The Freshmen Guide 2011

The Pace Press

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:- Welcome from the Dean.......................................A- Newly Elected Student Government.............B- Lower Manhattan Shopping Guide..................C- New York Safety Tips..............................................D- Getting an Internship in the Big Apple.....E

AKA all the things you need to know aboutcollege life in NYC!

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BHP Business Honor’s Program

CAE Center for Academic Excellence

CAP Challenge to Achievement at Pace

CCAR Center for Community Action and Research

CTLT Center for Teaching Learningand Technology

CURE Center for UndergraduateResearch Experience

DA Desk Attendant

ITS Information Technology Services

LGBTQA Taskforce Lesbian Gay BisexualTransgender Questioning Allies Taskforces

MT Maria’s Tower

OA Office Assistant

OHRL Office of Housing and Residential Life

OMA Office of Multicultural Affairs

OSA Office of Student Assistance

OSS Office of Student Success

P.A.C.E Board Programming and Campus Entertainment Board

PIC Pace Information Center

RHA Resident Hall Association

SDACA Student Development and Campus Activities

SGA Student Government Association

TARA Center for Teaching and Researching Autism

YES Your Excellence Shows Recognition Program

Acronyms You Definitely Need to Know at Pace

Dear Student,It is a pleasure and an honor to wel-

come you to the Pace University New

York City Campus. As the Dean for Stu-

dents, I have the distinct honor of serving

you throughout your tenure at Pace Uni-

versity.

Pace has many resources, services

and opportunities for you to take advan-

tage of — and we hope that you will.

Some of the key offices are the Center

for Academic Excellence (CAE), Career

Services for those great internships, the

Tutoring Center and the Writing Center

will assist you with academics, the Office

of Student Success, the Office of Student

Assistance and the Counseling Center

can assist with your transition from high

school to college.

Your University 101 class is a great

course that will help in acclimating you

to college, help with study, time and so-

cial management as well as serve as a

connection to your classmates, your fac-

ulty member and your peer leader in the

course. With over 90 student clubs and

organizations on campus, there is a place

for everyone and every interest.

The University is an intellectually

rigorous environment that will provide

you opportunities to debate in the class-

room, integrate new ideas and concepts,

meet people from around the world, and

offers a myriad of curricular activities

from lectures to featured speakers to the

cultural arts. Located in the heart of the

civic financial district of Lower Manhat-

tan, you can catch a free concert in City

Hall, to the South Street Seaport, hang

out in the beautiful parks of Battery Park

City and City Hall, and venture above

Canal Street to the many museums and

historic and fascinating neighborhoods of

Manhattan. There is just so much to offer.

We hope that you have the best

experience ever at Pace University and

that you too, will join the Pace family with

pride. We look forward to seeing you

this summer for orientation programs,

for our Fall Welcome Weeks and for

Convocation 2011, whereby we will cel-

ebrate global citizenship through our

common reader “Little Bee” by Chris

Cleave on Sept. 6, 2011 from 12:30 to

5pm. We will bus to the Pleasantville

campus for the celebration which in-

cludes a fair, BBQ, games and Chris

Cleave!

Congratulations on choosing Pace

and welcome! Please let me know how

I can assist you in any way, today or

throughout your time at Pace University.

Respectfully,

Marijo Russell O’Grady, Ph.D.Dean for Students

Pace University, NYC

(212) 346-1306

[email protected]

A letter fromDean Marijo Russell O’Grady

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Lubin School of Business President

Diana De [email protected]

Lubin School of Business Vice-President

Adrian [email protected]

Dyson College of Arts and Sciences PresidentEmilie Hayek

[email protected]

Dyson College of Arts and Sciences Vice-PresidentJennifer Fabian

[email protected]

Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems President

Austin [email protected]

Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems Vice-President

Brent [email protected]

Sophomore Class PresidentMichael Creneti

[email protected]

Sophomore Class Vice-PresidentOmnia Khamis

[email protected]

Junior Class PresidentZaidy Morales

[email protected]

Junior Class Vice-PresidentTy Rosa

[email protected]

Senior Class PresidentSamantha [email protected]

Senior Class Vice-PresidentAlyssa Donigan

[email protected]

Elected Student Government Association Positions for 2011 – 2012

MAKING CHANGES MAKING PROGRESSSGA Executive Board SGA Senate Positions1

Executive PresidentMichael [email protected]“Being involved on campus is imperativefor you to enjoy and get the most out ofyour college experience. I've learned somany new skills and built so manyfriendships that will help me over the

course of my life.”

