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A FEW WORDS
From Editor-in-Chief, Diana Cavallo
Hello everyone, my
name is Diana Cavallo and I am
the new editor-in-chief of
Scholastica, your Honors College newsletter. I want to welcome you all back to Pace and
wish you luck for the fall 2011
semester. I would also like to
extend a warm welcome to all
Honors first-year students, who
are experiencing college classes
and dorm environments for the
first time.
I hope that you are enjoying your first few weeks of
“college life.” Don’t hesitate to
spend your time in the Honors
office and take advantage of the
study room, snack table, laptops,
and coffee machine! Even
though I’m now a senior, we
share something in common: this
is your first issue of Scholastica
and my first issue as editor. This
newsletter is here to update you
on Honors events, and classes
and to recognize the academic
achievements of your peers. I
hope that many of you will write
about your favorite Honors
events for Scholastica.
My advice to you as you
begin your college journey is to
get involved in the campus community. There is a club for every
interest possible-join one! Go to
Kessel information sessions to
learn more about honor societies,
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Greek life, and
community service
opportunities.
When you’re looking for something
fun to do, attend an
Honors College
event: you are required to attend
two per semester and they are all
listed in this issue.
Enjoying your time at
Pace isn’t limited to campus activities, so don’t be afraid to hop
on the shuttle bus and explore the
town of Pleasantville! Check out
the Jacob Burns Film Center, the
“Black Cow” coffee shop, and
the 50’s-themed, ice cream “Pop
Shop.”
GENTLE REMINDERS
From Honors College Director, Dr. Janetta Rebold Benton
Honors Events:
Honors students
are required to
attend at least
two of the events
listed in
Scholastica each
semester.
Seniors: If you have not already
done so, please stop by the Honors Office to make sure you have
completed all your Honors requirements.
Honors Independent Research:
If you are a junior or senior, have
a minimum of 3.3 GPA, and
wish you had time during your
college years to study a specific
topic of interest, then choose to
take an Honors Independent Research course. With the approval
of the appropriate professor, the
department chairperson, and the
Director of Honors, you will
meet regularly with the professor
who will guide your research 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 Dyson Society of
Fellows papers, as well as in
Pace’s Digital Commons. If interested, please stop by the Honors College Office to pick up the
necessary blue forms to begin
your research. You may apply
for the Honors $1,000 Research
Grant to pay your research expenses. Don’t miss out on this
great opportunity!
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 College
students and is equipped with
computers and a printer, soft
couches, free coffee, tea, soda,
and juice, various snacks, and, of
Honors Option Courses: Given course, candy.
the choice, it is preferable to take Honors Credit: In order to rean Honors course rather than to
ceive Honors credit in an Honors
do an Honors Option. I advise
course, students must have a
you to hold onto your limited
final grade no lower than a B–
number of Honors Options until for the course!
the end of your undergraduate
education and use an Honors
Option only if your schedule is
such that no Honors course fits
in, you are planning your last
List of Honor
2
Societies and
Advisors
Fall 2011 Honors
Events
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Reviewing Spring
2011 Honors
Events
4-6
Honors Essay
Contest Winners
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Honors Students
at Graduation
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Student Showcase
9
Study Abroad:
Australia!
10
“Finding the Best
Eats”
11
Golden Key
Accomplishments
12
Fulbright
Information
12
Organization
Spotlight
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PACE UNIVERSITY,
PLEASANTVILLE
•
Janetta Rebold Benton,
Ph.D. Director of Honors
College
•
Christopher Walther, M.S.
Senior Honors Advisor
•
Diana Cavallo
Editor-in-Chief
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HONOR SOCIETIES
A 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
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. Adelia Williams
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
Prof. Sara Juncaj
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) 773-3306
(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
READY TO HELP
Pleasantville Academic Advisors
PROGRAM/SCHOOL
ADVISOR NAME
PHONE (914)
773-
E-mail @pace.edu
OFFICE
Advising Center for Exploring Majors
Allyson King
3847
AKing
Mortola, 3rd floor
Center for Academic Excellence
Beth Tonner
33503
BTonner
Mortola, 3rd floor
Challenge to Achievement at Pace
Lesa Rader
3757
LRader
Mortola, 3rd floor
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Heather Calchera
3924
HCalchera
Choate House, 203
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Elizabeth Tesoriero
3538
ETesoriero
Choate House, 206
Tiffany Friedman
3347
TFriedman
Lienhard, 3rd floor
Lubin School of Business
Eileen Murphy
3660
EMurphy
Goldstein Academic
Center, 1st floor
Lubin School of Business
Julie Piscani
3794
JPiscani
Goldstein Academic
Center, 1st floor
Christopher Walther
3961
CWalther
Mortola, 3rd floor
John Di Natale
3571
JDiNatale
Buchsbaum
Tricia Brogan
3527
PBrogan
Goldstein Academic
Center, 3rd floor
Bernice Houle
3592
BHoule
Goldstein Academic
Center, 3rd floor
College of Health Professions
Pforzheimer Honors College
School of Education
Seidenberg School of Computer
Science and Information Systems
Seidenberg School of Computer
Science and Information Systems
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FALL 2011 HONORS EVENTS
Each semester, the Honors College holds events on
and off campus. Honors College students are
required to attend a minimum of two Honors
College events each semester. For events requiring
reservations, please call Prof. Christopher Walther
at (914) 773-3961 or e-mail him at
[email protected].
Make-A-Difference Day:
Pace Reads at the Mt.
Pleasant Library
Sunday, October 16, 2011
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 local Pleasantville children.
Pace bus leaves at 12:45pm from North Hall on the
Pleasantville campus, and should return by
3:15pm.
Co-sponsored with Golden Key International
Join the Pforzheimer Honors College for ice cream Honor Society and the Center for Community
and the opportunity to meet fellow Honors College Action and Research.
students. The advisors from various honor societies
on campus will speak about each of their prestigHonors Open Meeting
ious organizations. Representatives from various
Guest Speaker: Dr. Joseph
university services will also speak.
