The Honors Herald
The New York City Pforzheimer Honors College at Pace University Volume 4 Pace University 1 Pace Plaza W208/W209 New York, NY 10038 P: 212 346 1697
Issue 4
April 2015
Lost from Reality: It’s a Whole New World with Honors Movie Nights Shivani Annirood ‘18
People love Halloween because they get to dress up as their favorite characters and get lost in a world beyond the predictable reality. Well, here at Pace's Pfortzheimer Honors College, why wait for Halloween to come once a year? One of the most exciting and fun (not to mention free!) experiences of Pace's Honors College is their monthly movie nights! On these selected Fridays, students get to dress up as their favorite characters if they choose to, socialize with friends, and submerge themselves in a world where fiction becomes reality…at least for the night. Because here at Pace, a basic popcorn movie night is considered amateur's work. Instead, we have tons of exciting snacks that are anything but boring, and Lecture Hall North is sometimes transformed into Platform 9 and 3/4, an underwater retreat, or a winter wonderland where we can just "Let It Go." At our movie nights, the main objective is to have fun and bring out our inner movie fanatics! The first movie night I attended was Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, and it was such a fun time! The Harry Potter experience really set the tone for what type of atmosphere the Honors movies nights would be: loud, welcoming, and, I must admit, a bit crazy! People got dressed up as their favorite characters, we had witchy souvenirs, and I definitely enjoyed gorging myself on the sweeter side of "Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans." It was such an amazing experience because there was no fear of anyone judging another on behavior or preference. We were all there to have fun with Potter
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Honors Movie Nights Continued…
Herald Staff Carolyn Phillips Editor-In-Chief Juliet Mueller Associate Editor Chase Ballas Associate Editor Dr. Ida Dupont Director Dr. Bill Offutt Academic Advisor Jaclyn Kopel Program Coordinator Dr. Pamela Belluomini Academic Advisor
Herald Contributors
Shivani Annirood Chase Ballas Dr. Pam Belluomini Dr. Harold Brown Mohini Gobin Jaclyn Kopel
Liz Lombardi Juliet Mueller Carolyn Phillips Holly Thayer Rachel Wandishin Catherine Weening
The Honors Herald is a student run newsletter circulated to the students of the Pforzheimer Honors College at Pace University on the New York City Campus. The members of the Herald Staff review all articles. The opinions of the articles do not necessarily reflect those of the staff or the Pforzheimer Honors College. Pforzheimer Honors College 1 Pace Plaza W208/W209 New York, NY 10038 www.pace.edu/honors-college
and express our inner Hogwarts selves. There was a feeling of welcome and unity in knowing we were all friends, even if some of us had never met before. Everyone was happy to be there, and even I, the unsocial butterfly that I am, had a laugh or two with a few strangers-turned-friends. Another really big movie night was Frozen. I mean, who doesn't bounce in excitement over Frozen…or is it just me? Even if people deny it, the movie Frozen is just too catchy and lovable not to watch over and over and over. So, it was no surprise that at the movie night, everyone's deepest secrets were revealed: we all knew the words to all of the songs. I am proud to admit I held my head high and felt my heart soar as I sang along to "For the First Time in Forever Reprise"—my favorite! And it was really exciting to hear other people singing along as well; I wasn't the only one who had a passion for the sisters' duet. It was wonderful to indulge in a rewatching of my new Disney favorite with others instead of watching it for the tenth time by myself. These movie nights are so much more than just watching movies. They provide students with the opportunity to look forward to something outside of the mundane everyday lifestyle. Only with our Honors movie nights (and Halloween) are people able to really lose themselves in a different universe. It's something to anticipate and enjoy with friends. I can't wait to go to the Pirates of the Caribbean movie night. Maybe I'll get to "walk the plank" with Jack Sparrow…correction: Captain Jack Sparrow.
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Like taking photos? Here’s an Urban Photography Contest What: Take photos of the city. How to submit: Send your favorites to pacehonorsnewsletter@gmail.com What you can win: Bragging rights and a $10 gift card. How to win: At an Honors Council Meeting, members will vote for the one they like best. The photo with the most votes wins.