Executive Vice-PresidentCaitlin [email protected]“As Exec. VP, I am looking forward toworking with Pace students to improvetheir college experiences. I will ensurethat every student's voice is heard andwill represent them to the best of my

ability!”

Executive TreasurerMaria [email protected]“I am looking forward to a great year andcannot wait to tend to the needs of thePace University community!”

Executive SecretaryJavier [email protected]“No one stops growing until he stopsasking questions, either of others or of

himself.”

Executive ParliamentarianBreanna [email protected]“As Parliamentarian I hope to continueto increase the visibility of the JudicialCouncil and Constitution Committee. I would also like to increase studentcommunications with Administration, in-cluding student placement on universitycommittees and involvement in other

University affairs.”

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For The Student LookingFor Perfect Bedding:Century 2122 Cortlandt Street (Across from World Trade Center)

This giant discount store is ex-tremely daunting at first, but makesure to take the escalator to thebasement and straight into the bed-ding section. You’ll able to findbrands from Calvin Klein to RalphLauren at amazing prices. Be readyto elbow through some tourists, es-pecially during holiday seasons.

For The Girl Searching ForThe Perfect Going-Out Outfit:Strawberry258 Broadway

As a student, you’ll need clothesthat look expensive, but are justifi-able on your parents’ credit card bill.Instead of heading up to SoHo,make your way to Strawberry whereyou can find an assortment of afford-able labels. If the knock-off offendsyou, cut off the tag. Besides, whenyour roommate steals your blouse,you’ll feel better knowing that it onlycost $10.

For The Guy That NeedsSomething Other ThanJeans To Wear:Banana Republic220 Vesey Street (World Financial Center)

Yes, there is such a thing asclassy jeans. No, the ones you wearto class everyday are not thosejeans. Until you can afford a pair ofA.P.C. denim, make the trek to theWinter Garden and treat yourself toa range of jeans, khakis, cords orany other pant that the mighty Ba-nana deems worthy this season.Choose wisely for this may be theoutfit that gets you the perfect intern-ship.

For The Student SufferingFrom An Odorous Roommate:The Body Shop16 Fulton Street (South Street Seaport)

Let’s be honest not everyonewas blessed with parents who taughtproper hygiene. If your roommate

has forgotten to do laundry for thefifth week in a row, it may be time tolight some candles. Since candlesare a no-no in the dorms, take astroll down Fulton to The Body Shop.Their home fragrance diffusers arepotent and flame-free. If your room-mate is afraid of water, specificallythe kind that comes out of a shower-head, maybe you could pick up oneof many scented body washes thatthe UK brand carries. Don’t be afraidto pick up some of The Body Shop’saward winning skin care either.Midterms are no excuse for poor hy-giene.

For The Perfect InternshipInterview Outfit:J. Crew203 Front Street (South Street Seaport)

Here’s your chance to channelyour inner 30-something and beef upyour wardrobe to look like you be-long in the corporate rat race. Ladieshave a better chance of findingpieces at this location because of itssmall size. If the hunt for office attireis unsuccessful, you can relish in thefact that you just shopped in the firstJ. Crew ever. Make sure to take ad-vantage of the 15 percent studentdiscount on all full price items.

For Everything Else: Lot Less95 Fulton Street

Seriously, Lot Less has every-thing. This close-out store can carryanything from DVDs to Crystal Lightand most of the time it’s less than$10. If you have cash to spare andyou are feeling frisky, head to LotLess where your dollar can stretch it-self farther than any other store willallow.

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If you ever feel uncomfortable traveling around the city, be sureto travel with a friend or in a group.

Walking confidently helps avoid unwanted attention.

Although a map may scream “tourist,” it is better to be safe andknow your location and surroundings. You can also carry asmaller, more discreet map. And if maps are not your style, youcan easily find maps and directions using a smartphone.

Always try to take yellow taxi cabs instead of black gypsy cabs because they are better regulated and more safe.

Try not to display electrotonics, jewelry, money or other valuableitems. It is always safer not to carry around too much money. Ifneeded, there are various bank ATMs located around the city.

And whatever you do, do not go to Central Park at night.Enough said.

When on the subway platform, do not stand bythe edge. Also do not go on the tracks for anyreason.

Try not to display cell phones or electronic de-vices. Keeping items in internal pockets or bagshelps lower your chances of being pick-pock-eted or robbed.

Remain aware of your surroundings, especiallyat night. Keeping the volume down on yourmusic helps significantly.

Although subway stations are mostly under-ground, they tend to get wet when it is raining orsnowing. Do not run down the stairs or on theplatform to avoid slips, trips or falls.