Pastore, Management
Department
Monday, November 7, 2011
Trip to Six Flags Great
12:20-1:15pm (common hour)
Adventure
Jackson, NJ
*Snacks will be served*
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Gottesman Room, Kessel Student Center
8:30am-8:00pm
*Reservations required*
Come and share your ideas for future Honors
events and Honors courses with Dr. Benton and
Travel to this theme park, home fellow Honors students.
of the world’s largest and fastest
roller coaster, Kingda Ka.
Wolf Conservation Center
There is a $15 charge, which must be paid in adPresentation
vance to reserve your seat on the bus.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Pace bus leaves at 8:30am from North Hall on the 12:20-1:15pm (common hour)
Pleasantville campus, and should return by
Gottesman Room, Kessel Student
8:00pm.
Center
Honors Ice Cream Ice Breaker
Monday, September 26, 2011
12:20-1:15pm (common hour)
*Ice Cream will be served*
Gottesman Room, Kessel
Student Center
Children’s Issues
Presentation: Make-A-Wish
Foundation and
Westchester ARC
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
3:35-4:30pm (common hour)
Gottesman Room, Kessel
Student Center
Come listen to presentations by two organizations
that support the welfare of children. The Make-AWish Foundation enriches the lives of children
with life-threatening medical conditions through its
wish-granting work. Westchester ARC is the oldest
and largest agency in Westchester county serving
children and adults who have developmental disabilities and their families.
Make-A-Difference Day - Paint a
School Day with NYCares
Saturday, October 15, 2011
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.
Come hear a presentation from the
Wolf Conservation Center , with a visit from Atka,
an Arctic gray wolf. Atka is a unique ambassador
as he travels to schools, museums, nature centers,
and libraries across the Northeast to help people
learn about the importance of his wild brothers and
sisters. The Wolf Conservation Center promotes
wolf conservation by teaching about wolves, their
relationship to the environment, and the human
role in protecting their future.
Trip to the United Nations
Manhattan, NY
Friday, November 11, 2011
10:00am-3:00pm
*Reservations required*
Explore the United Nations with
a guided tour. Lunch is not provided, but there will
be an opportunity to purchase lunch after the tour.
Pace bus leaves at 10:00am from Miller Hall on
the Pleasantville campus, and should return by
3:00pm.
Co-sponsored with the Golden Key International
Honors Society.
Helping Girl Scouts earn a
Business Badge through
Junior Achievement
Saturday, November 12, 2011
9:30am-2:30pm
Gottesman Room, Kessel
Student Center
We will be leading presentations to local girl scout
troops on how develop entrepreneurship, enabling
them to earn a business badge. Junior Achievement
empowers young people to take charge of their
economic success. Their volunteer-delivered
programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship
and financial literacy skills, while using
experiential learning to inspire children to dream
big and to reach their potential.
Wrapping Gifts for
Underprivileged Children
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
3:35-4:30pm (common hour)
*Pizza will be served*
Gottesman Room, 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 3, 2011
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.
Pace bus leaves 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
International Honor Society.
Honors Yoga Workshop
Thursday, December 8, 2011
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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Hunger Banquet
By: Valerie Lakestream
On April 12, 2011, the
Honors College, in conjunction with
Golden Key International Honor
Society; Psychology of Civic Engagement (PSY 233); Campus Crusade for Christ; Pace Inspirational
Praise Ensemble; Omega Phi Beta;
Future Educators of America; and
Students of Caribbean Awareness,
held the annual Hunger Banquet in
The Hunger Banquet the Gottesman Room of Kessel Stuwas fortunate to have dent Center. The goal of the dinner
this food donated.
was to learn about the effects of
poverty and hunger on the children
in Africa from the United Nations Millennium Development
Project.
Students were separated by tables into different economic groups. The smallest group represented the wealthy
who had their tables covered with tablecloths, flowers, and an
appetizer ready upon their arrival. The next group represented
the middle class, with less extravagant table settings of simple
tablecloths. The largest group represented the poor majority.
These tables were in no way embellished and did not have any
food on them. They were all the way in the back of the room
whereas the tables that represented the wealthy were in the
front of the room and had the best view of the speakers.
The presentations started with students in Professor
Walther's Psychology of Civic Engagement class. The students educated the audience by relating facts about hunger and
its effect on the world. Their presentations included fact
sheets for each participant and visuals that brought to life the
devastating statistics about world hunger. The students were
followed by speakers from the Food Bank for Westchester and
the World Vision Organization, officials who work on the local, national, and global levels to combat hunger. The speakers reinforced the statements made earlier by the students and
also related ways that students could become involved in the
fight against hunger. Volunteering at local soup kitchens,
working with organizations such as UNICEF, and donating to
groups that are dedicated to putting an end to hunger were all
cited as ways for students to become active.
After the presentations,
participants feasted on an assortment of food donated by local
vendors, supporting the Hunger
Banquet. All proceeds from the
event were donated to the United
States Fund for UNICEF.
Honors College
students listening to
the event’s speakers.
Honors Easter Egg Hunt with the Pleasantville Cottage School
By: Christina Rufo
The Pforzheimer
Honors College annual
Easter Egg Hunt with the
Pleasantville Cottage
School children took
place on Sunday, April
17, 2011. The event began
in Gottesman Room
The Honors College students where students and chilwere paired with Pleasantville dren sat together to color
Cottage School children for an Easter eggs. The Cottage
exciting egg toss.
School kids were extremely creative when
designing their eggs and could not wait to see their finished
products. After the egg coloring, the Honors College students
and Cottage School children separated into groups according
to table color and went to Miller Lawn to hunt for candy-filled
Easter eggs.
Each team had fifty eggs to find , as well as three
bonus golden eggs. Children from each team ran out on the
lawn to locate the eggs and brought them back to their Honors
College student team captains. It was great to see their competitive edge and teamwork. As the Honors College students
cheered on their teams, the children worked hard to quickly
find all their eggs. When there were only a few eggs that remained undiscovered, Professor Walther announced we could
all run out to find them together. The first team to find all
their eggs was the blue team, making them the winners. Three
of the other children were the lucky ones to find the golden
eggs for a special prize.
