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A Few Words
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
From Editor-in-Chief, Diana Cavallo
April is one of my favorite times of year to spend
on the Pleasantville campus. All of the flowers
and trees are finally beginning to bloom and it
HAS suddenly become warm enough to enjoy a
walk across Shirley Beth’s Way to Kessel. I hope
you all take a moment to enjoy this warm weather
and our beautiful campus. There are going to be
many “Earth Month” events in which Pleasantville students may participate. Keep checking the
Pace website for finalized “Earth Month” schedules and event listings.
This month is also a time of realization,
as the senior class prepares to graduate and move
on to new educational and professional endeavors. Two Honors students describe their “Senior
Experience in the Honors College” in this edition
of SCHOLASTICA, and Honors first-year students are featured for their award-winning-work
in Barcelona, Spain.
In my last issue as Editor-in-Chief of
SCHOLASTICA, I would like to thank you all
for your participation in
Honors College events and
your willingness to write
amazing articles for
SCHOLASTICA. I was
really impressed by the many
students who wanted to write
event reviews and longer
articles every month. This
was also a wonderful opportunity to work with
Honors College professors for the ‘Professors
101’ article and to select articles written by Dr.
Pastore and Dr. Edelstein. Thank you to
all of the student writers who were involved in
the 2011-2012 SCHOLASTICA. Serving as the
Editor-in-Chief has been an invaluable experience
for me due to all of you.
I wish all of my fellow seniors the best
of luck in the future! To returning Honors
College students, enjoy your summer vacation!
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Honors Alumna
at the Olympics!
5
Graduating
Seniors
6-7
A Senior’s
Experience in
the Honors
College
8
Study Abroad
for Honors
Credit
9
Student
Showcase
10
Honors Project
to International
Competition
Finalist
11
Spring Sports
Wrap-Up
Some Practical Advice
From Honors College Director, Dr. Janetta Rebold Benton
Events: Honors College students
are required to attend at least two
of the events listed in
SCHOLASTICA each semester.
Honors College
Event Reviews/
Remaining
Events
Dr. Benton’s
Announcement
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Research Grant to pay for research expenses. Do not
miss out on this great opportunity!
Honors Option Courses: Given the choice, it is
preferable to take an Honors College course rather
than to do an Honors Option. I advise you to hold
Seniors: If you have not already
done so, please stop by the Honors onto your Honors Options until the end of your
College Office to make sure you have completed all undergraduate education and use an Honors Option
only if your schedule is such that no Honors College
your Honors College requirements.
course fits in, you are planning your last semesters,
and panic is approaching. Two blue forms, available
Honors Independent Research: If you are a junior
or senior, have a minimum of 3.3 GPA, and wish you in the Honors Office, are required.
had time during your college years to study a specific Working with a professor in a non-Honors College
course, you write an additional paper (10 to 20 pages)
topic of interest, then take an Honors Independent
Research course. With the approval of the
or do a project or presentation.
appropriate professor, the department chairperson,
and the Director of Honors, you will meet regularly
Honors College Study Room: Take advantage of
with a faculty member who will guide your research the Honors College Study Room located on the third
floor of Mortola Library. It is available only to Honand review your progress. To receive Honors
ors College students. The Honors Study Room is
College credit (3 credits), you must present the reequipped with computers and a printer, soft couches,
sults of your study at the Honors
free coffee, tea, soda, and juice, various snacks, and,
Independent Research Conference held each spring.
of course, candy.
Your paper may also be published in Transactions
with the Dyson Society of Fellows papers. If
interested, please stop by the Honors College Office Honors Credit: In order to receive Honors College
credit in Honors College courses, students must have
to pick up the necessary blue forms to begin your
a final grade no lower than a B– for the class.
research. You may apply for the Honors $1,000
PACE UNIVERSITY,
PLEASANTVILLE
•
Janetta Rebold Benton, Ph.D.
Honors College Director
•
Christopher Walther, M.S.
Senior Honors Advisor
•
Diana Cavallo
Editor-in-Chief
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Broadway Play Event: “Sister Act”
By Christina Rinaldi
On Friday, March 2, 2012, Honors
College students saw the 8:00PM
performance of “Sister Act,”
Broadway’s divine musical
comedy is performed at the
Broadway Theater in Times Square.
This Tony-nominated musical is
based on the infamously successful
1992 film with the same title,
starring Whoopi Goldberg.
In general, the musical
followed the film’s plot religiously.
Deloris Van Cartier is an aspiring
singer who witnesses her mobster
boyfriend, Curtis Jackson, commit a murder. As a result, the
police place her in the witness protection program in a
financially struggling Roman Catholic church. There, Deloris
is forced to disguise herself as a nun and takes on the persona
of Sister Mary Clarence.
At first, Deloris rebels against the strict Roman
Catholic rules followed by the nuns, but in time, she helps her
fellow sisters turn their awful, tone-deaf choir into a popular,
sweet-sounding church sensation. The Honors College
students in attendance were blessed with orchestra seats, less
than ten rows from the stage! We were able to see the cast’s
beautiful, sparkling costumes up close, which were especially
spectacular in the final musical number called “Spread Your
Love Around.” During this scene, the Company performers
wears habits, a staple article of nuns clothing, that are
reportedly adorned with 7,000 Swarovski crystals! Many of
the show’s songs were laugh-out-loud funny to the point
where I saw a few cast members giggling at their own lines.
For example, Curtis sings an ironically jolly tune discussing
how he plans to murder Deloris once he finds her, during his
solo performance “When I Find My Baby.” Later on in the
second act, Curtis’s mobster friends share their own
techniques of how to flirt with nuns in their group song “Lady
in the Long Black Dress.”
So, for heaven’s
sake, if you have never
seen a Broadway musical,
take the time to experience
it with the Honors
College! I recommend that
you take part in this event
next spring. In the
meantime, enjoy a night in
A view of Times Square in
New York City and see
New York City .
“Sister Act” now!
Honors College Open Meeting
By Thomas Midolo
On Monday March 5, 2012, Honors College students filled
Butcher Suite in the Kessel Student Center for the Honors
College Open Meeting, during common hour. The speaker at
this annual event was Dr. Marie Werner of the Sociology
Department. Dr. Werner gave an insightful lecture about her
perspective on the rise of technology in today’s society. She
spoke about technology’s “take over” of society and
questioned whether this was a positive or negative turning
point.