When taking the train late at night, try not totravel alone. If traveling alone is unavoidable,stay towards the middle cart for easy access to

the train’s conductor.

This line runs express fromBrooklyn to the Bronx and

through the East Side ofManhattan.

Stops at:14th St - Union Square42nd St - Grand Central86th St - The Met & Central Park West

This line runs local from BrooklynBridge to the Bronx and through the

east side of Manhattan. It makes all ofthe Manhattan stops of the 4 & 5 plus

more

Stops at:Canal St - ChinatownSpring St. - SoHoAstor Pl. - East Village

This line runs express fromBrooklyn to the Bronx andthrough the West Side of

Manhattan (via Broadway).

Stops at:Clark St. - Brooklyn Dorms34th St. - Penn Station42nd St. -Time Square66th St. - Lincoln Center59th St. - Columbus Circle110th St. - Central Park North

This line runs local down Broadwaythrough Brooklyn, Manhattan and

Queens.

Stops at:Borough Hall - Brooklyn HeightsCanal St. - ChinatownPrince St. - SoHo14th St. - Union Square34th St. - Herald Square42th St. - Times Square59th St. - 5th Ave

This line runs express fromBrooklyn to the Bronx andthrough the west of Man-hattan (via 8 Ave.)

Stops at:W 4th St. - West Village42nd St.- Port Authority59th St. - Columbus Circle

safety tipsnyc subway

safetynew york city

Athe potential job opportunities and internships

available to students. They also conduct site vis-

its throughout the year at various companies.

Counselors visit new employers to learn more

about the company and employers who already

have an established relationship to ensure Uni-

versity students are getting the best internship

possible.

Assistant Director of Internships & Cooper-

ative Education at the NYC Campus, Jenna

Campolieta, believes it is important that the de-

partment connects with the students.

“It’s not just career development, it’s per-

sonal development. It’s a very special, unique

thing to be able to do. Not a lot of people have

that interaction with students,” Campolieta said.

Students agree that the interaction amongst

counselors and students is one of the best aspects

of Career Services.

“I always felt welcomed whenever I entered

the building, and I was 100 percent certain that I

would walk out of Career Services with more in-

sights on how to be successful,” marketing major

Antoinette Mangibas, who interned at CBS Out-

door, said.

Many companies have relationships with Ca-

reer Services in various fields ranging from

media industries in publishing, television and

radio to business-related fields like finance and

marketing; non-profit organizations and other

fields.

Some companies include MTV, Morgan

Stanley, Hearst Magazines, New York City

Council, NBC Universal, American Museum of

Natural History, SONY Music Entertainment, JP

Morgan, Ernst & Young, The York Theater Com-

pany, National Organization of Women, WABC

TV, Hilton, National Hockey League, etc.

Counselors can reach out to companies stu-

dents are interested in working at. Additionally,

a student can obtain an internship on their own

and work with Career Services.

Career Services caters to all undergraduate

and graduate students and they keep coming

back. Unique appointments for the 2010-2011

school year at the NYC Campus were approxi-

mately 2,600, whereas overall appointments in

total were over 5,000.

Counselors visit freshmen University 101

classes, a course which acclimates students to

When you start your college career, you

need to start thinking about your future career

as well. This arduous and seemingly difficult

process can be turned into a more simplistic

and enjoyable ride with the help of the Uni-

versity’s Career Services department.

Located on both the NYC and PLV Cam-

puses, Career Services helps students as early

as their second semester of their freshmen

year in the search of finding an internship and

work towards their ideal job.

Many University students have obtained

noteworthy internships through the depart-

ment. There was recent buzz around PLV

communications major Melissa Recine, who

received an internship at “The Rachael Ray

Show” after submitting her resume while

being on an episode featuring her receiving a

Taylor Swift makeover.

Many students on the NYC campus have

also had a worthwhile experience getting an

internship and possibly, a job offer afterwards.

The NYC Campus offers a prime location for

obtaining internships, which is something rec-

ognized by both students and staff.

“There are so many opportunities in New

York City that choosing one may seem daunt-

ing,” women & gender studies and English

major Christina Lalama said.

After visiting Career Services and intern-

ing at two non-profit organizations — CLUS-

TER Community Services and the office of

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer — Lalama says

that Career Services has definitely helped her

grow professionally.

“The career counselors at Pace are edu-

cated and trained to work with students to

weed through thousands of opportunities and

find which might fit them best and then take

advantage,” Lalama said. “I enthusiastically

encourage students to obtain an internship at

least one semester or summer throughout their

time at Pace for two reasons: to gain experi-

ence that the classroom or any extracurricular

activity cannot offer and to develop a profes-

sional identity,” she continued.

