2016-2017 SERVICE & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT RECOGNITION
Each year, Pace University students, faculty, and staff contribute over 85,000 hours of service to their local and global communities through volunteering, service-learning (Civic Engagement and Public Values courses), advocacy, activism, and non-profit internships. Pace’s commitment to service and civic…
Be the Change: Join the #EverydayActivismChallenge
For the month of April, students, staff, and faculty members will be pledging to commit to one personal action – either a daily habit or weekly action – to lessen their contributions to climate change or to have a positive…
“I never realized how big of an impression people can leave on you in just four days.” ASB ’17, Day 4: Christian Halstead, Duke Huang, Sandra Garcia, Marla Texeira, & Sophia Guo
Christian Halstead ’20, Philosophy & Economics, NYC Campus Today was a great way to close out Alternative Spring Break 2017. We woke up early as per usual, but it was a non-issue given how excited we all were to begin…
“I want what I do to have a purpose and to last as long as possible. It’s great to be surrounded by like minded people…” ASB ’17, Days 2 & 3: Daniel Tapia, Jamara Meyers, Priscella Shek, & Ashley Alahakoon
Daniel Tapia ’19, Public Accounting, PLV Campus Day 2 of our ASB did not exactly go as planned as we had to endure a very tough snowstorm. As soon as we woke up, we knew right off the bat that…
“There is so much more to these clients than just numbers, and they have gained a second family that will help them build up their home again, physically, emotionally, and mentally.” ASB ’17, Day 1: Sabrina Cordova & Joseph Pacifico
Sabrina Cordova ’20, Health Science, Pleasantville Campus Day one of Alternative Spring Break 2017 is complete! Pace PLV and Pace NYC met up for the first time in person to enjoy a delicious lunch at Cross Bay Diner. We then…
Volunteer Opportunities: Supporting Immigrants & Refugees
In response to growing anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim sentiments, many students have been seeking opportunities to volunteer in support of immigrants, refugees, and the Muslim community in New York City. Dr. Emily Welty, Chair of the Peace & Justice Department, has…
Faculty Perspectives on the 2016 Election: David Caputo
So I think it’s a matter of understanding and realizing that the election does have direct consequences for you. Even though you may not like either choice now, not participating is, in essence, defaulting to let people who have preferences…
Faculty Perspectives on the 2016 Election: Jessica Lavariega-Monforti
I really see, at the sort of heart of politics, are questions about power. So that really informs both my professional view and my personal view of politics. It’s really about who gets what, who makes the decisions about who…
Faculty Perspectives on the 2016 Election: Aarti Maharaj
Educate yourself, whatever way you’re receiving your information. It kind of goes back to this idea that I always read in one of my classes, Plato’s “allegory of the cave.” What he said in that piece which is very interesting is…
Faculty Perspectives on the 2016 Election: Satish Kolluri
EMPOWERING MILLENNIALS One can not force. One can say it’s a duty. One can say it’s an obligation. One can define citizenship as a moral value. So in one sense, I’m exercising my citizenship value. I’m voting and getting my…