As the egg hunt concluded, the Honors College students and children paired up for an egg toss. Eggs started
breaking and the number of teams diminished as the challenge
of making longer throws became greater. The egg toss was
messy, but laughter and smiles were abundant as everyone
had a great time.
At the end of the event, chocolate bunnies were
awarded to the winners of the egg hunt team, egg toss team,
and golden egg retrievers. All the children were able to take
home their colored Easter eggs and candy from the egg hunt.
Sometimes when you
give a little, you get so much
more in return. This is why
interacting with these children
is so rewarding. They are full of
life, happiness, and joy, and it
does not take much to bring out
these qualities. Volunteering
The bright colors of the
two hours of our time gave the
eggs represented
Cottage School children a fun
different teams.
Easter experience that we hope
they will always remember.
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Pilates Workshop
By: Patrick Finnegan
Honors College
students gathered in the
Aerobics Room, located
in the Goldstein Fitness
Center, on April 21, 2011
for their Pilates class.
This annual event introduces students to the art
Honors College students are of Pilates at a beginner
attempting to perform the
level.
movement while maintaining
Pilates is a great
their balance.
form of exercise to enhance flexibility and
strengthen one’s muscles, especially the core. The timing of
this event is perfect as final exams and projects are right
around the corner and students are beginning to feel the pressure. Pilates allows students to relax and relieve some stress
in a constructive, healthful manner.
The class was led by Professor Laurice Nemetz, who
has been a frequent contributor to the Honors College. She
has taught past Honors College courses, and most students see
her at least once a semester for an exercise class hosted by the
Honors College. Prof. Nemetz emphasized the importance of
the technique used during Pilates. The correct positioning and
form of breathing is essential to exercise the appropriate muscles. Like Yoga, Pilates requires good balance, but is more
intense in that the practitioner gets more of a workout. Even
the breathing is different as students had to breathe deeply,
almost whistling when they exhaled. The reason for this is
because it helps to further exercise the core muscles.
Some of the movements that Prof. Nemetz showed
the students caused them to groan--and to say that such movements were impossible for
them to perform. Luckily,
there were alternative movements that were easier, but
still provided the same workout.
After completing
several beginner exercises,
some of which felt much more
difficult than just an introducThese movements came
tory version, students were
more naturally to some
sweating and feeling the
students than to others.
“burn.” Certain movements
required the students to pair up with a neighbor. So then, not
only did Pilates give them a workout, but it allowed some new
friends to be made along the way.
Volunteering at the Food Bank for Westchester
By: Eden Smitelli
On April 30,
2011, a group of students
from the Pforzheimer
Honors College volunteered at the Food Bank
for Westchester. The
mission of this organization is to lead, engage,
and educate Westchester
County in creating a hunHonors College students are ger-free environment.
working hard to provide help
There are an
to those who rely on the Food
estimated
200,000 WestBank for Westchester.
chester County residents
who are hungry or at risk
of hunger. Nearly half of them are seniors; approximately one
–third of them are children. The Food Bank for Westchester is
the backbone of the county’s emergency food distribution
network. They solicit, acquire, warehouse, and distribute food
to more than 200 frontline hunger-relief programs throughout
the county that include food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters,
and residential programs. They also deliver 10 to12 tons of
food each day. To date, they have distributed over 75 million
pounds of food to hungry Westchester residents.
Upon the students’ arrival, they received a tour of the
facility which consisted of shelves stacked from floor to ceiling with non-perishable food. Much of the food is solicited
and collected through donations from Feeding America,
USDA, and local contributors, including food drives. However, they also purchase food at discount rates in bulk quantities through a cooperative buying program. All food goes to
their warehouse where it is inspected and repacked into distributable quantities.
This is where the Honors College students came in.
That day the students were split into two groups: one was
unpacking, and identifying, and labeling food items that were
in the freezer, and the other was repacking pinto beans. There
were five huge crates filled with 25-pound bags of the beans.
It was the students’ job to convert those into smaller twopound bags. About
two-and-a-half
crates were bagged
in the time the
students were there,
which was a lot of
beans! Time went
by quickly as some
students started making it into a competition to see who could
make the most two-pound bags!
Overall, volunteering at the Westchester Food Bank
was a great day, a successful event and proved to be a wonderful learning and eye-opening experience. On the bus back
to Pleasantville, many students expressed their sincere intentions to return to the Food Bank and volunteer again!
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Honors Independent Research Conference
By: John Mannhart
On May 5, 2011, the
Pforzheimer Honors College
hosted their annual Honors
Independent Research Conference which was held in the
Kessel Student Center in Conference Rooms A/B and C/D.
Each year students undertake
Matthew Tyburski
extensive research, some with
discusses his research
the help of the Honors College
entitled, “The Cross
Research Grant, and usually
Cultural Differences
within their respective majors.
between Asian-Americans
All of the hard work that was
and Americans.”
done throughout the year produces results that are shared on this day.
Like the many research conferences past, the range
of topics was vast. This year students could pick one of the
conference rooms to hear about the family dynamics within a
family-owned business, the effects of mental health diagnosis
and treatments in Nepal, the effects of the new international
accounting standards, or the differences between psychological needs across cultures, just to name a few.
For those in attendance, not only do they hear of
interesting research and its findings, but they were fed as
well! Each room is supplied with stacks of pizza along with
fruit and an assortment of beverages from which to choose.
No student goes hungry while learning something new at this
event.
The reason two rooms must be used for this event is
that so many Honors College students attend and so many
presentations are given. This year, presentations were made
by Stephen Chamberlain, Olivia Drabczyk, Patrick Finnegan,
Kayla Holewienko, Brandon Lentine, Melissa Muckle, Erik
Nykwest, Marlena Peszt, Jacqueline Smith, Matthew Tyburski, Christopher Uhlick, and Jessica Wade.
When each student was
done presenting their research, they
were not off the hook yet. Everyone
participated in a question and answer
period where members of the audience asked probing questions that
helped them further understand the
research.
Patrick Finnegan
By the end of the evening,
explained marketing
students were exposed to topics outdifferences between
countries.
side of their majors and learned a
great deal about each students’
research. And an added benefit was that students enjoyed
dinner while doing so!