Career Services at the NYC Campus cer-

tainly takes advantage of its location while

outreaching and posting for many companies,

all to enhance a student’s professional career.

All of the counselors are educated about

New York City Campus

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Career Services,

Real Students . Real World Experience . All in the Big Apple . All at Pace

Written by Kaitlynn Blyth, Managing Editor | Photos provided by students

ny students’ and parents’ worries about finding a job after college can officially

be laid to rest while attending the University. With abundant opportunities in the city and

the help of Career Services at the NYC Campus, students can take the knowledge they gain

and apply it to their search of what they want to be when they grow up.

I think that by taking on internships in New York City,

you are gaining the most incredible experience ever.

It's like the famous saying,

"If you can make it here, youcan make it anywhere."

ANTOINETTE MANIGBASMarketing Major

Marketing Intern, CBS Outdoor

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ASHLEY HAMILTONMarketing and Psychology Majors

Brand Development Intern, AgencyNet

[My supervisor] has been very generous and offered toreach out to contacts at agencies I am interested in

working at to see if they have available openings. Shehas made this internship a very joyful and worthwhile

experience.

ALYSSA DONIGANMarketing Major with Finance Minor

Global Marketing & Branding Intern,

New York Stock Exchange Euronext

I love having the opportunity to not only meet great people, but to network with business executivesand CEO’s all around the NYSE building as well.

CHRISTOPHER BRUNOFinance Major with Economics Minor

Graduate Broker Trainee, ICAP

[Internships] are invaluable to your career, educational,and personal development. The things you will learn andthe people you meet, you cannot get in a classroom. The

people you work for and meet will be life long friendsand will helped you develop your career.

My favorite project was definitely working on the NAACP100th Anniversary event. I was all hands on with the eventfor weeks and right up to the actual main event where wehosted President Barack Obama as the guest speakerand Chaka Khan as the main performer!

ADRIAN SIMPSONHospitality and Tourism Management

Guest Service Agent and former intern, Hilton New York

BENJAMIN BERGHAENDLERMBA in Investment Management

Finance Intern, Altfest Personal Wealth Management

My colleagues helped me especially at the beginning ofthe internship by explaining the work and with detailed

on the job training. They took a lot of time to walk methrough the company specific procedures and are

always available if I have any questions.

I was treated as a first year associate. I had the opportu-nity to review and prepare realized gains, financial statements, price and volume testing on Bloomberg,meet with the client and wrap up the entire audit.

MARIA GLIGANBBA / MBA in Public Accounting

Ernst & Young Audit, intern at McGladrey and Ernst & Young

college life both at the University and within the city, and introduces

them to the services the department provides and the process to use

to the department. By introducing the Career Services early, students

are more likely to utilize the department and reap the benefits.

Manager of Graduate Programs and Services Genevieve

Chorhummel, said, “We get to know our students over a few years

and get to see their growth. We recognize that each student has their

own individual goals.”

The process to use Career Services is very simple: come into the

office, meet with a counselor and attend an orientation and interview

workshop. Then, it’s onto revamping resumes, practicing for inter-

views, receiving guidance on selecting a major and possible occu-

pation, assessments of your strengths and weaknesses and more

processes to sharpen your professional career like videotaping mock

interview sessions. Students can also visit the Career Resource Cen-

ter at Career Services equipped with computers, directories, refer-

ences and other materials.

Counselor Lisa Scott states that spending a lot of time preparing

a student before they apply to an internship is how Career Services

at the University is set apart from other schools.

“Resume review, proof reading and overall orientation on how

to apply the knowledge they learn from Career Services creates the

foundation on how to be successful on [a student’s] search for an in-

ternship,” Scott said.

Hospitality & tourism management major and one of Scott’s stu-

dents, Adrian Simpson said, “Career Services on the NYC Campus

does a phenomenal job. They provide all the resources students need.

It's up to the students to go there and seek out those resources. The

results will definitely be positive.”

“My career counselor was absolutely amazing! She helped with

everything from my resume to the interview process and interview

skills and everything in between. She was always available through

email or in person whenever I had a question or was unsure of some-

thing and has been a tremendous support and guide,” Simpson con-

tinued.

Simpson started out as a Catering & Events intern at the Hilton

New York and soon after, was hired as a full-time Guest Service

Agent at the hotel. He will be graduating in May 2012.

Many students are utilizing their internship experiences to gain

jobs before they even graduate. Approximately 42 percent of gradu-

ating students who responded to the Career Services’ survey reported

that they received a job offer from their Career Services employer.

