Calendar of Events

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Key: OSD = Office of Student Development, LSU = Robert V. LaPenta Student Union     
IRC = Inter Residence Council, CGG = Council for Greek Governance

Thursday, February 9

Event: Suicide Prevention
Time: Noon
Location: Robert V. LaPenta Student Union, End Zone
Sponsored by: Delta Theta Beta
More Information: Learn a few facts about Suicide Prevention and help save a life.

Event: Love Your Kidneys
Time: Noon - 1:00 pm
Location: Robert V. LaPenta Student Union, Lobby
Sponsored by: Phi Sigma Sigma
More Information: Design a square and put your mark on our quilt to raise awareness for the National Kidney Foundation.

Event: Study Abroad Fair
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Robert V. LaPenta Student Union, End Zone
Sponsored by: Study Abroad

Event: Black History Month Hospitality Dinner
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Montgomery House
Sponsored by: Campus Ministries
More Information: Join the student ministry team and gather as a community in honor of Black History Month.

Friday, February 10

Event: Black Student Success on a Predominantly White Campus
Time: Noon - 1:00 pm
Location: Robert V. LaPenta Student Union, Conference room 5
Sponsored by: Black History Month Committee
More Information: Students are welcome to join Dr. Susan Toliver, chair of the Sociology Department, to discuss strategies, obstacles, resources, and supports for success at Iona College.

Event: Study Abroad, OPUS Meeting #4
Time: Noon
Location: Doorley Hall, Room 117
Sponsored by: Study Aboard

Event: Bid Day Ceremony
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Spellman Hall, Thomas J Burke Lounge
Sponsored by: Council for Greek Governance
More Information: Meet the new members of Fraternity and Sorority Life and celebrate with our community.

Event: Iona's Best Dance Crew
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Robert V. LaPenta Student Union, End Zone
Sponsored by: Delta Theta Beta
More Information: Choreograph a dance with a few of your friends and see if you can win the title of Iona's Best Dance Crew.

Saturday, February 11

Event: The Lion King on Broadway
Time: 8:00 pm (meet at Robert V. LaPenta Parking Lot at 4 pm for bus)
Location: Minskoff Theatre - 200 W 45th St, New York, NY
Sponsored by: Gaels Activities Board
Prices: Tickets are $45 and must be purchased at the Office Student Development (LaPenta Student Union, 2nd floor) in advance. Iona College students only. More Information: Inspired by African design, music, and culture and the winner of six Tony Awards, it is the story of a young lion cub named Simba who struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destined role as king.

Sunday, February 12

Event: Black History Month Mass
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Arrigoni Center
Sponsored by: Center for Campus Ministries
More Information: Celebrate and reflect at the Iona College Community Mass honoring Black History Month.

Monday, February 13

Event: Are you Smarter than an Iona College Cheerleader
Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Robert V. LaPenta Student Union, End Zone
Sponsored by: Iona College Cheerleading
More Information: Test your knowledge of pop culture, Iona and current events during this interactive trivia game.

Tuesday, February 14

Event: Love Shouldn't Hurt Part 1
Time: Noon - 1:00 pm
Location: Robert V. LaPenta Student Union, End Zone
Sponsored by: Counseling Center
More Information: A psycho - educational program on acquaintance rape. An Iona professor will be speaking on their experiences as a survivor of acquaintance rape.

Event: Newlywed Game
Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Robert V. LaPenta Student Union, End Zone
Sponsored by: Edmund Rice Society
More Information: Test your knowledge of your friends, roommates or significant other during this trivia style game show.

Wednesday, February 15

Event: Happy Birthday Darwin!
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Robert V. LaPenta Student Union, End Zone
Sponsored by: Biology Club
More Information: Play some games have some food to celebrate Darwin's birthday with the Biology Club.

Event: Carlos Robson, Spoken Word Artist
Time: 9:30 pm
Location: Robert V. LaPenta Student Union, End Zone
Sponsored by: Black History Month Committee
More Information: Poetry Slam artist, Carlos Robson, shares his experiences about his life with his dynamic ability to blend soul - shaking stories of love, loss, and redemption with his stylistic re - interpretations of spiritual hymns and children's songs.

Thursday, February 16

Event: Love Shouldn't Hurt Part 2
Time: Noon - 1:00 pm
Location: Robert V. LaPenta Student Union, End Zone
Sponsored by: Counseling Center
More Information: A psycho - educational program on relationship abuse and lastly, peer education team members will be dispelling myths about relationship abuse and sharing information on how to get help.

Event:From the Bottom of My Heart - Heart Disease Prevention
Time: Noon - 1:00 pm
Location: Robert V. LaPenta Student Union, Lobby
Sponsored by: Black History Month Committee
More Information: February is National Heart Disease Prevention month. Stop by the LaPenta Student Union Lobby to learn more about healthy living and free screening.

Event: Study Abroad, Paris Meeting #5
Time: Noon
Location: Doorley Hall, Room 115
Sponsored by: Study Abroad

Event: Bowling with the Iona Rugby Team
Time: 9:00 pm
Location: New Roc City, New Rochelle, NY (Please meet in the Robert V. LaPenta Student Union Lobby at 8:30 pm)
Sponsored by: Iona College Rugby Football Club
Price: $10.00 per person, you can purchase tickets in the Office of Student Development More Information: A trip to a local bowling alley for $10.00. Shoe rental, bowling and food included.

Event: Expo Etiquette Workshop
Time: Noon - 1:00 pm
Location: Spellman Hall - Burke Lounge
Sponsored by: The Gerri Ripp Center for Career Development
More Information: This interactive workshop features tips on how to prepare for the expo, proper attire, approaching employers & introductions, marketing your strengths & interests, follow-up and more! *RSVP required, visit the EVENTS section of your GAELlink account to register for this event.

Friday, February 17

Event: Carnevale
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Robert V. LaPenta Student Union, End Zone
Sponsored by: Italian Society
More Information: A dinner dance celebrating the Italian festival and holiday Carnevale.

Event: Reggae vs. Reggaeton Party
Time: 10:00 pm - 2:00 am
Location: Robert V. LaPenta Student Union, End Zone
Sponsored by: Student of Caribbean Ancestry
More Information: Join HOLA and SOCA for this dance party as the DJ battles out the sounds of Reggae and Reggaeton.

Tuesday, February 21

Event: Extended Walk-In Hours
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location:Center for Career Development (Spellman Hall-2nd Floor)
Sponsored by: The Gerri Ripp Center for Career Development
More Information: Students can stop by for some last minute help in making their resume more marketable to employers.

Wednesday, February 22

Event: Extended Walk-In Hours
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location:Center for Career Development (Spellman Hall-2nd Floor)
Sponsored by: The Gerri Ripp Center for Career Development
More Information: Students can stop by for some last minute help in making their resume more marketable to employers.

Thursday, February 23

Event: Career & Internship Expo
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Hynes Athletic Center West- Mulcahy Gym.
Sponsored by: The Gerri Ripp Center for Career Development
More Information : Companies will be recruiting for full-time and internship positions in a variety of industries including Non-Profit/Philanthropy, Communications, Financial, Education, Law Enforcement/Government, and Healthcare among others. Check the Career Development website for job descriptions and updates of employers who will be attending. Professional Attire Required!