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Jennifer M. Holmes Named ED of Pace School of Performing Arts
Dyson College of Arts and Science
Pace University has announced Jennifer M. Holmes as the new executive director of the Pace School of Performing Arts (PPA). Holmes, who began her teaching career as an adjunct at Pace University teaching world drama, theatre history, and acting, will now lead PPA’s academics, operations, budget, productions, and fundraising activities for its eight degree programs. She replaces the previous executive director, Grant Kretchik.
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Maxwell Judge Rules That Two of Her Experts Can't Testify
Elisabeth Haub School of Law
U.S. District Judge Alison Nathan on Tuesday rejected Maxwell’s bid to call Bennett Gershman, a professor at Pace Law School in White Plains, New York, who has served as an assistant district attorney in Manhattan and a defense lawyer. Maxwell’s lawyers described Gershman as a “leading authority on prosecutorial misconduct” who has written extensively on the subject.
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NYS Assembly committees gathering input on how COVID has affected health care delivery
College of Health Professions
Rhonda Maneval is Professor Senior Associate Dean, College of Health Professions and the Lienhard School of Nursing at Pace University. She cited a 2020 report issued by the New York State Department of Health, which states that by 2030 there is a projected shortage of more than 39,000 registered nurses in the state.
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Jury in Charlottesville 'Unite the Right' trial reaches partial verdict
Elisabeth Haub School of Law
Randolph McLaughlin, a professor at the Haub School of Law at Pace University, who successfully used the Ku Klux Klan Act in a civil trial in Tennessee in the 1980s, said defendants in these cases don’t typically have deep pockets, so it’s not necessarily about the money. “You’re not suing to make a buck,” he said. “You’re suing to bankrupt them.”
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Randolph McLaughlin on Arbery Case Verdict
Elisabeth Haub School of Law
Professor Randolph McLaughlin was a featured guest on the Newsy Morning Rush Show to discuss the Arbery case verdict. Newsy is the leading provider in 24-hour live streaming video news. Elisabeth Haub School of Law
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Jury in Charlottesville 'Unite the Right' trial awards plaintiffs $25M in damages
Elisabeth Haub School of Law
Randolph McLaughlin, a professor at the Haub School of Law at Pace University, who successfully used the Ku Klux Klan Act in a civil trial in Tennessee in the 1980s, said that for plaintiffs to win on the first two claims, it was imperative that the evidence showed at least some of the defendants had an agreement to engage in a racially motivated conspiracy and plan illegal acts.
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Powell's big dilemma: Inflation vs. jobs
Dyson College of Arts and Science
A belated congrats to the Pace University College Fed Challenge team, which took home its fifth national title in the central bank’s annual competition last Friday. The Pace team, led this year by seniors Winnie Liu and Fiona Waterman, has taken home five of the last seven Fed challenge titles.
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At the Intersection of Accounting and Music Production
Arts and Entertainment
Career Services/Internships
Lubin School of Business
New York City
Pace Path/Student Success
In the fall of his freshman year, Jonathan was sitting in his dormitory floor’s lounge in Maria's Tower when he was approached by students Jacob Selman and Ethan McKellar with an invitation to join their startup: F14 Entertainment. Two semesters and a slew of content later, Jonathan has become a sophomore with an enviable resume who is taking on his career with dedication and perseverance.
Jonathan Mathai
Class of 2025
Currently Studying: BBA/MBA in Public Accounting
In the fall of his freshman year, Jonathan was sitting in his dormitory floor’s lounge in Maria's Tower when he was approached by students Jacob Selman and Ethan McKellar with an invitation to join their startup: F14 Entertainment. Two semesters and a slew of content later, Jonathan has become a sophomore with an enviable resume who is taking on his career with dedication and perseverance.
Why did you choose Pace University and the Lubin School of Business?
When I initially started looking for colleges, I thought I'd like to go to an out-of-state school because I'm from Long Island, New York. But, after receiving a few letters from Pace and other universities in New York, the idea of staying in the state intrigued me. Specifically, Pace intrigued me because of the New York City campus. And once I took a virtual tour of the campus, I knew that Pace was the type of place where I would want to study and have my career take off. Now, as a sophomore, I'm so happy I decided to come to Pace, and it's one of the best feelings ever.