Honors Awards Dinner
By: Diana Cavallo
Honors College graduating seniors and five-year combined degree program students
gathered on May 16, 2011, to
celebrate the completion of their
studies in the Pforzheimer Honors College. Kessel Student
Center’s Gottesman Room
slowly filled with excited students, Honors professors, and
proud family members and
guests to acknowledge the many
achievements of the graduates.
Dr. Benton began the
evening’s ceremony by warmly
Dr. Benton and Prof.
greeting the audience and introWalther with Honors
College student,
ducing the event’s keynote
Christopher Uhlick.
speaker, Provost Harriet
Feldman. Dr. Feldman’s intimate involvement with Pace University ranges from professor
and student mentor to Dean of the Schools of Nursing and
Education, and this class of Honors graduates was very fortunate to receive her good wishes and sincere congratulations on
their special evening.
After Dr. Feldman’s speech, Dr. Benton returned to
the podium to announce that the buffet-style dinner would
begin and the hungry crowd helped themselves to salad, rolls,
pasta, steamed vegetables, and chicken francaise dishes. After dinner, the students and guests were treated to a desert of
chocolate fondue with strawberries, pineapple, and honeydew
to be dipped in delicious melted chocolate.
Once everyone had been served, Dr. Benton introduced the Honors College Office staff to the audience, calling
them her “second family.” Two of the Honors student aides,
Christopher Uhlick and Patrick Finnegan, also attended the
event as graduating seniors. In addition to graduating from
his combined degree program, Christopher Uhlick was the
most recent editor-in-chief of the Honors College newsletter,
Scholastica. His efforts were rewarded with a commemorative plaque and a wrist watch from the Metropolitan Museum
of Art so that he would always be on time at his future job.
After a quick photo-op, Dr. Benton was joined by
Professor and Honors College Advisor, Christopher Walther,
to begin the presentation of awards. Each Honors College
graduate was individually recognized and called up to the
stage to receive their Honors College medallion and graduation certificate. Once every student crossed the stage, a group
photo was taken outside the entrance of Gottesman Room to
conclude the evening of academic celebration. Students and
their guests lingered after the event for final goodbyes with
fellow classmates, photo-ops with Dr. Benton and Professor
Walther, and to finish the last of the chocolate fondue.
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“How Has Being A Member of the Honors College Improved You As A Person?”
Essay Contest Winners
This past Spring 2011, all Honors College students were invited to enter a
competition in which they were asked to write an essay or poem answering the
question, “How has being a Member of the Honors College Improved You as a
Person?” Many submissions were received, but an essay by John Mannhart
and a poem by Johnathan Trosa were selected as the winning entries.
The Pforzheimer Honors College is not just an office located on
the third floor of Mortola Library; it is a welcoming environment that
promotes academic and individual growth. As a sophomore in the Honors
College, I have learned the importance of academic excellence and the
powerful combination of service and leadership in collegiate success. I
greatly attribute the cultivation of these skills to my time spent not only at
Pace, but also in the prestigious Pforzheimer Honors College. Like every
incoming college student, I was searching for more than scholastic
enhancement. I wanted a community atmosphere, something that felt like
home. Although Pleasantville is vastly different from my Long Island
upbringing, the Honors College gave me a home away from home.
Constantly being surrounded by familiar people in my classes, at
events, in my dorm, and in the Honors office has allowed me to become
comfortable enough to be outgoing and proactive in meeting new people.
Studying with the same individuals I rode the shuttle bus with was a
comforting feeling and living in the Honors dorm, Dow Hall, provided me
with a sense of community outside of the classroom. Once I started
gaining confidence I became more outgoing--not only with fellow Honors
students but with the entire Pace community. I began taking advantage of
Pace’s wide variety of opportunities by joining clubs and organizations,
attending many campus events, and obtaining various jobs. My many
campus commitments and leadership roles enabled me to win the Pace
Freshman Student Leader of the Year Award.
With my growing confidence I wanted to take on leadership roles,
specifically within the Honors College. By working as a student aide in the
Honors office, I am able to actively help create an Honors community. I
address student and parent concerns, help plan and organize Honors events,
and interact with inquisitive incoming students. Working alongside Dr.
Benton and Professor Walther has greatly improved my community service
involvement and academic ambition. I also recently applied to be a peer
advisor in an Honors section of University 101 because acting as a mentor
to other students has become a priority of mine. Seeing how much I have
grown makes me want to help other Honors students grow in the same way.
In high school, I lacked the motivation to participate in
community service activities, but the Honors College helped me take
advantage of many service opportunities through events. Honors works
closely with the Pleasantville Cottage School and gives students, including
myself, the chance to regularly volunteer there. “Wrapping Gifts for
Underprivileged Children,” “Decorating the Cottage School,” and the
“Honors UNV 101 Halloween Party” are some of my favorite, annual
events that allow me to help these children and myself to grow.
I am very grateful for the influence of the Pforzheimer Honors
College in my life. Without it I may not have become the person I am
today, and I hope to continue growing as a student, leader, and individual.
By John Mannhart
All It Made Me Be
Intelligence is not a grade,
Or passing a series of tests.
Creativity is not using shades,
Or music that sounds best.
Leadership is not having others do,
Exactly as you say.
For any given person,
Can do this any day.
But…
Intelligence is the mind,
That thinks in its own way.
Creativity is the courage we find,
To be us despite what others say.
Leadership is serving others,
And gaining their respect.
Each of these we have in
Pforzheimer,
Just as we’d all expect.
By Johnathan Trosa
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Honors Students Recognized at Graduation
By: Diana Cavallo
On Monday,
May 24, Pace’s senior
Setters took their first
steps as university
graduates after the
traditional tossing of
the caps at the 2011
Commencement
Ceremony. The ceremony began at 11 o’clock and students
were graced with an eloquent and unforgettable Commencement Address given by Dr. Joseph Pastore in the
gymnasium of the Goldstein Fitness Center. While the
weather outside was a mix of rain and clouds, the gymnasium was filled with the shine of proud families, friends,
and the light of a very bright, graduating class. Of the many
awards given during Commencement, three Honors College
students were recognized.
