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WELCOMING MESSAGE FROM ACTING DIRECTOR DR. JOSEPH MORREALE INSIDE THIS ISSUE: List of Honor Societies and Advisors 2 Fall 2010 Honors Events 3 Spring 2010 Event Write-Ups 4 Honors Essay Contest Winner 7 Honors Students at Graduation 8 Student Showcase 9 Golden Key Accomplishments 10 Sea-ing the World 11 History of Halloween 13 Finding Fall Fun Off Campus 12 A FEW WORDS FROM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, CHRISTOPHER UHLICK PACE UNIVERSITY PLEASANTVILLE, NY > Janetta Rebold Benton, Ph.D Director of Honors College, Pleasantville > Joseph Morreale, Ph.D Acting Director of Honors College, Pleasantville > Christopher Walther, M.S. Senior Honors Advisor > Christopher Uhlick Editor-in-Chief October 2010 Volume 13, Issue 1 SCHOLASTICA I would like to extend a warm welcome to all first- year and transfer students, and a welcome back to all return- ing to Pace! I am sure many of you feel as if your time off flew by this year. It feels like yesterday that I was saying my goodbyes for summer. Although I enjoyed being home, it is great to come back to Pace. I always enjoy seeing my friends and co- workers again, and learning how they spent their summer breaks. This is a bittersweet semester for me because it marks the last time I will be experiencing a Fall semester at Pace. I am in my last year of my 5-year BBA/MBA pro- gram, and this will be my final “move-in” at a Pace residence hall. Although much time has passed, I always remember my first-year fondly. During that year, I did not know many people, and was so nervous to make a good first impression. I can definitely relate to any first-years or transfers feeling anxiety about being in a new place. I hope everyone en- joyed their summer, recharged their batteries, and are ready to take on the new semester. Many new experiences and challenges are awaiting you this academic year, and I am sure you will excel at any and all that you do. Have an excel- lent Fall and good luck! Welcome back to Pace! If it is your first year at Pace University and the Pforz- heimer Honors College-PLV, then a warm welcome to you. If you are a returning student, we are delighted that you are back. I am Dr. Joseph Morreale, Acting Director of the Pforzheimer Honors Col- lege-PLV. Dr. Janetta Benton, who is the full-time Director, is on a sabbatical leave for this term to finish writing an im- portant book on which she has been working. I have been at Pace for the past 20 years and have had a long career as an academic economist and health policy advocate. I teach courses in both Honors Col- lege programs (NY and PLV). I am a full professor with a joint appointment in the De- partment of Economics in New York and the Graduate Pro- gram in Public Administration in White Plains. I look forward to working with all of the Hon- ors College students this term. I believe there are four characteristics of an Hon- ors College student, and we provide the following activities for each aspect of the experi- ence. The Academic Learn- ing experience is enhanced through learning communities, travel abroad experiences, civic engagement in communi- ties and demanding course work. Academic Scholarship is encouraged through working directly with faculty members, doing independent research projects and presenting at an Honors College independent research conference, providing available research grants, and publishing in our journal, Transactions. Service Leader- ship is fostered through pro- viding social and cultural ac- tivities in helping others who are less fortunate and programs designed to help young chil- dren. We encourage and reward your Seeking Excel- lence through personalized advising, joining well- recognized honor societies, pursuing national scholarships and fellowships and being part of a community of academi- cally motivated teachers and learners. We also want you to just plain have fun in the Col- lege. So, we offer many social activities and field trips to en- hance your experience. We also publish Scholastica to keep you up to date on what is happening in the College. I hope that you will enjoy your academic experi- ence with us and encourage you to take part in the many opportunities that we offer. I as well as Professor Christopher Walther and our able staff of student aides are here to help you. Just come see us and hang out in the Honors College of- fice. Best of luck to each and every one of you.

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W E L C O M I N G M E S S A G E F R O M A C T I N G D I R E C T O R D R . J O S E P H M O R R E A L E

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

List of Honor Societies and

Advisors

2

Fall 2010 Honors Events 3

Spring 2010 Event Write-Ups 4

Honors Essay Contest Winner 7

Honors Students at Graduation 8

Student Showcase 9

Golden Key Accomplishments 10

Sea-ing the World 11

History of Halloween 13

Finding Fall Fun Off Campus 12

A F E W W O R D S F R O M E D I T O R - I N - C H I E F , C H R I S T O P H E R U H L I C K

P A C E U N I V E R S I T Y

P L E A S A N T V I L L E , N Y

> Janetta Rebold Benton, Ph.D Director of Honors College,

Pleasantville

> Joseph Morreale, Ph.D Acting Director of Honors College,

Pleasantville

> Christopher Walther, M.S.

Senior Honors Advisor

> Christopher Uhlick

Editor-in-Chief

October 2010 Volume 13, Issue 1

SCHOLASTICA

I would like to extend a warm welcome to all first-year and transfer students, and a welcome back to all return-ing to Pace! I am sure many of you feel as if your time off flew by this year. It feels like yesterday that I was saying my goodbyes for summer. Although I enjoyed being home, it is great to come back to Pace. I always enjoy seeing my friends and co-workers again, and learning how they spent their summer breaks.

This is a bittersweet semester for me because it marks the last time I will be experiencing a Fall semester at Pace. I am in my last year of my 5-year BBA/MBA pro-gram, and this will be my final “move-in” at a Pace residence hall. Although much time has passed, I always remember my first-year fondly. During that year, I did not know many people, and was so nervous to make a good first impression. I can definitely relate to any

first-years or transfers feeling anxiety about being in a new place. I hope everyone en-joyed their summer, recharged their batteries, and are ready to take on the new semester. Many new experiences and challenges are awaiting you this academic year, and I am sure you will excel at any and all that you do. Have an excel-lent Fall and good luck!

