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Iona to Host Renowned Princeton University Scholar to Explore the Topic of Attention on February 26 and 27, 2025

By Diana Costello

Feb. 5, 2025: In a digital age dominated by constant notifications and distractions, understanding the power of focused attention has never been more critical. Iona University is proud to host D. Graham Burnett, Ph.D., a distinguished scholar and leading thinker on the human dimensions of attention and its current crisis, to explore these important themes.

His talk, part of Iona’s Presidential Speaker Series, will be presented as follows:

-Bronxville: February 26, 6:30 p.m., Sommer Center on Iona’s Bronxville campus

-New Rochelle: February 27, noon, Romita Auditorium, Ryan Library on Iona’s New Rochelle campus

Dr. Burnett holds a Ph.D. from Cambridge University and is the Henry Charles Lea Professor of History at Princeton University. Throughout his career, he has held numerous fellowships from various institutions including the Guggenheim Foundation, the Mellon Foundation, Columbia University, and more. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how attention can transform daily life and foster personal and intellectual growth.

Sponsored by the newly established Gabelli Center for Teaching & Learning, the Presidential Speaker Series was conceived by President Seamus Carey, Ph.D., to foster community-wide conversation with world-renowned thinkers.

Past speakers included Jeffrey Saviano ’89, a partner at EY Consulting, and Dr. Tom Chatfield, a British author, tech philosopher, and educator.

For the culminating Driscoll Lecture on April 22, Iona will host Shannon Vallor, acclaimed author of “Technology and the Virtues” and “The A.I. Mirror: How to Reclaim Our Humanity in an Age of Machine Thinking.”

Walk-ins are welcome for these talks, but registration is recommended. To learn more or RSVP, please visit the Presidential Speaker Series website.

 

 

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Bronxville Adult School

About the Bronxville Adult School & Contacts

The Bronxville Adult School is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1957 and chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. The School "offers all adults of Bronxville and surrounding communities the opportunity for personal growth through life enhancing skills and provides cultural, intellectual and recreational stimulation at a nominal cost."

The Bronxville Adult School
(914) 793-4435
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www.bronxvilleadultschool.org

Bronxville Public Library

Bronxville Public Library

The Bronxville Public Library traces its origins back to 1875, when it was a small lending library housed in a room attached to the “Bronxville Model School.” The Library was officially chartered in 1906 and moved into the Village Hall Building. The needs of the library grew with the town and, in 1942, a new standalone building was erected, which is where the Library is today. Over the years, the Library was renovated and expanded to meet the needs of the community.

The Library has wonderful resources for adults and children and offers a comfortable and relaxing environment. The Library also houses a fine art collection, consisting principally of Bronxville painters and sculptors.

The Library offers special events, art exhibitions, and programs for adults, young adults and children.  All events are open to the public, unless otherwise indicated.

The Bronxville Public Library
914-337-7680
201 Pondfield Road (Midland Avenue & Pondfield Road)
http://bronxvillelibrary.org/

Iona University

Iona University

At Iona, you’ll find bright, curious students eager to achieve for themselves, and for others. We foster both innovative, independent thinking and a deep commitment to community.

Iona’s unique locations offer the best of both worlds. Our New Rochelle and Bronxville campuses provide comfortable, intimate learning environments. At Iona, everyone knows everyone and faculty members and students work closely together.

With New York City less than half an hour away, students have unlimited options for career development and internship opportunities. Not to mention, access to some of the best cultural attractions in the world!

No two Iona journeys are alike. But they all have a few things in common. High-quality academics, outside-the-box thinking and dedication to helping others underscore every Iona experience.

Iona Bronxville Campus

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Sarah Lawrence College

Sarah Lawrence College

Sarah Lawrence is a prestigious, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Founded in 1926 and consistently ranked among the leading liberal arts colleges in the country,

Sarah Lawrence is known for its pioneering approach to education, rich history of impassioned intellectual and civic engagement, and vibrant, successful alumni. In close proximity to the unparalleled offerings of New York City, our historic campus is home to an inclusive, intellectually curious, and diverse community.

www.sarahlawrencecollege.edu

914-337-0700
1 Mead Way
Bronxville, New York 10708

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