Trustees Awards were
given to Vincent Birkenmeyer and
Christopher Racioppo. Both Birkenmeyer and Racioppo have maintained academic excellence and had
extensive campus involvement during their time at Pace. Birkenmeyer
was voted president of many campus student organizations, ranging
from the Student Association to his
fraternity, Alpha Phi Delta. He also
used his leadership positions and
abilities as a Resident Assistant,
Peer Leader, and Orientation
Leader. Along with these positions,
Birkenmeyer has also been recogVincent, known as
nized for his academic achievea student leader on
ments through many awards includ- campus, received
the Trustees
ing: Outstanding Student Leader of
Award.
the Year, Greek Member of the
Year, the Bronze Medal Finalist for
the Jefferson Awards, and Alpha Phi Delta’s Trustee
Award.
During his time at Pace, Racioppo also became an
active member of the Pleasantville campus community. He
maintained membership in Pace’s Computer Society. Being
a member of the Honors College, Racioppo spent much of
his time volunteering at numerous Honors events that supported hunger drives, underprivileged children’s institutions, and Pace’s annual “Relay for Life” event. His computer science background and skills made him an essential
part of the initiative that created
Pace’s very first Tech Expo. He
was also the perfect referee
choice for the Lower Hudson
Valley FIRST Lego challenges.
Pforzheimer Honors
College students are known on
campus for their dedication to
community service and Honors
Christopher led
senior, Olivia Drabczyk’s infalliPace’s first Tech
ble willingness to better her
Expo and is a
community and world was widely
member of the
recognized by many. She became Computer Society.
the 2011 recipient of the Community Service Award for of her many volunteer efforts.
Drabczyk volunteered as an on-call counselor for the Pleasantville Cottage and Edenwald Schools and also acted as a
“big sister” to a young girl at the Pleasantville Cottage
School. Her work continued during the time that she spent
as a personal assistant to a developmentally-challenged
woman. She was further recognized at graduation when
she gave a very personal and memorable Student Address to
her classmates and audience. Drabczyk’s similar dedication to academic excellence made her a member of several
campus honor societies. She was also the editor-in-chief of
the Legend Yearbook and the Service and Social Committee Chair for the Phi Sigma Sigma sorority. Drabczyk was
an avid member of Pace’s Model
United Nations team and the
Philanthropy Committee. She
continued to make the Honors
College proud when she received the Fulbright Award to
travel to Nepal and work with
underprivileged children.
These three success
stories are proof that being a
member of this academically
elite community not only aids
Honors students’ personal
growth, but the development of Olivia’s desire to serve
her community during
our Pace campus and Westher time at Pace
chester community. The Pforzinspired her
heimer Honors College is proud
classmates.
of our accomplished and inspiring, who are sure to leave a positive imprint on the world!
We wish Vincent, Christopher and Olivia the best of luck in
their future endeavors!
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Student Showcase
The Student Showcase allows Honors College students get to know more about their fellow Honors College members’
campus leadership, academic successes, and career goals. Please let the Scholastica staff know who you would like to see
showcased next: your classmate, roommate, or even yourself! Please e-mail your suggestions to editor-in-chief, Diana
Cavallo, at [email protected]. Include the contact information of the student you are nominating, and the reasons why
you feel they deserve to be recognized.
Eddie Redden
The quintessential
Honors students can be found in
every type of organization, club,
and major studies field on campus
and senior, Eddie Redden, is an
example of a student who makes
the most of the Pace experience
by being involved. As a Staten
Island, New York, native, Eddie
joined the Honors College as a
first-year student and became a
Public Accounting major. He
credits the Honors College with
“pointing him in the right direction,” with help from Honors advisor, Professor Christopher
Walther. He is currently a member of a Five Year program, hoping to receive his BBA/MBA in
Public Accounting. “I chose Public Accounting,” he says,
“because it branches out to the most business-related fields,
like the stock market and other commercial industries.” He is
the current treasure of Golden Key International Honor Society and of his fraternity, Delta Upsilon. Eddie has been a
prominent member of Pace’s Greek community as an InterFraternity Council representative and as both the Vice President of Rush and Recruitment and the Secretary for Delta
Upsilon. His favorite part of Pace has been the tight-knit,
“second families” he found in Delta Upsilon and the Honors
College. In order to keep up to date with his major field, he
also joined the Accounting Society and the Lubin Business
Association.
Outside of the academics and Greek life, Eddie also
worked in the Welcome Center as a campus Tour Guide,
showing potential students and incoming first-year students
the beauty of our Pleasantville campus and giving them further insight on dorm life, class schedules, and campus involvement. While this Giants, Yankees and Knicks fan wasn’t a member of any Pace sports teams, he took part in the
intramural basketball, football, volleyball, and dodge ball
tournaments. He spent his summer interning for IBM in
Armonk, New York, which resulted in a six-month Co-Op/
Supplemental Employment offer. When discussing his postgraduation plans Eddie says, “I want to complete my Public
Accounting degree, be a firefighter and open up my own
business on the side.” His advice to first-year students is simple: Go to class, plan ahead, and enjoy your time here!
Leadership and passion are two characteristics that
help define accomplished people, the very same people who
play a major role in improving our local communities and
Pleasantville campus. During her four years in the Honors
College, senior Kristen Mita, has used these qualities to not
only advance her academic career but her campus community
as well. Kristen is a Psychology major and a double minor in
Italian Studies and Music and can also add the titles of
“Co-founder and Vice President of Glee Club,” to her resume.
She worked with Sara Hutton, fellow co-founder and Glee
president, to get the club up and running and they are glad to
see many returning faces as well as new members becoming
involved. “We didn’t have enough music on campus,” says
Kristen, when asked why, she and Hutton decided to create
the club. The second year of Glee Club commenced with a
karaoke event on the football field after the Information Fair
on Wednesday, September 14.