Dr. Werner said that she notices a clear difference in
the way people currently rely on technology as opposed to her
own youth and time in college. Dr. Werner also mentioned
how she is lost when it comes to using the new gadgets that
find their way into her classroom. She
believes that technology is changing how
society as a whole functions. People are
becoming more and more dependent on
technology and less dependent on face-toface interaction. Dr. Werner contends that
there will never be a replacement for
interpersonal interaction, because it will
always be the best form of communication,
regardless of the technology available.
She sees the difference in her classes and
on campus; students are learning
differently and the campus culture is
surely changing. Once again, she
did not say if it was a good or bad
thing, only that she is noticing a
clear change. One interesting
question asked by a student was if
Dr. Werner sees a difference in the
students themselves because of
technology and how they act. She
responded that the students are the
same, but the ways in which they
learn and interact are changing. She
shared information from a study that Dr. Marie Werner,
states peoples’ eyes move
the Open Meeting
differently when reading a book
guest speaker.
than when reading a computer
screen. This information may have
an effect on the way students learn. Dr. Werner’s very
interesting lecture made every student think about the future
of society and technology.
After Dr. Werner finished filling our minds with
these concepts, Dr. Benton took the microphone to discuss
possible event ideas for upcoming semesters at the Honors
College. She also wanted feedback from the students about
which courses they wanted to see in future semesters and
possible guest speakers for the next Open Meeting.
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National Multiple Sclerosis Presentation
By Johnathon Trosa
On March 20, 2012, Honors
College students, as well as
members of Lambda Sigma
Honors Society, gathered together
in Butcher Suite with an exciting
buzz in the air. They had come to
hear a representative from the
National Multiple Sclerosis
Society discuss the disease. The
room was nearly full as the presentation began.
Multiple Sclerosis is a neurological disorder that
affects around 350,000 people in the United States alone, and
it usually begins around the age of twenty, just when a person
is entering their prime. This disorder takes on a variety of
manifestations and is not simple to diagnose. Its cases range
from mild to severe, and there is a genetic component to the
condition. However, its symptoms are often complicated to
pinpoint and making diagnosis difficult. But the Multiple
Sclerosis Society has been working hard to make
advancements. With the help of this institution many new
methods of detection have been developed. Through their
research, they have developed many new drugs which not
only treat the symptoms of MS, but also slow the disease’s
progression. This kind of discovery is a promising development in the fight against MS. Systems have been put together
to help provide support for people who may be suffering from
this disorder and help ease their burden however possible.
MS can is a life-altering condition that can disrupt the patient’s routine dramatically.
Every person in the room was silent and attentive to
the presentation by Ms Andrea Arzt, the Associate Vice
President for Clinical Programs and Direct Services at the
National MS Society, New York City’s Southern New York
Chapter. Ms Arzt engaged the Honors College student
audience with a vivid, visual PowerPoint presentation and her
words also resonated
with each person in the
room. She portrayed a
complex, medical
condition in terms that
helped the Honors
College students to
understand it. Each
member of the
audience was intrigued
by the information she
presented and left the
Ms Aarzt giving an engaging
event better educated
PowerPoint presentation on
about the disease.
Multiple Sclerosis.
Honors Cooking Class
By John Cattani
When you go to a restaurant, do you
glimpse inside the briefly open
kitchen door and wonder, “what is it
like in there?” Luckily, the Pforzheimer Honors College offered an
event this semester that allowed
Honors students to experience a
slight taste of life as a chef. This
event was held on March 30th at a
Puerto Rican-inspired restaurant
called Don Coqui, in New Rochelle,
NY. The atmosphere of the
restaurant swept us away as we sat
down in front of a state-of-the-art interactive kitchen.
With great excitement and enthusiasm, the Executive
Chef began the class by providing an introduction to what an
interactive cooking party is, as well as outlining the dishes we
were going to prepare. We were a special group, as we were
this chef’s first cooking class. The dishes that night included
gourmet salads, succulent entrées, and delectable desserts.
Examples of some of the mouth watering dishes included delicious roasted pears cooked to perfection, roasted chicken,
ravioli filled with sweet potatoes, and a molten chocolate
cake.
Together, John Robb and I cooked the ravioli. The
kitchen quickly became hectic, as students moved in an
organized scramble to grab their ingredients and get to work.
Almost immediately, we realized that the “real deal” inside an
actual kitchen must be extremely active. In the end, we
enjoyed the fruits of our labor and a great meal.
Overall, I have to say that I liked the event very
much as it was eye-opening, fun, exciting, and I definitely
walked away with the feeling of accomplishment. John Robb,
my cooking companion, agreed and said his favorite part was
“cooking over the open flames.
It was wild.” Looking around
the room it was clear that every
student thought the event was
awesome.
I would highly
recommend that other students
take part in this event in a
heartbeat as it really is a
fulfilling experience. Also,
after participating in this event,
students will get a better idea of
Honors students slicing
what life is like behind those
eggplant and potatoes.
doors and how much hard work
it takes to be a great chef.
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Psychology of Spring
By Samantha Johnson
With the end of the semester
right around the corner, it
can become difficult to stay
focused and motivated in
class. The weather is getting
warmer, flowers are
blooming, and spring fever
is a campus-wide epidemic!
As undergraduate students,
we are faced with choices to attend class, study for finals, and
write extra credit papers or spend time with friends, frolic
outside in the fresh air, and anticipate upcoming summer
days. We may often feel torn when deciding what we ought
to do and want we want to do.
Fields such as Philosophy and Psychology examine
what drives us to come to our final decisions and the
processes behind arriving at them. Some of the numerous
theories to explain our decision-making include
Utilitarianism, Kantianism, and W.D. Ross’s weighing the
moral significance.
Utilitarianism suggests that we should make choices
to reduce pain and produce the greatest happiness for the
greatest number of people. Kantianism proposes a categorical
imperative theory; never to use a person as a means to an end,
and never to act in a way that you would want others to act in
return. In other words, treat others as you wish to be treated
and only act in the ways that you would want other people to
act. This has become known as the “Golden Rule” in
elementary schools across the country. Weighing the Moral
Significance is a process, designed by W.D. Ross, which
illustrates how we can evaluate or weigh the significance of
certain options and, by comparison, come to the more
“important” or significant options.
