Meet Noelle Go New Ro Student Leader!

Go New Ro Student Leader – Noelle Alegado Year:  Class of 2013 Major: Biology Why do you love Iona? I love Iona because of all the opportunities available for students to become involved. Students are given a chance to be involved in what interests them academically, whether it is through research or internships. Additionally, there are numerous ways to become involved in extracurricular activities through various clubs and organizations....

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Friends of Edmund Celebrate Heritage Week: Bolivia Continues to Reflect

It’s been a little over a month since I returned from the first Iona in Mission Bolivia trip with my team. Ever since I was a freshman I promised myself I would not graduate without going on a mission trip, and here I am in the last month of my senior year, proud to say I accomplished that goal. Till this day I am still overwhelmed by all the different emotions I experienced on my trip. It was in fact the most transformative and influential experience I have ever had in my life. I think my team would agree when I say I was a very different...

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Friends of Edmund Celebrate Heritage Week: New Orleans Continues to Reflect

I left for New Orleans with my life heading in one direction. I returned with it heading in the complete opposite direction. Growing up my older sister knew what she wanted to do from the day she was born. I never had a plan for my life. I did not have a clue what I wanted to do. As a sophomore, I declared a criminal justice major. Not because I felt passionately about my desire to work in that field, but because I didn’t know what else I wanted to do. My attitude was, “why not?” The Iona in Mission:  New Orleans trip-the most amazing...

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Go New Ro Leadership Team 2012

Meet Colleen! Go New Ro Student Leader Name: Colleen CirielloMajor: Social WorkGraduation Year: 2014Hometown: Pompton Lakes, NJWhy do you love Iona?I love Iona because of how friendly of a community it is.  Since the moment I stepped on campus I always felt welcomed.  It is this quality that struck my interest in the school as well as the quality that makes me a proud member of the Iona community.What was your favorite aspect of Go...

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New Orleans Team Continues to Reflect

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita tried to steal away the peace and the happiness of the city and its people. Only 7 years ago, Louisiana was left devastated by this tragic natural disaster. Although the pain and destruction that were left was immense, and it hurts to look back, NOLA is a city of hope. The people have managed to overcome the problems and move forward.   This trip was a true life changing experience where we faced the reality of life.  There is still a lot to be done, even after 7 years, parts of the city are...

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