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Why Do We Love Honors?.…….....4 Pace Path Live…………………..……..5 Interview: Career Services…….....6
IN THIS ISSUE
Interview: Reacting to the Past…..7 Interview: Rachel Wandishin…….8-9
Why Classical Civ?…………...........…10-11 Interview: Honors RA Kevin……….12-13 Interview: Sarah Conboy………….…14-15
Searching for an Honors Dean…….18 Accomplishments…………………...…22
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Why Do You Love Honors? I love the Honors College because it puts me in the center of a group of people who all have drive and ambition. I strive to do better every day because I am surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do.
I love the Honors College because of the access to the best professors; I’ve adored all of mine so far!
Compiled by Liz Lombardi ‘16
I value the Honors College because I like the community of high achieving scholars.
They’re really supportive an d there’s alway s a place you can go wh e n y ou need help. An d they’re really nice.
The Honors College has opened up so many doors for my academic growth and offered me so many opportunities that I would not have had anyways. Honors made it possible for me to even attend Pace in the first place. I’ve been able to register for all of the classes I need, and now I am able to study abroad in Australia.
I like how we can register early.
The people are extremely nice and comforting .
BILL! The sense of community of having like-minded people in your classes. It’s a built in family.
I love the ev ents run by the H onors Council. The y’re so much fun!
The benefits offered to the Honors College have opened the doors to exciting and new opportunities.
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Pace Path Live is THE event for anyone looking for a thorough introduction into the tech / entrepreneurial / business world and its many agencies. The day will have a variety of talks and activities that will help you learn the tricks of the trade and put you in touch with a bunch of people in the business - leading to possible on-the-spot internships for Summer 2015. This year we plan to have representatives and speakers from Google, AOL, About.com, Shapeways etc. The Honors College is really excited to announce that we have partnered with Seidenberg in their annual Path Path Live Event. We will be hosting a panel at 11am about how to make the world your classroom, which discusses all the ways you can travel while studying at Pace (aside from just studying abroad) and what our students have learned from their travel experiences. Pace Path Live will not just be about computer science. You can see from the schedule below that there will be a communications panel, networking opportunities, a resume workshop, a chance to meet industry leaders, a chance to try on some cool tech gear and so much more. Meet mentors and alumni; play around with Google Glass and Oculus Rift; and WIN #free UNCUBED tickets!
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Interview with Helene Cruz of Career Services Chase Ballas ‘18 On the morning of March 26, I was able to conduct an interview with Ms. Helene Cruz, the head of Career Services. As we chatted on the phone (because she was in Pleasantville that day), she gave very useful and insightful advice for all students, while being her nice, fun, and approachable self. How long have you been working at Pace What are some common mistakes you University? see on resumes? I have been working here for over 13 years. I see a lot of typos and misspellings, which shows the need to proofread. Also, especially Where is your office located? in cover letters, I see a lot of these "cookie I am in the Career Services office, which is in 41 cutter" layouts that are not tailored to the Park Row on the 14th floor. specific job that a student is applying for. The important thing What services does your office is differentiating yourself from offer to students? other candidates as much as We provide career preparation, possible. which includes resume drafting, internship placement, networking, exploration for undecided majors, as well as career paths and placement for graduating students. When are the walk-in (appointment free) hours? Our "express" hours are Monday-Thursday at 12 pm – 1 pm and 4 pm – 5 pm. For Friday, they are 12 pm – 1 pm. What is one piece of advice you would offer to lowerclassmen? Get involved early! We express this a lot in University 101 classes, that any work experience or involvement in a club or organization builds on experience for later. *Fun Fact - She especially liked how I (a freshman) wrote for this newsletter.*
What are some fun facts about yourself? I like being fun and personal. I like laughter and really connecting to students personally to really get to know them, which is why I think my job is so rewarding. More Information For stay informed about career services’ events, policies, etc., go to http://www.pace.edu/career-services/ To schedule your first appointment with a career counselor, go to 41 Park Row on the 14th floor. You must attend an interview workshop either before or after your first appointment.