Welcome back to Pace! If it is your first year at Pace University and the Pforz-heimer Honors College-PLV, then a warm welcome to you. If you are a returning student, we are delighted that you are back. I am Dr. Joseph Morreale, Acting Director of the Pforzheimer Honors Col-lege-PLV. Dr. Janetta Benton, who is the full-time Director, is on a sabbatical leave for this term to finish writing an im-portant book on which she has been working. I have been at Pace for the past 20 years and have had a long career as an academic economist and health policy advocate. I teach courses in both Honors Col-lege programs (NY and PLV). I am a full professor with a joint appointment in the De-partment of Economics in New York and the Graduate Pro-gram in Public Administration in White Plains. I look forward

to working with all of the Hon-ors College students this term. I believe there are four characteristics of an Hon-ors College student, and we provide the following activities for each aspect of the experi-ence. The Academic Learn-ing experience is enhanced through learning communities, travel abroad experiences, civic engagement in communi-ties and demanding course work. Academic Scholarship is encouraged through working directly with faculty members, doing independent research projects and presenting at an Honors College independent research conference, providing available research grants, and publishing in our journal, Transactions. Service Leader-ship is fostered through pro-viding social and cultural ac-tivities in helping others who are less fortunate and programs designed to help young chil-dren. We encourage and

reward your Seeking Excel-lence through personalized advising, joining well-recognized honor societies, pursuing national scholarships and fellowships and being part of a community of academi-cally motivated teachers and learners. We also want you to just plain have fun in the Col-lege. So, we offer many social activities and field trips to en-hance your experience. We also publish Scholastica to keep you up to date on what is happening in the College. I hope that you will enjoy your academic experi-ence with us and encourage you to take part in the many opportunities that we offer. I as well as Professor Christopher Walther and our able staff of student aides are here to help you. Just come see us and hang out in the Honors College of-fice. Best of luck to each and every one of you.

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Many of the honor societies listed below meet the high standards of the Association of College Honor Societies, bestowing honor, recog-nition, and lifetime distinction. Each of these organizations currently has an active chapter at Pace University. We encourage everyone to join an honor society in their field of interest, and if that honor society does not yet exist at Pace, make it come into existence! You, as students, do have the power to start a national honor society at your university by talking to your professors and advisors. Imagine writing on your resume that you were the founder of your honor society—that would surely impress employers and graduate schools! Honor Society Field Advisor Phone Number Alpha Chi All academic fields Dr. Carl Malinowski (914) 773-3969 Alpha Delta Sigma Business Dr. Paul Kurnit (212) 618-6477 Alpha Iota Delta Business/Decision sciences Dr. Chu-Hua Kuei (212) 346-1873 Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal justice Dr. Margret FitzGerald (914) 773-3950 Beta Alpha Psi Business Dr. Charles Tang (212) 618-6430 Beta Beta Beta Biology Dr. John Horne (914) 773-3513 Beta Gamma Sigma Business Dr. Kathy Winsted (914) 773-3905 Dyson Society of Fellows All academic fields Dr. Rebecca Martin (914) 773-3304 Gamma Kappa Alpha Italian Prof. Aldo Belardo (914) 773-3818 Golden Key All academic fields Prof. Christopher Walther (914) 773-3961 Kappa Mu Epsilon Mathematics Dr. Lisa Fastenberg (914) 773-3657 Lambda Pi Eta Communications Dr. Michelle Pulaski (914) 773-3529 Lambda Sigma Second-year students Ms Allyson King (914) 773-3847 Omicron Delta Epsilon Economics Dr. Andrew Kliman (914) 773-3968 Phi Alpha Theta History Dr. Marilyn Weigold (914) 773-3672 Phi Sigma Iota Foreign languages Prof. Martha Rubi (914) 773-3785 Pi Gamma Mu Social sciences Dr. Gregory Julian (914) 773-3959 Pi Lambda Theta Education Dr. Anna Fishman (914) 773-3880 Psi Chi Psychology Dr. Paul Griffin (914) 773-3647 Sigma Iota Epsilon Management Dr. Noushi Rahman (212) 618-6446 Sigma Tau Delta English Dr. Bette Kirschstein (914) 773-3586 Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Dr. Gerrie Colombraro (914) 773-3498 Sigma Xi Scientific research Dr. Charlene Hoegler (914) 773-3698 Upsilon Pi Epsilon Computing sciences Prof. Andreea Cotoranu (914) 773-3193

H O N O R S O C I E T I E S A C O M P R E H E N S I V E L I S T O F H O N O R S O C I E T I E S A T P A C E U N I V E R S I T Y

R E A D Y T O H E L P P L E A S A N T V I L L E A C A D E M I C A D V I S O R S

PROGRAM/SCHOOL ADVISOR NAME PHONE (914) 773- E-mail @pace.edu LOCATION

Academic Resources (for help in selecting your major)

Allyson King 3847 AKing Mortola, 3rd floor

Challenge to Achievement at Pace Michael Gillen 3666 MGillen Mortola, 3rd floor

Challenge to Achievement at Pace Lesa Rader 3224 LRader Mortola, 3rd floor

Dyson College of Arts and Scienes Elizabeth Blank 3538 EBlank Choate House, 206

Dyson College of Arts and Sciences Heather Calchera 3924 HCalchera Choate House, 203

Lubin School of Business Eileen Murphy 3660 EMurphy Goldstein, 1st floor

Lubin School of Business Juliana Piscani 3794 JPiscani Goldstein, 1st floor

Pforzheimer Honors College Christopher Walther 3961 CWalther Mortola, 3rd floor

School of Education John DiNatale 3751 JDiNatale Buchsbaum

Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems

Tricia Brogan 3527 PBrogan Goldstein, 3rd floor

Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems

Bernice Houle 3592 BHoule Goldstein, 3rd floor

Lienhard School of Nursing Tiffany Russell 3347 TRussell Lienhard, 3rd floor

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Each semester, the Honors College holds events on and off campus. Honors students are required to at-tend a minimum of two Honors events each semester. For events requiring reservations, please call Prof. Christopher Walther at (914) 773-3961 or e-mail him at [email protected]. Honors Ice Cream Ice Breaker

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 12:20-1:15pm (common hour) *Ice Cream will be served* Gottesman Room, Kessel Student 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 organiza-tions. Representatives from various university ser-vices will also speak.

Tour of Citi Field Baseball

Stadium Friday, September 24, 2010 12:00-4:00pm *Reservations required* Experience the legend of Mets base-

ball by taking the ultimate behind the scenes tour of CitiField. Pace bus leaves at 12:00pm from Miller Hall on the Pleasantville campus, and should return by 4:00pm. There is a $5 charge, which must be paid in advance to reserve your seat on the bus.

