Events

Monday, October 13, 2025

Crits, Canvas, and Cards
12:30 p.m. | Kessel Student Center, Multipurpose Room
Kick off Spirit Week with a burst of creativity at Pace! This tabletop-inspired painting event combines three Setter favorites: Paint, Sip, & Destress, Dice Painting, and Paint Your Card. Whether you’re designing a custom D20, creating a one-of-a-kind card, or just relaxing with friends, it’s the perfect way to start the week. Hosted by the Table Top Club.

Lunch with the New SGA Bunch
12:15 p.m. | Kessel Student Center, Gottesman Room
Meet the new Student Government Association leaders and hear their vision for the Pace community. Share your ideas for student life while enjoying lunch with fellow Setters. Hosted by the Student Government Association.

SGA Spirit Week Scavenger Hunt
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. | Kessel Student Center, Multipurpose Room
The Spirit Week fun continues with the ultimate Setter scavenger hunt! Gather your crew, race across campus to complete challenges, and put your Pace pride to the test. Teams must have five members, and the winners will take home $50 in Flex Dollars each. Hosted by the Student Government Association.

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Escape Room
12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. | Butcher Suite
Can you and your team beat the clock? Test your problem-solving skills in this immersive escape room challenge—a favorite among Setters looking for a thrill. Hosted by the Center for Student Engagement.

Frame Your Spirit
3:25 p.m. | Kessel Student Center, Multipurpose Room
Show off your Setter pride by decorating photo frames and snapping Polaroids with your Spirit Week squad. Hosted by the Commuter Advisory Board (CAB).

Women’s Soccer vs. Dominican University of New York
7:00 p.m. | Northwell Stadium
Pack the stands and cheer on the Setters as they take on Dominican University of New York. Let’s show our Spirit Week energy at Northwell Stadium! Hosted by Athletics.

Open Mic Night
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. | Kessel Student Center, Gottesman Room
Pace has talent! Share your poetry, music, comedy, or spoken word in a welcoming, supportive space that celebrates creativity and Setter voices. Hosted by the LGBTQIA+ Center.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Self-Care for Setters
12:15 p.m. | Deans Suite
Spirit Week can be high-energy, so take a moment to recharge with mindfulness, wellness tips, and self-care kits. Hosted by the Counseling Center for Wellbeing.

Out to Lunch
12:00 p.m. | Kessel Student Center, Multipurpose Room
Enjoy lunch and connect with the Pace LGBTQIA+ community while learning about resources available to Setters. Hosted by the LGBTQIA+ Center.

DIY Tie-Blanket
6:00 p.m. | Kessel Student Center, Multipurpose Room
Get crafty while giving back! Create your own cozy tie-blanket to keep, or donate one to Project Linus, which provides blankets to children in hospitals. Volunteer hours will be given for donated blankets. Hosted by the National Student Nurse Association (NSNA) and Yarn Club.

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Dunk a Coach
2:00 p.m. | Alumni Lawn
Make a splash at Spirit Week! Take your shot at dunking your favorite Pace coaches into the tank—all in good fun and Setter spirit. Hosted by Programming Board, Fraternity and Sorority Life, and Athletics.

RHA Town Hall
5:00 p.m. | Kessel Student Center, Multipurpose Room
Be part of the conversation shaping Setter life on campus. Share your voice and learn about upcoming initiatives in the residence halls. Hosted by the Residence Hall Association.

Movie on the Lawn: The Game Plan
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. | Alumni Lawn
Bring your friends, your Setter gear, and a blanket for an outdoor screening of The Game Plan to get hyped for Homecoming football. Free food included! Hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life and Residence Life.

Friday, October 17, 2025

SGA Club/Organization Assembly
12:10 p.m. | Kessel Student Center, Multipurpose Room
Connect with student leaders, hear updates, and collaborate with fellow organizations as we head into Homecoming Weekend. Hosted by the Student Government Association.

Bonfire
6:00 p.m. | Parking Lot D
A Pace tradition! Current students are invited to celebrate Spirit Week with music, s’mores, and community under the stars at the annual bonfire. Hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life and the Center for Student Engagement.

Recent Graduate Celebration at the Bonfire
6:00 p.m. | Parking Lot D
Graduates from the classes of 2020-2025 are invited to the Pleasantville Campus as we kick off Homecoming weekend! Join current students and enjoy a variety of food trucks, a live performance from our spirit squad, and a traditional Homecoming bonfire. Your ticket includes Pace merch and the chance to win a Pace Prize Pack. Questions? Contact pacealum@pace.edu.

Men’s Soccer vs. Assumption University
6:00 p.m. | Northwell Stadium
Show up and cheer loudly as the Setters battle Assumption University in a key conference matchup. Hosted by Athletics.

Swimming and Diving vs. Adelphi University
7:00 p.m. | Goldstein Fitness Center
Make a splash at Homecoming! Cheer on your Setters as they take on NE10 rival Adelphi University. Hosted by Athletics.

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Volleyball vs. Saint Michael’s College
11:00 a.m. | Goldstein Fitness Center
Kick off the day with Setter volleyball as they take on Saint Michael’s College at home. Hosted by Athletics.

Football vs. Southern Connecticut State University
1:00 p.m. | Northwell Stadium
It’s game time, Setters! Pack the stands and bring your spirit as Pace takes on Southern Connecticut State University in the big Homecoming football game. Hosted by Athletics. Pace alumni, check in at the Alumni Relations table at Northwell Stadium between 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. to pick up your Pace merch. Bonus: You may also win a Pace Prize Pack!

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Women’s Soccer vs. Southern New Hampshire University
5:00 p.m. | Northwell Stadium
Close out Spirit Week with a high-energy soccer showdown as the Setters face Southern New Hampshire University. Hosted by Athletics.

Haunted House: Haunted Carnival
12:00 p.m. (Saturday, October 18) – 9:00 p.m. (Sunday, October 19) | Kessel Student Center, Setters Room 105
Step right up for a haunted carnival like no other. Join Pace Audio World, Gamma Sigma Sigma, NATURE, POWER, and Pi Lambda Phi for the third annual haunted house—complete with scares, thrills, and spooky surprises.

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Pace Athletics Hall of Fame and Awards Presented by Northwell
11:30 a.m. | Kessel Student Center
Please join us for the 2025 Pace Athletics Hall of Fame Brunch and Awards Ceremony presented by Northwell. The Pace Athletics Hall of Fame began inducting prestigious Pace Athletics alumni, administrators, and contributors in 1997. This October, as part of Homecoming weekend, Pace University will honor its 22nd class this fall.

Pace Men’s Lacrosse Alumni Game Day
Get ready to dust off your helmets and sticks and relive the glory days! Join us for an action-packed afternoon of lacrosse and legends.

3:00 p.m. — Alumni vs. Alumni: Old rivalries reignite.
3:30 p.m. — Alumni vs. Current Team: Will the young guns keep up?
Postgame — Alumni social in the VIP Room, Ianniello Field House: Reconnect, relax, and remember the good times at Pace.
4:30 p.m. — Current Team vs. Mercy University (scrimmage): Stick around to cheer on the Setters of today.