PLV - Spring 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 Walther at 914-773-3961 or e-mail cwalther@pace.edu.

Click the links for pictures from these events.

Movie Night with Professor Belardo

Wednesday, February 16, 2005

6:30pm *Snacks will be served*

Woodward Hall Movie Theater, Briarcliff

Join Professor Aldo Belardo for the showing of Life is Beautiful. This is a fable about the power of imagination set against the stark reality of World War II Europe. Life is Beautiful combines satire, physical comedy, social commentary, and a touch of the surreal into a uniquely moving story of love.

Worldwide Children’s Issues: UNICEF Presentation (United Nations Children’s Fund)

Tuesday, February 22, 2005

3:25pm – 4:30pm *Snacks will be served*

Butcher Suite, Kessel Campus Center

Come hear a representative from UNICEF speak about the issues facing children today worldwide. UNICEF is the world’s leading child rights organization, operating in 158 countries and territories around the world. UNICEF's mission is to provide special protection for the most disadvantaged children: victims of war, disasters, extreme poverty, all forms of violence and exploitation, and those with disabilities.

Co-sponsored with The Center of Community Outreach, Project Pericles, Psi Chi (The National Honor Society in Psychology), and the Psychology Club.
 

Trip to Stew Leonard’s with the Pleasantville Cottage School  *POSTPONED*

Tuesday, March 1, 2005

*Reservations required*

Join the Honors College and children from the Pleasantville Cottage School as we take a tour of Stew Leonard’s Supermarket. We are going to car pool to Stew Leonard’s. We will leave from North Hall parking lot at 3:00pm and should return by 5:00pm. 

Honors Open Meeting

Guest Speaker: Dean Nira Herrmann, Dyson College of Arts and Science

Wednesday, March 9, 2005

12:20pm-1:15pm, *Various ice cream flavors and toppings will be served*

Gottesman Room, Kessel Campus Center

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

Easter Egg Hunt with the Pleasantville Cottage School

Sunday, March 13, 2005

12:00pm-2:00pm

Choate Lawn, Pleasantville (outside Choate House)

*Reservations required*

Join the Honors College and the Center for Community Outreach to spend time with the children from the Pleasantville Cottage School to enjoy dying Easter eggs and an Easter Egg Hunt. The children from both residential treatment facilities are looking forward to sharing holiday spirit  and have fun with Pace students.

Co-sponsored with The Center of Community Outreach, Psi Chi (The National Honor Society in Psychology), and the Psychology Club.

Trip to International Center of Photography, NYC  *POSTPONED!*

Saturday, April 9, 2005

*Reservations required*

Spend the afternoon in Manhattan enjoying a guided tour of the International Center of Photography.

The Pace bus will leave the North Hall parking lot at 10:30am, and return at 4:00pm.
 

Trip to the Cloister Museum

Saturday, April 16, 2005

*Reservations Required*

Spend a morning with Dr. Benton as she guides you through a Medieval Art Museum.

The Pace bus will leave the North Hall parking lot at 9:30am, and return at 2:00pm.

Yoga Workshop *NEW EVENT*

Wednesday, April 27, 2005

4:00pm

*Reservations Required*

1st Floor, Goldstein Fitness Center

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



Honors Independent Research Conference

Thursday, April 28, 2005

6:00pm - 8:00pm, *Snacks will be served*

Butcher Suite, Kessel Campus Center

Come listen to fellow Honors College students talk eloquently on their intellectual interests.

Alpha Chi National Honor Society and Golden Key International Honour Society are co-sponsoring this event.

If you are interested in presenting a paper or project, please contact the Honors Office at 914-773-3848.



Trip to TRL on MTV

Tuesday, May 3, 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 ($16.25 round trip). We need to arrive at TRL before 3:30pm. The live show begins at 5:00pm. Students must wear bright colors; no white clothing.

Honors Awards Ceremony
 

Honors Award Ceremony

Friday, May 13, 2005

6:00pm - 8:00pm *Dinner will be served*

Gottesman Room, Kessel Campus Center

Graduating seniors will receive their Honors medallions to be worn at commencement and their Honors College certificates.  This event is open only to graduating seniors of the Pforzheimer Honors College and each senior may invite two guests. President David A. Caputo and Provost Joseph Morreale will speak.