SCHOLASTICA
October 2010
A
FEW
FROM
INSIDE
THIS
ISSUE:
List of Honor Societies and
2
Advisors
Fall 2010 Honors Events
3
Spring 2010 Event Write-Ups
4
Honors Essay Contest Winner
7
Honors Students at Graduation
8
Student Showcase
9
Golden Key Accomplishments
10
Sea-ing the World
11
Finding Fall Fun Off Campus
12
History of Halloween
13
PACE UNIVERSITY
PLEASANTVILLE, NY
> Janetta Rebold Benton, Ph.D
Director of Honors College,
Pleasantville
> Joseph Morreale, Ph.D
Acting Director of Honors College,
Pleasantville
> Christopher Walther, M.S.
Senior Honors Advisor
> Christopher Uhlick
Editor-in-Chief
Volume 13, Issue 1
WORDS
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF,
I would like to extend
a warm welcome to all firstyear and transfer students, and
a welcome back to all returning to Pace! I am sure many
of you feel as if your time off
flew by this year. It feels like
yesterday that I was saying my
goodbyes for summer.
Although I enjoyed
being home, it is great to come
back to Pace. I always enjoy
seeing my friends and coworkers again, and learning
how they spent their summer
breaks.
This is a bittersweet
semester for me because it
marks the last time I will be
experiencing a Fall semester at
Pace. I am in my last year of
my 5-year BBA/MBA program, and this will be my final
“move-in” at a Pace residence
hall.
Although much time
has passed, I always remember
my first-year fondly. During
that year, I did not know many
people, and was so nervous to
make a good first impression.
I can definitely relate to any
WELCOMING
MESSAGE
FROM
DIRECTOR
ACTING
Welcome back to
Pace! If it is your first year at
Pace University and the Pforzheimer Honors College-PLV,
then a warm welcome to you.
If you are a returning student,
we are delighted that you are
back.
I am Dr. Joseph
Morreale, Acting Director of
the Pforzheimer Honors College-PLV. Dr. Janetta Benton,
who is the full-time Director,
is on a sabbatical leave for this
term to finish writing an important book on which she has
been working. I have been at
Pace for the past 20 years and
have had a long career as an
academic economist and health
policy advocate. I teach
courses in both Honors College programs (NY and PLV).
I am a full professor with a
joint appointment in the Department of Economics in New
York and the Graduate Program in Public Administration
in White Plains. I look forward
CHRISTOPHER
DR.
JOSEPH
UHLICK
first-years or
transfers feeling
anxiety about
being in a new
place.
I hope
everyone enjoyed their summer, recharged
their batteries, and are ready to
take on the new semester.
Many new experiences and
challenges are awaiting you
this academic year, and I am
sure you will excel at any and
all that you do. Have an excellent Fall and good luck!
MORREALE
to working with all of the Honors College students this term.
I believe there are
four characteristics of an Honors College student, and we
provide the following activities
for each aspect of the experience. The Academic Learning experience is enhanced
through learning communities,
travel abroad experiences,
civic engagement in communities and demanding course
work. Academic Scholarship
is encouraged through working
directly with faculty members,
doing independent research
projects and presenting at an
Honors College independent
research conference, providing
available research grants, and
publishing in our journal,
Transactions. Service Leadership is fostered through providing social and cultural activities in helping others who
are less fortunate and programs
designed to help young children. We encourage and
reward your Seeking Excellence through personalized
advising, joining wellrecognized honor societies,
pursuing national scholarships
and fellowships and being part
of a community of academically motivated teachers and
learners. We also want you to
just plain have fun in the College. So, we offer many social
activities and field trips to enhance your experience. We
also publish Scholastica to
keep you up to date on what is
happening in the College.
I hope that you will
enjoy your academic experience with us and encourage
you to take part in the many
opportunities that we offer. I as
well as Professor Christopher
Walther and our able staff of
student aides are here to help
you. Just come see us and hang
out in the Honors College office. Best of luck to each and
every one of you.
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SCHOLASTICA
HONOR
A
SOCIETIES
COMPREHENSIVE
LIST
OF
HONOR
SOCIETIES
AT
PACE
UNIVERSITY
Many of the honor societies listed below meet the high standards of the Association of College Honor Societies, bestowing honor, recognition, and lifetime distinction. Each of these organizations currently has an active chapter at Pace University.
We encourage everyone to join an honor society in their field of interest, and if that honor society does not yet exist at Pace, make it come
into existence! You, as students, do have the power to start a national honor society at your university by talking to your professors and advisors.
Imagine writing on your resume that you were the founder of your honor society—that would surely impress employers and graduate schools!
