PLV - Fall 2005

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 Waltherat 914-773-3961 or e-mail cwalther@pace.edu.

Click the links for pictures from these events.

Jean Paul Samputu’sIgneli
Monday, September 19, 2005

12:10pm-2:00pm

Dining Room A,  Kessel Campus Center

Jean Paul Samputu’s life and music changed forever when the tragedy of genocide struck Rwanda in 1994. He has worked steadily since that time to help unify and heal his country and his music has been deeply affected by the national tragedy. Rwandan music and dance are unique. Samputu’s performances are steeped in the many rich traditions of Rwandan music and dance. Sponsored by Pace Law School, Office of Campus Diversity, Project Pericles, and the Pforzheimer Honors College.



Komen Race for the Cure

Saturday, September 25, 2005

Manhattan

Join Pace University for a walk to eradicate breast cancer through research, education, screening, and treatment. The walk cost $25, which will cover transportation to and from NYC, breakfast, and a T-shirt. If interested, please contact Dr. Ellen Mandel at (914) 261-9226 or emandel@pace.edu.

Honors Ice Cream Ice Breaker
Tuesday, September 27, 2005

3:35pm-4:30pm

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 speak about each of their prestigious organizations.



Western Footprints and America’s Perilous Path in the Middle East

Tuesday, September 27, 2005

7:00pm-9:00pm

Gottesman Room, Kessel Campus Center

Dr. Rashid Khalidi, Director of Middle East Institute at Columbia University, will discuss his new book “Resurrecting Empire”.

Co-sponsored by Model United Nations, the Muslim Student Association, Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society, Project Pericles, Political Science Department, Philosophy and Religious Studies Department, Pace Political Action Committee on Peace and Justice, SDCA, and the WESPAC Foundation.



Trip to the United Nations

Manhattan

Saturday, October 8, 2005

Bus leaves Pace at 10:30am from North Hall on the Pleasantville campus, should return by 3:00pm.

*Reservations required*

Explore the United Nations, in the middle of Manhattan, with a guided tour. Lunch will not be provided, but there will be an opportunity to purchase lunch after the tour.

Make A Difference Day – Pace Reads at the Mt. Pleasant Library
Saturday, October 22, 2005

12:00pm – 2:00pm

*Reservations required*

Bus leaves Pace at 11:15am from North Hall on the Pleasantville campus; should return by 2:30pm.

Make a Difference Day is a national service day dedicated to helping other people -- a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. We will be reading children’s book to the children of the Pleasantville community.

Co-sponsored with Golden Key International Honor Society and the Center for Community Outreach.

Make A Difference Day – NYC’s Paint a School
Saturday, October 22, 2005

8:00am – 4:00pm

*Reservations required*

Bus leaves Pace at 8:00am from North Hall on the Pleasantville campus; should return by 4:00pm.

Make a Difference Day is a national service day dedicated to helping other people -- a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors.  We will be painting a school in New York City.  Co-sponsored with the Center for Community Outreach.

Hudson Stage Company’s Performance ofKimberlyAkimbo
Opens Friday, October 28, 2005 and runs three consecutive weekends through Sunday, November 13, 2005. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm.

Woodward Hall Theatre, Briarcliff Campus

Special Price for Pace students: $15.00 a ticket

For tickets please call 914-271-2811 or visit www.hudsonstage.com

If you attend this event, please let the Honors College Office know by calling 914-773-3961 or e-mailingcwalther@pace.edu.

Honors Open Meeting *DATE , TIME, & LOCATION CHANGED*

Guest Speaker  Peter Edelstein, Professor of Law, Lubin School of Business

Monday, November 14, 2005

12:20pm-1:15pm

*Snacks will be served*

Gottesman Room, Kessel Campus Center

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

Wrapping Gift for Underprivileged Children
Tuesday, November 29, 2005

3:25pm - 4:30pm

*Pizza 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! Phina Geiger, Director of Volunteers, for the Pleasantville Cottage School, will speak at this event.

Co-sponsored with Psi Chi (the National Honor Society in Psychology), the Psychology Club, and Golden Key International Honor Society.

Trip to TRL on MTV
Tuesday, December 6, 2005

*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…$17.00 for the round trip ticket. We need to arrive at TRL before 3:30pm. The live show begins at 5:00pm.

Decorate the Pleasantville Cottage School for the Holidays*DATE & TIME CHANGED*

Saturday, December 3, 2005

12:30pm – 2:30pm

*Reservation required*

Bus leaves Pace at 12:00am from North Hall on the Pleasantville campus; should return by 1:20pm.

The Honors College and the Center for Community Outreach will decorate four 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 and the Golden Key International Honor Society.

Honors Yoga Workshop
Tuesday, December 13, 2005

4:00pm

*Reservations Required*

1st floor, Goldstein Fitness Center

Relax all of your pre-final stress and anxiety by attending a yoga workshop.