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New Rochelle, NY, September 21, 2000 - A fun-filled day of events is planned for returning alumni, students, faculty, family and friends on Saturday, October 7 from 11 am to 5 pm in the Spellman lot on the College campus.

The highlight of the day is the Homecoming Carnival, featuring rides and entertainment for children of all ages, including a giant slide, the Colossal Bounce and a Pop-A-Shot football game. The fun includes a caricaturist, vendors selling novelty items including Irish knits and jewelry, food, free soft drinks, great entertainment and chances to win great prizes on numerous raffles.

Activities begin at 11 am with Athletic Director Richard Petriccione '81, '95MS, and his coaching staff providing an update on Iona athletics. Alumni will also view, first- hand, the gym's recent and ongoing renovations.

In addition, tours of Iona's new Arts Center, located on North Avenue, will be available at 12 noon and 12:30 pm, originating from the steps of Spellman Hall. The gallery will remain open for viewing until 3 pm.

The football action starts at 1 pm as Iona's Gaels host St. Peter's on Mazzella Fields's new artificial turf. A Halloween costume parade will take place at halftime. A Homecoming Mass concludes the day in The Ferdinand E. Arrigoni Center.

For more information, please contact Anthony Castaldi at (914) 633-2409.

For questions or more information please contact:
Meghan Finn
Public Relations Office
Iona College, 715 North Avenue, New Rochelle, N.Y. 10801
tel: 914 633-2005 fax: 914 637-2711

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