Honor Society
Alpha Chi
Alpha Delta Sigma
Alpha Iota Delta
Alpha Phi Sigma
Beta Alpha Psi
Beta Beta Beta
Beta Gamma Sigma
Dyson Society of Fellows
Gamma Kappa Alpha
Golden Key
Kappa Mu Epsilon
Lambda Pi Eta
Lambda Sigma
Omicron Delta Epsilon
Phi Alpha Theta
Phi Sigma Iota
Pi Gamma Mu
Pi Lambda Theta
Psi Chi
Sigma Iota Epsilon
Sigma Tau Delta
Sigma Theta Tau
Sigma Xi
Upsilon Pi Epsilon
READY
TO
Field
All academic fields
Business
Business/Decision sciences
Criminal justice
Business
Biology
Business
All academic fields
Italian
All academic fields
Mathematics
Communications
Second-year students
Economics
History
Foreign languages
Social sciences
Education
Psychology
Management
English
Nursing
Scientific research
Computing sciences
Advisor
Dr. Carl Malinowski
Dr. Paul Kurnit
Dr. Chu-Hua Kuei
Dr. Margret FitzGerald
Dr. Charles Tang
Dr. John Horne
Dr. Kathy Winsted
Dr. Rebecca Martin
Prof. Aldo Belardo
Prof. Christopher Walther
Dr. Lisa Fastenberg
Dr. Michelle Pulaski
Ms Allyson King
Dr. Andrew Kliman
Dr. Marilyn Weigold
Prof. Martha Rubi
Dr. Gregory Julian
Dr. Anna Fishman
Dr. Paul Griffin
Dr. Noushi Rahman
Dr. Bette Kirschstein
Dr. Gerrie Colombraro
Dr. Charlene Hoegler
Prof. Andreea Cotoranu
Phone Number
(914) 773-3969
(212) 618-6477
(212) 346-1873
(914) 773-3950
(212) 618-6430
(914) 773-3513
(914) 773-3905
(914) 773-3304
(914) 773-3818
(914) 773-3961
(914) 773-3657
(914) 773-3529
(914) 773-3847
(914) 773-3968
(914) 773-3672
(914) 773-3785
(914) 773-3959
(914) 773-3880
(914) 773-3647
(212) 618-6446
(914) 773-3586
(914) 773-3498
(914) 773-3698
(914) 773-3193
HELP
PLEASANTVILLE
ACADEMIC
ADVISORS
PROGRAM/SCHOOL
ADVISOR NAME
PHONE (914) 773-
E-mail @pace.edu
LOCATION
Academic Resources
(for help in selecting your major)
Allyson King
3847
AKing
Mortola, 3rd floor
Challenge to Achievement at Pace
Michael Gillen
3666
MGillen
Mortola, 3rd floor
Challenge to Achievement at Pace
Lesa Rader
3224
LRader
Mortola, 3rd floor
Dyson College of Arts and Scienes
Elizabeth Blank
3538
EBlank
Choate House, 206
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Heather Calchera
3924
HCalchera
Choate House, 203
Lienhard School of Nursing
Tiffany Russell
3347
TRussell
Lienhard, 3rd floor
Lubin School of Business
Eileen Murphy
3660
EMurphy
Goldstein, 1st floor
Lubin School of Business
Juliana Piscani
3794
JPiscani
Goldstein, 1st floor
Pforzheimer Honors College
Christopher Walther
3961
CWalther
Mortola, 3rd floor
School of Education
John DiNatale
3751
JDiNatale
Buchsbaum
Seidenberg School of Computer Science and
Information Systems
Tricia Brogan
3527
PBrogan
Goldstein, 3rd floor
Seidenberg School of Computer Science and
Information Systems
Bernice Houle
3592
BHoule
Goldstein, 3rd floor
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FALL
VOLUME
2010
HONORS
ISSUE
1
EVENTS
Each semester, the Honors College holds events on
and off campus. Honors students are required to attend a minimum of two Honors events each semester.
For events requiring reservations, please call Prof.
Christopher Walther at (914) 773-3961 or e-mail him
at [email protected].
Honors Ice Cream Ice Breaker
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
12:20-1:15pm (common hour)
*Ice Cream will be served*
Gottesman Room, Kessel
Student Center
Join the Pforzheimer Honors College for ice cream
and the opportunity to meet fellow Honors students.
The advisors from various honor societies on campus
will speak about each of their prestigious organizations. Representatives from various university services will also speak.
Tour of Citi Field Baseball
Stadium
Friday, September 24, 2010
12:00-4:00pm
*Reservations required*
Experience the legend of Mets baseball by taking the ultimate behind the scenes tour of
CitiField. Pace bus leaves at 12:00pm from Miller
Hall on the Pleasantville campus, and should return
by 4:00pm. There is a $5 charge, which must be paid
in advance to reserve your seat on the bus.
Trip to Six Flags Great
Adventure
Jackson, NJ
Saturday, October 2, 2010
8:30am-8:00pm
*Reservations required*
13,
the IOOV presentation, audience members are
encouraged to offer feedback and ask questions.
Co-sponsored with Golden Key International Honor
Society.
Make A Difference Day –
Pace Reads at the Mt.
Pleasant Library
Sunday, October 17, 2010
12:45-3:15pm
*Reservations required*
Make A Difference Day is a national service day
dedicated to helping other people - a celebration of
neighbors helping neighbors. We will be reading
books to the children of the Pleasantville community.
Bus leaves Pace at 12:45pm from North Hall on the
Pleasantville campus, and should return by 3:15pm.
Co-sponsored with Golden Key International Honor
Society and the Center for Community Action and
Research.
Make A Difference Day - Paint a
School Day with NYCares
Saturday, October 23, 2010
7:30am-3:30pm
*Reservations required*
Be one of 100 Pace students from
Westchester and New York as we converge on an
elementary school in New York City that needs a
makeover! Pace students will be painting doors, the
gym, colorful murals, and planting flower bulbs to
help this needy school. Pace bus leaves at 7:30am
from North Hall on the
Pleasantville campus, and should return by 3:30pm.
Co-sponsored with the Center for Community Action
and Research.
Honors Open Meeting
Guest Speaker: Dr. Alex Azarchs,
Economics Department
Travel to this theme park, home of
Monday, November 1, 2010
the world’s largest and fastest
12:20-1:15pm (common hour)
roller coaster, Kingda Ka. There is a $15 charge,
*Snacks will be served*
which must be paid in advance to reserve your seat on
Gottesman Room, Kessel Student Center
the bus.
Pace bus leaves at 8:30am from North Hall on the
Share your ideas for future Honors events and Honors
Pleasantville campus, and should return by 8:00pm.
courses with Dr. Morreale and fellow Honors
students.
National Alliance for
the Mentally Ill
Trip to the United Nations
(NAMI) PresentaManhattan, NY
tion: In Our Own
Friday, November 12, 2010
Voices
10:00am-3:00pm
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
*Reservations required*
3:35-4:30pm (common hour)
Butcher Suite, Kessel Student Center
Explore the United Nations with a
guided tour. Lunch is not provided, but there will be
NAMI has been dedicated to improving the lives of
an opportunity to purchase lunch after the tour.
individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Bus leaves Pace at 10:00am from Miller Hall on the
The In Our Own Voice (IOOV) presentation is a
Pleasantville campus, and should return by 3:00pm.
unique public education program developed by
NAMI, in which two trained consumer speakers share Co-sponsored with the UNICEF C.H.I.L.D.
compelling personal stories about living with mental Project and Golden Key International Honors Society.
illness and achieving recovery. IOOV is an opportunity for those who have struggled with mental illness
to gain confidence and to share their individual experiences of recovery and transformation. Throughout
Dinner and Dancing
with Over the Top
Friday,
November 19, 2010
8:00-11:00pm
Ciros’s
Restaurant Pleasantville, NY
*Reservations required*
Come and enjoy a night at Ciro’s with the band Over
the Top, which headlines Honors student, Jessica
Calamera. Ciro’s is an Italian family style restaurant,
where all will enjoy drinks and an appetizer/meal to
share while listening to Westchester’s number one
party band. There is a $10 charge, which must be paid
in advance to reserve your seat on the bus.
