Iona Events

CEO discusses role of passion in business

October 31, 2019

The Hynes Institute of Entrepreneurship & Innovation hosted an eTalk “The Business of Passion” in Spellman Hall on Oct. 22. Etalks are designed for students looking to jump into the entrepreneurial field or apply it to their own fields. The particular theme of this eTalk was the importance...

Iona students celebrate Spring Weekend

Alison Robles, Managing Editor

May 4, 2019

Iona held its annual Spring Weekend from April 25 to 28, featuring events such as an International Carnival, Gael Jam, and the Spring Concert. The Gael Activities Board sponsored the events along with the Office of Student Development, the Office of Mission and Ministry, the Black Student Union, the...

Dance Ensemble highlights inspiration in choreography

Brian Connors, Arts and Entertainment Editor

April 19, 2019

The Iona Dance Ensemble performed its annual spring showcase in Murphy Auditorium on April 11 and 12. The theme of this year’s show was “Spaces and Places.” Whether historical, literal or metaphorical, the student dancers used the ideas of different spaces and places to inspire their dances. Directed...

‘Mamma Mia’: Perfect musical for Iona Players

The Iona Players’ performance of “Mamma Mia!” delighted audiences with its humor, heart and an amazing ABBA soundtrack.

Katherine Daly, Staff Writer

March 14, 2019

“Mamma Mia!" - the musical that weaves a few threads of romantic comedy around a broken soundtrack of old ABBA tunes - is a truly peculiar idea, yet also a guilty pleasure. Its arrival to Iona College in a time of unseen, mid-semester stress was a delight. The show played in the Murphy Auditorium...