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President’s Corner

President’s Corner

Last week I had the pleasure of attending the dedication of Ottinger Hall at Pace Law School. It was a wonderful occasion, honoring former Dean Dick Ottinger for his special place in Pace history… At Commencement we will have the opportunity to celebrate another major figure in the history of Pace, Neil Bianco ’61, who will be stepping down as Chair of the Pace Board of Trustees.

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President’s Corner

President’s Corner

Just like the natural world in spring time, the rich diversity of Pace life is on full display during the month of April. In addition to the teaching and learning that enliven our days, the University will host an exciting roster of intellectual, cultural, and community offerings.

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200Prez

President’s Corner

Nearly fifty years ago, Pace opened the gates of a new campus in Pleasantville and an exciting new chapter in its continuing evolution. From its earliest days, the Pleasantville Campus radiated the spirit of Opportunitas as individuals seized upon the chance to experience a Pace education in the rolling Westchester countryside.

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President’s Corner

President’s Corner

During the winter break, my wife Fredi and I visited Cuba for the first time on a trip conducted by the Metropolitan Museum of Art; there is an exception to the U.S. embargo rules for educational visits, and many organizations sponsor them. Like many Americans, I knew comparatively little about Cuban society and its economy.

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President’s Corner

President’s Corner

As 2012 draws to a close, it is tempting to look back at the year that was and recount all of Pace’s highlights and achievements. Such an endeavor, however, would take far more space than I am allotted here, so I am going to focus my reflections on the remarkable month that was November 2012 because it was filled with so many moments of pride for our University.

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President’s Corner

President’s Corner

I am so proud of the way the whole Pace Community pulled together and deeply grateful for all of your contributions…the great caring and meticulous attention to detail exercised, and the resilience and creativity of the faculty in dealing with the many challenges to the academic experience.

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President’s Corner

President’s Corner

Every year Homecoming gives us an opportunity to welcome alumni back to Pace and celebrate this university, which plays such an important role in all of our lives. Pace is very much our professional home; it is the place where we spend our days and it is a community to which we belong.

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President’s Corner

President’s Corner

As we begin a new academic year, let us be inspired by the example of the “Original Pace Man,” reaffirm our own devotion to this enterprise, and be reminded that students remain at the heart of everything we do. Let us follow Homer Pace’s lead and consider what each of us can do to make the Pace experience the best it can be for all Pace men and women.

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President’s Corner

President’s Corner

The motto of the Olympic Games—Faster, Higher, Stronger—has inspired generations of athletes from around the world in their passionate pursuit of excellence. As we prepare for the start of another school year, let us set for ourselves a similar quest and pursue excellence in all that we do.

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