Pace bus leaves at 7:40pm from Miller Hall on the
Pleasantville campus, and should return by 11:20pm.
Wrapping Gifts for
Underprivileged Children
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
3:35-4:30pm (common hour)
*Pizza will be served*
Butcher Suite, Kessel Student
Center
Make the holiday season brighter--join the Honors
College in wrapping presents for underprivileged
children. Let your creative side emerge for this worthwhile event! Ms Candida Fitts, Director of Volunteers
at the Children’s Village, will speak.
Co-sponsored with Golden Key International Honor
Society.
Decorate the Pleasantville
Cottage School for the Holidays
Saturday, December 4, 2010
10:30am-1:20pm
*Reservations required*
The Honors College and the
Center for Community Action and Research will
decorate four cottages for the holidays at the
Pleasantville Cottage School, while getting an
introduction to residential treatment centers from
Ms Phina Geiger, Director of Volunteers at the Pleasantville Cottage School.
Bus leaves Pace at 10:30am from North Hall on the
Pleasantville campus, and should return by 1:20pm.
Co-sponsored with the Center for Community Action
and Research and the Golden Key t5
International Honor Society.
Honors Yoga Workshop
Thursday, December 9, 2010
4:00-5:00pm
1st floor, Goldstein Fitness Center
*Reservations required*
Relax all of your pre-finals stress
and anxiety by attending a yoga workshop taught by
Prof. Laurice Nementz. Please wear comfortable
clothing.
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SCHOLASTICA
HONORS
BY
COOKING
CHRISTOPHER
CLASS
AT
DON
On Friday,
April, 9, 2010,
Honors students
took a Pace bus to
Don Coqui to enjoy
a delicious dinner.
The most appealing
aspect of this
dinner was that it
was to be prepared
by the students
themselves. Don
Students preparing the side dishes to go with the Coqui is not only a
fine dining
main course.
establishment, it
also provides cooking classes where guests are given lessons on
how to prepare their meal and then are able to begin the
festivities.
When the students arrived and were seated at their
tables, the head-chef asked each table to choose which part of the
meal they would like to prepare. Luckily, each table picked
something different, so there were no arguments! Everyone went
to their respective stations as the assisting Chef Specialists came
around and gave a tutorial for each. Once the chefs were done
giving directions, the students were able to start the “hands-on”
portion of the night.
A
BY
NEW
MILLENNIUM:
KELLY
COQUI
UHLICK
THE
5TH
The room was filled with laughter and excitement as
students were busy organizing their food. One section was
making the salad, as another prepared the meat and chicken, and
the remaining group was making the chocolate lava cake and
strawberry crepes for dessert.
Once everyone was finished with their hard work, the
students washed up and sat down for the presentation of the food.
Everything was absolutely delectable. My personal favoriate was
the chocolate lava cake and the crepes.
All the
students enjoyed
the food they had
prepared, but I
think that making
the food was the
best part for
everyone
involved. After
everything was
consumed and
tables were
cleared, it was
time to board the
The dessert group displaying their flour “war
bus ( with full
paint.”
stomachs) and
head back to Pace.
ANNUAL
HUNGER
BANQUET
HERRON
On Tuesday, April 20, 2010,
Pace University put on their fifth
annual Hunger Banquet, which was
held in Gottesman Room in Kessel
Student Center. During this event,
participants learned about the effects of
hunger on the people who survive in
poverty all around the world. The night
began by purchasing a ticket for $6. All
of the proceeds from this event were
donated to the US Fund for UNICEF.
guest speaker Dr. Greg Julian talked about how pressing the
problems of hunger and poverty are and how important it is that
we all do our part in trying to solve them. Dr. Julian also
mentioned the sustainable development and the Millennium
Development goals set by the United Nations as gateways to
beginning to resolve the hunger crisis.
One of the key messages was that we cannot give up
hope. Once the speakers were done, the guests were invited to
eat in order of class (highest class first). All of the food, including
soda, pizza, pasta, bagels, and many desserts were generously
donated by people from the surrounding area.
The Hunger Banquet, co-sponsored by the Psychology
The many volunteers helping of Civic Engagement class,
Dr. Greg Julian
out that night seated each guest at a
the UNICEF C.H.I.L.D.
addressing the crowd.
specific dinner table. Each table was
Project, and the Golden Key
assigned a social class and was filled
International Honor Society,
with either “high,” “middle,” or “low” class people. Information turned out to be a great
about your social class including your salary, what necessities
success. The students of
you could afford, and what percent of the world is made up of
Pace University managed to
your assigned class was provided in a pamphlet at your table.
raise over $800 towards
Along with this was information on what that night’s donations to fighting hunger--while
UNICEF can buy. For example, just $5 can provide an
being educated about
emergency health kit for one person for three months, with
poverty and enjoying a great
A look at the large crowd in
medical supplies and drugs to cover basic health needs.
meal.
attendance.
Speakers such as Michael LaCorte, Lauren Utnick, and
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VOLUME
STRETCHING
BY
MARISSA
OUT
WITH
HONORS:
13,
ISSUE
1
PILATES
OLIVIER
some basic Pilates moves. She explained how to properly
breathe during the techniques that students were doing. With
soothing music in the background, students did techniques that
engaged various muscles in the body, particularly the core
abdominal muscles. In addition to showing students the basic
Pilates position, Ms Nemetz also demonstrated a slight
modification to each move so that if they wanted to, students
could challenge themselves a little more.
Ms Nemetz ended the workshop by dimming the lights
and encouraging students to try one more pose. Once again, Ms
Nemetz showed students two options for the final pose. With
their eyes closed and breathing focused, students were in a state
of utter relaxation as they cleared their minds of whatever stress
or worries they had. I personally found the workshop very
relaxing and I am sure the other students who participated found
Honors College students warming up and testing their balance.
that it was a good way to spend an hour away from their
homework and studying.
