Pace Magazine Fall 2021
Pace Magazine: Fall 2021 Issue
Welcome to the Fall 2021 issue of Pace Magazine. In this issue, weÂ鶹´«Ã½™re sharing the strategy behind moving Pace forward, commemorating the 20th anniversary of September 11, and celebrating our community's vibrant come back after nearly two years in the shadow of COVID-19. Plus, we're introducing you to some amazing students and alumni. Check out our regular features including our Leadership Letter, 10 Things to Inspire You, and the latest student and faculty research in an amazing new formatÂ鶹´«Ã½”keep an eye out for plenty of amazing videos and great images.
Coming Back to Life
New York is coming back to vibrant life...as the pandemic's grip on the region eases, Pace is pushing forward with new buildings, new programs, and a new way forward. Read what President Marvin Krislov and new Board of Trustees Chairman Rob Sands '84 have to say about Pace's next steps.
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Pace Forward
At the intersection of PaceÂ鶹´«Ã½™s strategic priorities and opportunities for outstanding academic growth comes the drive to move Pace forward. We're meeting the challenges facing higher education and putting our unique positioning and competitive advantages to work, strengthening our reputation as we move into the future.
Bouncing Back
Local businesses are the lifeblood of our communities and after nearly two years in a pandemic, things are beginning to look up. In fact, a majority of businesses surveyed in the region say they will be stronger after the pandemic. Half say they are feeling pretty good about the future.
How do we know? Â鶹´«Ã½ recently released the results of its first pollÂ鶹´«Ã½”one that focuses exclusively on how businesses managed their operations during the pandemic.
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A Holistic Approach to Wellness
ItÂ鶹´«Ã½™s no secret that wellnessÂ鶹´«Ã½”physical, mental, spiritualÂ鶹´«Ã½”is a key component to success. At Pace, weÂ鶹´«Ã½™re taking a holistic approach to supporting wellness for all members of our community through the creation of a new role, the Chief Wellness Officer.
Meet the New Chair
Rob Sands Â鶹´«Ã½™84, president and CEO of Constellation Brands, brings his visionary leadership to Pace as its newly appointed Board of Trustees Chair.
An OASIS in Westchester
For 12 years, Pace has been supporting neurodiverse students and students on the autism spectrum through its Ongoing Academic Social Instructional Support (OASIS) program. This year, OASIS has expanded its services to the Pace Community in Westchester.
Twenty Years: Remembering 9/11
Twenty years ago, the Pace Community lost 47 membersÂ鶹´«Ã½”students and alumni alikeÂ鶹´«Ã½”and was closed for several weeks as we worked toward recovery. To mark the solemn occasion, we asked members of the Pace Community to share their experiences and recollections of the day and the time after.
Teaching Dancers to Thrive
Rhonda Miller, head of PaceÂ鶹´«Ã½™s BFA in Commercial Dance, wanted to build a different kind of dance program. Â鶹´«Ã½œI wanted it to be relevant and usefulÂ鶹´«Ã½”to include all forms of dance and the practical business skills dancers need but so often donÂ鶹´«Ã½™t have. WeÂ鶹´«Ã½™re giving students the tools they need to navigate show business and make a living in dance.Â鶹´«Ã½
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The Latest in Pace Research
Through a grant totaling nearly $500,000 Dyson Professors Matthew Aiello-Lammens and Erika Crispo are helping elevate Pace to new heights through incorporating data science into the biology and environmental science fields.
Dyson Biology Professor Melissa Grigione, PhD, has spent her career traveling all around the world to better understand a wide range of animal populations. She's now passing on what she's learned to the next generation.
With a $3.8 million grant from the National Science Foundation, Seidenberg is primed to train the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.
10 Things to Inspire You
Addressing the United Nations
Pace student Jeremiah Williams '23 addresses the UNGA First Committee on Disarmament and International Security.
Pace in Fashion
Find out who was spotted this summer wearing a gorgeous design by Pace alumnus Telfar Clemens, the powerhouse behind TELFAR.
Thank You, Hometown Heroes
On July 7, NYC hosted a ticker tape parade to honor the frontline healthcare staff, essential workers, and first responders who served our community through the COVID-19 pandemic.
New York Is Back
A return to normal never felt so good! Pace's campuses are buzzing with activity and New York is coming alive after nearly two years of life during a global pandemic.
About Pace Magazine
Pace Magazine is a publication of the Department of Marketing and Communications, Office of University Relations, published twice a year, and distributed free to alumni and friends of Â鶹´«Ã½. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent those of its staff or of Â鶹´«Ã½.