:59 p.m.

In order to be eligible to participate in CGG Recruitment Weekend, you must hold a minimum 2.5 GPA, be in good conduct standing with the University, and have completed 12 credits at Iona. If you are a transfer student, please reach out to astellato@iona.edu for more information.

There will be a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, September 17, at 12:30 p.m. in the McGrath Room for those eligible to participate.

Sororities:
• Alpha Sigma Tau*
• Delta Theta Beta
• Gamma Lambda Rho
• Phi Gamma Chi
• Phi Sigma Sigma*
• Psi Kappa Theta

Fraternities:
• Delta Upsilon*
• Pi Kappa Phi*
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.*
• Zeta Kappa Chi

*Denotes National or International Organization.

For any questions regarding recruitment or registration, or for any general inquiries, please email CGG@iona.edu.

Fight the Good Fight at the NYC Tunnel to Towers 5K

Don’t miss your chance to join this inspiring run/walk on Sunday, September 28, at 9:30 a.m. in NYC. Tunnel to Towers is offering Iona University a special $60 rate for students, staff, alumni, friends and family (valid through race day.) Children 14 & under are free with registration.

Register Now: Tunnel to Towers, 9/28

A Message from Campus Safety

Welcome back to all students, faculty and staff. As we begin a new academic year, please read through these important updates. 

Parking Regulations & Permits
Parking permit enforcement will be suspended for the first two weeks of the Fall semester. This timeframe will give everyone an opportunity to register their vehicle and pick up their parking permit. All other parking restrictions remain in effect. Parking permit enforcement begins on September 9.

The Parking & Traffic Regulations as well as the parking permit application can be found here. For those authorized to obtain a parking permit, please fill out the Vehicle Registration Form.

After you complete the vehicle registration form, you will be issued a confirmation document. When you come to pick up your permit, please bring a printout or screenshot of the confirmation document. Parking permits can be picked up at any time.

Columba Lot 
As a reminder, on weekdays, students may park in the Columba Lot beginning at 4 p.m. Prior to 4 p.m., the Columba Lot spaces are reserved for faculty and staff.

Gael Express Shuttle
Information and schedules for the Gael Express Shuttle can be found here. Please note that there is now expanded Bronxville shuttle service.

Campus Text Notification
If you did not receive the test notification text on Tuesday, September 2, please sign up or renew your account here.

Campus Safety is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can be reached at (914) 633-2560 on the New Rochelle campus and at (914) 654-6100 on the Bronxville campus.

Spaces Available in the Gael Chat Course

Gael Chat is a 1-credit experiential learning course offered by the Counseling Center that aims to increase students' capacities to use interpersonal and social tools during the college experience and beyond. The course is an inclusive space for Iona’s neurodivergent students!

The class aims to help students:
• expand their existing social networks;
• develop and maintain new relationships (friendships, romantic relationships, professional relationships, etc.);
• understand the social needs of oneself and others;
• resolve conflict effectively;
• navigate small talk and uncomfortable social moments;
• integrate social feedback; and
• cope with moments of rejection.

The course takes place in-person on Tuesdays from 1-1:52 p.m.

To learn more or register, please email the course's instructor Dr. Alexa Prodromakis at aprodromakis@iona.edu.

Gaels Go Further Mentoring Program Five-Year Celebration, 9/17

Come find out why Iona alumni mentors can make a huge difference in your career as we celebrate the five-year anniversary of the Gaels Go Further Mentoring Program on Wednesday, September 17, from 6–9 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 and be part of the celebration! For questions, please email Matthew Ricker, assistant director of Student-Alumni Engagement, at mricker@iona.edu.

Travel and Serve this Winter Break, 9/19

Are you ready to challenge yourself this Winter Break? Iona in Mission invites you to step out of your comfort zone and immerse yourself in new cultures and experiences. We're building teams that will go to Peru, Ireland and Texas to: 

• engage the local culture and community; 
• explore issues of justice; and
• and serve in real-world contexts;

Make a positive difference and build up your leadership skills through this unique experience. Click here to apply by September 19! For more info, visit www.iona.edu/immersiontrips. 

Esports Tryouts

If you are interested in trying out for the esports team, please complete this interest form. More information about esports can be found at www.iona.edu/esports. 

IonaGaels Wi-Fi

The Office of Information Technology is pleased to announce a major upgrade to the University’s Wi-Fi network, aimed at improving security, connectivity and convenience for our campus community. 

A new Wi-Fi network, "IonaGaels," is now available for use on personal devices. 

Please visit wifi.iona.edu for setup instructions. 

Choose IonaGaels to connect to your phone or laptops. Once connected, devices will remain authenticated for up to five years, offering a more seamless, reliable and uninterrupted user experience.

Choose IonaDevices to connect gaming, streaming or other specialty devices

Any guest of Iona can use IonaGuest to gain 24 hour access to WIFI connection

If you need help during the connection process, follow the step-by-step guide specific to your device:

• Android: Setup Guide
• iOS (iPhone/iPad): Setup Guide
• macOS: Setup Guide
• Windows: Setup Guide

If you have any questions, please email the Help Desk at helpdesk@iona.edu.

More Important News & Deadlines

Submitted on: September 2, 2025

Submitted by: University Marketing & Communications