Tell us about F14 Entertainment. How did you get involved with this initiative?
F14 Entertainment is a company run by Pace students. We create Gen Z content for Gen Z. When we started, we didn't know each other. The connections began after I moved into Maria's Tower. One day, as we were sitting in our dorm's lounge, I got to meet Ethan and Jacob, two exceptional individuals, and we started thinking about starting a company that would allow us to create the content that we wanted to see. Ethan and Jacob asked me if I would be interested in handling the company's financials, and I said yes, not even knowing what I was getting into, but knowing I could figure it out. Now, I can confidently say that I made the right decision.
How are you using what you learn in your classes to inform your role within F14?
Academics are my priority, but I've found that handling F14's everyday business activities helps me with my schoolwork. I get to do all the budgeting and all financial work that we might need for F14’s projects, including purchasing items for the set of a short film, drafting agreements for signing new artists, or filing any financial paperwork. My classes have also really helped me understand what's going on in the business.
"We had to follow COVID-19 protocols, so even meeting with one another was a difficult thing to do. But we still had our determination, and we were able to connect with many incoming first-year students from different majors. I think that as I get to collaborate with others and work as hard as I can, I will be unstoppable."
You recently completed an internship at a recording studio; what was that experience like?
When I started looking for a summer internship, I knew that I wanted to hone my business skills and work in a field that I wouldn't get tired of. I started out looking for bookkeeping positions or anything accounting or finance-related. Since I'm also a music producer, I felt confident about approaching some recording studios and doing a couple of cold calls; that is how I landed an internship. My job was to handle anything financial, including cash and checks, help out with budgets, and create any Excel spreadsheets that the recording studio needed. I also got a chance to meet and hear stories from many great musicians, producers, and very passionate artists. And a lot of them, surprisingly, were business majors!
How did you manage to connect and collaborate with your peers in a remote learning environment?
That was a serious adjustment, balancing F14 and my freshman year at the Lubin School of Business was challenging; I'm not going to sugarcoat it. I took many tough classes, and in terms of F14, making connections became significantly more difficult. We had to follow COVID-19 protocols, so even meeting with one another was a difficult thing to do. But we still had our determination, and we were able to connect with many incoming first-year students from different majors. I think that as I get to collaborate with others and work as hard as I can, I will be unstoppable.
What is your advice for incoming students?
My advice for the incoming class would be to socialize. Because of the current circumstances, we might find it hard to talk to people and get immersed in a new community. I think it's all about reaching out. If you find a friend or someone who shares many interests with you, talk to them and make as many connections as you can. This will help you out.
What does #LubinLife mean to you?
Community. Lubin provides a lot for its students. The benefits range from educational support to just talking to professors about business or life in general. Community is important, and I think that many people coming into the Lubin School of Business will appreciate that and love the community.
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Want to work in IT? Look for a paid apprenticeship
Career Services/Internships
Phyllis Mooney, executive director of career services at Pace University, said these hands-on learning and working opportunities typically provide phenomenal insight into a company’s culture, leadership preparation and unmatched networking opportunities.
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The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University Launches Sustainable Business Law Hub, Creating Opportunities for Training, Policy and Research that Address Global Environmental Challenges
Elisabeth Haub School of Law
Environmental
ESG
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University today announced the launch of the School’s Sustainable Business Law Hub.
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University today announced the launch of the School’s Sustainable Business Law Hub.
Haub Law’s Sustainable Business Law Hub will serve as an incubator space, student-training program, research endeavor, and think tank devoted to addressing global sustainability challenges through policy and research projects, relationships with the business community, and capacity building in private environmental governance. The Hub will incorporate the three pillars of sustainability—economic, social and environmental welfare—into global business practices by engaging in research and policy development, improving public law and governance, and working with existing industry, the small business community, startups, and the community at-large to develop and employ innovative private environmental models and sustainability practices, such as those that promote a circular economy. Working hand-in-hand with faculty experts, students participating in the Hub will receive practical training and experience in using the law to foster sustainable business practices.