As the Spring 2010 semester approaches its end, Honors
This Fall semester, Ms Nemetz is teaching an Honors
students relieved some of their pre-final stress with a Pilates
course titled Yoga, Pilates, and Your Body, on Mondays from
event that took place on Thursday, April 22, 2010, in Goldstein
9:05 am to 12:10 pm. The class explores health and wellness
Fitness Center. The workshop was led by instructor Laurice
concepts through both experiential and lecture components. In
Nemetz, who first gave the students a brief introduction about the the studio, students experiment with several forms of exercise,
history of Pilates. She informed students that Pilates was
and learn therapeutic movement concepts. Students will study
introduced by a German man named Joseph Pilates.
and gain an understanding about basic anatomy and its
Ms Nemetz began the workshop by showing students
relationship to movement.
HONORS
BY
AARTI
INDEPENDENT
RESEARCH
CONFERENCE,
2010
SRINIVASAN
On Thursday, April 29,
2010, the Honors Independent
Research Conference was held in
Conference Rooms A/B and C/D
in the Kessel Student Center. A
“research study” may sound
intimidating, academic, and
science-related. However, the
presenters at the last Honors event
of the year, showed quite the
opposite. There were just as many
students presenting business
related studies as those related to
science, and the topics addressed
Brandon Lentine presenting on varied widely.
the art of yoga.
Due to the large turnout
and the many presentations,
students were divided into two rooms: one mostly for studies in
the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences and the other mostly for
the Lubin School of Business. The Lienhard School of Nursing
was also represented.
Students, mentors, and guests in attendance not only
witnessed real research, progress, innovation, and imagination in
action, but they were also provided with pizza, soda, and fruit.
While enjoying the food, the audience heard several
presentations, such as Matthew Hartog’s. He studied and
experimented with plants to figure out how to control, and
hopefully to combat, the invasive plants that have been wreaking
havoc on our eco-system. Other presenters in the “science” room
were Jessica Anderson, Steven Daoud, Hisham Hosein, Brandon
Lentine, and Brittany Perry.
The other room featured
presentations on marketing
schemes, student loans, and
accounting issues. Students who
presented included Amanda Amos,
Joan Bitanga, Nicole Capozzoli,
Shayne Holt, and Jacqueline
Pelliccia.
Both rooms held a brief
question and answer period after
each presentation which proved to
be a useful tool for the audience’s
full understanding of each topic
presented. Overall, the Honors
College students displayed the true
essence of education—not for
Brittany Perry speaking
money and materialistic gain, but to about Phosphatase Nuclear
Targeting Subunit (PNUTS).
better themselves and improve our
world.
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SCHOLASTICA
HONORS
BY
AWARDS
CHRISTOPHER
DINNER
2010
UHLICK
On Monday, May 17,
2010, Honors graduating seniors
and Honors students who have
completed five-year combined
degree programs gathered with
their guests in the Gottesman
Room in the Kessel Student Center
to celebrate their achievements
within the Pforzheimer Honors
College. The students and their
guests entered the event dressed
elegantly to see the blue tablecloths
and yellow and blue balloons
surrounding the room.
Dr. Benton began the
Dr. Benton and Prof. Walther ceremony by greeting the crowd
with Elana Harmon.
and introducing the keynote
speaker, Ms Christine
Shakespeare. Ms Shakespeare gave an inspiring speech that
concluded by reminding students that they have been trained at
Pace with the skills necessary to go out into the world and be
successful adults.
After the speech, Dr. Benton returned to the podium to
announce that dinner was going to begin. The buffet-style dinner
included salad, rolls, steamed vegetables, pasta, and chicken
francaise. After dinner, there was chocolate fondue with
strawberries, brownies, pound cake, and marshmallows available
to be dipped in the delicious chocolate.
The festivities continued with Dr. Benton introducing
the Honors College office staff to the audience. Following the
applause, Dr. Benton and Prof. Walther began the presentation of
awards. Each student was called up individually to receive their
Honors College
graduation
certificate and
medallion. Once
all students were
given their
deserved
recognition, a
group photo was
taken just outside
the Gottesman
Room to end the
wonderful
evening of
A group shot of all the graduating Honors College
celebration.
students.
GOLDEN KEY
INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
YOU DON’T NEED A GOLDEN TICKET IF
YOU HAVE A GOLDEN KEY!
KEY!
JOIN GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL
HONOR SOCIETY TODAY!
For information please contact the advisor,
Prof. Christopher Walther, at [email protected] or (914) 773-3961
and visit www.goldenkey.org
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“HOW
VOLUME
HAS
13,
ISSUE
1
THE HONORS COLLEGE ENHANCED YOUR UNIVERSITY
EXPERIENCE?”CONTEST WINNER, 2010
This past Spring 2010, all Honors
College students were invited to
enter a writing competition in which
they were asked to write an essay or
poem answering the question, “How
Has the Honors College Enhanced
Your University Experience?”
Many submissions were received.
An essay by Jessica Calamera was
the winning entry.
Jessica Calamera
It was a hot summer afternoon and I ran down my driveway to the mailbox. I was
waiting for the day that my acceptance letter, hopefully, from Pace University would come. I
knew from the moment I first visited the campus that I could not picture attending college
anywhere else, so this day was exciting, but also frightening as well. I slowly opened the
mailbox and shuffled through the pile of envelopes. I saw blue lettering...Pace University. It
came! I flew back upstairs, sat at the kitchen table, ripped open the letter, and stared with
eager eyes at the text. I zeroed in on, “We are pleased to inform you...” and screamed with joy
to my parents in the next room to tell them I had been accepted to Pace and the Pforzheimer
Honors College. I knew right then and there that I would spend the next four years as a very
happy individual.
The Honors College has enhanced my University experience in every way
imaginable. Intellectually, I have grown so much since I started attending Pace. The Honors
classes that have been built into my curriculum every semester have challenged me to go
above and beyond in my thinking. I have learned to reflect on a higher and more mature level,
which has helped me excel in all of my other classes and has assisted me in understanding and
exploring material in a completely new way.
The Honors College is also a family. It has been so comforting to know that I always
have a place to go, whether I need help with my homework, or even just advice. Although I
now have other advisors specific to my major, I find myself reverting back to the Honors
office to create my schedule before the start of every semester! Being part of the Honors
College is truly like being part of a support group, where you have other students and faculty
always there by your side, which makes a big difference when the stress of being a college
student surfaces.