In addition to her pioneering efforts in music, Kristen
is a four-year veteran of the Welcome Center, having guided
prospective students as a Tour Guide. She is also a member of
Psi Chi, Pace’s psychology honor society. Kristen is enhancing her psychology studies with her internship at the Edenwald Cottage School. She is continuing what began as her
summer internship this semester, working with the school’s
recreation center and student art groups. Kristen is consider-
ing pursuing psychology in
Kristen Mita
graduate school for Music Therapy or Child Psychology Clinicals. Kristen’s favorite part about
the Honors College is the small
community within the large Pleasantville campus and the opportunity to take classes with familiar
faces and friends who become a
“support system.” The New Hampton, New York, native recommends taking travel courses after
the unforgettable experience she
had during her “Psychology of
Civic Engagement” course that
brought her to Trinidad and Tobago on Spring Break of the 20092010 school year.
Kristen’s other words of wisdom include: “Get
involved! Figure out what it is that you have an interest in and
go after it! Even if it means starting up your own club or
organization!” Remember, Glee Club meetings are held on
Sunday nights at 8:30pm in Pace Perk on the Briarcliff campus for anyone who is interested in joining!
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Study Abroad: Australia
By: Gabby Saulsbery
“If you want to travel the world, might as well start from the further possible destination!”- Gabby Saulsbery
On February 11,
2011, I got on a plane
alone at Albany International Airport. After 23
hours total airtime and
multi-hour layovers in
Chicago and LA, I
landed in Sydney,
Australia to begin a five
month long study abroad
program in the country.
Unfortunately, my travel for the day wasn’t over
yet, as I had a five-hour layover until I flew off to my first
real destination: Cairns. Cairns is an amazing city…
tropical weather, fantastic nightlife. Seventy other American students from other universities and I snorkeled the
Great Barrier Reef and my body was practically brushing
against the coral and marine life. I got a “wicked” sunburn
that day, though—my nose actually scabbed a bit—but it
was all worth it because the Reef has been one of my favorite memories since.
I got back on a plane a few days later to move into
my home in Newcastle, a city two hours north of Sydney
and far way more down to earth. According to “Lonely
Planet,” Newcastle was the ninth best city in the world to
visit in 2011. I lived on the main drag of the city, with a
seven minute walk
from the beach, a ten
minute walk from the
grocery store and a
twelve minute walk
from the local bars
and restaurants. The
beaches were wonderful and the best
thing about Newcastle was probably the
fact that you can walk
Gabby posing in front of the
anywhere barefoot
Sydney Opera House.
and not get questioned. I even grocery shopped barefoot! It doesn’t strike the locals as odd
at all because they do it, too.
While there, I attended the University of Newcastle. The “uni” (their term for “university”) was huge with
30,000 students and incredibly different from Pace. In my
opinion, such a big school makes it hard to meet people.
It’s uncommon for anyone but international students to live
on campus, and since I didn’t live on campus myself, I
noticed that most people just go to campus for class and
then leave. The classes at the uni are split up into lectures
and tutorials. Your lecture might have 300 students
whereas your tutorial might have 30. There isn’t much
homework but your grade is usually based on two heavilyweighted assignments and one
final exam. The
majors there have
very little leniency
in comparison to
American colleges
where electives
outside of your
own major are
commonly taken.
I was able
Gabby with a resting kangaroo.
to make Aussie
friends, though; I just had to go out of my way to do it.
Some of my American classmates didn’t make any local
friends. Bummer for them, because for the most part Australians love Americans! I was in a grocery store with only
twenty dollars for food for the week and I had picked out
more than I could afford. I was totally fine with putting
the rest of the stuff back when the woman behind me told
me she’d pay for the remainder of my groceries because I
was “far from home” and she “hoped someone would do
the same for her kids when they go overseas.” I gave her a
huge hug!
On a side note, Australia is expensive, to say the
least. Their minimum wage for an average twenty-year-old
is twenty-one dollars
an hour, so you can
imagine how the cost
of living is reflected
there. Twenty dollars
of food for the week is
a few instant soups,
some vegetables and a
bottle of seltzer. Australia is a great place
Gabby attended the “uni,”
to visit and to study
University of Newcastle.
abroad. For anyone
considering studying
abroad “down under,” start saving your money! Incountry travel is pretty inexpensive, so explore while you
can. Oh, and they love the American accent, so be prepared to be asked to speak up often.
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“Finding the Best Eats”
By: John Mannhart
“Best Eats” is a new addition to Scholastica that will take you off campus and further into the town of
Pleasantville to explore your local food options. Our goal is to find the best of the best in every type of
cuisine, from pizza to seafood and deli sandwiches to dessert! If there is a specific restaurant or food you
would like us to try, please email John Mannhart at [email protected] with your suggestions!
Living on campus
presents many challenges and
adjustments to students who are
used to the comforts of home,
one of them being food. Students tend to think they are limited exclusively to the Kessel
cafeteria cuisine, but I am here
to tell you that this assumption is
just not true. The town of Pleasantville has many choices and
options in everything from
breakfast to dinner, and lunch to
quick snack. If you were to ask
I could not resist a
your peers where the best local
photo opt during my pizza around is, you would get
first pizza sample at
many different responses. The
Dino’s.
only way to actually find the best
pizza is to go out and try the
campus favorites. I spent some time doing “hands on research,” going to each pizzeria restaurant and grading them on
a few different categories: the best taste, the best eating environment/dining room area, the best service, and the most variety.
The top three local pizzerias in my opinion are
Dino’s in Thornwood, Jerry’s “Brick Oven Style Pizza” in
Pleasantville, and Lucio’s in Pleasantville. I tasted each establishment’s pepperoni slice, but took into consideration the
other menu options. They are each in the top three for different reasons. After my research, I decided Dino’s (my personal favorite) won the Best Taste category. The taste of their
pepperoni pizza was indescribably better than both Lucio’s
and Jerry’s. While they did not offer much pizza-variety, but
their classic pizza styles were amazing. The Dino’s staff was
helpful and pleasant to
be around, but the dining room did not rate
well. This is definitely
not the right ambiance
to take your significant
other on a date.
