Iona News
Weeks of Welcome kicks off new semester
Stacey Francimore, Managing Editor
September 5, 2019
Iona kicked off the semester with the semiannual Weeks of Welcome events, a series of activities that celebrate the new academic year and welcome new students on campus. Coordinated by campus organizations such as the Office of Student Development, the Gaels Activities Board and Iona Athletics, the events...
New institute aims to inspire action to help environment
Alison Robles, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2019
The Sister Kathleen Deignan C.N.D. Institute of Earth and Spirit, a newfound initiative on campus, aims to promote the protection of the environment through education and spiritual teaching. The namesake of the IES, Deignan has been a religious studies professor at Iona for 40 years and plans on retiring...
Mass of the Holy Spirit commemorates student leaders
Krystal Ortiz, News Editor
September 5, 2019
Student leaders were commemorated and given pins during the Mass of the Holy Spirit on Aug. 29 on East Hill. The mass began with a blessing and an oath for student leaders to uphold so that they carry out the mission of Iona College. The leaders were involved throughout the mass by bringing the gifts...
Outside Iona
Krystal Ortiz, News Editor
September 5, 2019
Throughout our hectic student lives, we should always remain aware of what is happening around us. In this column, I find the most significant things going on in the world and provide you with a small blurb of all the nitty-gritty details! Here are some of the major events that have been happening: Topic...
Dr. Carey speaks about role as president, connecting with students
Alison Robles, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2019
Dr. Seamus Carey is the ninth president of Iona College and the second lay [non-brother] president of Iona College, succeeding Dr. Joseph E. Nyre. Carey has worked in higher education for several years, serving most recently as president of Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky. Befo...
Brother Devlin reflects on retiring, 33 years at Iona
Abigail Rapillo, News Editor
May 4, 2019
After 33 years working at Iona, Br. J. Kevin Devlin is, in his own words, “retiring from administration” to continue his goal of providing for all the needs of the students while they are at Iona. Devlin first came to Iona as a faculty member in 1986, when the footprint of the college and the...
Jewish-Christian organization recognizes Holocaust victims
Krystal Ortiz, Assistant News Editor
May 4, 2019
The Brother John G. Driscoll Professorship in Jewish-Catholic Studies hosted a Holocaust memorial along with the annual William H. Donat Shoah Commemoration lecture on April 29 in Burke Lounge. This year’s lecture, titled “Why? Explaining the Holocaust,” was given by Dr. Peter Hayes, the chair...
Nyre discusses time at Iona, the future
Dana Ruby, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2019
Dr. Joseph E. Nyre, a first generation college student, served in the Navy for six years to help him afford college through the G.I. Bill. In total, Nyre went to school for higher education while working full time for 12 years. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse,...
Bank founder, author discusses place of religion in #MeToo era
Stacey Franciamore, Assistant News Editor
April 17, 2019
Iona College welcomed Scott A. Shay, an author and business leader, to discuss themes focusing on religion and atheism in a lecture titled “Moses, Monotheism and the #MeToo Movement” on April 10. Shay also discussed his book “In Good Faith: Questioning Religion and Atheism,” which...
Lunch & Learn event discusses trends in healthcare, how professors can prepare students for future careers
Krystal Ortiz, Assistant News Editor
April 17, 2019
The Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation hosted a Lunch & Learn with Desiree Frieson, an adjunct professor at Iona, on April 11. The event was meant for faculty to join the lunch and discuss the new trends in healthcare, as well as learn new skills to teach to their students...
Representatives from CBS share career stories with Iona students
Abigail Rapillo, News Editor
April 17, 2019
The Iona College Mass Communications department hosted three CBS employees to discuss their experiences working in the media field on April 2. Valdimir Duthiers, Antoinette Clark and Christopher Simon talked to students in the LaPenta EndZone about their journeys finding the careers they now have...
Scholars Day spotlights student research
Krystal Ortiz, Assistant News Editor
April 16, 2019
The 10th annual Iona Scholars Day took place on April 9. The event is meant to celebrate the scholarship and creativity of the students as well as showcase the work that they have done, according to Coordinator of Scholars Day and Board of Trustees Endowed Professor Dr. Sunghee Lee. “I wanted...
