PLV - Fall 2004

Each semester, the Honors College holds events on and off campus. Honors students are required to attend at least two events each semester. For reservation required events, call Christopher Walther at 914-773-3961 or e-mail cwalther@pace.edu.

Click the links for pictures from these events.

Honors Ice Cream Ice Breaker

Tuesday, September 21, 2004    

3:25pm - 4:30pm

*Ice Cream will be served*

Butcher Suite, Kessel Campus Center

Join the Pforzheimer Honors College for ice cream and the opportunity to meet fellow Honors students. The advisors from various honor societies on campus will inform students about each of their prestigious organizations. 

Window to the World: Children, Culture, and Character in Kenya

Friday, October 8th, 2004

12:20pm-2:20pm

*Snacks will be served*

Gottesman Room,

Kessel Campus Center

Mark Maxam, a Peace Corps Volunteer, science teacher, and Executive Director of Jua (a nonprofit organization providing solar lighting to rural elementary schools in Kenya), will present a slide show on life in Kenya. His focus will be primarily on children, the educational system, and culture in that part of the world. This thought-provoking presentation will also give students the opportunity to ask questions and share their views.

*This event is open to the entire Pace University community* 

Honors Movie Night 1

Wednesday, October 13, 2004

Starts at 6:00pm

*Snacks will be served*

Woodward Hall, Briarcliff campus

Professor Susan Crawford will host a screening of "Big Night," directed by and starring the actor Stanley Tucci.   This is the story of two brothers, Primo and Secondo, who have come to America to fulfill their dream of running the best Italian restaurant ever. Their struggle to survive in the competitive and fickle world of restaurateurs is alternately hilarious and touching. Staking everything on one big night, the brothers invite a famous singer to perform. And then the work begins, as Primo and Secondo create the menu masterpiece that will prove their genius once and for all. Unexpected complications result in the biggest night of their lives. If you love life, and if you love Italian food - you'll love this film!

We are also inviting seniors from the "College Outreach to Seniors Program" to take part in this event.

*This event is part of Diversity Week, and is open to the entire Pace University community* 

Trip to the Central Park Zoo

Saturday, October 16, 2004

Bus leaves Pace at 9:00am from North Hall on the Pleasantville campus, should return by 3:00pm.

*Reservations required*

Explore the Central Park Zoo, in the middle of Manhattan, with a guided tour of the entire zoo. Lunch will not be provided, but food will be available at the Zoo.

 "Six Billion and Beyond"

Tuesday, October 19, 2004

3:00-5:00 ("Pastry Party Kick-off" at 3:00 followed by the film and discussion from 3:30-5:00)

Butcher Suite, Kessel Campus Center

Learn about the social, health, environmental, educational, and economic implications of overpopulation around the world through this thought-provoking film and discussion!

The Pforzheimer Honors College is co-sponsoring this event. 

Honors Open Meeting

Guest Speaker - Professor Howard Weishaus of the History Department

Tuesday, October 26, 2004 3:25pm - 4:30pm

*Snacks will be served*

Butcher Suite, Kessel

Campus Center

Come share your ideas for events and classes with Dr. Benton and fellow Honors students. 

University 101 Halloween Party

Friday, October 29, 2004

Honors University 101 students will be holding a Halloween Party for children from the Pleasantville Cottage School.

 Honors Movie Night 2

Tuesday, November 9, 2004       

Starts at 6:00pm

*Snacks will be served*

Woodward Hall, Briarcliff campus

Professor Robert Klaeger will host a screening of "Hope and Glory" directed by John Boorman.   This film is about a nine year old boy called Bill as he grows up in London during the blitz of World War II.   For a young boy, this time in history was an adventure, a total upheaval of order, restrictions, and discipline.   We are also inviting seniors from the "College Outreach to Seniors Program" to take part in this event.

*This event is open to the entire Pace University community* 

NCHC Conference

Wednesday, November 10 - Saturday, November 13



Wrapping Gifts for Underprivileged Children

Tuesday, November 30, 2004 3:25pm - 4:30pm

*Holiday snacks will be served*

Gottesman Room,

Kessel Campus Center

Make the holiday season brighter- -join the Honors College in wrapping presents for underprivileged children. Let your creative side emerge for this worthwhile event! Candida Fitts, Director of Volunteers, for The Children's Village will speak at this event.

Co-sponsored with Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology. 

Men's Basketball Game with Children from the Pleasantville Cottage School

Wednesday, December 1, 2004

Game begins at 7:30pm

*Snacks will be served*

Goldstein Fitness Center, PLV

*Reservations required*

Adopt a child for a night - attend a Pace University's Men's basketball game with a child from the Pleasantville Cottage School.

Decorate the Pleasantville Cottage School for the Holidays

Saturday, December 4, 2004

Pace Bus leaves at 11:30am from North Hall, should return at 2:30pm

*Reservation required*

The Honors College and the Center for Community Outreach will decorate different cottages for the holidays at the Pleasantville Cottage School, while getting an introduction to residential treatment centers from Phina Geiger, Director of Volunteers, at the Pleasantville Cottage School.

Co-sponsored with the Center for Community Outreach 

Trip to TRL on MTV

Wednesday, December 8, 2004

*Reservation required*

The Pace bus will leave Miller Hall at 1:20pm to catch the 1:43pm Metro-North train from Pleasantville. You will have to pay for your own train ticket…$16.25 for the round trip ticket. We need to arrive at TRL before 3:30pm. The live show begins at 5:00pm. Students must wear bright colors, no white clothing.