Trip to Six Flags Great

Adventure Jackson, NJ Saturday, October 2, 2010 8:30am-8:00pm *Reservations required* Travel to this theme park, home of the world’s largest and fastest

roller coaster, Kingda Ka. There is a $15 charge, which must be paid in advance to reserve your seat on the bus. Pace bus leaves at 8:30am from North Hall on the Pleasantville campus, and should return by 8:00pm. National Alliance for

the Mentally Ill

(NAMI) Presenta-

tion: In Our Own

Voices

Tuesday, October 12, 2010 3:35-4:30pm (common hour) Butcher Suite, Kessel Student Center NAMI has been dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. The In Our Own Voice (IOOV) presentation is a unique public education program developed by NAMI, in which two trained consumer speakers share compelling personal stories about living with mental illness and achieving recovery. IOOV is an opportu-nity for those who have struggled with mental illness to gain confidence and to share their individual ex-periences of recovery and transformation. Throughout

the IOOV presentation, audience members are encouraged to offer feedback and ask questions. Co-sponsored with Golden Key International Honor Society. Make A Difference Day –

Pace Reads at the Mt.

Pleasant Library Sunday, October 17, 2010 12:45-3:15pm *Reservations required* Make A Difference Day is a national service day dedicated to helping other people - a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. We will be reading books to the children of the Pleasantville community. Bus leaves Pace at 12:45pm from North Hall on the Pleasantville campus, and should return by 3:15pm. Co-sponsored with Golden Key International Honor Society and the Center for Community Action and Research.

Make A Difference Day - Paint a School Day with NYCares Saturday, October 23, 2010 7:30am-3:30pm *Reservations required* Be one of 100 Pace students from

Westchester and New York as we converge on an elementary school in New York City that needs a makeover! Pace students will be painting doors, the gym, colorful murals, and planting flower bulbs to help this needy school. Pace bus leaves at 7:30am from North Hall on the Pleasantville campus, and should return by 3:30pm. Co-sponsored with the Center for Community Action and Research.

Honors Open Meeting Guest Speaker: Dr. Alex Azarchs, Economics Department Monday, November 1, 2010 12:20-1:15pm (common hour) *Snacks will be served*

Gottesman Room, Kessel Student Center Share your ideas for future Honors events and Honors courses with Dr. Morreale and fellow Honors students. Trip to the United Nations Manhattan, NY Friday, November 12, 2010 10:00am-3:00pm *Reservations required* Explore the United Nations with a guided tour. Lunch is not provided, but there will be an opportunity to purchase lunch after the tour. Bus leaves Pace at 10:00am from Miller Hall on the Pleasantville campus, and should return by 3:00pm. Co-sponsored with the UNICEF C.H.I.L.D. Project and Golden Key International Honors Society.

Dinner and Dancing

with Over the Top

Friday, November 19, 2010 8:00-11:00pm Ciros’s Restaurant Pleasant-ville, NY *Reservations required* Come and enjoy a night at Ciro’s with the band Over

the Top, which headlines Honors student, Jessica Calamera. Ciro’s is an Italian family style restaurant, where all will enjoy drinks and an appetizer/meal to share while listening to Westchester’s number one party band. There is a $10 charge, which must be paid in advance to reserve your seat on the bus. Pace bus leaves at 7:40pm from Miller Hall on the Pleasantville campus, and should return by 11:20pm.

Wrapping Gifts for

Underprivileged Children

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 3:35-4:30pm (common hour) *Pizza will be served* Butcher Suite, Kessel Student Center

Make the holiday season brighter--join the Honors College in wrapping presents for underprivileged children. Let your creative side emerge for this worth-while event! Ms Candida Fitts, Director of Volunteers at the Children’s Village, will speak. Co-sponsored with Golden Key International Honor Society.

Decorate the Pleasantville Cottage School for the Holidays

Saturday, December 4, 2010 10:30am-1:20pm *Reservations required* The Honors College and the Center for Community Action and Research will decorate four cottages for the holidays at the Pleasantville Cottage School, while getting an introduction to residential treatment centers from Ms Phina Geiger, Director of Volunteers at the Pleas-antville Cottage School. Bus leaves Pace at 10:30am from North Hall on the Pleasantville campus, and should return by 1:20pm. Co-sponsored with the Center for Community Action and Research and the Golden Key t5 International Honor Society. Honors Yoga Workshop

Thursday, December 9, 2010 4:00-5:00pm 1st floor, Goldstein Fitness Center *Reservations required* Relax all of your pre-finals stress and anxiety by attending a yoga workshop taught by Prof. Laurice Nementz. Please wear comfortable clothing.

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On Friday, April, 9, 2010, Honors students took a Pace bus to Don Coqui to enjoy a delicious dinner. The most appealing aspect of this dinner was that it was to be prepared by the students themselves. Don Coqui is not only a fine dining establishment, it

also provides cooking classes where guests are given lessons on how to prepare their meal and then are able to begin the festivities. When the students arrived and were seated at their tables, the head-chef asked each table to choose which part of the meal they would like to prepare. Luckily, each table picked something different, so there were no arguments! Everyone went to their respective stations as the assisting Chef Specialists came around and gave a tutorial for each. Once the chefs were done giving directions, the students were able to start the “hands-on” portion of the night.

The room was filled with laughter and excitement as students were busy organizing their food. One section was making the salad, as another prepared the meat and chicken, and the remaining group was making the chocolate lava cake and strawberry crepes for dessert. Once everyone was finished with their hard work, the students washed up and sat down for the presentation of the food. Everything was absolutely delectable. My personal favoriate was the chocolate lava cake and the crepes. All the students enjoyed the food they had prepared, but I think that making the food was the best part for everyone involved. After everything was consumed and tables were cleared, it was time to board the bus ( with full stomachs) and head back to Pace.

Students preparing the side dishes to go with the main course.

The dessert group displaying their flour “war paint.”

A N E W M I L L E N N I U M : T H E 5 T H A N N U A L H U N G E R B A N Q U E T B Y K E L L Y H E R R O N

On Tuesday, April 20, 2010, Pace University put on their fifth annual Hunger Banquet, which was held in Gottesman Room in Kessel Student Center. During this event, participants learned about the effects of hunger on the people who survive in poverty all around the world. The night began by purchasing a ticket for $6. All of the proceeds from this event were donated to the US Fund for UNICEF. The many volunteers helping out that night seated each guest at a specific dinner table. Each table was assigned a social class and was filled

with either “high,” “middle,” or “low” class people. Information about your social class including your salary, what necessities you could afford, and what percent of the world is made up of your assigned class was provided in a pamphlet at your table. Along with this was information on what that night’s donations to UNICEF can buy. For example, just $5 can provide an emergency health kit for one person for three months, with medical supplies and drugs to cover basic health needs. Speakers such as Michael LaCorte, Lauren Utnick, and

guest speaker Dr. Greg Julian talked about how pressing the problems of hunger and poverty are and how important it is that we all do our part in trying to solve them. Dr. Julian also mentioned the sustainable development and the Millennium Development goals set by the United Nations as gateways to beginning to resolve the hunger crisis. One of the key messages was that we cannot give up hope. Once the speakers were done, the guests were invited to eat in order of class (highest class first). All of the food, including soda, pizza, pasta, bagels, and many desserts were generously donated by people from the surrounding area. The Hunger Banquet, co-sponsored by the Psychology of Civic Engagement class, the UNICEF C.H.I.L.D. Project, and the Golden Key International Honor Society, turned out to be a great success. The students of Pace University managed to raise over $800 towards fighting hunger--while being educated about poverty and enjoying a great meal.