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Learning About Reacting to the Past Taught by Professors Nancy Reagin and Bill Offutt
Catherine Weening ‘15
I am currently in a Reacting to the Past class taught by Dr. Reagin and Bill. So far, we have done the French Revolution and are now in a forest diplomacy game. Intrigued with the concept of Reacting, I interviewed Dr. Reagin to learn more. C = Catherine (Me) DR = Dr. Reagin C: What is Reacting to the Past? DR: They are courses based on historical simulations, recreating debates and conflicts all linked back to great texts. The idea is to show you [the students] that all historical conflicts were conflicts of ideas. These great texts were worth arguing over. Reacting games force you to put yourself in a historical person’s place. The past is a foreign country, and Reacting helps take you on that journey. C: How did Reacting start and how did you get into it? DR: Mark C. Carnes at Barnard College was teaching a great books seminar, and he noticed that students were falling asleep over these great books. Why would anyone care about The Republic? He then developed the Athens Reacting game, so his students could see why everyone got so worked up over Plato’s writings. He started running seminars at Barnard to tell others about the pedagogy. Bill went and insisted that I start going. They’re held every June. Now Reacting has a fandom of professors from all over the country who test run games, teach them, and help develop new ones. C: Is there a favorite game you like to teach? DR: The Henry VIII game…it’s very complex so many Reacting instructors tend to stay away from it. It requires a lot of prep work on the instructor’s part. C: Is there a game you would like to develop? DR: If I had the time, I would develop a game on 19th century European feminism. But you need a time and a place where many major figures were in the same room, and I would need to do some more research to find that. One game that could write itself is the Nazi seizure of power; there are so many texts out there. But I would never write it. I wouldn’t ask students to take on Nazi roles.
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Interview with Rachel Wandishin ‘15
P = Me (Pam Belluomini) R = Rachel My name is Pam Belluomini, an Honors Academic Advisor who mainly aids seniors who are writing their theses. On March 20, I sat down with Rachel Wandishin, a senior Psychology student who loves the Honors College. P: What do you do for the Honors College? R: I have served as the President of the Honors Council for the last two years. I also work in the main office as a student aide. I answer the phones, respond to questions from current and prospective students, and assist with event planning and implementation. As a psychology major, I help to keep the office in a state of blissful homeostasis. P: What’s your favorite memory of your Honors experience? R: I have a collection of memories from my experience in Honors. These include random projects such as creating a train out of swag bags for a prospective student overnight and building structures made from the latest delivery of office supplies, building community among Honors College students through a various planned and random unanticipated events, such as the most recent being the flood in the office caused by a ruptured pipe in the ceiling.
P: Where are you from? R: I am from Marriotsville, Maryland, which is about 30 miles west of Baltimore. Marriotsville spreads over three counties -Baltimore County, Howard County, and Carroll County- and has a single zip code. It’s funny because my next door neighbor lives in a different town. P: What’s the strangest/best piece of advice someone’s given you? R: I received the best piece of advice from my mom, “Take things one step at a time.” I received the strangest advice from Bill Offutt at the beginning of each Reacting to the Past course, “Winning is good. Dying is bad.” P: What are your plans after graduation? R: I graduate this May and plan to attend graduate school.
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Interview with Rachel Continued P= Me (Pam) R= Rachel P: What are 3 random facts about yourself? R: My dad’s side of the family has so many members (6 siblings and partners, 27 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren) that when we get together we have to rent out a hall. My mom’s family practically owns the entire town of Woodfield, Maryland. Most of the people buried at the Wesley Grove Methodist Cemetery are related to me. I cannot eat milk chocolate, but I can eat dark chocolate. I have substituted gummies and Oreos for my milk chocolate craving. P: Who has inspired you or influenced you most at Pace? R: Jackie Kopel has inspired and influenced me the most. Jackie is everywhere, gets things done, and does her job very well. P: If you could go back, would you do the past 4 years over again? Would you change anything? R: I absolutely would do the past four years again. I would have gotten involved in school activities sooner. My friend, Bridget, dragged me to my first Honors Council meeting during my sophomore year. It changed things for me. I owe her my happiness. The past three years have been the best years of my life. P: Do you have any advice for your 18year-old self? R: Dear 18 Year Old Self, Take everything in, and take the time to appreciate it. Do not try to speed up things. You will be graduating in what now seems to be the blink of an eye. The City and meeting new people are so amazing. Take all bad things that happen and turn them into greatness. Work hard! Study hard! Play hard!
