Happy December Gaels!

As the year winds down, we’re excited to share the latest from Iona’s vibrant alumni community. From celebrating milestones like fraternity and sorority anniversaries to recognizing outstanding alumni achievements, December is full of Gael pride. Explore opportunities to get involved, such as joining the Alumni Board or attending upcoming events like Alumni Day on January 12. Plus, don’t miss health insights from NewYork-Presbyterian!

Thank you for being part of our Gael family,

- Iona University Office of Alumni Engagement

We are excited to announce the opening of nominations for the Alumni Association Board of Directors for 2025! This is your chance to get involved and help shape the future of our alumni community.

The Alumni Board exists to engage, connect, and benefit the Iona community.

Board Expectations:
• Attend quarterly Alumni Board meetings
• Participate in alumni events
• Contribute to fostering strong connection and engagement between the University and its graduates

To nominate yourself or a fellow alum for an open board position, please complete the nomination form. Voting for new members will open in spring 2025 after nominations are reviewed. We look forward to your participation!

The stock market is soaring—why not turn your gains into good? 

By gifting appreciated stock to Iona University, you can support our mission and enjoy smart tax benefits. It’s a win-win!

Skip the capital gains tax and take a charitable deduction for the full value of your gift—all while helping us empower the next generation of leaders through education, innovation, and community impact.

It's easy to do - just provide this information to your broker:
Iona DTC #0015; Iona Account #723-012715-447

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Dive into the 2024 issue of Iona University Magazine for inspiring alumni stories, campus highlights, and updates on Iona’s exciting initiatives.

Join us in recognizing our 2024 Alumni Award Honorees at Alumni Day as the Gaels take on Quinnipiac! Use promo code ALUMNI25 to claim up to 4 tickets.

The Brotherhood of Zeta Kappa Chi celebrated the 40th anniversary of its founding on Iona’s campus. With over 100 Brothers from every era of ZKX history in attendance, from Founders to recent alumni Brothers, great memories were shared, old friendships renewed, and new friendships began.

Congratulations to the sisters of Delta Theta Beta on their recent 40th anniversary! Over 125 members from all classes, including founding sisters, joined back on campus for a special celebratory weekend & meet and greet event.

Share your reunion photos and Gael gatherings with us! Email alumni@iona.edu for a feature.

This holiday season, alumni brothers of Sigma Delta Phi Fraternity banded together to help collect over 250 toys for HOPE Community Services. With the help of Iona students, the gifts were presented at last week’s “Lessons and Carols” event, held at the Arrigoni Center. Presented by Iona’s Performing Arts Program and the Office of Mission and Ministry, Lessons and Carols consisted of a candlelit, ecumenical service that combined music and scripture readings of the Advent Season. Special thanks to alumni brothers Rob Maffei '89 and Ray Kerins '92 for their participation in the event!

Thomas Halloran '87, CPA attributes his career success to the foundation he built as a student at Iona, where he developed the credentials and confidence needed to thrive as a professional. Halloran is the president and CEO of Fidelis Care, a health plan subsidiary of Centene Corporation that serves more than 2.4 million members in New York State. 

Congratulations to Grace Ferri '09 on her recent recognition at the 914 Inc. Women in Business Awards. As Chief Marketing Officer at United Hebrew, Grace Ferri drives the branding, advertising, fundraising, sales, and marketing of one of Westchester County’s largest senior living providers.

Guidance and Growth: A Gaels Go Further Mentorship Success Story

Together, Gaels Go Further! For current mentee Logan Balsan '25, a senior accounting major and President of the Italian Culture Club, and his mentor, Stephen Semenza, CPA, '84, owner of The Pawfect Brew and former Chief Financial Officer of Evolution Markets Inc., Gaels Go Further has been a rewarding experience beyond the classroom.

Gaels Connect Networking is a mentoring program open to all students and alumni. This dynamic initiative is focused on bringing the Iona University community together in meaningful interactions, resulting in an enriched student body and strengthened alumni network.

Questions? Contact Matt Ricker, Assistant Director for Student-Alumni Engagement at mricker@iona.edu.

A NewYork-Presbyterian integrative medicine physician explains the difference between minimally processed and ultra-processed foods and their impact on your health.

THE POWER OF IONA
We're calling on Gael Nation to join together in this 24-hour effort to:

Empower Students: Fund scholarships and campus improvements.
Foster Innovation: Support cutting-edge programs and initiatives.
Strengthen Community: Unite with fellow Gaels.

Donate, Share, and Give Like a Gael! More information to follow.

Iona University Office of Alumni Engagement
Telephone: (914) 633-2390 | Fax: (914) 637-2711 
Email: alumni@iona.edu

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