If it were not for the Honors College, I would not have met my best friends either.
The distribution of laptops in the beginning of the first year introduced me to so many likeminded students, which helped me secure the foundation of a brand new social life at college,
which can be intimidating. Honors gave us common ground and the events that were
organized specifically for the Honors College gave me a medium for meeting new people and
for adjusting to my new life.
Most importantly to me, the Honors College has enhanced my University experience
by giving me confidence. My acceptance into this elite group meant that I was believed in and
that I could reach for the stars because I had the tools to do so. It is inspiring to know that
others have as much faith in your abilities as you do and I am so grateful that I have been
given the courage to succeed.
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SCHOLASTICA
HONORS
BY
DIANA
STUDENTS
RECOGNIZED
AT
GRADUATION
2010
CAVALLO
The Pforzheimer
Honors College is proud
to congratulate Christopher Uhlick and Dinetta
Sprolling for winning two
of the most prestigious
awards at Pace University’s 2010 commencement ceremony. Christopher was the recipient of
the Trustees’ Award, and
Christopher Uhlick shaking hands with
President Friedman after receiving the Dinetta was presented the
Community Service
Trustees Award.
Award. Along with these
awards, both students were given the honor of sitting on stage
during the commencement ceremony.
Christopher Uhlick, a member of the Pforzheimer Honors College and the dean’s list, excels at academics while offering the community around him more than just a helping hand.
Christopher has used his academic endeavors as a way to help
give back, serving as Philanthropy Chair for Alpha Phi Delta
National Fraternity and working on the Budget Allocations Committee for the Student Association. He has also been a Resident
Assistant and a University 101 Peer Advisor for four years.
In addition to his work in the local community, Christopher has globalized his good deeds—serving as a Teacher’s Assistant for the Psychology and Civic Engagement travel courses
to Fiji and Trinidad and Tobago, where students perform community service. Over the past four years Uhlick has also pitched in
with wrapping gifts for underprivileged children, web design for
a nonprofit organization, and acted as a team captain for the 2009
Relay for Life.
As a result of his outstanding academics and commitment, Christopher has been inducted to the Pforzheimer Honors
College, the Lambda Sigma National Honor Society for Sophomores, the Golden Key International Honor Society, the Alpha
Chi Honor Society, and the National College Honor Scholarship
Society. He has received numerous awards, including a Golden
Key Scholarship and a bronze medal for the 2009-2010 Jefferson
Awards.
Professor Christopher Walther, senior academic advisor
for the Pforzheimer Honors College, said of Christopher, “it will
be a sad day for the University and me once he graduates, but I
constantly will remind myself of his achievements on and off
campus within his academic and personal life during his time at
Pace. I feel that he truly exemplifies Pace University’s motto of
Opportunitas, since he took advantage of all that the University
has to offer academically and socially.”
Christopher plans to earn his CPA and will begin his
career at Ernst & Young in New York City, where he has been
made a full-time offer.
Dinetta Sprolling, president and founding member of the
Omega Phi Beta Sorority, is an ambitious student dedicated to
making a difference in the community. Dinetta has made it a
priorty each semester to lend a helping hand wherever it was
needed. In addition to her duties at Omega Phi Beta, she has
served as President of the Residential Hall Association, Executive Vice President of Judicial and Compliance for Student Association, and Chairperson of Induction and Selection of the National Residence Hall Honorary. She has also acted as a student
representative for multiple on-campus committees—including the
Middle States Student Committee, the Academic Affairs Committee, and the Spring Homecoming Committee—and has
worked as an Orientation Leader and student coordinator for the
Family and Youth orientation program.
Dinetta has shown the same commitment to her academics as she has to the community—making the dean’s list each
semester, and serving as a
member of the Gamma
Alpha Sigma Greek Honor
Society, the Golden Key
Honor Society, the Pforzheimer Honors College, the
National Residence Hall
Honorary, and the Lambda
Sigma National Honor
Society for Sophomores.
She recently received the
Who’s Who Among College
Students Award.
Dinetta Sprolling with Dr. Benton and
Professor Harold
advisor Christopher Walther after being
Brown has noted that he
honored at the Honors Awards Dinner.
has been particularly impressed not only by Dinetta’s intelligence “but also by her sense
of personal integrity. She seems to me to be the “complete” student—an outstanding student who also makes an impact on campus life.” Professor Larry Hundersmark added that “In the tradition of Socrates, Dinetta is a person who is driven by an intense
desire to more fully know herself, others, and the great intellectual traditions of humanity.”
Dinetta aspires to get her Master's Degree and Doctorate
Degree so that she may serve as a Professor of Women's History
and Minority Women Studies.
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STUDENT
BY
VOLUME
13,
ISSUE
1
SHOWCASE
CHRISTOPHER
UHLICK
The purpose of the Student Showcase is to let Honors students know about fellow Honors College students who demonstrate leadership both at Pace University and in
the real world. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else for a Student Showcase, please e-mail Prof. Christopher Walther at [email protected] with
an e-mail address and telephone number for yourself or the person you are nominating. Please state why this person should be showcased.
Olivia Drabczyk
So, why did this impressive individual decide to showcase her talents at Pace University? It turns out that Olivia’s aunt
Many Pace
and uncle attended Pace, and Olivia says, “because of them I
students will recognize her have been wearing Pace hoodies ever since I was young.” The
smiling face on campus,
close proximity to home and the interest Pace displayed in her
but those same people may through personal letters and phone calls persuaded Olivia to folnot know how immersed
low in her aunt and uncle’s footsteps.
Olivia Drabczyk is with the
Olivia attributes her intense involvement with Pace to
world around her. It is
her being president of the Future Educators Association as a firsttypical to find students
year student. She states, “that experience helped make me who I
who try to take advantage am and got me involved with Pace really fast.” Because of this
of their Pace experience,
single opportunity, Olivia has been making a positive impact on
but few do as much as
campus and her fellow students ever since.
Olivia.
Another aspect of Pace that Olivia flaunts is her memOlivia displaying that bright smile she
This 21-year-old bership in the Honors College. Her favorite part is the Honors
seems to always have on her face.
from Staten Island is Edi- courses because they provide the greatest knowledge and fun
tor-in-Chief of the yearlearning experiences. The Honors events, especially Decorating
book, the Community Service Chair for her sorority, Phi Sigma
the Pleasantville Cottage School, are another reason Olivia loves
Sigma, a Welcome Center tour guide, and a Student Ambassador. the Honors College.
