The Edmund Rice Society is an organization of student leaders dedicated to mentoring and supporting incoming students during their transition from high school to college. The Edmund Rice Society, working with the Office of Student Retention, ensures that Ionas students are well informed, well taken care of , and made to feel a sense of belonging, by having upperclassmen serve as hosts, guides and mentors. The Edmund Rice Society is the first contact the freshmen make as they come to Iona for a summer orientation.

The Edmund Rice Society also volunteers on Welcome Day Orientation when the entire freshmen class is brought onto campus for a day where they can bond and have fun. The Edmund Rice Society is assigned a group of freshmen for the entire year who they will share information regarding important Iona events, the registration process, financial services, athletics, community service, and student activities. All of their efforts help increase student retention, and enable freshmen to feel a part of the Iona community.

Executive Board: President: Mike Petre Vice President: Andrew Hastings Secretary: Alex Baccari Events Coordinator: Giovanna Bove External Service Chair: Irick Baccari

For more information, please contact Felicia Colangelo