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Why classical civilization? Dr. Harold Brown Photos by Jaclyn Kopel ‘10 Part of the answer, the Classical side, is that the core problems of the lives of the ancient Greek and Romans are an essential part of the human experience. From that perspective, we can study today’s human experience more effectively by beginning with the classical world of the Greeks and Romans because we do not have to worry about the distorting effects of modern science and technology. The fundamental issues of the human condition, war and peace, political structures, and relations between human beings of different races, ethnicities, religions, and genders can all be studied through a combination of literature, philosophy, theater, and art. Another part of the answer is that Classical Civ will be a Living Learning Community. The small group of students who elect Classical Civ will be living on the same floor of one of our newest residence halls (182 Broadway). The thinking behind the idea of a Living Learning Community is that we do not only learn in classrooms. We will be utilizing the living side of Classical Civ to enrich the program with off campus field trips and on campus, in the residence, a wide variety of enrichments including movies, plays, lectures on art history, and food. Critical to Classical Civ are Learning Communities. Pace students have been required to take at least one LC since 2003. Many students take two or three. Learning Communities bring together a group of students taking two courses whose professors examine a theme, a set of issues or concepts or one time period, from the perspective of two disciplines. We intend to magnify the effectiveness of Classical Civ by including an LC in each of the Fall and Spring semesters: the Fall LC will combine Literature and Philosophy, and the spring LC will match Political Philosophy with Theater. In addition, those students whose majors permit will be able to take a year of either Greek or Latin (this is optional for those who select Classical Civ). Classical Civ brings together elements that should be infused into the college experience of every student. None of the components are being used for the first time: what is new is the way they are being integrated into the educational experience of the fortunate participants.
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Why classical civilization? Continued Beneficial consequences of a fall semester LC include: More comprehensive understanding of important concepts and issues Heightened academic skills, e.g., analysis and synthesis Belonging to a community of learners that includes both students and professors utilizes not only the classroom but also, with extra curricular activities, utilizes New York City as a text Benefits from including a second LC for the spring semester: Professors teaching the 2nd semester LC can plan their respective courses in light of what they know the students will have studied first semester For students, an opportunity to strengthen important academic skills: synthesis, analysis, and critical thinking in general. In short, we believe that it is in the best interests of all students eligible to join Classical Civilization to do so at their earliest opportunity.
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An Interview with Honors RA Kevin Interview by Mohini Gobin ‘18 Written by Holly Thayer ‘18 M=Mohini K=Kevin M: How long have you been an Honors RA at Maria’s Tower? K: This is my second year being the Honors Floor Resident Advisor at Maria’s Tower. M: What is your favorite memory or experience as an RA? K: My favorite experience as an RA would have to be seeing my residents after they have left the floor. As a senior, I have my first year students who are now juniors. Just seeing how much they have grown and changed, all the activities they have joined, and seeing them getting ready to walk the stage after me is definitely one of my favorite things about being a Resident Advisor. M: What is your major? K: My major is Information Technology with a concentration in computer forensics. M: What do you do as an Honors RA? K: As an Honors RA, it really caters to the students in three different forms of academics in terms of their scholarship, trying to develop them as leaders, and working on their character. The
events the Honors Floor RA usually tends to have are ones based in all-around areas; they are not designated to a specific theme, such as a floor that would be like green adventures that do more events outdoors. The Honors Floor is really an all-around theme, in terms of spirit, mind, and academics. It just tries to better students in all aspects of their lives. M: What is your favorite event that you had this year? K: My favorite event that I have had this year would have to be the floormate game. Seeing the residents pair up with who they think they know best and answering all of these random questions was really funny and entertaining. I liked seeing what they think the other person would put down. M: What plans do you have for after graduation? K: After graduation, I plan to stay in the city and pursue a master’s degree in Information Systems.