Psychologists frequently dissect the topic of
behaviorism. The “how” and “why” we do things is often
scrutinized. Whether we actually have control over our
choices, if the idea of “Free Will” actually exists, if our
decisions are actually thought out or if our gut instincts and
intuitions override our rationality and lead us to make fast,
ill-evaluated decisions. Emotions and intuitions sometimes
overtake our reason and logical thinking. Intuition and
emotions are faster acting then thinking a problem through
empirically and reasonably. This can lead us to act irrationally and to make decisions which may not be the best for our
future.
When faced with choices it is important to remind
your self of your priorities: what is the “best” choice to make?
Weigh the significance of each option and try to think things
through reasonably before making irresponsible choices. In
order to keep your GPAs up, we must stay focused on what
needs to be done. It may be difficult to pull yourself away
from the a carefree feelings of spring, but think practically
and logically to make the best decisions possible. The
semester is almost over and summer is coming soon!
Remaining Honors Events
Spring 2012 Semester
Pilates Workshop
Thursday, April 19, 2012
4:00pm
*Reservations required*
Aerobics Room,
Goldestein Fitness
Center
Pilates improves mental and physical
well-being, increases flexibility, and
strengthens muscles through controlled
movements done as mat exercises or
with equipment to tone and strengthen
the body. Relax all of your pre-final
stress and anxiety by attending a Pilates
workshop with Prof. Laurice Nemetz.
Please wear comfortable clothing.
Honors Independent
Research Conference
Thursday, April 26,
2012
6:00 - 8:00pm
*Pizza will be served*
Conference Rooms A/B
and C/D, Kessel Student Center
Come listen to fellow Honors College
students speak eloquently about the results of their Independent Research. If
you are interested in presenting a paper
or project, please contact the Honors
Office at (914)773-3848 or e-mail
[email protected]. Co-sponsored with
Golden Key International Honor Society.
Trip to the
Metropolitan
Museum of Art
Saturday, April 28,
2012
*Reservation
required*
Honors Awards Dinner
Friday, May 4, 2012
6:00-8:00pm
*Dinner will be served*
Gottesman Room, Kessel
Student Center
Graduating seniors will receive their
Honors medallions (to be worn at
graduation) and their Honors College
certificates. This event is open only to
graduating seniors of the Pforzheimer
Honors College and each senior may
invite two guests.
*Reminder* All Honors Students must
attend a minimum of two Honors
College events per semester, as part of
Spend some time with Dr. Benton as she their Honors College requirement.
guides you through the Impressionist
and Post-impressionist painting galleries For events requiring reservations, please
contact Professor Walther at
at the Met. The Pace bus will leave the
[email protected].
North Hall parking lot at 10:00am, and
return by 3:30pm.
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Honors Alumna at the 2012 Summer Olympics
By Diana Cavallo
The Honors College is always
very proud of the postgraduation accomplishments of
its students, from Fulbright
Awards to amazing internship
and job positions. We have
some exciting news from Jessica
Wade, a graduate of the 2011
senior class, to share with readers. Wade has been selected to
Honors College
attend the 2012 Summer Olymalumna, Jessica
pics
in London, England for
Wade, ‘11.
NBC as a Production Assistant!
She has previous experience with Olympic coverage as she freelanced as a Production Assistant for
NBC at the last winter Olympics. Wade’s position will
entail editing Olympic footage, creating tapes to forward
to different television producers, transcribing interviews
and researching athlete information for footage.
During her time at Pace, Wade received a BA in
Media, Communications, & Visual Arts and minored in
Art. As an active member of the Pforzheimer Honors
College, she attended many Honors College events including the Yoga and Pilates
workshops, Wrapping Gifts
for Underprivileged Children,
and Volunteering at Westchester Food Bank. Wade’s
charitable work did not end
with Honors College events.
She founded a greeting card
business called Coloring to
Cure. The charitable business
designs handcrafted greeting
cards and donates 50% of the
proceeds to the Feeding
America organization.
Jessica enjoying the
Wade also studied
holiday season in
abroad in Spain, received the Puerta del Sol, Madrid.
Honors College Research
Grant and interned at the Rachel Ray Show while in her undergraduate years. She
was also a member of Lambda Pi Eta, Communications
Honor Society and Lambda Sigma, the Sophomore Honors Society.
Wade’s focus is in the video production side of
Media, Communications, & Visual Arts and she attended many workshops outside of Pace to gain more
practical field work and experience. Maine Media
Workshops for Editing and New York Film Academy at
Harvard for 3D Animation are some of the programs in
which she participated. She is currently interning
with Element Productions in Boston,
Massachusetts,
where she helps
produce television
commercials for
popular products
The official logo of the 2012
like Dunkin
Summer Olympics to be held in
London, England.
Donuts, Subway,
and McDonalds.
In her next Olympic experience, Wade will be
working alongside some of the nation’s most prominent
television producers. “I will be there for three weeks,”
Wade says, “and I will work seven days a week. It’s
going to be an intense three weeks, but I’m ready for it!”
She recognizes the Olympics as part of her childhood,
dreaming to one day have a hand in the magic that is
displayed on international television broadcasts. When
Wade first considered studying at Pace, she was swayed
to attend after learning from Dr. Klaeger that a Pace
graduate was working with the Olympics. It seems only
right that it be Wade’s turn to move the cameras into the
spotlight this summer in London.
The 2012 Summer Olympics will take place
from July 27th to August 12th, featuring 26 different
sports. For more information about the Summer Olympics, you can visit: http://www.london2012.com/ and
http://www.olympic.org/london-2012-summer-olympics
An aerial view of the Olympic Stadium,
Aquatics Center, and Water Polo Arena of the
2012 Games.
The Honors College wishes Jessica the best of
luck in this once in a lifetime opportunity and in all her
future endeavors!