Dr. Greg Julian addressing the crowd.

A look at the large crowd in attendance.

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As the Spring 2010 semester approaches its end, Honors students relieved some of their pre-final stress with a Pilates event that took place on Thursday, April 22, 2010, in Goldstein Fitness Center. The workshop was led by instructor Laurice Nemetz, who first gave the students a brief introduction about the history of Pilates. She informed students that Pilates was introduced by a German man named Joseph Pilates. Ms Nemetz began the workshop by showing students

some basic Pilates moves. She explained how to properly breathe during the techniques that students were doing. With soothing music in the background, students did techniques that engaged various muscles in the body, particularly the core abdominal muscles. In addition to showing students the basic Pilates position, Ms Nemetz also demonstrated a slight modification to each move so that if they wanted to, students could challenge themselves a little more. Ms Nemetz ended the workshop by dimming the lights and encouraging students to try one more pose. Once again, Ms Nemetz showed students two options for the final pose. With their eyes closed and breathing focused, students were in a state of utter relaxation as they cleared their minds of whatever stress or worries they had. I personally found the workshop very relaxing and I am sure the other students who participated found that it was a good way to spend an hour away from their homework and studying. This Fall semester, Ms Nemetz is teaching an Honors course titled Yoga, Pilates, and Your Body, on Mondays from 9:05 am to 12:10 pm. The class explores health and wellness concepts through both experiential and lecture components. In the studio, students experiment with several forms of exercise, and learn therapeutic movement concepts. Students will study and gain an understanding about basic anatomy and its

relationship to movement.

S T R E T C H I N G O U T W I T H H O N O R S : P I L A T E S B Y M A R I S S A O L I V I E R

Honors College students warming up and testing their balance.

H O N O R S I N D E P E N D E N T R E S E A R C H C O N F E R E N C E , 2 0 1 0 B Y A A R T I S R I N I V A S A N

On Thursday, April 29, 2010, the Honors Independent Research Conference was held in Conference Rooms A/B and C/D in the Kessel Student Center. A “research study” may sound intimidating, academic, and science-related. However, the presenters at the last Honors event of the year, showed quite the opposite. There were just as many students presenting business related studies as those related to science, and the topics addressed varied widely. Due to the large turnout and the many presentations,

students were divided into two rooms: one mostly for studies in the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences and the other mostly for the Lubin School of Business. The Lienhard School of Nursing was also represented. Students, mentors, and guests in attendance not only witnessed real research, progress, innovation, and imagination in action, but they were also provided with pizza, soda, and fruit. While enjoying the food, the audience heard several

presentations, such as Matthew Hartog’s. He studied and experimented with plants to figure out how to control, and hopefully to combat, the invasive plants that have been wreaking havoc on our eco-system. Other presenters in the “science” room were Jessica Anderson, Steven Daoud, Hisham Hosein, Brandon Lentine, and Brittany Perry. The other room featured presentations on marketing schemes, student loans, and accounting issues. Students who presented included Amanda Amos, Joan Bitanga, Nicole Capozzoli, Shayne Holt, and Jacqueline Pelliccia. Both rooms held a brief question and answer period after each presentation which proved to be a useful tool for the audience’s full understanding of each topic presented. Overall, the Honors College students displayed the true essence of education—not for money and materialistic gain, but to better themselves and improve our world.

Brandon Lentine presenting on the art of yoga.

Brittany Perry speaking about Phosphatase Nuclear Targeting Subunit (PNUTS).

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On Monday, May 17, 2010, Honors graduating seniors and Honors students who have completed five-year combined degree programs gathered with their guests in the Gottesman Room in the Kessel Student Center to celebrate their achievements within the Pforzheimer Honors College. The students and their guests entered the event dressed elegantly to see the blue tablecloths and yellow and blue balloons surrounding the room. Dr. Benton began the ceremony by greeting the crowd and introducing the keynote speaker, Ms Christine

Shakespeare. Ms Shakespeare gave an inspiring speech that concluded by reminding students that they have been trained at Pace with the skills necessary to go out into the world and be successful adults. After the speech, Dr. Benton returned to the podium to announce that dinner was going to begin. The buffet-style dinner

included salad, rolls, steamed vegetables, pasta, and chicken francaise. After dinner, there was chocolate fondue with strawberries, brownies, pound cake, and marshmallows available to be dipped in the delicious chocolate. The festivities continued with Dr. Benton introducing the Honors College office staff to the audience. Following the applause, Dr. Benton and Prof. Walther began the presentation of awards. Each student was called up individually to receive their Honors College graduation certificate and medallion. Once all students were given their deserved recognition, a group photo was taken just outside the Gottesman Room to end the wonderful evening of celebration.

H O N O R S A W A R D S D I N N E R 2 0 1 0 B Y C H R I S T O P H E R U H L I C K

A group shot of all the graduating Honors College students.

GOLDEN KEY

INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

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For information please contact the advisor, For information please contact the advisor, For information please contact the advisor, For information please contact the advisor,

Prof. Christopher Walther, at [email protected] or (914) 773-3961 and visit www.goldenkey.org

Dr. Benton and Prof. Walther with Elana Harmon.

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“ H O W H A S T H E H O N O R S C O L L E G E E N H A N C E D Y O U R U N I V E R S I T Y

E X P E R I E N C E ? ” C O N T E S T W I N N E R , 2 0 1 0

This past Spring 2010, all Honors College students were invited to

enter a writing competition in which they were asked to write an essay or poem answering the question, “How Has the Honors College Enhanced Your University Experience?”

Many submissions were received. An essay by Jessica Calamera was

the winning entry.

