Students To Present At Undergraduate Research Day, Congresswoman Nita Lowey to Be Keynote Speaker

New Rochelle, NY (April 19, 2012) On Friday April 20, 2012, Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey (D, NY) will speak in recognition of student scholarly achievement at Iona College’s 3rd Annual Undergraduate Research Day. Iona College will host its 3rd annual Undergraduate Research Day (URD). URD is a national program that allows students to present their research, collaborative or independent, in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. The event will take place at the Iona College Hynes Athletics Center at noon.

Participating in URD allows students in all disciplines to recognize and appreciate each other's work. It provides opportunities for students and faculty to interact and share ideas, encouraging new research projects for both faculty and students. This year all presentations will be in the format of a poster presentation. There are over 120 student participants and over 70 posters to be presented.

For a listing of students and presentations, please visit:

http://www.iona.edu/academic/artsscience/researchday/UndergradResearchDayProgram2012.pdf

Founded in 1940, Iona College is a four-year private, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers and American Catholic higher education. It is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. 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 advanced certificate programs.

For questions or more information please contact:
Dawn Insanalli
Public Relations Office
Iona College, 715 North Avenue, New Rochelle, N.Y. 10801
Office: (914) 637-2726
Fax: (914) 637-2711
dinsanalli@iona.edu