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Quaff & Quill: Book Talk with Jordan Smith
Join the Institute for Thomas Paine Studies for a talk with Professor Jordan B. Smith (Widener University) about his new book, The Invention of Rum: Creating the Quintessential Atlantic Commodity (2025) to learn the complex history of rum, from its production to its consumption, and from its origins in the Caribbean to its impact on the Atlantic world.
Light refreshments will be served.
Presented in partnership with the Huguenot & New Rochelle Historical Association.
For in person registration, click HERE.
To register for the Zoom webinar, click HERE.
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Organization: INSTITUTE FOR THOMAS PAINE STUDIES. Event Locator: 2026-AALJSF.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
LaPenta School of Business Henry Lecture Hall - Rm. 105.
Iona Scholars Day 2026
Iona Scholars Day (ISD) is an annual event to celebrate the scholarship and creative activities performed by Iona students. The day showcases faculty-mentored student work and allows students in all disciplines to recognize and appreciate each other's work through oral presentations, panel sessions, performances, and poster presentations. All students are encouraged to engage in scholarly and creative work with faculty, and share their work with the Iona community. ISD projects may be initiated as part of a course or as independent collaborations with faculty.
Organization: CHEMISTRY. Event Locator: 2025-AAKMJG.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Hynes Athletics Center East Main Gym, Robert V. LaPenta Student Union, Jeanne & Steve McGrath Room A&B.
Iona Scholars Day Concert
The performing artists of Iona University present a concert as part of Iona Scholars Day full of original works, solos, and chamber performances.
Organization: FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS, PROVOST'S OFFICE. Event Locator: 2025-AALFBM.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Joseph M. '59, '83H & JoAnn M. '98H Murphy Green.
Quaff & Quill: Book Talk with Jack Kelly
Join the Institute for Thomas Paine Studies for a talk with historian Jack Kelly about his new book, Tom Paine's War: The Words That Rallied a Nation and the Founder for Our Time (2026) to explore two of Paine's essays--Common Sense and The American Crisis--that turned a rebellion over taxes into a true revolution. Kelly's tribute to 250th anniversary of American independence, the book is a riveting reflection on the power of words and belief.
Light refreshments will be served.
Presented in partnership with the Huguenot & New Rochelle Historical Association.
For in person registration, click HERE.
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Organization: INSTITUTE FOR THOMAS PAINE STUDIES. Event Locator: 2026-AALJSJ.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Ryan Library Romita Auditorium, Ryan Library Romita Auditorium Lobby.
Music Program Spring Concert
The Iona University Chamber Orchestra and Iona University Vocal Ensemble perform their end-of-year concert. Come join us as we finish the year on a high note!
Organization: FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS, COUNCIL ON THE ARTS, SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCE. Event Locator: 2025-AAKPBM.
Friday, May 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
The Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium.