My Iona

Student Campus Announcements, 1/6

In this edition:

  1. Fire Alarm Testing Schedule
  2. Virtual Graduate Psychology & Counseling Open House, 1/8
  3. Men's Basketball Games, 1/9 & 1/11
  4. Columba Lot Exit
  5. Bronxville Shuttle
  6. Spring Involvement Fair, 1/15
  7. Register for Spring 2026 Fraternity & Sorority Recruitment
  8. Quaff & Quill: Book Talk with Zara Anishanslin, 1/21
  9. Game Development Workshop, 1/29
  10. Service Trip to Jamaica
  11. More Important News & Deadlines

Fire Alarm Testing Schedule 

Please be aware that we will be conducting fire alarm testing in all campus buildings this week with the scheduled completion by end of day Friday, January 9. During the test period, alarms will sound and be silenced in short intervals. Occupants do not have to leave the buildings during the testing periods.

Testing will begin at 7:30 a.m. each day. Should any area take longer than expected, it will continue into the next day. If less time is required, locations will move up the list. Please see the approximate schedule below and reach out to Peter Heslin pheslin@iona.edu with any concerns or questions.

Wednesday, January 7
• McSpedon Hall
• Ryan Library
• Spellman Hall 

Thursday, January 8
• Hynes East and West 
• Murphy Hall
• Doorley Hall

Friday, January 9
• Amend Hall
• LaPenta School of Business
• LaPenta Student Union 

Virtual Graduate Psychology & Counseling Open House, 1/8

Join us on Thursday, January 8, from 6-7 p.m., to explore Iona’s innovative graduate psychology and counseling programs, designed to prepare you for real-world impact and meaningful careers. Engage with our renowned faculty and accomplished alumni, who bring a wealth of expertise and insight to help guide you on your journey.

Our psychology and counseling graduate programs include:

• Bilingual Extension: School Psychology (Advanced Certificate)
• Human Resources & Organizational Behavior (Advanced Certificate)
• Marriage and Family Therapy (MS)
• Mental Health Counseling (MA)
• Psychology: General-Experimental Specialization (MA)
• Psychology: Industrial-Organizational Specialization (MA)
• School Psychology (MA)

Discover how you can make a difference, learn outside the lines, and build your career with a degree from Iona University. Get answers to all your questions about admissions, scholarships, and financial aid—everything you need to make the first step toward your future!

RSVP Here

Men's Basketball Games, 1/9 & 1/11

Ring in the new year and join the Gaels this week as men's basketball squares off with Niagara on Friday, January 9, at 7 p.m. and Canisius on Sunday, January 11, at 1 p.m.

As always, Iona student and employee tickets are FREE! Let's pack the HAC! Go Gaels!

Claim Your Tickets

Columba Lot Exit

Please note that the Columba Lot exit is open as of Tuesday, January 6. Drivers may exit the lot via the roadway as usual.  

Con Edison will be performing necessary work on Wednesday, January 7. During this time, the exit may need to be closed, and drivers will exit via the McSpedon roadway. As a reminder, the entrance to the Columba Lot from Beechmont Drive is one way and cannot be used as an exit.

Thank you for you cooperation as this necessary work is being performed. 

Bronxville Shuttle

Please be advised that the Bronxville shuttle will operate with two vans in place of the bus next week beginning on Monday, January 12. The schedule will remain the same.
Additional updates will be provided as they become available.

Spring Involvement Fair, 1/15

The Center for Student Engagement (CSE) will be hosting the Spring Involvement Fair on Thursday, January 15, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Iona has clubs and engagement opportunities for all students: academic, multicultural, service, leadership, and more!

When: Thursday, January 15 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Mulcahy Gym, Hynes Athletics Center

Register for Spring 2026 Fraternity & Sorority Recruitment

The Council for Greek Governance (CGG) is pleased to announce that Fraternity & Sorority Recruitment Registration is now open! 

Register today to get involved! Eligible students can register through Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 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 Tuesday, January 27, at noon in Romita Auditorium for those eligible to participate.

Important Dates
• Final Day to Register: Thursday, January 22
• Mandatory Meeting: Tuesday, January 27, noon, Romita Auditorium
• Sorority Recruitment: Wednesday, January 28-Saturday, January 31
• Fraternity Recruitment: Thursday, January 29-Saturday, January 31
• Bid Day: Sunday, February 1, 5 p.m.

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.

Quaff & Quill: Book Talk with Zara Anishanslin, 1/21

The war that we now call the American Revolution was not only fought in the colonies with muskets and bayonets. On both sides of the Atlantic, artists armed with paint, canvas, and wax played an integral role in forging revolutionary ideals. Zara Anishanslin charts the intertwined lives of three such figures who dared to defy the British monarchy: Robert Edge Pine, Prince Demah, and Patience Wright. From London to Boston, from Jamaica to Paris, from Bath to Philadelphia, these largely forgotten patriots boldly risked their reputations and their lives to declare independence.

Join the Institute for Thomas Paine Studies for a talk with Professor Zara Anishanslin(University of Delaware) about her new book “The Painter’s Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution” (Harvard, 2025) to learn about an extraordinary cohort of artists whose experiences testify to both the promise and the limits of liberty in the founding era.

Light refreshments will be served. This is a hybrid event. Please join us in person at the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum (20 Sicard Avenue, New Rochelle) or online via Zoom.

When: January 21, 2026, 6-7 p.m.
Where: Thomas Paine Cottage Museum, 20 Sicard Drive, New Rochelle, NY or via Zoom

Game Development Workshop, 1/29

Jump into our game development workshop where you will take an idea from early idea generation to a playable game. You will use mind mapping to shape your concept, then dive into building and coding core features that bring your world to life. Come ready to create, experiment, and walk out with your own working prototype.

When: Thursday, January 29, from noon-1 p.m. 
Where: Hynes Institute

Service Trip to Jamaica

In many countries, children with disabilities are still abandoned or live in deep deprivation. Mustard Seed Communities provides loving, lifelong care to children and adults with disabilities and HIV. Join a team of Gaels who will volunteer with MSC to build relationships with residents and participate in work projects at their homes. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all spots are filled.

Dates: March 14-21, 2026

Estimated Cost: $1,950. Team does fundraising, and some financial assistance is available.

For more info, visit www.iona.edu/immersiontrips or contact Sabryna Custodio.

More Important News & Deadlines

Submitted on: January 6, 2026

Submitted by: University Marketing & Communications