This month, the Center for Community Action & Research is focusing on addressing income and racial inequality in the U.S. Did you know: By one measure, U.S. income inequality is the highest it’s been since 1928. (1) For every $1…
The most effective way to hear back from our community is to go right up to our members and ask them for their opinion. Today, that is exactly what I did. Interested about Income Inequality, our Take Action topic for…
ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK 2014 An Opportunity to Make A Difference Each year, up to 16 students from Pace University’s New York City and Pleasantville campuses are selected to participate in the annual Alternative Spring Break program with a focus on…
I recently watched a Ted Talk titled “Does Money Make You Mean,” and the result of the studies shared was this: those whose wealth increased showed a decrease in emotions such as empathy and compassion. In short the video focuses…
Welcome (back) to Pace! We hope you are all ready to jump into a new semester, even if it’s still pretty chilly outside. If you’re still thinking about your 2014 resolutions, we suggest resolving to get involved this semester. Whether…
As temperatures reach record lows in some parts of New York State today, please be sure to stay safe – no shame in staying indoors with some hot cocoa and Netflix today! Although the forecast doesn’t predict that temperatures will…
Congratulations, Pace students: the Fall 2013 semester is coming to an end! Whether this was your first semester, last semester, or somewhere in between, we hope it was your best one yet. Thank you to everyone who came out to…
On December 2, 2013 a very special guest will be joining us and we’re inviting you to hear her speak. Kathy Kelly, an American Peace Activitst, pacifist, and author has been arrested on more than one occasion, traveled to Iraq…
TYPHOON HAIYAN/YOLANDA RELIEF EFFORTS A catastrophic typhoon hit the Philippines on November 8th. Organizations from around the world are just beginning to assess the needs of survivors. In the coming weeks, we will know the specific needs of survivors. Financial…
During the week, my pledge brother Hector and I decided to participate in the CCAR’s abling activity. The purpose of this activity is to see how difficult simple and daily ruitines are when in a wheelchair. Hector and I walked…