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An Interview with Honors RA Kevin Continued M=Mohini K=Kevin M: Who has inspired or influenced you the most at Pace? K: At Pace, I would say my biggest influence would be Resident Director Keith Gorman. I have worked with him over the past three years as a Resident Advisor. Not only is he a mentor, he has helped me in all different aspects of my life, outside of the RA position, and I can’t thank him enough for that. M: If you could go back, would you do the past four years over again, and would you change anything? K: If I could go back, I wouldn’t change anything. I think college is all about finding out what you want to do, finding out things about yourself, taking the highs and lows, and learning from each experience. All of these cultivate what college is, so I wouldn’t really want to change anything because then my experience wouldn’t be genuine. M: Do you have any advice for your eighteen-year-old self? K: For my eighteen-year-old self, I would say to be more open and flexible, to just go with the flow. Coming into college, I thought I was going to be one major, and I would not change, that I was going to join certain clubs, that I would see myself doing certain things here over my four years. Looking back, my major changed, I joined different things, and my interests have changed. I would say to just go in with an open mind and take things as they come and make the best out if it because you are going to have a great time no matter what. M: What are three random facts about you? K: I am a national step champion. I am six-footthree, and the first question people ask me is if I can play basketball. My answer is that I do not, nor can I swim. I intern at Discovery
Communications, which oversees Animal Planet, TLC, Discovery Channel, Oprah Winfrey Network, and the Food Network. M: How different do you think your college experience would be without the Honors College? K: I think college would have been very different without the Honors College because I would not have been able to have the experiences that I had if I was not. I have had the chance to network and get to know professors and other motivated and driven students who have helped me academically. It has really allowed me to pursue the most out of my education here at Pace.
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INTERVIEW WITH SARAH CONBOY ’18, AN HONORS STUDENT JULIET MUELLER ‘18 Sarah Conboy, a driven, multi-talented, considerably smart, and impressively organized student, is the first person that comes to mind when I think of an ideal Honors student. In between her internships, her Honors courses, and having fun in the city with friends, she has time to make good grades, participate in school events, and contribute to the clubs and organizations she participates in. I asked Sarah a few questions about her experience in the Pforzheimer Honors College and in New York City. SC: Sarah Conboy JM: Juliet Mueller (Me!)
JM: What factors made you choose Pace? SC: I chose Pace mainly for its location in Manhattan. Almost every school I applied to my senior year was in New York. Not to sound cheesy, but it was always my dream to go to college in the city. JM: What are your favorite things about being in the Honors College? SC: My favorite thing about the Honors College is how much of a community it is. I love how all the Honors students and staff know one another and get along really well. I also like how we can take interesting courses that are exclusive to the Honors students, some of the best courses I have had so far were Honors courses. Lastly, Honors has an abundance of free food and other giveaways (like $5 Broadway tickets), which is always a plus! JM: Have you declared a major yet? What are some of your career goals? SC: I am majoring in Communications Studies. I hope to pursue a career in the fashion industry after graduating as an editor at a magazine.
JM: So far, how can you say Pace has helped you in achieving these goals? SC: Pace has really helped in achieving my future career goals. Career Services was really helpful with improving my resume and interview skills, and I successfully landed an internship at a publishing company this semester.
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INTERVIEW WITH SARAH CONBOY ’18 continued JM: What have been your favorite classes this year, and why have you enjoyed them? SC: My favorite classes of the year have been my learning community (ART 207 and HIST 113K), my literature class (LIT 211D), and my “Digital Cultures” course (COM 244). My learning community has a special place in my heart because I took it my first semester of freshman year, and I met so many amazing people in it. It was composed of two Honors courses that taught the architecture and the history of New York City. The architecture class was a series of field trips walking around the city and actually observing the buildings that we were learning about in real life. It was such a great start to my year at Pace, and I appreciate that learning community so much, even though the work was hard.
JM: What are your favorite parts of New York City? SC: One of my favorite parts of the city is Museum Mile on 5th Ave, which includes the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Guggenheim. It is really peaceful and beautiful in that area. Besides going to museums and Central Park, I mainly stay downtown. My favorite neighborhoods in the city are the West Village, Soho, and Chelsea.
JM: Are you a member of any clubs? SC: I am in a few clubs at Pace, including the Honors Council’s Newsletter Committee. I am also a member of the Successful Women at Pace Network, and I recently joined a fashion club called Profashionals.
JM: How has being in the Honors College impacted your life and happiness at Pace? SC: I would not be so happy with college if it wasn’t for the Honors College. The staff are a great support system and are there whenever I need help. I have also met the best friends I could ask for through the Honors College. It is such a unique experience to be a part of, and I am so glad that I chose Pace because my freshman year has been amazing.
