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Student Campus Announcements, 10/15

In this edition:

  1. Homecoming, Parents & Family Weekend 2024
  2. Guest Speaker Sunny Hostin, 10/15
  3. Presidential Speaker Series, 10/16
  4. E-Talk: Purpose, Passion and Moxie! How to Be a Voice that Moves the World with Genevieve Piturro, 10/16
  5. Parking Lot Closures & Pedestrian Safety
  6. University Council Meeting, 10/16
  7. Memorial Mass for Vernon Howell, 10/17
  8. Ecosophy: Musical Adventures in Eco-Philosophy, 10/17
  9. Music in the Enlightenment, 10/18
  10. Come to the NYPISHS Student Health Fair, 10/23
  11. Columba Cornerstone DEIB Session, 10/23
  12. Non-Denominational Worship Service, 10/23
  13. Retreat for Busy People, 10/28-11/1
  14. Matt Frailey from Activision, 10/29
  15. Iona in Mission: Service Trips
  16. 2024 Week of the Peacemaker, 11/17-11/23
  17. More Upcoming Events: Fall 2024
  18. More Important News & Deadlines

Homecoming, Parents & Family Weekend 2024

Homecoming, Parents & Family Weekend is happening from Friday, October 18-Saturday, October 19! This weekend will be packed with fun events, school spirit, and lasting memories. See the full schedule of events here.

Guest Speaker Sunny Hostin, 10/15

Join us as Sunny Hostin comes to campus to discuss her life, career and latest book, “I Am These Truths: A Memoir of Identity, Justice, and Living Between Worlds.” Hostin is a four-time Emmy Award-winning legal journalist, two-time New York Times bestselling author and co-host of The View. A reception will follow in the atrium and the first ten registrants will receive an autographed copy of her book.

Register to attend here.

When: Tuesday, October 15, 5 p.m.
Where: Henry Lecture Hall, LaPenta School of Business

Presidential Speaker Series, 10/16

The Presidential Speaker Series is designed to foster conversation at Iona University and in the wider community on the nature and value of teaching, learning and knowledge. These talks are a forum for discussion, inquiry, and experimentation, and audience participation is a key factor in bringing out the insights that will move us forward.

Please join us Wednesday, October 16, at 6:30 p.m. in Henry Lecture Hall for a talk with Jeffrey Saviano '89 on the importance of AI in business, where ethics and AI converge, and more. 

RSVP Here: Jeffrey Saviano '89, 10/16

E-Talk: Purpose, Passion and Moxie! How to Be a Voice that Moves the World with Genevieve Piturro, 10/16

In this E-Talk, Genevieve Piturro will demonstrate how to master the power of four universal truths that will lead you to be a voice that moves the world. She'll help you clarify, articulate, and communicate your message and vision in order to make a lasting and positive impact on the lives of others. 

Date: October 16, 2024 
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Hynes Institute, Spellman Hall, Second Floor

Parking Lot Closures & Pedestrian Safety

Parking Lot Closures, 10/18
Please be advised that the Columba and Montgomery parking lots will be closed on Friday, October 18, in preparation for Homecoming. Please plan accordingly.

NYS Pedestrian Safety Video
Please take a moment to watch this informative short video on pedestrian safety.

University Council Meeting, 10/16

The University Council will hold its second meeting of the academic year next Wednesday, October 16 at 3:30 p.m. via Zoom.  All members of the Iona community are welcome to attend.

Memorial Mass for Vernon Howell, 10/17

The Iona University community will celebrate a Mass in honor of Vernon Howell of the Campus Safety Department to be held at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 17 in the Arrigoni Center. All are welcome to join as we pray for Vernon and his family.

  • When: Thursday, October 17, 2024
  • Where: Arrigoni Center, 48 Mayflower Ave, New Rochelle, N.Y. 10801
  • Time: 3:30 p.m. 

Ecosophy: Musical Adventures in Eco-Philosophy, 10/17

The Deignan Institute for Earth & Spirit invites you to join us on Thursday, October 17 at noon and 2 p.m. in Arrigoni Center for what will be a fascinating talk on Ecosophy.

What is your Ecosophy? Ecosophy literally means “home-wisdom.” What is the particular form of wisdom that gives you a sense of home in this increasingly chaotic world, physically and spiritually? Nathan Dufour Oglesby, Ph.D., will provide an introduction to these questions and more through the lens of Ancient Greek philosophy, in a mixture of lecture, discussion and rap.

