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New Rochelle, NY, February 4, 2002 - Renowned artist Alice Lok Cahana will open an exhibit of her work at Iona College in New Rochelle, NY. Cahana, a Holocaust survivor uses her art and poetry to build "Bridges of Understanding," and to educate the public about atrocities that can occur because of intolerance.

Iona College is a liberal arts college in the tradition of Catholic higher education. The College established an endowed Professorship in Jewish-Catholic Studies in 1999; the Professorship is hosting "The Soul of the People: Commemorating the Shoah." Together with the College's Council on the Arts and Peace and Justice Studies and The Frances and Benjamin Benenson Foundation, this art exhibit and supporting programs emphasize Iona's commitment to peace, justice and interreligious dialogue.

When: Sunday, February 24 2-5 pm.
Where: Iona College Arts Center North Avenue, New Rochelle.
The art exhibit is free and open to the public.

For additional information, please call (914) 637-7796, or visit our web site at www.iona.edu/artscouncil.

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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