“Haub Law continues to successfully train lawyers of the future and our newly launched Sustainable Business Law Hub will now train the first generation of ‘sustainable business lawyers’,” remarked Horace Anderson, Dean of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. He continued, “Haub Law is uniquely situated in White Plains–making it the only law school in Westchester, while also being a short train ride into New York City. The opportunities for collaboration and impact in the local Westchester community, New York City and State, and beyond are vast.”
Haub Law continues to successfully train lawyers of the future and our newly launched Sustainable Business Law Hub will now train the first generation of ‘sustainable business lawyers’.
—Dean Horace Anderson
The Sustainable Business Law Hub will function as a competitive program with Haub Law students applying for acceptance and taking pre-requisite courses. Participation in the Sustainable Business Law Hub is open to qualifying JD law students who will have the opportunity to pursue an accelerated JD/MBA joint degree, receive the Advanced Certificate in Environmental Law, and take part in the school’s sustainable business law track in the Business Law Path-to-Practice, as well as receive specialized career mentorship and guidance. The Hub will also employ an LLM graduate research fellow. The Hub will have a rigorous curriculum, with seminars related to environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) and sustainable development, and opportunities for practical experience through externships and a practicum. Within those settings, the students will work in an in-house sustainability or legal department – handling environmental compliance issues, ESG, and/or assisting with sustainability strategies and policies.
“Haub Law’s environmental law program is ranked number one in the nation. Our innovative and future-thinking curriculum is what continues to differentiate us from other law schools. We have been teaching our students the importance of sustainability for many years through our courses and our clinics. This Hub will not only continue to educate and graduate lawyers with a mind for sustainable business practices, but help employ those practices in real-time, benefiting the social spectrum of businesses and the environment,” stated Jason Czarnezki, Gilbert and Sarah Kerlin Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law and Associate Dean of Environmental Law Programs and Strategic Initiatives. “I see this as a prime opportunity for Haub Law to meaningfully contribute to the enhancement of good corporate citizenship, actualize an honest vision for corporate social responsibility, and foster social equity awareness leading to action in the private sector,” added Achinthi Vithanage, Associate Director of Environmental Law Programs.
“We are thrilled with the timing of the launch of Haub Law’s Sustainable Business Law Hub,” noted Marvin Krislov, President, Pace University. “Pace University’s Lubin School of Business recently launched The Lubin Center for Sustainable Business (“CSB”). The Center will focus on the integration of business, environmental, social, and governance stewardship. Haub Law’s Sustainable Business Law Hub will perfectly complement the CSB and function parallel to it. Pace students are achievers, motivated, and engaged in learning – we anticipate a larger cross-over with not only courses in sustainability, but opportunities for collaboration, and students who are eager to pursue our 3-Year JD/MBA Joint Degree Program.”
As part of the launch of Haub Law’s Sustainable Business Law Hub, a kick-off inaugural Roundtable, “Building Sustainable Business and the Role of Law” will be held in early 2022. The event will include roundtable discussions with business leaders, attorneys, and thought leaders.
The Sustainable Business Law Hub Advisory Board
- Anna Marciano Romanella (Haub Law ‘00), VP, Sustainability Zone North America Nestle, GC & Head of Sustainability, Nespresso USA
- Colin Myers (Haub Law ’21), Associate (ESG), Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
- Anna-Sophia E. Haub, ESG Project Manager, Emil Capital Partners LLC
- Madhuri Pavamani, Sustainability & ESG Advisory Practice Director, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
- Horace E. Anderson, Dean and Professor of Law, Elisabeth Haub School of Law
- Jason J. Czarnezki, Gilbert and Sarah Kerlin Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law, Associate Dean and Executive Director of Environmental Law Programs, Elisabeth Haub School of Law
- Achinthi C. Vithanage, Associate Director of Environmental Law Programs and Professor, Elisabeth Haub School of Law
- Jonathan H. Brown, Director, Food and Beverage Law Clinic, Elisabeth Haub School of Law
- Josh Galperin, Assistant Professor of Law, Elisabeth Haub School of Law
- Shirley Lin, Assistant Professor of Law, Elisabeth Haub School of Law
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