JM: What Honors events have you attended this year? What’s been your favorite one so far? SC:I always seem to have class or work during the Honors events, but I have still had the chance to attend a good amount of them. I attended the Halloween Party, Star Wars movie night, and I hosted a student at the Honors Overnight. The Honors Overnight was definitely my favorite, since I was able bond with all the people there and see a Broadway show for free!
JM: What do you look forward to achieving at Pace and in New York City? SC: In the future, I am looking forward to getting even more internships with Pace’s help and graduating with a secure job in the field I love.
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Around The World with Jackie Jaclyn Kopel ‘10
“BAHSTUN” WITH HONORS During my freshman year, I went to Boston with the Honors College. We went during the first weekend of Spring Break and stayed in Somerville, which is on the outskirts of Boston. It happened to be St. Patrick’s Day weekend, which we discovered is a big deal in Boston. On the bus ride, I got to really know the upperclassmen, and I continued building that friendship throughout my time at Pace. Though we got into Boston a bit late, we still decided to go out and explore the city. I had been to Boston before, but many of my friends on the trip had not. So a group of us ventured out to Quincy Market.
Our first night at Quincy Market
We felt very underdressed that first night.
My friends and I checked out the Cheers gift shop and whatever else was open. Almost everyone was dressed up for the holiday, so we stuck out like a sore thumb. We posed with some guys dressed as leprechauns (see above picture). There were a lot of Irish bands playing, and everyone stopped our friend Molly because of her red hair and freckles. One of our friends from Boston met up with us. It was a crazy night. It wasn’t long before we realized we hadn’t eaten in hours and decided to descend on 7-11, since it was the only place not packed. There was one on almost every corner! We took one of the last trains back to Somerville, since the trains don’t run all night (NYC has them beat in that department) and went to bed. The next day, we all woke up early and went to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It was fun and strange at the same time. Lots of weird floats. What Star Wars has to do with St. Patrick’s Day I’ll never know. Although we had some green on, we still felt like we were missing something. We decided to walk around by the water for a while, which is not a smart idea on a freezing cold day. We eventually were frozen solid and starving, and the only thing in sight was a Borders (boy, do I miss them). The people at the Borders cafe felt so bad for us. They picked out the biggest M&M Rice Krispie treats and poured
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of whipped cream and chocolate sauce in our hot chocolates. We could have kissed them. It turns out that the Borders was on a block that pertained to Anne Hutchinson, which made those of us in Bill’s Reacting to the Past class laugh. We then met up with the entire Honors group and did the Freedom Trail with Bill as our tour guide. We loved hearing all of his insight into historic Boston, and we also loved annoying him by asking him about every building we passed. He probably could have made things up, and we would have believed him. I remember someone asked him about a beautiful tiled building, and his response was that it was a beautiful tiled building. Every time I see that building I laugh. Our tour ended at the Old North Church, and we took Hanover St. back down to Quincy Market. All the pastry places looked so good! A bunch of us decided to eat in a seafood place by Quincy Market. Of course, I got mac n’ cheese. After dinner, we all headed back to the hotel. Most of the group went swimming, but my friends and I decided to rent the movie Bobby instead.
Star Wars at the Parade
At the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Stella has my hat on.
The next day, my friend Kathleen and I took the bus to Cambridge. We walked around for a while using my guidebook. My guidebook said we could go into this old building, so we did. We wound up getting yelled at because it was the President’s office and was closed to the public. Stupid guide book. At least we got to see the interior and had a story to tell everyone. After that, we opted for a Harvard history tour. We had a student show us around campus and tell us the history of all the buildings. She did the whole “pahk yah cah at hahvad yahd” bit. We met up with the entire Honors group for dinner at Uno’s, which was courtesy of Honors. At dinner, everyone exchanged stories from the weekend and laughed at our new inside jokes. We went back to the hotel and told stories we made up all night. A bunch of them had to do with dictators for some random reason. The bus ride home was a mixture of sleeping and karaoke (I still have the embarrassing videos). I think we also watched “The Simpsons” at one point. The trip was short, but we had a great time. It was a great opportunity to get to know other Honors Students and bond over all the strange moments during the trip. All these years later, I still keep in touch with many of the people from that trip, and we still remember all of our inside jokes.
