SAS In the News is a compilation of news from the School of Arts and Science at Iona College, including information regarding students, faculty and alum found in newspapers, magazines, journals, Web sites and other media sources around the world. The site is updated periodically, please send any relevant links to Barbara Essick at bessick@iona.edu.

Dr. Elena ProcarioFoley, Religious Studies
Dr. Elena Procario Foley quoted in the Journal News. "The religious calendars coincide this week for two richly symbolic sets of holy days, Passover and Easter. But even when the dates differ, the traditions are closely aligned...."

Dr. Elena Procario Foley, Br. John G. Driscoll Chair of Jewish-Catholic Studies and students visiting Auschwitz over Spring Break in Westchester Jewish Life.

Dr. Frank Salamone quoted in the St. Louis Post Dispatch
Drama inherent in Jesus' birth makes for rich retellings as varied as worshippers.

Dr. Elena Procario-Foley interviewed regarding Christmas Service at Sandy Springs synagogue
This Christmas, members of Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church will celebrate the birth of their savior at Temple Sinai, a Jewish synagogue that's literally Holy Innocents' next door neighbor.

Dr. James Stillwaggon appointed Director of the Honors Program
Dr. James Stillwaggon has been appointed to the position of director of the Honors Program for Iona College. An experienced scholar, presenter and recipient of numerous awards, grants and scholarships, Dr. Stillwaggon has been with Iona for over six years, most recently serving as an Assistant Professor of Education specializing in the philosophy of education.