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Iona College Students, Faculty and Staff Bring Cheer to Neighborhood Children

New Rochelle, NY (November 3, 2012) If a picture is worth a thousand words, then these photos tell a huge happy story as Iona College students, faculty and staff gathered outside of Spellman Hall on Friday November 2 to distribute Halloween treats to young trick-or-treaters from their New Rochelle neighborhoood. Click here for photo gallery: http://on.fb.me/RBVsck
 
The New Rochelle power outage, due to the Hurricane Sandy, resulted in cancelling Halloween activities for many families who were effected. The campus was bustling with visitors who were greeted by Iona's campus community who spread a little joy in an otherwise challenging time.
 
"Thanks to the Iona Student Govenment Association and staff, Iona was pleased to host a trick-or-treat community event. Parents, some in tears, were grateful for the activity in the midst of storm recovery," said President Joseph E. Nyre, Ph.D.
 
As of November 3, Iona campus remains closed due to the New Rochelle power outage. Administrators continue round the clock monitoring of the restoration efforts and will determine by 2:00 pm Sunday November 4 if the College will reopen for classes.

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.

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Iona College, 715 North Avenue, New Rochelle, N.Y. 10801
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