Alumni Events & Activities

Homecoming and Family Weekend 2008

Friday, October 3

3:00 pm Men’s Soccer vs. Fairfield
Mazzella Field

7:00 pm President’s Reception (Parents Only)
Hynes Athletics Center
President James A. Liguori, CFC invites parents of current students to join him for a private
wine and cheese reception. Complimentary.
To register, call the Office of Alumni Relations (914) 633-2390 or contact us via e-mail.

8:00pm – Let’s Get Fired Up!
LaPenta Parking Lot “Union” Square
8:00pm - Performances by: -Step Team, Cheerleaders, Gael Dancers, and other performing groups on campus!
8:30PM – 9:30PM - A Different Spin performance with FIRE stunts.
For a preview go to http://adifferentspin.powweb.com/index.html

9:30 pm Movie
LaPenta End Zone
Football movie & Free wings!

Saturday, October 4

10:00 am Alumni Football Game
Mazzella Field
Flag Football Alumni Game. For more information please contact Will Montanaro at
(914) 633-2654 or via e-mail.

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Take an Iona Experience tour (see the new buildings!) or a complimentary class and place yourself in the shoes of a current student.
To register, call the Office of Alumni Relations (914) 633-2390 or contact us via e-mail.
The meeting location for all guests to check in will be at the Alumni tent.

11:00 am The Astronomical Search for the Origins of Life in the Solar System; Are We Alone?
Cornelia Hall
Presenter: Br. R. Novak Click here to read bio.

Noon The State of the Modern Presidential Nominating Process
Cornelia Hall
Presenter: Jeanne Zaino, Ph.D.

Noon Iona College; our heritage as an American Catholic College.
Doorley Hall
Presenter: Br. Devlin

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11:00 am Alumni Baseball Game
Salesian Field, New Rochelle
For more information visit the Athletics website at www.icgaels.com or contact Coach Pat Carey at (914) 633-2319.

11:30 am Complimentary Seminar - Real Estate in Today’s Market
(Presented by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, an Iona College Affinity Partner)
Faculty Reception Room, Spellman Hall
A light breakfast will be provided. Limited space is available so make your reservations early!
Complimentary. To register, call the Office of Alumni Relations (914) 633-2390 or contact us via e-mail.

Noon The Fourth Annual Westchester Business Expo and Food Tasting Showcase
Thomas J. Burke Lounge and Portico, Spellman Hall
Enjoy a “Taste of Westchester,” presented by the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce.
Local merchants will showcase their products and services while offering free samples
and discounts. Enjoy music and giveaways provided by 95.5 WPLJ. Complimentary.

Noon Homecoming Carnival
Outside LaPenta Student Union
Bring the entire family and join in the fun, rides, games and food. Stop by Homecoming
alumni hospitality tent and enter to win great prizes.
Over 60 campus clubs and organizations will table beginning at Noon. Each table will have something enjoyable for everyone!
- Over 60 Tables with games, food, entertainment
- Big Bouncy Castle – Fun for all ages
- Sand Art & Caricatures

12:30 pm Senior Skybox
McGrath Room LaPenta Student Union
View the game from the top. Seniors Only and must be 21 to DRINK. $20 for food and 4 drinks - $5 for food only. Tickets available at the office of Student Development and are First Come, First Serve.
*Please note this will be the ONLY campus event where students will be eligible to consume alcohol in accordance with our Student Handbook and college policies.

1:00 pm Football Game: Iona vs. Stonehill
Mazzella Field
Cheer on the Gaels as they take on the Skyhawks. For more information visit the Athletics website at www.iona.edu/gaels, or contact the Athletics Office at (914) 633-2491. $5 per person; $3 children under 14.

4:30 pm (or immediately following the football game) Conese Hall Dedication Ceremony
Parents Plaza (residence halls courtyard on North Avenue)
Join us for this naming/dedication ceremony as we honor generous benefactors Anna May and Eugene P. Conese '51, '91H.
Kindly respond to Katie Boyd ’07 by Monday, September 22. (914) 637-7704 or via e-mail

6:00 pm Seventh Annual Clam Slam
Hynes Athletics Center, John A. Mulcahy Gymnasium
After the football game please join us for the athletic department's annual Goal Club Clam Slam! This event is an exciting evening of great company, food and music. Proceeds help to support and celebrate the Iona College Athletics Program. Live music provided by The BookEnds.
For more information please contact Will Montanaro at (914) 633-2654 or click here.
Cost: $100 per person.

Sunday, October 5

10:00 am Memorial Mass and Community Brunch
Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel, Ferdinand E. Arrigoni Center (Mayflower Avenue)
Enjoy a scrumptious buffet brunch as we conclude the Weekend’s festivities.
$15.00 adults; and children under 12 $8.00.
To register, call the Office of Alumni Relations (914) 633-2390 or contact us via e-mail.

2:00 pm Softball Iona vs. Albany
Rice Oval

2:00 pm Volleyball Iona vs. Manhattan
Hynes Athletics Center

4:00 pm Softball Iona vs. Albany
Rice Oval

For more information, contact the Alumni Relations Office at (914) 633-2390 or via e-mail.

 

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