Jessica Calamera

It was a hot summer afternoon and I ran down my driveway to the mailbox. I was waiting for the day that my acceptance letter, hopefully, from Pace University would come. I knew from the moment I first visited the campus that I could not picture attending college anywhere else, so this day was exciting, but also frightening as well. I slowly opened the mailbox and shuffled through the pile of envelopes. I saw blue lettering...Pace University. It came! I flew back upstairs, sat at the kitchen table, ripped open the letter, and stared with eager eyes at the text. I zeroed in on, “We are pleased to inform you...” and screamed with joy to my parents in the next room to tell them I had been accepted to Pace and the Pforzheimer Honors College. I knew right then and there that I would spend the next four years as a very happy individual. The Honors College has enhanced my University experience in every way imaginable. Intellectually, I have grown so much since I started attending Pace. The Honors classes that have been built into my curriculum every semester have challenged me to go above and beyond in my thinking. I have learned to reflect on a higher and more mature level, which has helped me excel in all of my other classes and has assisted me in understanding and exploring material in a completely new way. The Honors College is also a family. It has been so comforting to know that I always have a place to go, whether I need help with my homework, or even just advice. Although I now have other advisors specific to my major, I find myself reverting back to the Honors office to create my schedule before the start of every semester! Being part of the Honors College is truly like being part of a support group, where you have other students and faculty always there by your side, which makes a big difference when the stress of being a college student surfaces. If it were not for the Honors College, I would not have met my best friends either. The distribution of laptops in the beginning of the first year introduced me to so many like-minded students, which helped me secure the foundation of a brand new social life at college, which can be intimidating. Honors gave us common ground and the events that were organized specifically for the Honors College gave me a medium for meeting new people and for adjusting to my new life. Most importantly to me, the Honors College has enhanced my University experience by giving me confidence. My acceptance into this elite group meant that I was believed in and that I could reach for the stars because I had the tools to do so. It is inspiring to know that others have as much faith in your abilities as you do and I am so grateful that I have been given the courage to succeed.

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The Pforzheimer

Honors College is proud

to congratulate Christo-

pher Uhlick and Dinetta

Sprolling for winning two

of the most prestigious

awards at Pace Univer-

sity’s 2010 commence-

ment ceremony. Christo-

pher was the recipient of

the Trustees’ Award, and

Dinetta was presented the

Community Service

Award. Along with these

awards, both students were given the honor of sitting on stage

during the commencement ceremony.

Christopher Uhlick, a member of the Pforzheimer Hon-

ors College and the dean’s list, excels at academics while offer-

ing the community around him more than just a helping hand.

Christopher has used his academic endeavors as a way to help

give back, serving as Philanthropy Chair for Alpha Phi Delta

National Fraternity and working on the Budget Allocations Com-

mittee for the Student Association. He has also been a Resident

Assistant and a University 101 Peer Advisor for four years.

In addition to his work in the local community, Christo-

pher has globalized his good deeds—serving as a Teacher’s As-

sistant for the Psychology and Civic Engagement travel courses

to Fiji and Trinidad and Tobago, where students perform commu-

nity service. Over the past four years Uhlick has also pitched in

with wrapping gifts for underprivileged children, web design for

a nonprofit organization, and acted as a team captain for the 2009

Relay for Life.

As a result of his outstanding academics and commit-

ment, Christopher has been inducted to the Pforzheimer Honors

College, the Lambda Sigma National Honor Society for Sopho-

mores, the Golden Key International Honor Society, the Alpha

Chi Honor Society, and the National College Honor Scholarship

Society. He has received numerous awards, including a Golden

Key Scholarship and a bronze medal for the 2009-2010 Jefferson

Awards.

Professor Christopher Walther, senior academic advisor

for the Pforzheimer Honors College, said of Christopher, “it will

be a sad day for the University and me once he graduates, but I

constantly will remind myself of his achievements on and off

campus within his academic and personal life during his time at

Pace. I feel that he truly exemplifies Pace University’s motto of

Opportunitas, since he took advantage of all that the University

has to offer academically and socially.”

Christopher plans to earn his CPA and will begin his

career at Ernst & Young in New York City, where he has been

made a full-time offer.

Dinetta Sprolling, president and founding member of the

Omega Phi Beta Sorority, is an ambitious student dedicated to

making a difference in the community. Dinetta has made it a

priorty each semester to lend a helping hand wherever it was

needed. In addition to her duties at Omega Phi Beta, she has

served as President of the Residential Hall Association, Execu-

tive Vice President of Judicial and Compliance for Student Asso-

ciation, and Chairperson of Induction and Selection of the Na-

tional Residence Hall Honorary. She has also acted as a student

representative for multiple on-campus committees—including the

Middle States Student Committee, the Academic Affairs Com-

mittee, and the Spring Homecoming Committee—and has

worked as an Orientation Leader and student coordinator for the

Family and Youth orientation program.

Dinetta has shown the same commitment to her academ-

ics as she has to the community—making the dean’s list each

semester, and serving as a

member of the Gamma

Alpha Sigma Greek Honor

Society, the Golden Key

Honor Society, the Pforz-

heimer Honors College, the

National Residence Hall

Honorary, and the Lambda

Sigma National Honor

Society for Sophomores.

She recently received the

Who’s Who Among College

Students Award.

Professor Harold

Brown has noted that he

has been particularly im-

pressed not only by Dinetta’s intelligence “but also by her sense

of personal integrity. She seems to me to be the “complete” stu-

dent—an outstanding student who also makes an impact on cam-

pus life.” Professor Larry Hundersmark added that “In the tradi-

tion of Socrates, Dinetta is a person who is driven by an intense

desire to more fully know herself, others, and the great intellec-

tual traditions of humanity.”

Dinetta aspires to get her Master's Degree and Doctorate

Degree so that she may serve as a Professor of Women's History

and Minority Women Studies.

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Christopher Uhlick shaking hands with President Friedman after receiving the

Trustees Award.

Dinetta Sprolling with Dr. Benton and advisor Christopher Walther after being honored at the Honors Awards Dinner.

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S T U D E N T S H O W C A S E B Y C H R I S T O P H E R U H L I C K

The purpose of the Student Showcase is to let Honors students know about fellow Honors College students who demonstrate leadership both at Pace University and in the real world. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else for a Student Showcase, please e-mail Prof. Christopher Walther at [email protected] with an e-mail address and telephone number for yourself or the person you are nominating. Please state why this person should be showcased.

