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New Rochelle, NY - Iona's Center for Campus Ministries hosted 19 incoming freshmen students for a community service immersion weekend from June 26 through June 28. The students were introduced to numerous volunteer service opportunities including visiting patients at Blythedale Children's Hospital, leading bingo games at the Wartburg Adult Services Center, feeding the homeless with the Midnight Run, and building homes with Habitat for Humanity. Six Iona upperclassmen led the student volunteers in discussions and reflection sessions throughout the weekend. This was the third year Iona has offered this experience to incoming students.

Founded in 1940 by the Congregation of Christian Brothers, Iona College is a private, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of American Catholic higher education. Iona offers undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous post-graduate certificate programs.

Above, students helped build a home with Habitat for Humanity

Pictured above are the students who participated in the weekend

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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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