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Congratulations 2012
Lisa Bharat
Bachelor of Business
Management
Lubin School of Business
Patrick Corr
Bachelor of Arts
English/Writing and Film and Screen Studies
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Joseph Graboff
Master of Business
Public Accounting
Lubin School of Business
Michelle Birch
Master of Arts
Media and Communication
Arts
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Michael Dalisera
Bachelor of Science
Political Science
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Robert Hamilton
Bachelor of Arts
Economics and Mathematics
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Delis DeLeon
Bachelor of Science
Political Science
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Alexandria Holden
Bachelor of Science
Nursing
College of Health Professions
Gianni DiFroscia
Bachelor of Business
Finance
Lubin School of Business
Christine Higley
Bachelor of Business
Marketing Management
Lubin School of Business
Nicole Eppolito
Bachelor of Arts
Communications
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Megan Hiscox
Bachelor of Arts
Applied Psychology and Human Relations
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Gina Falcone
Bachelor of Arts
Psychology
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Kenyon Hoag
Bachelor of Arts
Communications
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Lotus Feliz
Bachelor of Business
Human Resource Management
Lubin School of Business
Kaneez Ispahany
Bachelor of Arts
Applied Psychology and Human Relations
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
David Figueiredo
Bachelor of Arts
Psychology
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Lauren Johnson
Bachelor of Arts
Political Science
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Molly Forman
Bachelor of Arts
Communications
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Valentina Juncaj
Master of Science
Teaching Students with Disabilities
School of Education
John Ganther
Bachelor of Arts
Biological Psychology
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Vera Kalaj
Bachelor of Business
General Accounting
Lubin School of Business
Grace Gelsomino
Bachelor of Arts
English
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Victoria Keck
Bachelor of Science
Nursing
College of Health Professions
Paul Giangola
Bachelor of Science
Mathematics
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Tina Lagattuta
Master of Business
Public Accounting
Lubin School of Business
Maria Giron
Bachelor of Business
Business Management
Lubin School of Business
Christine Leone
Bachelor of Business
Marketing
Lubin School of Business
James Gisondi
Bachelor of Business
Business Management
Lubin School of Business
Steven Marzella
Master of Business
Public Accounting
Lubin School of Business
Katie Gooler
Bachelor of Arts
Communications
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Sheena Mathew
Master of Business
Public Accounting
Lubin School of Business
Ashley Bressingham
Bachelor of Science
English and Communication
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Gregory Burns
Bachelor of Arts
Psychology
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Patricia Butler
Bachelor of Business
International Management
Lubin School of Business
Philip Caggiano
Master of Business
Public Accounting
Lubin School of Business
Stephanie Canova
Master of Business
Public Accounting
Lubin School of Business
Louis Cantelmo
Bachelor of Business
Finance
Lubin School of Business
Melissa Capozzi
Bachelor of Arts
English/Writing and Film and Screen Studies
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Marina Carbone
Bachelor of Science
Biology
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Rickent Carrasco
Bachelor of Arts
Biological Psychology
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Amanda Carter
Bachelor of Science
Criminal Justice
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Diana Cavallo
Bachelor of Arts
English and Communication
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Christopher Cochran-Torres
Bachelor of Business
Marketing
Lubin School of Business
Robert Consigliere
Bachelor of Business
Business Management
Lubin School of Business
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Honors College Graduates!
Sindhu Mathew
Master of Business
Public Accounting
Lubin School of Business
Thomas Olson
Bachelor of Science
Criminal Justice
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Hannah Tall
Bachelor of Arts
Psychology
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Michael Mathews
Bachelor of Arts
Applied Psychology and Human Relations
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Rebecca Pepe
Bachelor of Arts
Communications
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
John Thorp
Bachelor of Business
Marketing: Advertising and Promotions
Lubin School of Business
Brendan McNamara
Bachelor of Arts
Communications
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Tomas Pimentel
Bachelor of Business
Finance
Lubin School of Business
Marco Tolisano
Bachelor of Business
Business Management
Lubin School of Business
Bryant McNulty
Bachelor of Business
Finance and General Accounting
Lubin School of Business
Kelly Povero
Bachelor of Arts
Modern Languages and Cultures
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Karl Totland
Bachelor of Arts
Communications
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Mayya Mesonzhnik
Bachelor of Arts
English
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Kimberly Rajmohan
Bachelor of Science
Nursing
College of Health Professions
Kyle Turnier
Bachelor of Business
Finance
Lubin School of Business
Kristen Mita
Bachelor of Arts
Psychology
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Christine Sabella
Master of Business
Public Accounting
Lubin School of Business
Ursula Vero
Bachelor of Business
Business Management
Lubin School of Business
Kathleen Mockler
Bachelor of Arts
English and Communication
Dyson College of Arts and
Sciences
Alyssa Seidel
Bachelor of Arts
Applied Psychology and Human Relations
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Monty Washington
Bachelor of Business
Business Management
Lubin School of Business
Christina Silva
Bachelor of Business
Marketing
Lubin School of Business
Max Wagner
Bachelor of Science
Computer Science
Seidenberg School of Computer Science
Darah Siragusa
Master of Business
Public Accounting
Lubin School of Business
William Woodard
Bachelor of Business
Business Management
Lubin School of Business
Tammy Mora
Bachelor of Arts
English
Dyson College of Arts and
Sciences
Samantha Mumola
Bachelor of Science
Criminal Justice
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Jessica Miller
Master of Arts
Literacy
School of Education
Jacki Munson
Master of Science
Math and Adolescent Education
School of Education
Amelia Nauratan
Bachelor of Science
Nursing
College of Health Professions
Timothy O'Hara
Bachelor of Business
General Accounting
Lubin School of Business
Marissa Olivier
Bachelor of Business
Marketing: Advertising and
Promotions
Lubin School of Business
Amanda Schnopp
Bachelor of Science
Nursing
College of Health Professions
Eden Smitelli
Bachelor of Arts
Applied Psychology and Human Relations
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Rachel Spizzirro
Bachelor of Arts
Psychology
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Aarti Srinivasan
Bachelor of Arts
Biological Psychology
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Shatema Smith
Bachelor of Arts
Applied Psychology and Human Relations
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Brian Sulkies
Bachelor of Business
Finance
Lubin School of Business
If your name appears on this list and the
information regarding your school or
degree is incorrect, please contact Prof.
Christopher Walther at 914-773-3961 or by
email at [email protected] immediately,
as this information will appear in the
graduation brochure.
Likewise, contact Prof. Walther if your
name does not appear on this list and you
are graduating May 2012.
Students in a 5-year program will
receive their Honors medals and
certificates just prior to their
graduation in their 5th year,
rather than their 4th year.
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Seniors’ Experiences in the Honors
Seniors Share their Experiences in Pforzheimer Honors College
Kristen Mita
My family left me alone at
Pace for the first time at the
front step of Dow Hall in
September of 2008. All I can
remember thinking to myself
on that day was, “what am I
supposed to do now?” My
uncertainty would soon be a
thing of the past as that first
night’s hall meeting brought
me into contact with a
remarkable bunch, the second floor Honors students. I made
a surprising number of friends that evening; even more
surprising is that some are still my closest friends to date,
one of whom I know for certain I would be lost without.
