Week of the Peacemaker

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Week of the Peacemaker Student Panel

Join the Office of Mission & Ministry for this Week of the Peacemaker event. The 2026 Week of the Peacemaker, entitled: Exploring Humanity in the Age of AI: Relationships, Responsibilities, and Reality, will use Pope Leo’s new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas to explore the many ways in which A.I. is challenging various aspects of our world. Join the Office of Mission & Ministry and the AI in Real Life Club for this student panel exploring student perspectives and experiences with Artificial Intelligence. Organization: OFFICE OF MISSION AND MINISTRY. Event Locator: 2026-AALZJX. Thursday, November 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Ryan Library Romita Auditorium Lobby.

Kick-off Mass

Join us for the Week of the Peacemaker Opening Mass! A student reflection will explore this year’s theme and invite us to consider how we can live as peacemakers in our community. Organization: OFFICE OF MISSION AND MINISTRY. Event Locator: 2026-AALXAC. Sunday, November 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Church of the Holy Family.

Thanksgiving Basket Decorating with OMM

Join Campus Minister Ian to build and decorate your Thanksgiving Basket for the 2026 Iona University Thanksgiving Basket Drive. Snacks and decorating supplies will be provided! Organization: OFFICE OF MISSION AND MINISTRY. Event Locator: 2026-AALXSA. Monday, November 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Robert V. LaPenta Student Union, Jeanne & Steve McGrath Room A&B.

Who Will Teach AI Values? A Moral Architecture for AI in Finance and Beyond

Join the Office of Mission & Ministry for this Week of the Peacemaker event. The 2026 Week of the Peacemaker, entitled: Exploring Humanity in the Age of AI: Relationships, Responsibilities, and Reality, will use Pope Leo’s new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas to explore the many ways in which A.I. is challenging various aspects of our world. Surjit Chana is a board director and former senior IBM executive with over 35 years in governance, AI, and strategic leadership. He serves on the board of Beneficial State Bank, where he chairs the Technology Committee, and on the Technology Steering Committee of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values. A Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative Fellow, he is founder and CEO of Tech4Good Consulting, a firm helping mission-aligned organizations harness emerging technologies for social good. He also chairs the board of Care for the Homeless, which provides healthcare, shelter, and advocacy to about 13,000 New Yorkers experiencing homelessness each year. Organization: OFFICE OF MISSION AND MINISTRY. Event Locator: 2026-AALXDR. Monday, November 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Ryan Library Romita Auditorium.

Senior Social Work Presentations

Join the Office of Mission & Ministry for this Week of the Peacemaker event. The 2026 Week of the Peacemaker, entitled: Exploring Humanity in the Age of AI: Relationships, Responsibilities, and Reality, will use Pope Leo’s new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas to explore the many ways in which A.I. is challenging various aspects of our world. Join the Office of Mission & Ministry and Department of Social Work for presentations by the senior students in the Department of Social Work. Organization: OFFICE OF MISSION AND MINISTRY. Event Locator: 2026-AALZNS. Monday, November 16, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Ryan Library Romita Auditorium.

Thanksgiving Basket Drive

Iona’s legacy of service and spirit of generosity will once again be on full display for this year’s Thanksgiving Basket Drive! The Office of Mission & Ministry invites all members of the Iona University community to join in this year’s drive, which will provide all of the necessary ingredients for more than 140 local families to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. Academic and Administrative Departments, and Student Clubs and Organizations are invited to sign up to sponsor and collect food items for Thanksgiving dinner in a personalized basket. These baskets can be dropped off in the Mulcahy Gymnasium between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM on Tuesday, November 17.  When dropping off your basket, please clearly label your basket with the basket number.  This year's Basket Blessing Ceremony will take place at 4 PM in Mulcahy Gym.  To sponsor a basket for this year's drive, click here. . Organization: OFFICE OF MISSION AND MINISTRY. Event Locator: 2026-AALNDP. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Hynes Athletics Center Mulcahy Multi Courts.

Job Displacement In The Age of AI

Exploring the topic of employment and housing displacement during the midst of rising use of AI. Hosted by Campus Ministers Mary and Alex. Organization: OFFICE OF MISSION AND MINISTRY. Event Locator: 2026-AALWVS. Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Ryan Library Romita Auditorium.

AI and Food Justice

This event will discuss different scenarios, hear different perspectives, and work together to think about fairness, justice, and possible solutions for the modern topic of AI. Hosted by Campus Ministers Jayden and Wendy. Organization: OFFICE OF MISSION AND MINISTRY. Event Locator: 2026-AALXJR. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Thomas J. Burke Lounge.

Human Leadership in the Age of AI

Join Abrielle Moore, VP of AI Strategy Leader, Enterprise Transformation at Morgan Stanley, for a fireside chat on exploring human leadership, responsibility, trust, and the common good in the age of AI. Organization: OFFICE OF MISSION AND MINISTRY. Event Locator: 2026-AALWVR. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:18 PM. Ryan Library Romita Auditorium.

The Hidden Cost of AI

A conversational-based discussion exploring the environmental harms and hidden costs of artificial intelligence. Students will have the opportunity to learn, ask questions, and engage in an open conversation about AI’s impact on energy use, water consumption, natural resources, and the environment. Hosted by Campus Ministers Brennan and Rowan. Organization: OFFICE OF MISSION AND MINISTRY. Event Locator: 2026-AALXKN. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Robert V. LaPenta Student Union University Commons.

Bringing Art Back to Life: Gallery Walk

Visit local art created by residents of Willow Towers, Monarch senior living, and Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, and hear from the artists about their work and process. Then reflect together on what makes art meaningful: Does it matter who made it, and how? We'll explore the differences between human-generated and AI-generated art, and the gray areas in between. Hosted by Campus Ministers Janae and Mary L.! Organization: OFFICE OF MISSION AND MINISTRY. Event Locator: 2026-AALWVG. Friday, November 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Robert V. LaPenta Student Union University Commons.