Those are only a few of the many engaging activities Olivia is
When Olivia reflects on her time at Pace, she is proud of
involved in on campus.
the fact that she was able to be so involved and still be such an
Outside of Pace, Olivia does a great deal to help others. exceptional student. Upon graduation, Olivia plans to either atThis Applied Psychology major both works and volunteers at the tend graduate school for Occupational Therapy or join the Peace
Pleasantville Cottage School where she is a mentor to an 11-year Corps. She has already tasted being abroad and making a differold in the Edenwald School. She also enjoys being a personal
ence as this past summer she travelled to Nepal using the Honors
assistant to a young girl with multiple disorders. Finally, Olivia Research Grant. She learned a great deal about the conception of
rounds out her busy schedule with volunteering at Blythedale
mental health and the current treatments given in this country.
hospital.
Patrick Finnegan
Blending athletics and Honors College classes is no easy
task as it tests a student’s fortitude dedication to their commitments. Senior football player Patrick Finnegan is one of those
rare students who has stood tall to this challenge and has excelled
along the way.
This 21-year-old is a fierce competitor on the field and a
diligent student in the classroom. The Hazlet, New Jersey native
can be found in the Honors Office throughout the week because
his free-time is occupied with being a student aide for Honors.
Some athletes are simply satisfied with their team involvement, but Patrick furthers his university experience. He is a
member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity which contributes to
the events and service held at Pace. Patrick also uses his experiences to help first-year students as a UNV 101 peer advisor.
What is even more impressive is that Patrick does all of this
while battling diabetes.
Patrick decided to come to Pace because of the football
program and its distance from home. He notes that, “Pace is
close enough to home, but far enough where I need to live on
campus.” The business program at Pace also influenced his deci-
sion as he is a Business Management major.
Patrick genuinely appreciates
being in the Honors College. He enjoys
the intriguing classes and the events that
are provided. His favorite event is the
Halloween party with the Pleasantville
Cottage School children. Another benefit
according to Patrick is the snacks that are
available in the Honors office. “No one
goes hungry in the Honors College,” Patrick says.
Patrick’s tenure at Pace has led to
his many accomplishments, including the
Honors Research Grant enabling him to
Patrick is always
happy to be sporting
conduct his “International Rum Markethis football jersey.
ing” project. He is most proud of being
able to balance all that he does while managing to thrive academically. Patrick attributes his success to
“working hard and keeping at it no matter how tough things get.”
It is this attitude that makes him an excellent example for Honors
students, especially athletes, to follow.
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SCHOLASTICA
GOLDEN
BY
KEY
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
CHRISTOPHER
UHLICK
The Golden Key International Honor Society at Pace University, Pleasantville exceeded their expectations for the 2009-2010 academic year by creating the largest and
most active honor society on the
Pleasantville campus.
For the third straight year,
the chapter received Gold Status.
This is the highest status that a Golden
Key chapter can attain by fulfilling the values of engagement,
excellence, diversity, respect, innovation, collaboration, and integrity. A certificate for this accomplishment was received at the
2010 Golden Key International Conference.
The chapter was awarded the 2009 Chapter Service
Award this past fall. The annual Chapter Service Award is one
of many ways that Golden Key helps student members realize
their potential. The Chapter Service Award recognizes a chapter’s ability to offer outstanding service to the community. “It is
only fitting that the chapter at Pace University is recognized by
Golden Key,” commented John W. Mitchell, Golden Key’s Chief
Executive Officer. “Our members are inspired and motivated
not only to achieve exceptional academic accomplishments, but
also to make a positive impact on our world through the Society’s
commitment to service.”
Individuals within the chapter were also recognized this
past year. Advisor, Prof. Christopher Walther, was recognized
for his five years of service to Golden Key and president, Christopher Uhlick, was the recipient of a Golden Key Study Abroad
Scholarship.
This past fall 2009 the chapter inducted its largest number of members at 127 students. At the new member induction
ceremony, Dr. Melissa Cardon was the recipient of the 2009
Golden Key Honorary Member Award and gave an inspirational
message to all chapter members. “The induction ceremony was
beautiful,” commented Brittany Perry, chapter vice-president.
This year the chapter held fourteen events which were
open to both chapter members and the University community.
Some of these events included Wrapping Gifts for Underprivileged Children, Geography Game during Relay for Life, Interview Workshop, and a trip to the United Nations.
Taking an active roll in the chapter, vice-president,
Sindhu Mathew, attended the Golden Key Regional Conference
in Stony Brook, New York and Prof. Christopher Walther and
Christopher Uhlick attended the Golden Key International Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. Attending a multitude of seminars during the conferences sparked new and innovative ideas for
chapter improvement and community engagement.
Much hard work and dedication was exhibited throughout the year in the chapter, evident through the many objectives
achieved by all chapter members. After having such a successful
year, the chapter is looking to build upon all past accomplishments.
Pace University’s
Pforzheimer Honors College
C.H.I.L.D. Project
Cause: Hope, Inspire, Live,
Dream
Are you interested in joining?
Pace University's C.H.I.L.D. Project:
Cause: Hope, Inspire, Live, Dream
US Fund for UNICEF
For more information, contact
Prof. Christopher Walther at
[email protected] or 914-773-3961
EV
ER
Y
HA
ND
CO
UN
T
Pace University's C.H.I.L.D. Project strives
to promote the survival, protection, and
future development of children by
advocating, educating, and fundraising for
the world's children.
The primary goal of this organization is to
encourage activism within the Pace University community by exposing members to the
perils facing the world's children and by
providing opportunities to make a difference.
S
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SEA-ING
THE
BY
TOTLAND
MARTIN
WORLD
THROUGH
VOLUME
13,
MY
EYES
Martin in front of the cruise ship he called home during his trip.