Lucio’s pizzeria
weighed in second for
their good pizza qualLucio’s was stop #2 on my
ity and wide variety of
Pleasantville “Pizza Journey.”
different topping and
specials choices. Dino’s dining environment paled in comparison to Lucio’s, but this second establishment was still
missing that special
something. The quick
service was definitely
a positive aspect and
the staff was similarly
nice but not overly
zealous.
My pizza
experiment ended at
Jerry’s and if I had
made a “campus conMy final pepperoni slice was at
venience” category,
“Jerry’s Brick Oven Pizza.”
this Pleasantville eatery would absolutely win. Jerry’s is a short, two-minute drive
from the main Pleasantville campus, a five-to-ten-minute
walk or a quick ride on the Pace shuttle that stops on the block
of the pizzeria. Jerry’s also rated well on the dining room
category; the interior of the establishment is gorgeous. The
selected décor and placement of everything was done in a way
that is very aesthetically pleasing and is worth making your
dinner or lunch a little longer just to enjoy the ambiance. One
of the best things about getting a slice from Jerry’s is that you
are basically getting a two-slices-for-one portion. The size of
pizza is worth your money, but the taste, in my opinion, wasn’t as delicious as Dino’s. Jerry’s has more of a slice-variety
and offers chicken, veal, salads, shrimp, and pasta dishes.
Another part of the Jerry’s experience that I found to be outstanding was the service. The
people who work there are extremely friendly and always want
to talk to you and make your experience at their pizzeria more
personal. They continuously
check on you and your party to
The classic, pepperoni
see if there’s anything extra you
slice was my “weapon
want or need.
of choice,” in this
After all the checks had
experiment.
been paid and every crumb had
been eaten, it was plain to see that
all three local pizzeria restaurants are great choices for lunch
or dinner. I gave you my opinion and now I’m encouraging
you to go out and find your favorite slice!
For more information, check out their websites!
www.JerrysBrickOven.com
http://www.luciopizza.com/
http://www.zagat.com/r/dinos-pizzeria-thornwood
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Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Society of Fellows
Research, Weekend Retreat, and much more!
DYSON COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
SOCIETY OF FELLOWS
Weekend Retreat
Friday-Sunday, October 21-23, 2011
“The Good Life: Interdisciplinary Perspectives”
Faculty Leaders: Dr. Ross Robak and Dr. Paul Griffin, Psychology
Join students, faculty and alumni in an intellectually stimulating and
socially engaging weekend of discussion and debate. We will consider such questions as: “How do we define the good life? Is it
measured by our accomplishments, possessions, our moral and ethical choices and their consequences? Is “the good life” influenced by
our culture or is it defined by individuals? What is the role of corporations and governments?
The Warwick Center, Warwick, N.Y. Free Transportation to and
from the Pace campuses is provided.
For more information please contact:
Dr. Adelia Williams
Choate House, PLV campus
[email protected]
The Society of Fellows of Dyson College of Arts and Sciences is the
premier honors organization in the college. The Society fosters undergraduate scholarship in the arts and sciences by providing
enriching experiences for students with outstanding academic ability.
Participation and membership in the Society of Fellows affords students an opportunity to develop their intellect and display their talents in a variety of settings.
Each fall the Society hosts an off-site weekend retreat where students, faculty, and alumni share in a lively debate on a chosen topic
in a casual setting. At the Society’s Annual Meeting held in early
spring each year, students present scholarly research and artistic
projects. New members are recognized at the annual Induction
Ceremony held in late spring each year. The 2009 Class was named
in honor of Dean Nira Herrmann, PhD, Dean of Dyson College of
Arts and Sciences.
The official journal of the Society, Transactions, was created for the
purpose of publishing work done by Pace University students under
the sponsorship of a fellow or member of the Pace faculty.
Please check out the Dyson Society of Fellows website at:
http://www.pace.edu/dyson/research-and-resource-centers/academiccenters-and-institutes/the-society-of-fellows/
Explore, Live Work, Research, Study, or Teach on a Fulbright Scholarship
This challenging opportunity is your chance to go abroad to study,
teach, and/or research.
The Fulbright Program is the most prestigious U.S. government
award. The goal of the Fulbright Program is to “increase mutual
understanding between peoples of the U.S. and peoples of other
countries.” Students go aboard after graduation for nine to twelve
months and engage in activities such as:
·
individual research or artistic projects
·
graduate course work or study at a foreign university
·
internships in business, public agencies, museums, and
other organizations
·
teaching English at multiple levels
Fulbright awarded approximately six thousand grants in 2010, at a
cost of more than $322.3 million, to U.S. students, teachers, professionals, and scholars to study, teach, lecture, and conduct research in
more than 155 countries, and to their foreign counterparts to engage
in similar activities in the United States.
Certainly, there are many ways that you can promote mutual and
cultural understanding outside of your project. Grantees are encouraged to get involved in cultural and/or community activities, such as
teaching English or American Studies, volunteering with a non-profit
organization, or giving presentations to local groups or in schools.
Everyone can do this no matter the nature of their projects and you
should address ways that you can become engaged in the host community in your proposal.
Pforzheimer Honors College students in Pleasantville who have
received the Fulbright Scholarship since 2004 are Peter Karalles to
Macedonia, Dmitriy Yermalayev to Ukraine, and Olivia Drabczyk to
Nepal.
Eligibility: You must be graduating on or before May 2012, be a US
Citizen and maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Are you READY to take on this challenge and APPLY?
There is a Pace Fulbright team ready to help you apply.
What you need to do NOW:
1) Email Theresa Frey, Fulbright Coordinator, [email protected],
she will set-up an appointment for you to meet in-person or via
Skype.
2) Register on-line and start your application
https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/usa/24/.
At a minimum, Fulbright grants provide funds for international trans- 3) Watch the Pace University Fulbright infoportation, a living stipend, a small book/research allowance, and
session videos on YouTube.
medical insurance. Some countries will also provide tuition assistance, a small dependent’s allowance, a pre-departure or in-country
If you have questions, please contact Ms Theresa
orientation, or other grant enhancements.
Frey at [email protected] or 917-837-3713.