My first semester would also introduce me to two
of the Honors professors who would become essential to my
college experience, Drs. Robert Keegan and Marie Werner.
The Honors College has exposed me to Psychology, Italian,
Sociology, and even Theatre classes over the years that
have left me enlightened, or at the very least, with
memorable moments experienced with my peers. Without
these diversified courses, it is unlikely that I would have
become so close with many friends who would go on to
become my co-workers, roommates, and co-founder of the
Glee Club with me during our three years together here. In
addition to bonding with other Honors students during class,
we had plenty of time to do that during the events.
These programs would lead me to a love of yoga,
development in my culinary skills, and service opportunities
with children from the Pleasantville Cottage School’s
Edenwald Center. This would eventually become the
location of my first, and current, internship. Just last week
one of my favorite residents realized that our one-year
anniversary as friends was approaching, a date marked by
the Honors Easter Egg Hunt where we first teamed up. I
already had a friendly face smiling at me from my first day
of work and it was all thanks to the networking of the
Honors College. My immediate plans for the future include
completing graduate school applications for programs in
New York, Massachusetts, and Colorado, and continuing
my work with children in expressive therapies either where
I am now or in a clinical or educational setting.
Thinking about having to sit in Goldstein in my
cap and gown next month has me as flustered as my arrival
in Dow Hall four years ago but I know I will be surrounded
by the friends, mentors, and memories that I owe to my
involvement in the Honors College.
Joseph Graboff
I selected Pace University for
many reasons, but the
Pforzheimer Honors College
was a big draw for me. As a
first-year, I did not understand
the scope of the Honors College
and was just happy for the
scholarship money and
complimentary laptop. Beginning with my first semester in
the fall of 2007, the Honors College became a great
opportunity to meet new people. I remember going to the
Halloween party for the Pleasantville Cottage School
Children and it was a blast! I consistently participated in the
Wrapping Gifts for Underprivileged Children event, a really
amazing experience. Although I have friends in the Honors
College, I always made sure to introduce myself to new
people at every event.
What I thought was just going to be a scholarship
turned into so much more. Some of the things I have done
because of the Honors College directly contribute to my job
interviews and I’ve gotten three full time offers. The
Honors College experience provides students with special
insights that help them move forward in the real world, not
only in the classroom. The Honors College is even more
than a scholarship and a resume builder, it has truly shaped
my life and how I operate at Pace. From the trip to the
United Nations and yoga workshops, the Honors College’s
high standards kept me motivated to perform well. This
eventually helped me get hired as a Graduate Assistant in
the Lubin School of Business. I also really enjoyed my
Honors Learning Community called, “Through the Lens.”
Overall, Honors has transformed me for all the
right reasons. All of the exclusive Honors opportunities far
exceeded my expectations. The staff is brilliant and
helpful, the classes are exciting and educational, and the
events are inspiring and informative. It is hard to describe
the entirety of the Honors College and its benefits in one
article, but if I had to do college all over again, there is no
doubt in my mind that I would return to Pace’s Pforzheimer
Honors College. I have volunteered over sixty hours to
Pitch for Kids Fund, Relay for Life, Habitat for Humanity,
Pleasantville Cottage, and others. These are experiences
that I can be proud of for the rest of my life. When I
graduate this spring semester I will begin full time at PwC
Stamford as an auditor, with my MBA in accounting.
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Study Abroad for Honors Credit!
Don’t pass up the opportunity
to study abroad!
If you enroll in 9 credits or
more during your study
abroad, it will be considered
as an Honors College course.
Pace University offers a world of opportunities to travel and learn abroad. Do not miss the chance to explore other countries
and cultures while gaining a broader perspective of your chosen academic field.
There are several ways to make arrangements for study abroad. The methods vary in cost and the level of support
services offered. To find the approach that best suits your interests, academic requirements, and budget, you are encouraged
to consider all of the alternatives. Pace University’s Study Abroad Office staff is available to assist you in reviewing your
options.
To receive academic credit at Pace for the courses you take at a foreign institution, the institution must be a fullyaccredited, four-year college or university. In addition, the individual courses must be approved for transfer credit by your
academic advisor and/or department chair. The Pace Study Abroad staff will let you know which foreign institutions have
been approved for transfer credit; they can also review the accreditation status of foreign institutions you may wish to
attend that have not previously been approved.
The options for study abroad include making the arrangements yourself directly with the foreign college or
university, the Pace “One to One Exchange Program,” or making the arrangements through a third-party provider. For each
semester you study abroad, regardless of the option you select, you will be subject to a maintenance and matriculation fee
from Pace.
Direct Enroll: Make the arrangements yourself directly with the foreign institution. This option is generally the
least expensive, but it requires you to contact the foreign institution directly to register and separately arrange for airfare,
housing, and other services. If you make these arrangements yourself, Pace will accept the transfer credit from approved
institutions and for approved courses. You will not, however, be eligible for New York State TAP awards or
Pace Institutional aid for the courses you take abroad. Although, you will remain eligible for federal financial aid. For
suggestions on finding foreign colleges and universities at which you can enroll directly, please contact the Study Abroad
Office.
One to One: Participate in the Pace “One to One Exchange Program.” Pace University has “One to One”
agreements with institutions in Australia, Brazil, Chile, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, and Japan. Under
these agreements, Pace students may study at an exchange institution and an equal number of the students from the
exchange institution may study at Pace. Pace students and the students of the foreign exchange institution each pay their
home school’s normal tuition to the home school. Generally, when Pace students participate in these exchange programs, all
financial aid and scholarships remain intact. Housing costs are separate and paid directly to the exchange institution. These
exchange programs are limited to make sure there are equal numbers of exchange enrollments at Pace and each foreign
institution.
Third-Party Providers: Make arrangements through a third-party provider. Even though in many instances it may
be possible (and less expensive) for U.S. students to register directly with foreign institutions, many of these institutions
recognize that this may be daunting due to distance, language difficulties, and the array of options for accommodations,
travel, and other support services. Therefore, many foreign institutions have designated third-party providers (in some
instances more than one) to facilitate registration and provide necessary services to U.S. students. For a fee, these providers
arrange for registration and payment of tuition to the foreign institution as part of packages that may also include air fare,
housing, and other services.
For more information, contact Ms Cynthia Cullen by email at [email protected] or by phone at (914) 773–
3425 or visit the Study Abroad Office on the top floor of Kessel Student Center.