Finance major Christopher Bruno, who interned at premier global

financial service firm UBS, recently obtained a job because of the

skills he learned while at his internship obtained through Career

Services.

“The Financial Advisors were very supportive of me during my

time working for them. They have helped me develop my skills in

the field of finance, as well as helped me network in the industry,

which has lead me to a job for when I graduate,” Bruno said.

Bruno is now a Graduate Broker Trainee at ICAP, the world’s

premier voice and electronic interbroker and will graduate in May

2011.

If you’re not one of these students, do not fret — Career Services

also advises in the job search. With services such as the Campus Re-

cruiting Program, giving students the chance to interview for jobs

beginning after graduation and other events such as Career Fairs held

annually on campus, allows for an entryway to a possible job oppor-

tunity and growth in professionalism.

Career Services and students at the NYC Campus really prove

that if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere in the em-

ployment world.

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The slogan for this year’s student-run restaurant Rio is “Live. Love.

Food.” Certainly is not the most original motto, but one that many can

relate to. The restaurant provided good eats, close friends and a con-

venient location for bringing a community of students together — or

maybe it was just the ample supply of sangria.

This year’s restaurant, run by students in the restaurant and opera-

tions management course, is Brazilian themed. The restaurant is cer-

tainly making a statement with an excellent menu, prompt and attentive

service and a welcoming and humble atmosphere.

At prime dining hours, there was a waiting list, which is not always

favorable but can be a good sign of the popularity of the restaurant. The

mood upon entering was a bit chaotic, employees seemed stressed and

anxious, the bar staff looked overwhelmed and strained. The hostesses,

although busy and a bit disorganized, kept their composure while also

making sure diners were warmly greeted and seated in a timely fahsion.

Once in the restaurant, there was vibrant energy. The packed dining

room was buzzing, customers mingling, laughing and noshing on what

looked to be generous portions of colorful and aromatic dishes. The

bowling ball size fish bowls of sangria might have had a little something

to do with this celebratory atmosphere. The decor, a cross between a

masquerade ball and a Rio de Janeiro vacation, was a bit lacking in

class but well matched the jovial mood.

If you have never been to Brazil or indulged in traditional Brazilian

cuisine, Rio comes close to bringing that experience to students. That

is, if you compare Brazilian food to a mixture of Cuban and Mexican,

with a touch of Indian flair.

The restaurant management class made a risky but successful choice

in deciding their theme and the students did an excellent job at execut-

ing it. Of all the types of culinary feats out there, they choose something

so out of the box but it indeed worked in their favor. Maybe opting for

such a non-traditional choice enabled more room for experimentation,

because unless you are from Brazil, it is highly likely you wouldn’t

know the difference between a Brazilian empanada or a Spanish one.

The menu, limited but yet appropriately curated, was exciting and

also thought provoking. The dishes, prominent with flavors such as co-

conut, mango, curry and peppers all sounded appetizing. Some of the

dishes offered included baskets of warm cheese rolls, pugliese toast

mounted with fresh diced mango, avocado puree and chopped corn,

seasoned red wine-marinated grilled skirt steak and slow roasted pulled

pork simmered in Rio’s authentic barbecue sauce.

The bruschetta was excellent as was the lightly fried calamari, or

lula frita, which had a hint of spice and was a nice way to start off the

dining experience. The sweet plantains, basically a fried banana, were

just sugary enough and outfitted with the perfect layer of crispness.

The executive chef of Chartwells deserves a compliment especially

considering the last minute construction and organizing. Like all restau-

rants, there’s always going to be some kind of mishap and either you

accept and move on or crumble. Chartwells took on the task at hand

and excelled.

Moving on to entrees, the fish dish was fulfilling at best, but could

have used a touch more seasoning or maybe just some sauce accompa-

nying it. I was pleased however, with the presentation: lightly breaded

with coconut and crushed almonds and embedded with colorful herbs

and peppers. What it lacked in flavor it certainly made up for with its

side, the delectable yucca fries.

Yucca fries are like deep fried starch, slightly sweeter than a French

fry and less dense than a potato. The Empanada is a fried dough

turnover filled with marinated beef and spicy sausage mixed with bell

peppers and onions, was although small, worth ordering. The meat was

flavorful and juicy and paired with the slightly sweet palate of the br-

uschetta and fish, this savory meal hit the spot.

The bottomless sangria leaves you feeling fully satisfied. While at

Rio, you will live, love and eat good food. If you go there solely for the

yucca and sangria, even just for a quick break in between class, you are

bound to have a delightful experience.

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