Many Pace students will recognize her smiling face on campus, but those same people may not know how immersed Olivia Drabczyk is with the world around her. It is typical to find students who try to take advantage of their Pace experience, but few do as much as Olivia. This 21-year-old from Staten Island is Edi-tor-in-Chief of the year-

book, the Community Service Chair for her sorority, Phi Sigma Sigma, a Welcome Center tour guide, and a Student Ambassador. Those are only a few of the many engaging activities Olivia is involved in on campus. Outside of Pace, Olivia does a great deal to help others. This Applied Psychology major both works and volunteers at the Pleasantville Cottage School where she is a mentor to an 11-year old in the Edenwald School. She also enjoys being a personal assistant to a young girl with multiple disorders. Finally, Olivia rounds out her busy schedule with volunteering at Blythedale hospital.

So, why did this impressive individual decide to show-case her talents at Pace University? It turns out that Olivia’s aunt and uncle attended Pace, and Olivia says, “because of them I have been wearing Pace hoodies ever since I was young.” The close proximity to home and the interest Pace displayed in her through personal letters and phone calls persuaded Olivia to fol-low in her aunt and uncle’s footsteps. Olivia attributes her intense involvement with Pace to her being president of the Future Educators Association as a first-year student. She states, “that experience helped make me who I am and got me involved with Pace really fast.” Because of this single opportunity, Olivia has been making a positive impact on campus and her fellow students ever since. Another aspect of Pace that Olivia flaunts is her mem-bership in the Honors College. Her favorite part is the Honors courses because they provide the greatest knowledge and fun learning experiences. The Honors events, especially Decorating the Pleasantville Cottage School, are another reason Olivia loves the Honors College. When Olivia reflects on her time at Pace, she is proud of the fact that she was able to be so involved and still be such an exceptional student. Upon graduation, Olivia plans to either at-tend graduate school for Occupational Therapy or join the Peace Corps. She has already tasted being abroad and making a differ-ence as this past summer she travelled to Nepal using the Honors Research Grant. She learned a great deal about the conception of

mental health and the current treatments given in this country.

Olivia Drabczyk

Olivia displaying that bright smile she seems to always have on her face.

Blending athletics and Honors College classes is no easy task as it tests a student’s fortitude dedication to their commit-ments. Senior football player Patrick Finnegan is one of those rare students who has stood tall to this challenge and has excelled along the way. This 21-year-old is a fierce competitor on the field and a diligent student in the classroom. The Hazlet, New Jersey native can be found in the Honors Office throughout the week because his free-time is occupied with being a student aide for Honors. Some athletes are simply satisfied with their team in-volvement, but Patrick furthers his university experience. He is a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity which contributes to the events and service held at Pace. Patrick also uses his experi-ences to help first-year students as a UNV 101 peer advisor. What is even more impressive is that Patrick does all of this while battling diabetes. Patrick decided to come to Pace because of the football program and its distance from home. He notes that, “Pace is close enough to home, but far enough where I need to live on campus.” The business program at Pace also influenced his deci-

sion as he is a Business Management ma-jor. Patrick genuinely appreciates being in the Honors College. He enjoys the intriguing classes and the events that are provided. His favorite event is the Halloween party with the Pleasantville Cottage School children. Another benefit according to Patrick is the snacks that are available in the Honors office. “No one goes hungry in the Honors College,” Pat-rick says. Patrick’s tenure at Pace has led to his many accomplishments, including the Honors Research Grant enabling him to conduct his “International Rum Market-ing” project. He is most proud of being able to balance all that he does while man-aging to thrive academically. Patrick attributes his success to “working hard and keeping at it no matter how tough things get.” It is this attitude that makes him an excellent example for Honors students, especially athletes, to follow.

Patrick Finnegan

Patrick is always happy to be sporting his football jersey.

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The Golden Key Interna-tional Honor Society at Pace Univer-sity, Pleasantville exceeded their ex-pectations for the 2009-2010 aca-demic year by creating the largest and most active honor society on the Pleasantville campus. For the third straight year, the chapter received Gold Status. This is the highest status that a Golden

Key chapter can attain by fulfilling the values of engagement, excellence, diversity, respect, innovation, collaboration, and in-tegrity. A certificate for this accomplishment was received at the 2010 Golden Key International Conference. The chapter was awarded the 2009 Chapter Service Award this past fall. The annual Chapter Service Award is one of many ways that Golden Key helps student members realize their potential. The Chapter Service Award recognizes a chap-ter’s ability to offer outstanding service to the community. “It is only fitting that the chapter at Pace University is recognized by Golden Key,” commented John W. Mitchell, Golden Key’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our members are inspired and motivated not only to achieve exceptional academic accomplishments, but also to make a positive impact on our world through the Society’s commitment to service.” Individuals within the chapter were also recognized this past year. Advisor, Prof. Christopher Walther, was recognized

for his five years of service to Golden Key and president, Chris-topher Uhlick, was the recipient of a Golden Key Study Abroad Scholarship. This past fall 2009 the chapter inducted its largest num-ber of members at 127 students. At the new member induction ceremony, Dr. Melissa Cardon was the recipient of the 2009 Golden Key Honorary Member Award and gave an inspirational message to all chapter members. “The induction ceremony was beautiful,” commented Brittany Perry, chapter vice-president. This year the chapter held fourteen events which were open to both chapter members and the University community. Some of these events included Wrapping Gifts for Underprivi-leged Children, Geography Game during Relay for Life, Inter-view Workshop, and a trip to the United Nations. Taking an active roll in the chapter, vice-president, Sindhu Mathew, attended the Golden Key Regional Conference in Stony Brook, New York and Prof. Christopher Walther and Christopher Uhlick attended the Golden Key International Con-ference in Scottsdale, Arizona. Attending a multitude of semi-nars during the conferences sparked new and innovative ideas for chapter improvement and community engagement. Much hard work and dedication was exhibited through-out the year in the chapter, evident through the many objectives achieved by all chapter members. After having such a successful year, the chapter is looking to build upon all past accomplish-ments.

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Are you interested in joining? Pace University's C.H.I.L.D. Project:

Cause: Hope, Inspire, Live, Dream

US Fund for UNICEF

For more information, contact Prof. Christopher Walther at

[email protected] or 914-773-3961

Pace University's C.H.I.L.D. Project strives to promote the survival, protection, and future development of children by

advocating, educating, and fundraising for the world's children.