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Student Showcase
The Student Showcase allows Honors College students to 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 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.
William Woodward Honors College studentathlete, William Woodward is
a senior Business Management
Major with a concentration in
Human Resources. He is from
Walden, New York, but likes
to say that he is from
Newburgh, where he spends
much of his time. After
graduation, Woodward will be
continuing his education in
Pace University’s Graduate
School to study Human Resources Management. He will also
be training for the upcoming football season after graduation,
as he still has one more year of eligibility for college football.
“The past four years have been difficult,” says Woodward of
his college football career, “but I still have one more season
to make a difference.”
As a four-year veteran of Pace’s Athletics Program,
Woodward is a member of the Football, Track and Field
teams. Outside of athletics, Woodward is a prominent
member of campus society. He is the current President of the
Kappa Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. and the
Treasurer of the National Pan Hellenic Council. He also
serves as a mentor for the Setters Leadership Program.
Woodward’s favorite Pace memory came this past
fall, when the Setters won a football game for the first time in
almost two years. Woodward said, “I cried after the game
with one of my teammates. And as soon as I sat down after
the game, I couldn’t move. Even though the pain hurt so
much, that I sat there for almost two hours and all I could do
was smile.”
He reminds first-year Honors College students to
experience courses outside of their major requirements.
“Take classes that are interesting or even different, and every
once in a while, take a professor you know will be
challenging and difficult. Those are the kinds of professors
that teach you more than your classroom studies.” He
recommends enrolling in courses with Dr. Cardon, Dr.
Pastore, Dr. Russell, Dr. Julian, Prof. Weishaus, Dr.
Catalano, and Dr. Isaak.
Being a member of the Honors College gave
Woodward the opportunity to meet new people and the
chance to explore various academic options. The Honors
College has shown him that one of the keys to success is doing something that you truly are passionate about. “When you
follow your dreams and put your heart into everything you
do, you cant go wrong,” he noted.
Amanda Carter Amanda Carter is a senior Criminal Hall Council Section Representative, Lambda Sigma Honors
Justice major from Riverdale, New
Jersey. Unlike most seniors, Carter
is trying her best not to worry about
post-graduation life. She currently
interns with the U.S. Marshals in
White Plains, New York. This
summer, she is looking forward to
spending much needed time with her
family, traveling, looking for a fulltime job and studying for my LSAT.
She hopes to enroll in Graduate or
Law school in Fall 2013.
During this school year,
Carter was a member of Pace’s Student Association Executive
Board, as the Executive Vice President of Judicial and Compliance, and previously as an Associate Justice. Carter also
serves her Pace community as the Vice President, Community
Service Chair, and a founding member of the Sigma Iota
Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, and as a Mentor for
the Setters Leadership
Program. Carter was a Peer
Leader for the University 101 program and was a Senior Orientation Leader for the summer of 2010. She was also
crowned the 2011 Homecoming Queen.
Carter has also been involved in many clubs and
societies during her four years, including HEAT Dance Team,
Society, and Gamma Sigma Alpha Honors Society. Carter
works as a Student Assistant within the School of Education
and a Student Activity Manager for the Office of Student
Development and Campus Activities. Being an Orientation
Leader was her favorite Pace memory, as she gained
relationships that forever changed her life for the better. The
opportunity to help incoming first-year students assimilate,
with excitement and fun, was invaluable to her.
Carter’s advice to first-year Honors College students
is to “take your time in figuring out what it is you want to do”
and to “get involved!” She strongly encourages learning
professional skills and making new friends. Carter
recommends taking courses with the Criminal Justice
professors, who share their experiences with students, and
Prof. Weishaus, Dr. Marie Werner, and Prof. John Agnelli,
who understand the importance of student development
outside of the classroom.
“Being apart of the Honors College has not only
helped me excel academically,” says Carter, “but also
professionally and personally.” After working hard and
receiving a 4.0 during first-year, she was able to join the
Honors College. “Being a part of the Honors College has
helped launch me to where I am today,” she says, as she
applies to various law and graduate schools.
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Honors Project to International Competition Finalist
By John Robb
Between last
November and
February, Peter
Franceschini and I
prepared for a
competition. You
could call our
experience
unexpected, and
John Robb and Peter
maybe even an
Franceschini presenting in
“underdog story.”
Barcelona.
Whatever it was, the
experience was lifechanging and we had a great time doing it!
Last semester, Peter enrolled in an Honors course
called Intergenerational Computing, taught by Dr. Jean
Coppola. Once a week, students in this course would visit a
local assisted living home and teach the elderly residents how
to use computers. Near the end of the course, the students
were to develop a final term project.
Soon after, Peter entered a Pace-wide competition
and was introduced to the idea of submitting an application
for this project to the University Mobile Challenge, which is
sponsored by BMIC. Upon hearing about this potential
project, he told me the news. We had no idea what to expect,
but that fifteen qualifying teams would go to a Congress in
Barcelona, Spain.
Together, we created an idea that further developed
Peter’s class project. We decided to make a usability layer
over the original Android launcher that would make it easier
for elderly and disabled people to use tablet technology. We
introduced applications and features like voice input and large
buttons to make the use of the tablet more straightforward for
this population.
Over the next two months, Peter and I dedicated
ourselves to restructuring and redesigning the application,
called “Candoo,” to make it the best it could possibly be
before the application deadlines. With the invaluable guidance
of Dr. Jean Coppola, we created a working application and a
presentation for the Congress. By interacting and making
connections with the close-knit Honors College and Pace’s
administration, working on this project was much easier to
manage.
We submitted the application in the beginning of
February with our fingers crossed, and not-so-patiently waited
for a response. Four days later, we received an email with our
invitation to compete in the University Mobile Challenge in
Barcelona.
Four weeks and countless late-night deadlines later,
Peter and I found ourselves on a seven-hour plane ride across
the Atlantic Ocean to Spain. During the next two days, we
explored the beautiful city of Barcelona, seeing incredible
architecture, the Mediterranean Sea, La Sagrada Familia, and
many more extraordinary sights. We also discovered the
Spanish-English language barrier. My elementary level
Spanish did not help me from accidentally asking waiters if
they “habla español” (speak Spanish) every once in a while.