Upon my arrival in Ensenada, Mexico on February 17, 2010, I knew I made the right choice. Along with approximately 600 students, I traveled by motor coach across the
border from San Diego to this small port city in Mexico to board
the MV Explorer for the Spring 2010 Voyage with Semester At
Sea. As I hopped off the bus and saw the eight-deck, 580-foot
cruise ship in front of us, I felt a sense of excitement and adventure that I have not felt since I traveled to California at the age of
fifteen as an exchange student. It was because of this I realized
that I had made the right decision!
With an itinerary spanning thirteen ports in ten countries, 109 days and 27,000 miles around the globe, Semester At
Sea should attract anyone with even the remotest inkling of wanderlust. With a faculty of highly renowned professors from some
of the most prestigious schools in the U.S. and a wide range of
courses specially
designed with the
voyage in mind,
anyone with an
interest in taking
their higher learning “above and
beyond,” as well as
making lifelong
friends and memories should be enticed.
Certain
memories from a
trip like this stick
out more than others. I particularly
remember traveling
independently
Martin was able to witness the beauty of the through Japan,
Taj Mahal.
from Yokohama to
ISSUE
1
Kobe, via Tokyo, Osaka, Koyasan and Kyoto, with five friends.
We missed our bus in Tokyo and had to explain to a man who
understood no English that we needed new tickets to get to
Osaka. We also stayed overnight in a Buddhist monastery and
attended the prayer ceremonies with the monks in the morning.
In South Africa, I was able to cage-dive with Great
White sharks which I related to my Oceanography class on board.
This was about as “hands on” as learning can get without endangering your safety. As if that was not enough, I also went skydiving over Cape Town and climbed the landmark Table Mountain. After learning about the historical background of Cape
Town and apartheid, I visited Langa, the oldest township in Cape
Town.
While wandering the grounds of the War Atrocities Museum in Saigon, Vietnam, I spoke to an older man who lost both
arms in what the Vietnamese refer to as “The American War.” He
mistook me for an American, and I experienced first-hand the
incredible capability of forgiveness the Vietnamese people exhibit, considering the atrocities of the Vietnam War. The experiences have been both memorable and countless.
I was able to learn from and share my experience with a
group of dedicated, adventurous students, as well as the professors and faculty members. My travels have taught me that the
most important learning takes place outside the classroom. Being
able to travel with close friends and learning about the world
while seeing it with my own eyes has all amounted to the best
semester of my life. And, it all resulted because of reaching out
to new opportunities and making the right choice.
Martin enjoying the view provided by the Table Mountain in
South Africa.
SCHOLASTICA
FINDING
BY
DIANA
FALL
FUN
OFF
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CAMPUS
CAVALLO
One of Pace
Pleasantville’s greatest
attributes is its picturesque campus that is highlighted by the fall’s beautiful, golden orange and
yellow trees. While Pace
events are a always a
good way for students to
celebrate the first semester back and experience
the richness of this season, you may find yourself tempted to venture off
the campus. Students often stay restricted to campus life and miss this opportunity because they are unfamiliar with the Pleasantville community and
Westchester area or due to their new “college budgets.” So, here
are six fun and interesting ways to embrace fall traditions and
experience life off campus without emptying your wallet.
The Horseman’s Hollow is the main tribute to the infamous legend that takes the local Sleepy Hollow legend of the
Headless Horseman into a terrifying interactive experience. From
October 15-16, 22-24 and 28-30 the historic site of Phillipsburg
Manor in Sleepy Hollow will be transformed into a haunted trail
filled with the “Horseman’s Army” that lead into a Horseman’s
Lair where state-of-the-art special effects will leave you scared to
believe in ghosts! Tickets for this experience are only $20.00 and
can be purchased on online at www.hudsonvally.org or by phone
914-631-8200.
Westchester Apple Picking is a beloved, traditional fall
event available at 3 different county locations. The first at the
Outhouse Orchards in Croton Falls
(www.outhouseorchards.info/) from September to the end of October, everyday 10:00am – 5:00pm, and the second location is
Stuart’s Farm in Granite Springs (www.stuartsfarm.com) everyday from September to November, 10:00am – 5:00pm. The last
location, Wilkins Fruit & Fir Farm, is in Yorktown
(www.wilinsfarm.com) every weekend from September to November 10:00am – 4:30pm.
The next two events are sponsored by the Teatown Lake
Reservation in Ossining. The Annual Fall Festival at Teatown
Lake Reservation was created to appreciate nature and celebrate
autumn as a community. The scheduled events include scenic
hayrides, zipline riding with SavATree, pumpkin carving, scarecrow dressing and a petting zoo! The Teatown Marketplace will
also be open and available for festival-goers to shop in. Festival
admission is only $10.00 but Funpasses are available for purchase at $22.00 which include admission, hayrides and other festival activities. All funds raised at this event go to Teatown’s
environmental educational programs. Shuttle buses will be provided to transport people from the Lake Reservation site to the
festival location.
Mischief Night Hike, whose tagline is “Coyotes may
howl, owls may hoot, and bats may swoop, but Who is making
mischief in the Teatown woods,” is the perfect event for an outdoorsy student. If you enjoy hiking and want to take part in
“Mischief Night” without the common “shaving cream bombing”
of local homes, this event is for you. The Teatown Lake Reservation runs this event on October 30 at 7pm at the Reservation’s
headquarters in Ossining. There is a $5.00 participation fee.
For additional information on either event contact Reservation staff by phone at 914-762-2912, by email at
[email protected] or visit their website www.teatown.org.
The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze at Croton-onHudson at the Van Cortlandt Manor, is a Revolutionary-era site.
The breathtaking display of spooky music, sound effects and a
walkway of more than 3,000 Jack O’ Lanterns, a 15-foot tall Jack
O’Lantern “totem poles,” and a ghostly “outer space” gallery.
The Blaze takes place October 6-8, 13-16, and 20-22. For more
information call 914-271-8981 or visit www.hudsonvalley.org.
The Warwick Drive-In Movie Theater was originally
built in 1950 and has been a family owned and operated business
ever since. They strive to give people the unique Drive-In Theater experience with all of today’s comforts like Wi-Fi internet!
The Warwick doesn’t play into the stereotypical, “black and
white picture” drive-ins because the Warwick keeps with the
times showing movies like, “The Other Guys,” “The Expendables,” “Nanny McPhee Returns” and “Going the Distance.”
Tickets are $8.00 per admission. Remember to check for movie
times at www. webusers.warwick.net or call (845) 986-4440.