The primary goal of this organization is to encourage activism within the Pace Univer-sity community by exposing members to the perils facing the world's children and by

providing opportunities to make a difference.

EVERY HAND COUNTS

Pace University’s

Pforzheimer Honors College

C.H.I.L.D. Project

Cause: Hope, Inspire, Live,

Dream

G O L D E N K E Y A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S B Y C H R I S T O P H E R U H L I C K

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S E A - I N G T H E W O R L D T H R O U G H M Y E Y E S B Y M A R T I N T O T L A N D

Upon my arrival in Ensenada, Mexico on Feb-ruary 17, 2010, I knew I made the right choice. Along with ap-proximately 600 students, I traveled by motor coach across the border from San Diego to this small port city in Mexico to board the MV Explorer for the Spring 2010 Voyage with Semester At Sea. As I hopped off the bus and saw the eight-deck, 580-foot cruise ship in front of us, I felt a sense of excitement and adven-ture that I have not felt since I traveled to California at the age of fifteen as an exchange student. It was because of this I realized that I had made the right decision!

With an itinerary spanning thirteen ports in ten coun-tries, 109 days and 27,000 miles around the globe, Semester At Sea should attract anyone with even the remotest inkling of wan-derlust. With a faculty of highly renowned professors from some of the most prestigious schools in the U.S. and a wide range of

courses specially designed with the voyage in mind, anyone with an interest in taking their higher learn-ing “above and beyond,” as well as making lifelong friends and memo-ries should be en-ticed. Certain memories from a trip like this stick out more than oth-ers. I particularly remember traveling independently through Japan, from Yokohama to

Kobe, via Tokyo, Osaka, Koyasan and Kyoto, with five friends. We missed our bus in Tokyo and had to explain to a man who understood no English that we needed new tickets to get to Osaka. We also stayed overnight in a Buddhist monastery and attended the prayer ceremonies with the monks in the morning.

In South Africa, I was able to cage-dive with Great White sharks which I related to my Oceanography class on board. This was about as “hands on” as learning can get without endan-gering your safety. As if that was not enough, I also went sky-diving over Cape Town and climbed the landmark Table Moun-tain. After learning about the historical background of Cape Town and apartheid, I visited Langa, the oldest township in Cape Town.

While wandering the grounds of the War Atrocities Mu-seum in Saigon, Vietnam, I spoke to an older man who lost both arms in what the Vietnamese refer to as “The American War.” He mistook me for an American, and I experienced first-hand the incredible capability of forgiveness the Vietnamese people ex-hibit, considering the atrocities of the Vietnam War. The experi-ences have been both memorable and countless.

I was able to learn from and share my experience with a group of dedicated, adventurous students, as well as the profes-sors and faculty members. My travels have taught me that the most important learning takes place outside the classroom. Being able to travel with close friends and learning about the world while seeing it with my own eyes has all amounted to the best semester of my life. And, it all resulted because of reaching out to new opportunities and making the right choice.

Martin enjoying the view provided by the Table Mountain in South Africa.

Martin in front of the cruise ship he called home during his trip.

Martin was able to witness the beauty of the Taj Mahal.

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F I N D I N G F A L L F U N O F F C A M P U S B Y D I A N A C A V A L L O

One of Pace Pleasantville’s greatest attributes is its pictur-esque campus that is high-lighted by the fall’s beau-tiful, golden orange and yellow trees. While Pace events are a always a good way for students to celebrate the first semes-ter back and experience the richness of this sea-son, you may find your-self tempted to venture off the campus. Students of-

ten stay restricted to campus life and miss this opportunity be-cause they are unfamiliar with the Pleasantville community and Westchester area or due to their new “college budgets.” So, here are six fun and interesting ways to embrace fall traditions and experience life off campus without emptying your wallet. The Horseman’s Hollow is the main tribute to the infa-mous legend that takes the local Sleepy Hollow legend of the Headless Horseman into a terrifying interactive experience. From October 15-16, 22-24 and 28-30 the historic site of Phillipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow will be transformed into a haunted trail filled with the “Horseman’s Army” that lead into a Horseman’s Lair where state-of-the-art special effects will leave you scared to believe in ghosts! Tickets for this experience are only $20.00 and can be purchased on online at www.hudsonvally.org or by phone 914-631-8200. Westchester Apple Picking is a beloved, traditional fall event available at 3 different county locations. The first at the Outhouse Orchards in Croton Falls (www.outhouseorchards.info/) from September to the end of Oc-tober, everyday 10:00am – 5:00pm, and the second location is Stuart’s Farm in Granite Springs (www.stuartsfarm.com) every-day from September to November, 10:00am – 5:00pm. The last location, Wilkins Fruit & Fir Farm, is in Yorktown (www.wilinsfarm.com) every weekend from September to No-vember 10:00am – 4:30pm. The next two events are sponsored by the Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining. The Annual Fall Festival at Teatown Lake Reservation was created to appreciate nature and celebrate autumn as a community. The scheduled events include scenic hayrides, zipline riding with SavATree, pumpkin carving, scare-crow dressing and a petting zoo! The Teatown Marketplace will also be open and available for festival-goers to shop in. Festival admission is only $10.00 but Funpasses are available for pur-chase at $22.00 which include admission, hayrides and other fes-tival activities. All funds raised at this event go to Teatown’s environmental educational programs. Shuttle buses will be pro-vided to transport people from the Lake Reservation site to the festival location.

Mischief Night Hike, whose tagline is “Coyotes may

howl, owls may hoot, and bats may swoop, but Who is making

mischief in the Teatown woods,” is the perfect event for an out-doorsy student. If you enjoy hiking and want to take part in “Mischief Night” without the common “shaving cream bombing” of local homes, this event is for you. The Teatown Lake Reserva-tion runs this event on October 30 at 7pm at the Reservation’s headquarters in Ossining. There is a $5.00 participation fee. For additional information on either event contact Res-ervation staff by phone at 914-762-2912, by email at [email protected] or visit their website www.teatown.org.

The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze at Croton-on-Hudson at the Van Cortlandt Manor, is a Revolutionary-era site. The breathtaking display of spooky music, sound effects and a walkway of more than 3,000 Jack O’ Lanterns, a 15-foot tall Jack O’Lantern “totem poles,” and a ghostly “outer space” gallery. The Blaze takes place October 6-8, 13-16, and 20-22. For more information call 914-271-8981 or visit www.hudsonvalley.org.