After all the sight-seeing, we moved on to the
Mobile World Congress. With 80,000 people in attendance,
we stuck out like two sore thumbs in our Pace University
T-shirts while navigating the sea of suit-and-tied business
professionals. The two days before the other teams’ arrival
blended together in a collage of touchscreens, phones, game
systems, 41 megapixel cameras, and free ice cream
sandwiches (yes, you read that right). Well-known companies
were represented including Android, Sony, Ubuntu, and
Blackberry, showing off their “stuff” with freebies and flashy
exhibitors stands.
Then the competition arrived. All fifteen teams
gathered and took the metro to a nearby University to undergo
what they called “boot camp.” It was the quickest lesson on
pitching a mobile application in history. Boot camp taught us
a lot about the business of selling mobile applications, which
we knew nothing about before the event.
After making friends with the other invited
international students, we retreated to the hostel to revamp our
presentation. Half of it was thrown straight into the garbage
and we replaced slides that addressed what we learned at boot
camp.
When the big day arrived, all the teams knew the
line-up and we watched our competitors’ presentations before
our turn came. After running through the presentation in my
mind for what felt like a million times, we finally presented
Candoo. Nervous as could be, all the practice paid off as we
coasted fairly smoothly through our presentation.
But that, of course, is not where it ended.
Peter and I moved to the table where we would have
our three-minute
Question and
Answer Session.
We speculated
about the possible questions that
the three judges
might ask. Fortunately, rather
than being dazed
and confused at
The entrance to the Mobile
the judges’ rapid
Challenge’s location.
fire of questions,
we were prepared. With the help of Dr. Coppola’s advice, we responded
with clear and concise answers that kept the judges on their
toes, and us in our comfort zone.
As we relaxed and celebrated after we finished our
presentation, Peter and I were called up as finalists to pitch
again to another set of judges. We came in fourth place out of
the original fourteen teams, proving that our diligence and
dedication truly paid off in the end.
The Pace motto, Opportunitas, means just what it
sounds like, and this experience made me realize the
opportunities available to me as a member of the Pforzheimer
Honors College at Pace University. Beginning our studies
here as two first-year students, we hope that this will not be
our biggest adventure at Pace, but instead that we will
continue to expand our horizons.
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Spring Sports Wrap-Up
By Alexander Theodores
Hello Pace sports fans and welcome to the Spring Sports
Wrap-Up! In this article, we
will be reviewing the personal
and team achievements of our
Setters sports teams. The sports
teams involved in the spring
season are Men’s Basketball,
Tennis, Track, Lacrosse, Baseball, and Golf, and Women’s Tennis, Basketball, and Softball. Honors College students are known
blend their desire for excellence into all Pace fields, from classrooms to sports arenas. The Honors College students featured in
this edition of the Spring Sports Wrap-Up are David Esierman,
Vincent Birkenmeyer, Danielle Gore, Steven Callahan, Kaylin
Pound, Colby Blanchard, Thomas Midolo, and William Woodward.
On the basketball court, Honors College junior, David
Eiserman, plays the forward position for the men’s basketball
team. David said that the hardest aspect about being a studentathlete is, “finding time to get all your work done.” While he
truly enjoys being a
student-athlete, David
knows that the balance between sports
and academics requires time management. “As a team, we
set a goal to improve
as a group,” he noted,
“and make it to
Pace University basketball court
NCAA Tournament
where the men’s and women’s
with an improved
teams compete.
defense.” David’s
personal goal was to build on the progress he made last year.
Ultimately, the men’s basketball team did not reach NCAA. “We
did improve,” he said, “we just didn’t get to where we wanted
to.”
David identifies the proudest moment of this season as,
“beating Bentley here at home for the first time in about 10 seasons because they are one of the top teams in the country every
year.” Coach Jim Harter and assistants Brandon Arnette and Nat
Harris helped the team members work together and one-on-one
with each player. David notes that the team is constantly improving and all members are very much looking forward to next season!
The Setters women’s basketball team has had a very
successful season. They received a bid to the NCAA tournament,
after falling just short to Franklin
Peirce, 87-86. This year the Setters
had a number of remarkable players
who contributed to the team’s success. Brittany Shields averaged 17
points and 10 rebounds this season
and senior Carol Johnson was second in scoring with 10.3 points,
leading the team with 2.8 assists per
contest. Senior Kerri White was
third in scoring with 10 points per
game and led the team with 65 three-pointers on the season.
Shields is actually fourth in the NE-10 in scoring and ranks second in rebounds, while White leads the NE-10 in three-point
shooting. Next year the Setters hope to build on this year’s success and bring a championship home to Pace!
Vincent Birkenmeyer, a first-year
graduate student, is currently in his second season with the men’s tennis
team. He plays 3rd doubles regularly, and has
also played 5th and 6th
singles. Vincent said
that, “This year we have
a very young team, as some key players graduated last year. It
was important for us to use the fall as a growing opportunity and
then be ready for the more rigorous spring schedule.” The tennis
season stretches out through the entire academic year, unlike
some sports teams that only play during certain seasons. Vincent’s individual goal was to manage his time commitment to
team practices so that he could remain a competitive member.
Like David, Vincent knows that being a student-athlete is not an
easy schedule. “Being an honors student and an athlete definitely
showed me a deeper appreciation for having a well-balanced life.
I love tennis and I love my field of study, but being able to do
them both makes each day more enjoyable.” The tennis team is
currently in the middle of the season and their next home match
was Tuesday, March 27, 2012 on the Briarcliff Courts.
Junior Danielle Gore also plays tennis for Pace, playing
both singles and doubles. “As a team,” Danielle says, “we just
decided to do our best and have fun this season.” Although the
season hasn't really started yet, Danielle hopes to enhance her
playing from last season. “I have only been improving my tennis
abilities since playing here,” she acknowledges. There were a few
games played in the fall last semester and Danielle remembered a
very difficult match. When the game was tied, her opponent tried
to give herself an unfair advantage and served when Danielle
wasn’t ready. “I pushed through and won that game,” she said
proudly, “one of the hardest games thus far in my career. I had to
stay strong mentally in that match and I would say that it has
been a personal best.” Danielle says that head coach, Corsetti,
expects the team to do very well this season. She highly recommends becoming a student-athlete at Pace because “being on an
athletic team makes you a wellrounded person, something employers favor. They want employees who can be team players, remain competitive. and are driven to
succeed.”