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Golden Key Honor Society Accomplishments 2010-2011
By: Valerie Lakestream
The Pace University Pleasantville chapter of Golden
Key International Honor Society has always had a prominent
presence on campus and continued to make great strides in the
last school year. The Golden Key e-board began the Spring 2011
semester by attending the Golden Key Regional Summit, held at
Baruch College in New York City. The goal of this conference
was to fuse together the individual ideas and accomplishments of
the various chapters, in order to raise the levels of excellence in
academics, service, and leadership already associated with
Golden Key. Advisor, Professor Christopher Walther, and former president, Christopher Uhlick, also lead a presentation session about the importance of community service in chapters and
the best way to increase member attendance at these events.
Their presentation included descriptions of some of our chapter’s
annual events including, “Wrapping Gifts for Underprivileged
Children” and the “Make-A-Difference-Day: Pace Reads at the
Mt. Pleasant Library” event.
Our chapter closed the 2010-2011 school year with a
new Tree Planting event, co-sponsored by Lambda Sigma, the
Sophomore Honor Society. The event was held in celebration of
Earth Month and gave students an opportunity leave a positive,
and lasting impression on campus. Members of Lambda Sigma
and Golden Key planted a sugar maple tree and flowers behind
the Kessel Student Center, near
Choate Pond. A dedication plaque
was also placed at the base of the
tree in the flower garden. This event
provided a good example of environmental awareness for the Pleasantville students to follow in the future.
Golden Key also boasts
high honors including Gold Chapter
status and Advisor of the Year,
Professor Christopher Walther.
Gold Chapter status is the highest
award a Golden Key chapter can
receive during an academic year.
Golden Key advisor
The awards reflect the hard
and e-board
work of our advisor and that of the
members stand
Executive Board, led by three Honbeside the sugar
ors College students. The e-board
has worked to plan events promoting
scholarship and community involvement that also benefit both
the Pleasantville campus and surrounding communities. Golden
Key is dedicated to being active on campus and will host and cosponsor numerous events this fall.
“Organization Spotlight”: Phi Sigma Sigma
By: Kelly Ceccacci
The “Organization Spotlight” section is dedicated to highlighting the outstanding achievements of the organizations, clubs, and societies
that Honors College students are members of. The staff of Scholastica would like to hear from you! Please let us know which organization, society, or club you would like to see highlighted next. E-mail Diana Cavallo at [email protected] with the appropriate contact
information and reasons why they deserve to be recognized.
Phi Sigma Sigma is
nearly 100 years old and continues
to prosper and grow. It was
founded in 1913 in New York City
and is internationally recognized
as a progressive, successful
women’s philanthropic and social
organization. Our Mission statement is “To inspire the personal
Phi Sigma Sigma
development of each sister and
displays Pace pride at
perpetuate the advancement of
“Relay for Life.”
womanhood” and our Vision is
“To be a dynamic sisterhood of powerful women fostering uncompromising principles, igniting positive change, and embracing individuality.” Phi Sigma Sigma is also a member of the Panhellenic
Council in the Greek Community at Pace Pleasantville.
Our national philanthropy is the National Kidney Foundation. Each year we make sure that we have a yearly donation of a
certain amount that we factor into our dues. Besides having a set
amount that we donate we then hold fundraising events which we
earn extra money to donate. Some events that we have held are
Kicks for Kidneys, our annual Talent show, and Holiday Bazaar,
which are all coming up this semester! Phi Sigma Sigma’s flower
is the rose and symbol is the sphinx, both of which are on the sorority crest.
We strive for excellence when it comes to scholarship and have many sisters in Pace’s Honors College. The
following sisters are proud members: Jemma York, Victoria
Keck, Amanda Schnopp, Cristina Theriault, Kathryn
Menusan, Alexandra Oleander, Elisabeth Palamera and
Courtney Dillon. Phi Sigma Sigma also awards scholarships
to members in the form of Named Scholarships, Educational
Grants and Chapter Education Funds.
Phi Sigma Sigma had a very successful year last
year. By following our standards of sisterhood and having
strong scholarship, risk management, philanthropy, social and
much more, Phi Sigma Sigma, Delta Omega Chapter at Pace
University was awarded Sorority of the Year for 2010-2011
school year. We could not be more proud of this award. We
hope to have just as a successful school year for 2012 by
holding more events on campus for the Pace community as
well as the outside community.
Becoming a part of Greek life was one of the best
experiences I can say I have ever had, and I know my sisters
would agree. One of the major skills you learn as a Greek is
time management. We have to balance our academic
schedules with Greek campus events and still maintain an
impressive GPA, on both individual and organization levels.
Our open motto is to Aim High, which we do every day!
The Honors College is here for YOU!
Bring us your Questions, Comments, and Concerns.
Office Hours
Director, Janetta Rebold Benton, PhD
Monday– Friday
1:30-5:30pm
Welcome to the Honors Study Room!
Office Location
Stop by and catch up on some homework,
take advantage of our snack selection, and
browse through the scrapbooks!
3rd Floor
Mortola Library
Pleasantville Campus
Please Come Visit!
(No Wednesday hours)
Phone
(914) 773-3848
Fax
(914) 773-3896
Senior Advisor, Christopher Walther, MS
Monday– Tuesday
9am-5pm
Wednesday
9am-2:30pm
Thursday
9am-5pm
Email
[email protected]
[email protected]
Out to Lunch…with
Did you know….
Taking a foreign language
course at the 280 level or
above the counts as an
Honors course?
your Professor!
This is your chance to
take your Honors College
professor our to lunch, somewhere
between McDonald’s and Tavern on
the Green, on us!
Call the Honors College Office for
more information!
In order to receive Honors
College credit in an Honors
College class, students must
have a final grade no lower
than a B–.
Enjoy your Fall
in Pleasantville!
Get Involved with Scholastica !
Want to see your name in the
next issue of Scholastica?
We are always looking for student
writers! Contact editor-in-chief,
Diana Cavallo, via email at
[email protected], if you would
like to write an article or take a
picture for your Honors College
Newsletter!
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Select the letter H in the A-Z
Index.
Click on “Honors College”
Then “Pleasantville Students”
Finally, select, “ Newsletter”
Thank you for reading this month’s Scholastica !