The Honors Group at Uno’s
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THE SEARCH FOR AN HONORS
DEAN Carolyn Phillips ‘17 I love how the Honors College works for its students. The people who work in Honors always listen to our concerns and value our opinions. They always try to help students in whatever way they can, so when Jackie told me about Honors’ need for a dean, I thought it must be important for us. I was very excited when I was invited to lunches with the three dean candidates because they were ways for me to learn more about each one of them, and it showed how much Honors values its students. The lunches consisted of the candidate, a few professors and students, Bill, Jackie, Pam, and Dr. Dupont. It was a very relaxed atmosphere where we were able to ask the dean questions. After these lunches, I came away with a deeper appreciation of having a say in the future of the Honors College, and developing a more in-depth notion of why we need a Dean. Deans run colleges. Dyson, Lubin, and Seidenberg have deans who fight for the students in that college. For years, the Honors College has not had a dean, and as a result, it was left out of major policy meetings at Pace where only deans could participate. The primary reason for Honors to get a dean is to give us a voice in those meetings. Whichever candidate gets the job will have meetings with Honors students to find out our concerns, so she can accurately represent us in those important meetings. Our need for a dean also relates to Pace’s status as a nonprofit. Many people do not know this, but almost every American university is a nonprofit. In order for Honors to get more money and develop more lasting relationships with donors, it needs a dean because a dean carries more weight in the fundraising world.
The Honors dean would also serve as a link between the New York City and Pleasantville Honors Colleges and would attend Honors Council meetings on both campuses. With a dean, there will be unified leadership for both campuses, and someone who can understand what each individual campus needs.
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with the Honors Staff
We asked the Honors Staff the same 6 ques<ons, and here are their responses. When is your birthday? Bill- June 12th Dr. Dupont- June 5th Pam- April 11th Jackie- April 28th Rachel- January 12th Devina- June 2th Lindita- March 9th
If you could eat one meal every day for the rest of your life, what would it be? Bill- Kung Pao Chicken made by my wife, Nancy (Dr. Reagin) Dr. Dupont- Grilled Cheese Pam- My grandmother's fritto Jackie- Mac n Cheese Rachel- Pizza and ice cream Devina- Halal Guys Chicken and Rice Platter Lindita- Two eggs sunny side up with whole wheat toast
Which movie have you seen so many times that you practically know every line? Bill- Casablanca and Dr. Strangelove Dr. Dupont- The Big Lebowski Pam- Moonstruck and My Big Fat Greek Wedding Jackie- There are a lot – National Treasure, Devil Wears Prada, Princess Bride, Aladdin, Gone with the Wind, and all the Potter movies just to name a few. Rachel- The Princess Bride Devina- Juno Lindita- Mean Girls
Which house would you be sorted into if you attended Hogwarts? Bill- Hufflepuff Dr. Dupont- Gryffindor Pam- OK...this is so not Honors College...not into Harry Potter (no judging please) Jackie- Hufflepuff Rachel- Slytherin Devina- Gryffindor Lindita- Hufflepuff
What’s your favorite holiday (it doesn’t have to be an American one)? Bill- Opening Day, baseball Dr. Dupont- Thanksgiving Pam- Columbus Day in San Francisco--my family would have a tasty lunch outside at North Beach Restaurant and watch the parade Jackie- Halloween Rachel- Wigilia (Polish Christmas Eve) Devina- Holi Lindita- St. Patrick’s Day
What’s your favorite Disney movie? Bill- Mulan Dr. Dupont- Mulan Pam- The new Cinderella with Lily James Jackie- Aladdin Rachel- Peter Pan Devina- Tangled Lindita- The Lion King
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Bill does.
Bill’s Words of Wisdom I hope you can be thankful for the people you have found.
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There will be times that are not easy here, whether you are a frosh or a senior.
Life happens.
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If you’d just like a break, take it with friends, take it with other Honors students, just hang out in the Honors lounge or elsewhere. We take care of our own.
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Bill does.
Bill’s Words of Wisdom The real magic is college and this place, this time in your lives.
Expe rie our e nce form s x expe istence, o probably r will p ience tel f our dail 98% of ls y roba bly fa me that lives; ch il that keep . But it’s t ange s me h going at 2% .
Remember you’re supposed to have fun.
I’ve come to believe that a dose of insanity may be needed to survive at Pace.
What you will take from college will be more than just courses and grades; it will be shared experiences and in those you are not alone.