First-year student, Steven
Callahan, has been playing lacrosse
since the sixth grade. He is currently a starting player on defense
and also plays long-stick midfield. Steven said, “A goal every
year is to make the conference
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playoffs and to then make the NCAA tournament.” He notes
that head coach, Dave Carty, works hard with the lacrosse team
to help each player improve and raise the team standards. “It is
difficult being a first-year student-athlete, but it is all about time
management,” Steven said. “Being in the Honors College has
taught me leadership, which I transfer to my time spent on the
lacrosse field.” The lacrosse team’s first home game was Tuesday, March, 27, 2012, against Assumption College.
Sophomore Kaylin Pound is currently in her first season as a member of the track team, but ran on Pace’s cross country team last semester. “Our team set general overall goals for
this season,” said Kaylin, “but since track is really an individual
sport, there was a greater emphasis placed on our individual
goals for the season.” At the beginning of the season, each
player sat down with the track coach and set goals pertaining to
the times in which they wanted to finish races by the end of the
season. Like her fellow
student-athletes, Kaylin
recognizes that there can
be difficulties in being a
successful student athlete,
if one’s time is not managed well. “I think that
joining an athletics team
at Pace is a great decision,” she noted. She
credits meet many great
people and creating teammate-bonds to being on an
athletic team. The track
team’s first meet was held on Saturday, March 24, 2012 in New
Jersey.
The Softball team is in the midst of a very successful
season. They started the season with seven straight wins, and
currently have a 14-4 record. Recently, the Setters split a doubleheader against the University of New Haven in Northeast-10
Conference action. Pace took the opener 5-4, while the Chargers
won the nightcap 5-0. The team is led by hitters Lauren Bell and
Nicole Schultheis, and pitchers Chelsea Shea and Kayla
Hill. Head coach Claudia Stabile has been at the helm of the
Pace University softball team since its inception in 1982. Coach
Stabile reached the 500 win mark on March 28, 2009, and plans
to add many more wins to her already impressive resume.
Pace’s men’s golf team hopes to have a very successful
spring season. The team is relatively young, bringing in five
first-year students, including Honors student, Colby Blanchard.
This means that upper classmen,
Robert Sorrentino and Vito Deliberti, will have to show a substantial amount of leadership.
This is Frank Graniero’s third
season as the Head Coach.
Graniero also serves as the Head
Golf Professional and Director
of Golf at Hollow Brook Golf
Club in Cortlandt Manor, New
York. His long-time involvement
with golf will surely impact his
players. The team tied for 3rd
place last weekend at the St.
Thomas Aquinas Spring Tournament. The men’s golf team’s
most recent tournament took
place at Dowling College Peter King Tournament, on Saturday March 31, 2012.
Honors College, firstyear student Thomas Midolo
has been playing baseball since
he was five-years old. He currently competes for a spot as
team catcher. As a first-year student, Thomas has learned that
excelling as a student and as an athlete requires much dedication
and commitment. Thomas says, “The main goal that my teammates and I have set for this year, as well as every other year, is
to be named Northeast 10 Conference Champions. We need to
work extremely hard and focus each and every game to come out
victorious over our tough conference opponents.” Head Coach
Hank Manning and assistant coaches Grisha Davida and Pete
Raimondi have also been involved with the sport of baseball
throughout their lives. Thomas says that with their leadership
the team should have a very promising season. The team is currently 9-10. “Being a student-athlete at Pace is a great experience and I can’t wait to see what the future brings for my teammates and I!”
William Woodard, who has been featured many times
in SCHOLASTICA (see page 10), as an outstanding student and
athlete, is a senior, majoring in Business Management. He has
been shot putting since his first-year at Pace, a sport which he
started playing during his sophomore year of high school. William claims that, “in any sport you have to set goals for yourself. It’s what keeps you going and what keeps you from falling
behind.” William’s personal goals for himself are to place in the
finals at more meets and to break 45 feet this year.” William
says that current coach Ben Ogden, “ran track at Pace and went
through the same things the players on the team did.” With
Ogden’s student-athlete experience and motivation, the team will
be able to have a very successful year. William’s favorite
memories have been exploring different schools with his teammates during meets. He encourages everyone to get involved on
campus, especially in sports teams, because it makes your time
at Pace a lot more exciting.
The Honors College is very proud of the continued
success and learning experiences of our student-athletes. As
they strive for greatness on their respective fields of play, they
add another dimension to the shining dynamic of the Honors
College for many years to come. We look forward to rest of the
spring season and the fall games in the distance!
The Pforzheimer 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)
Senior Advisor, Christopher Walther, MS
Monday
9am-4pm
Tuesday
9am-6pm
Wednesday
9am-2:30pm
Thursday
9am-5pm
Friday
9am-5pm
Phone
(914) 773-3848
Fax
(914) 773-3896
Email
[email protected]
[email protected]
Dr. Benton Receives Fulbright
Senior Scholar Award!
Dear Pforzheimer Honors College students,
I have repeatedly encouraged you to travel (most recently in
SCHOLASTICA, March 2012, page 1), to include an educational experience
outside the United States in your undergraduate years. I mentioned that in April
I am the Smithsonian Lecturer on a trip to Central Europe, and in June I embark
on a research trip to Romania and Bulgaria.
Further, I have recently leaned that these trips will be followed by a
different sort of travel experience: In August, I shall move to Russia! I have been selected as a Fulbright Senior Scholar and
will be lecturing in the Graduate School of Art History at European University in St. Petersburg. Although the language of
instruction there is English, I intended to take an intensive Russian language course prior to departure in order to make the
necessary logistics and daily life easier.
I have been invited to teach a course in American art, with focus on the 20th and 21st centuries. Additionally, I am
to present a guest lecture on “Medieval Mischief: Wit and Humor in the Art of the Middle Ages”—I published a book with
this title. I will then return to Pace in January 2013 for the spring semester.
Russia, with a complex political history, is a fascinating country on many levels. I have visited several times in the
past, most recently over New Year’s as the lecturer on a Metropolitan Museum of Art trip to Moscow and St. Petersburg.
The latter, formerly known as Leningrad, and the city where I shall have my Fulbright, is perhaps best known for the Hermitage Museum, formed from a series of royal palaces along the Neva River. These former homes of emperors and empresses, of czars and czarinas, now house one of the world’s finest collections of Western European art. Both St. Petersburg
and Moscow boast many museums—of art, music, sciences, and more.
Yes, I do intend to consume my fair share of that delicious Russian delicacy--caviar.
With all best wishes to each of you,
Dr. Benton
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