Suggestion If you are a student without a car, grab a few
friends, a GPS and Road-Trip-Playlist because the Warwick is
located 1 hour away in Warwick, NY.
These are some of many cultural events and opportunities that the greater Westchester area and local communities has
to offer. If you would like to learn about more events you can
visit the Hudson Valley website at https://www.hudsonvalley.org.
I hope you take advantage of these resources to make your fall at
Pace one of your best yet!
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HISTORY
BY
VOLUME
OF
13,
ISSUE
1
HALLOWEEN
CHRISTOPHER
UHLICK
Every Halloween children and young adults are torn
between which costume they will don on this famous holiday.
People rarely, contemplate why this holiday grosses about $6.9
billion a year. In an attempt to understand the phenomenon, here
is some background information on the day known as Halloween.
About 2,000 years ago in the territory of Ireland, the
United Kingdom, and northern France, the Celtic festival Samhain was celebrated. This festival was in place because the new
year began on November 1, marking the beginning of winter.
Due to the cold, dark days of winter, it was associated with many
deaths. The night before the new year was viewed as a time that
the boundary between the world of the living and that of the dead
would become unclear. Ghosts could potentially roam the earth
and were believed to damage crops and create mischief. The
Samhain festival was celebrated and the Celtic priests would create large bonfires for people to come and sacrifice crops and animals. During these bonfires, people wore costumes consisting of
animal heads and skins.
Romans had conquered the Celtic lands by A.D. 43.
The Roman festivals of Feralia and the day to honor Pomona
were integrated into the Celtic traditions of celebrating Samhain.
Feralia was a day to honor the passing of the dead in late October, while honoring Pomona, the goddess of fruit and trees, may
have given way to the bobbing for apples activity that can be seen
today, as the symbol of Pomona is the apple.
By the 800s, Christianity had spread into the land. During the seventh century, November 1 was declared as All Saints’
Day which honored saints and martyrs. This celebration became
known as All-hallowmas with the night before being All-hallows
Eve, later becoming Halloween. As history went on, November
2 became All Souls’ Day, which honored the dead. This celebration involved similar activities to Samhain (large bonfires, parades, and dressing in costumes). The three days of All Saints’
eve, All Saints’, and All Souls’ was called Hallowmas.
These customs remained with the many Europeans that
came to America. When a large number of immigrants came
from Ireland during the country’s potato famine, they brought
with them the tradition of dressing in costumes and going doorto-door asking for food or money. Women also believed that
during Halloween, they could discover who their future husband
would be through tricks involving yarn, apple parings, and mirrors.
By the beginning of the twentieth century, the superstitious and religious aspects of Halloween had diminished due to
the encouragement of removing any “scary” elements that the
holiday brought. Halloween became a day centered around the
community, and during 1920-1950, “trick-or-treating” became
rather popular due to its inexpensive way to promote the holiday
within a neighborhood.
The act of “trick-or-treating” is most closely connected
to All Souls’ Day in England, when less-fortunate citizens would
beg for food and would receive pastries called “soul cakes” from
families. In exchange, that person would pray for the family’s
deceased loved ones.
Hundreds of years ago people believed that ghosts wandered the earth, and people did not want to be recognized upon
leaving their homes, especially at night. To prevent being noticed, people wore masks to disguise themselves as fellow spirits.
This tradition marked the beginning of the costume aspect of
Halloween.
Today, no one believes that they will be seen by ghosts
on All-hallowmas eve, but the tradition is often an excuse to wear
scandalous, attention-seeking outfits. Companies that make Halloween costumes will never complain because they make millions of dollars by promoting a tradition who’s history people
know little about. Regardless of what you wear this year, you
now have some idea of why Batman, Jason, and Little Red Riding Hood are wandering the streets ringing doorbells.
To read more in-depth about the history of Halloween,
visit www.history.com/topics/halloween.
QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? ADVICE?
FEEL FREE TO CONTACT OUR OFFICE:
Acting Director of Honors College
Joseph Morreale, Ph.D.
Monday
9-10am, 11am-3pm
Tuesday
9-3pm
Wednesday 9-10am, 12-2pm
Thursday
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Pleasantville
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Phone
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Thursday
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Somewhere between
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is the chance to take your
Honors professor out to lunch, on us!
Contact the Honors Office
at (914) 773-3848 for more
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GENTLE
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class, students must have a final grade no lower
than a B– for the class!
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H in the A-Z Index, and then click on
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DIRECTOR,
Events: Honors students
are required to attend at
least two of the events
listed in Scholastica each
semester.
DR.
JANETTA
REBOLD
and review your progress. To receive
Honors credit (3 credits), you must present
the results of your study at the Honors
Independent Research Conference held
each spring. In addition, your paper may
be published in Transactions with the
Seniors: If you have not Dyson Society of Fellows papers, as well
already done so, please
as in Pace’s Digital Commons. If interstop by the Honors Ofested, please stop by the Honors Office to
fice to make sure you
pick up the necessary blue forms to begin
have completed all your your research. You may apply for the
Honors requirements.
Honors $1,000 Research Grant to pay
Honors Independent Research: If you are a your research expenses. Don’t miss out
junior or senior, have a minimum of 3.3
on this great opportunity!
GPA, and wish you had time during your
Honors Option Courses: Given the
college years to study a specific topic of
interest, then choose to take an Honors
choice, it is preferable to take an Honors
Independent Research course. With the
course rather than to do an Honors Option.
approval of the appropriate professor, the I advise you to hold onto your Honors
department chairperson, and the Director Options until the end of your undergraduof Honors, you will meet regularly with
ate education and use an Honors Option
the professor who will guide your research only if your schedule is such that no Hon-
BENTON
ors course fits in, you are planning your
last semesters, and panic is approaching.
Two blue forms, available in the Honors
Office, are required. Working with a professor in a non-Honors course, you write
an additional paper (10 to 20 pages) or do
a project or presentation.
Honors Study Room: Take advantage of
the Honors Study Room located on the
third floor of Mortola Library. It is available only to Honors students and is
equipped with computers and a printer,
soft couches, free coffee, tea, soda, and
juice, various snacks, and, of course,
candy.
Honors Credit: In order to receive Honors credit in an Honors course, students
must have a final grade no lower than a
B– for the course!