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Achievements in Honors Juliet Mueller ’18 (a writer for this newsletter) was chosen as one of the 15 JK Watson Fellows.
Honors Alumna Dominique Fishback will be on Bluebloods with Donnie Wahlburg.
Honors students, Gisselle Rodriguez ’15, Elena Marmo ‘15, Priya Sakaria ‘17, Vato Gogsadze ‘16, Kyla Korvne ‘15, Lindita Capric ‘15, Gabriela Johnson ’15, Shade Quailey ‘15, Niall O’Reilly ‘15, and Dr. Matthew Bolton (Model UN Advisor) and Kristina Byrne (Pace University Study Abroad Office) participated at the 2015 Oslo Model UN Conference February 13-15. Lindita received a “Best Delegate” award, and Kyla was recognized as a “Distinguished Delegate.” Elena received honorable mention.
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Heard in Honors
Honors is actually normal in a sea of crazy. I think I am in love with the guy who made my salad. I don’t know if it happens that fast, but I’m ok with it.!
MY BIRTHDAY ISN'T UNTIL SEPTEMBER, BUT I TAKE PRESENTS ALL YEAR ROUND.
We do not talk about Bambi in this office. It was a tragedy. She didn’t have time to deal with being born.
You should have a Facebook album dedicated to me.
I wish we had an oven and a sack of potatoes, so I could bake a potato. We take that fire breathing thesis dragon and turn it into the living room gecko.
We should turn this newsletter into a pugsletter! I need a leprechaun or a pot of gold. Do you think the cafeteria will find me cheese, so I can have cheese fries?
You look good upside down.
I want an extendable arm for my birthday.
Wearing your hood up is so comfortable. no wonder Jedis do it all the time! Have you ever wanted to pop your arms out and shake them all about? Let’s hop in a car and drive to
You kind of look like Hey Arnold Maryland to play with board games, without the football head.
Barbies, Legos, and Polly Pockets! How can you rip up a tiny zip lock bag? Those are the best kind.
My 13-year-old brother looks like Bieber but is a fashionista. Snack delivery please.! Will my professor take the pigeon pooped on my homework excuse?
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Rachel Wandishin President
Juan Castiblanco Development Coordinator
Carolyn Phillips Vice President
Scotty Sun Treasurer
We think Honors is as magical as Harry Potter! Dear Honors College, “Nitwit, blubber, oddment, tweak!” to borrow a few words from Albus Dumbledore. We here at the Honors Council hope to continue to bring you a series of fun events and fabulous newsletters this semester that make the Honors College feel just as magical as Hogwarts. We have one more newsletter coming out, a Grease movie night, and some Earth Day events! We’re always welcome to suggestions and ideas. Feel free to approach us at any time; we’re extremely quirky people. And always remember to blame Devina! Signing off! The Honors Council Executive Board
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Come hear Uncle John's Band playing to the tide Come on along or go alone he's come to take his children home. --The Grateful Dead, “Uncle John’s Band” (1970) I will show another me. Today I don't need a replacement I'll tell them what the smile on my face meant My heart going boom boom boom "Hey" I said "You can keep my things, they've come to take me home." Peter Gabriel, “Solsbury Hill” (1977) I have limited creativity—I’m a non-fiction sort of guy—but I own a mental library of quotes that I can dredge up at the oddest moments. Many are from “The Simpsons” and other pop culture standards, but a lot are from music that is now very old (perhaps even older than your parents). Most such quotes are just random connections, but the two above represent moments in my life, turning points. The first song played on the radio in my college lounge in 1974, while I was trying to make up my mind where to live for my second year. Rather than go alone, I decided to come along with a group of friends, to make a home with these people who a few months ago had been strangers. The second song played incessantly on my daughter’s iPod in 2006. She was thirteen, and busily tormenting her parents (an avocation she continued for five more years, but then suddenly abandoned). I wrote this then, about her and about what I believe in. The liberty of your college years is therefore about creating “another me,” where you can say with a smile “keep my things, they’ve come to take me home.” Honors believes that people are more important than things, and if I do my job well, Honors will be forever a home for you. I don’t know much, but I know that your college life should be a home where, to cite Robert Frost, “they always have to take you in.” If you’re in Honors, you have a home, and we’ll be here for you, we’ll always let you in.
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