The Warwick Drive-In Movie Theater was originally built in 1950 and has been a family owned and operated business ever since. They strive to give people the unique Drive-In Thea-ter experience with all of today’s comforts like Wi-Fi internet! The Warwick doesn’t play into the stereotypical, “black and white picture” drive-ins because the Warwick keeps with the times showing movies like, “The Other Guys,” “The Expend-ables,” “Nanny McPhee Returns” and “Going the Distance.” Tickets are $8.00 per admission. Remember to check for movie times at www. webusers.warwick.net or call (845) 986-4440.

Suggestion If you are a student without a car, grab a few friends, a GPS and Road-Trip-Playlist because the Warwick is located 1 hour away in Warwick, NY.

These are some of many cultural events and opportuni-ties that the greater Westchester area and local communities has to offer. If you would like to learn about more events you can visit the Hudson Valley website at https://www.hudsonvalley.org. I hope you take advantage of these resources to make your fall at Pace one of your best yet!

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Every Halloween children and young adults are torn between which costume they will don on this famous holiday. People rarely, contemplate why this holiday grosses about $6.9 billion a year. In an attempt to understand the phenomenon, here is some background information on the day known as Halloween. About 2,000 years ago in the territory of Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France, the Celtic festival Sam-hain was celebrated. This festival was in place because the new year began on November 1, marking the beginning of winter. Due to the cold, dark days of winter, it was associated with many deaths. The night before the new year was viewed as a time that the boundary between the world of the living and that of the dead would become unclear. Ghosts could potentially roam the earth and were believed to damage crops and create mischief. The Samhain festival was celebrated and the Celtic priests would cre-ate large bonfires for people to come and sacrifice crops and ani-mals. During these bonfires, people wore costumes consisting of animal heads and skins. Romans had conquered the Celtic lands by A.D. 43. The Roman festivals of Feralia and the day to honor Pomona were integrated into the Celtic traditions of celebrating Samhain. Feralia was a day to honor the passing of the dead in late Octo-ber, while honoring Pomona, the goddess of fruit and trees, may have given way to the bobbing for apples activity that can be seen today, as the symbol of Pomona is the apple. By the 800s, Christianity had spread into the land. Dur-ing the seventh century, November 1 was declared as All Saints’ Day which honored saints and martyrs. This celebration became known as All-hallowmas with the night before being All-hallows Eve, later becoming Halloween. As history went on, November 2 became All Souls’ Day, which honored the dead. This celebra-tion involved similar activities to Samhain (large bonfires, pa-rades, and dressing in costumes). The three days of All Saints’ eve, All Saints’, and All Souls’ was called Hallowmas. These customs remained with the many Europeans that came to America. When a large number of immigrants came from Ireland during the country’s potato famine, they brought with them the tradition of dressing in costumes and going door-to-door asking for food or money. Women also believed that during Halloween, they could discover who their future husband

would be through tricks involving yarn, apple parings, and mir-rors. By the beginning of the twentieth century, the supersti-tious and religious aspects of Halloween had diminished due to the encouragement of removing any “scary” elements that the holiday brought. Halloween became a day centered around the community, and during 1920-1950, “trick-or-treating” became rather popular due to its inexpensive way to promote the holiday within a neighborhood. The act of “trick-or-treating” is most closely connected to All Souls’ Day in England, when less-fortunate citizens would beg for food and would receive pastries called “soul cakes” from families. In exchange, that person would pray for the family’s deceased loved ones. Hundreds of years ago people believed that ghosts wan-dered the earth, and people did not want to be recognized upon leaving their homes, especially at night. To prevent being no-ticed, people wore masks to disguise themselves as fellow spirits. This tradition marked the beginning of the costume aspect of Halloween. Today, no one believes that they will be seen by ghosts on All-hallowmas eve, but the tradition is often an excuse to wear scandalous, attention-seeking outfits. Companies that make Hal-loween costumes will never complain because they make mil-lions of dollars by promoting a tradition who’s history people know little about. Regardless of what you wear this year, you now have some idea of why Batman, Jason, and Little Red Rid-ing Hood are wandering the streets ringing doorbells. To read more in-depth about the history of Halloween, visit www.history.com/topics/halloween.

H I S T O R Y O F H A L L O W E E N B Y C H R I S T O P H E R U H L I C K

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Events: Honors students are required to attend at least two of the events listed in Scholastica each semester. Seniors: If you have not already done so, please stop by the Honors Of-fice to make sure you have completed all your

Honors requirements. Honors Independent Research: If you are a junior or senior, have a minimum of 3.3 GPA, and wish you had time during your college years to study a specific topic of interest, then choose to take an Honors Independent Research course. With the approval of the appropriate professor, the department chairperson, and the Director of Honors, you will meet regularly with the professor who will guide your research

and review your progress. To receive Honors credit (3 credits), you must present the results of your study at the Honors Independent Research Conference held each spring. In addition, your paper may be published in Transactions with the Dyson Society of Fellows papers, as well as in Pace’s Digital Commons. If inter-ested, please stop by the Honors Office to pick up the necessary blue forms to begin your research. You may apply for the Honors $1,000 Research Grant to pay your research expenses. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity! Honors Option Courses: Given the choice, it is preferable to take an Honors course rather than to do an Honors Option. I advise you to hold onto your Honors Options until the end of your undergradu-ate education and use an Honors Option only if your schedule is such that no Hon-

ors course fits in, you are planning your last semesters, and panic is approaching. Two blue forms, available in the Honors Office, are required. Working with a pro-fessor in a non-Honors course, you write an additional paper (10 to 20 pages) or do a project or presentation. Honors Study Room: Take advantage of the Honors Study Room located on the third floor of Mortola Library. It is avail-able only to Honors students and is equipped with computers and a printer, soft couches, free coffee, tea, soda, and juice, various snacks, and, of course, candy. Honors Credit: In order to receive Hon-ors credit in an Honors course, students must have a final grade no lower than a B– for the course!

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Joseph Morreale, Ph.D.

Monday 9-10am, 11am-3pm Tuesday 9-3pm Wednesday 9-10am, 12-2pm Thursday 9am-3pm

Senior Honors College Advisor

Christopher Walther, M.S.

Monday 9am-5pm Tuesday 9am-5pm Wednesday 9am-2:30pm Thursday 11am-5pm Friday 9am-5pm

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G E N T L E R E M I N D E R S F R O M H O N O R S C O L L E G E D I R E C T O R , D R . J A N E T T A R E B O L D B E N T O N