Music in the Enlightenment, 10/18

Join us for an afternoon of music as Fr. Vaughn Fayle and local musicians perform piano trios by Haydn and Beethoven to demonstrate how the Enlightenment ideals are reflected through music.

Location: Romita Auditorium  
Date and Time: Friday, October 18, Noon

Come to the NYPISHS Student Health Fair, 10/23

The NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences invites the entire Iona community to our Student Health Fair on Wednesday, October 23, from 12:30–2 p.m. in the Kelly Center.

Join us for free health screenings, interactive demonstrations, and research presentations from students in our Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Occupational Therapy programs. Representatives from Westchester Medical Center will also be on-site with engaging health-related games and lots of giveaways.

Last, but certainly not least, the Student Occupational Therapy Association will be offering a table full of sweet treats for their Breast Cancer Awareness bake sale. Don’t forget to treat yourself - it’s all for a great cause!

Columba Cornerstone DEIB Session, 10/23

Join Dr. Alison Munsch, associate professor and Chief DEIB Officer on Wednesday, October 23, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in LaPenta School of Business room 105 for a Columba Cornerstone DEIB Session. All Cornerstone Classes are invited! We will discuss topics including how to raise awareness about DEIB, unconscious bias and microaggressions and how to mitigate them for a better campus community.

Register Now: Columba Cornerstone DEIB

Non-Denominational Worship Service, 10/23

Join the Office of Mission & Ministry and Iona's Religious Studies Department, for a non-denominational worship service on Wednesday, October 23 at 5 p.m. in the chapel. This will be a time to reflect, pray, and find community in a welcoming, inclusive space. All students are invited, regardless of background or beliefs, to be part of this meaningful gathering.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Sean D'Alfonso, director of Mission & Ministry, at sdalfonso@iona.edu.

Retreat for Busy People, 10/28-11/1

The Office of Mission & Ministry will host a Retreat for Busy People, fromMonday, Octover 28 - Friday, November 1. During this retreat, students meet daily with a guide for about 30 minutes to discuss scriptural readings and reflect on spiritual themes. The retreat ends with a luncheon on Friday, November 1.

Click Here to RSVP

Contact, Kiera Bommer, retreats coordinator, with any questions at kbommer1@gaels.iona.edu. 

Matt Frailey from Activision, 10/29

Activision is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products on consoles, mobile and PC. Join us on Tuesday, October 29, from noon-1 p.m. in LaPenta School of Business 201to learn from Matt Frailey on how Activision uses technology, research and statistics to determine video game platform strategies. Register today!

Iona in Mission: Service Trips

Iona in Mission (IIM) sends students on short-term trips to learn about social issues and serve in communities in the U.S. and abroad. This winter break, IIM is going to serve in Peru, Texas, Ireland and New Jersey.

To learn more about these opportunities to serve and to apply, please visit iona.edu/immersiontrips. Make sure to follow us @iuministries to find out when leaders are having info sessions!

2024 Week of the Peacemaker, 11/17-11/23

Inequality by Design: Unfair Housing, Past, Present & Future

For over 40 years Iona University has chosen the time surrounding Veterans Day to dedicate academic and co-curricular attention to peacemaking. Each year the University chooses a theme for its Week of the Peacemaker, and through a variety of activities, conveys this theme in diverse and dynamic ways. The 2024 Week of the Peacemaker will be held from November 17-23. 

This year's week will shed light on the causes and effects of inequity and injustice in housing, and include opportunities to learn about what is being done, and what is left to do, in creating a more just system. 

The Week of the Peacemaker Committee seeks faculty members whose research/work is related to this year's topic, to consider leading a teach-in during this year's week. Interested faculty members are invited to contact Sean D'Alfonso, Ed.D., at sdalfonso@iona.edu.

More Upcoming Events: Fall 2024

There's always something to do at Iona! Take a sneak peek at these upcoming events.

  • Hynes Distinguished Speaker Series, 11/7
  • Lunch & Learn: Design Thinking for Healthcare with Rob Kissner, 11/15
  • The Iona University Theatre Ensemble presents An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen, 11/21-11/24

More Important News & Deadlines

Submitted on: October 15, 2024

Submitted by: University Marketing & Communications