Dean’s Symposium Presentations


Classroom to Career Series: Arts & Science

Hear from alumni, professors and others on their successful and interesting careers in the arts, politics, media and more.

October 25, 2023

"Navigating the Business of News"

Hosted by Dr. Jeanne Zaino
Featuring Iona Alumnus Chris Snyder as well as Kailey Schuyler and Caroline Elliott

October 19, 2023

"Researching the Nexus between Conflicts, Migration and Urbanization in Africa"

Dr. Derese Kassa

March 30, 2023

“Addressing Ableism and Autism in the Interdisciplinary Advanced Certificate in Working with Young Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and their Families”

Dr. Amanda Howerton-Fox & Dr. Michelle Veyvoda

November 2, 2022

"How Did We Get Here? Beyond the Red and Blue Divide."

New Rochelle Mayor, Noam Bramson and County Executive, Rob Astorino discuss current issues and topics circulating our country with Iona professor Jeanne Zaino, Ph.D.

October 27, 2022

Thomas Ruggio, MFA

Dean Stabile and Professor Ruggio discuss some of Thomas' recent work, including the rediscovery of a Cesare Dandini painting found at the Church of the Holy Family in New Rochelle, N.Y.


April 21, 2022

Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Ph.D.

"How Did We Get Here? Beyond the Red and Blue Divide"

In “How Did We Get Here? Beyond the Red and Blue Divide,” Dr. Zaino discusses the current political climate and how we can move towards a better, more productive dialogue.


March 31, 2022

Galen Barry, Ph.D.

In this edition, Dean Stabile and Professor and Fulbright Post-doctoral Scholar Dr. Galen Barry discuss the aims and methods of Public Philosophy in Brazil and United States.