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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Celestine Garner, a long-term member of the School of Education community. Celestine was a Clinical Supervisor who mentored, advised, and was a valuable resource and friend to our undergraduate and graduate students who were completing their field placements. Her extensive knowledge of education and warm disposition not only made the clinical experience rewarding for our students, but it also made her a cherished colleague. With over 27 years of teaching experience in the Mount Vernon School District, she made a positive impact on countless students and their families. Our hearts go out to her family, as we remember Celestine Garner, and the many lives she has touched.

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Executive Director of the PWJC, Cindy Kanusher Esq., and the Pace Women’s Justice Center each received Denison Ray Civil Awards from the NYSBA. Cindy received the Legal Services Program Director Award and PWJC received the Nonprofit Organization Award. PWJC is the first Hudson Valley nonprofit organization to receive this award.

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“All of the photos in the exhibit are completely unedited,” says Christian Solar ’23. “I really want to make that clear, because when you see them, they look crazy.”

The images, which are part of Christian’s Digital Distorted exhibit at the Pace University Art Gallery, were captured on a semi-vintage (circa 2008) Kodak EasyShare camera that had originally belonged to his mother.

“It feels like such a stroke of luck,” Christian says about his exhibit. He had been working on some images and shared them with Gallery Director Sarah Cunningham who saw an opportunity to develop his work into a cohesive exhibit. He went after the opportunity in full-force.

“You look at the photo and video quality and you can pinpoint that this looks like early-2000s footage and it puts you back into that headspace,” he explains. “Even if I’m shooting really recent things, it still gives that feeling.”

“This camera is actually broken—certified broken,” he laughs. “I started using it because it gave me these surprise organic results. You never know what you’re actually going to end up with; I can’t predict it and it’s almost like a filter.”

Even though Christian’s cameras aren’t even 20 years old, in the world of digital media, they are vintage. There’s a distortion and fuzziness and a certain look that the cameras of 2021 just aren’t able to give. Plus, just take a look at Instagram and TikTok, with faux light-leaks and pixelated filters abound. There’s an ineffable quality to the recent past and Christian is capturing it, one photo and video at a time.

“You look at the photo and video quality and you can pinpoint that this looks like early-2000s footage and it puts you back into that headspace,” he explains. “Even if I’m shooting really recent things, it still gives that feeling.”

The exhibit is purely aesthetics, and for Christian, that was the point.

“I was looking to make things that were visually engaging,” he says. “There isn’t necessarily a deeper meaning behind it. With the video, sure, I’m working in visual symbology, but this exhibit is really all about looking pretty.”

Christian’s work is on exhibit now through October 30, 2021, at the Pace University Art Gallery at 41 Park Row. On Friday, October 22, join Christian and other gallery artists for a special reception from 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

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Let’s jump right in–how did you spend this past summer, as a rising 3L?

I was a summer intern at Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP. It was a great experience. I had the opportunity to complete assignments in many different aspects of insurance defense. On one day, I was preparing summaries of depositions and medical records. On another day, I was observing depositions, conferences, and was even asked to give feedback on case-strategy. I was also able to draft discovery demands, responses, and motions.

What do you feel you gained from your summer experience?

I definitely gained more practical legal experience, which was my goal for my 2L summer. I began the internship with little knowledge on insurance law and have left with a lot of valuable experience. I saw concepts such as negligence, service of process, and summary judgment at work, and analyzed them in current cases.I also sharpened my legal writing skills.

What activities are you involved in at Haub Law?

I am an Articles Editor on the Pace Law Review, where I lead a group of Junior Associates weekly. My law review note surrounding the Eighth Amendment and ICE detainees in the COVID-19 crisis will be published in the upcoming volume. Also, I am the Public Relations Chair for the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) and will be competing with the BLSA Mock Trial team. Along with those positions, I am a 3L Rep for the Women’s Association of Law Students.

Do you have a specific area of law you are focusing on or know what you hope to do upon graduation?

I am still undecided, but I plan to graduate with the Corporate Law Path to Practice. I have developed a strong interest in litigation, so I hope to do some type of litigation upon graduation, whether it is commercial litigation or in the public interest sphere.

What would you say about your Haub Law experience?

It has been great. I have been able to participate in moot court competitions, the Federal Judicial Honors Program, law review, and a few societies. The small class sizes are a plus in terms of grasping course content and having your professors know you by name. Also, the ability to participate in various externships and programs has helped me to see explore various areas of the law, while still figuring out what I would like to do upon graduation. The non-competitive atmosphere has allowed me to thrive academically and socially, as everyone wants to see you do great.

New York City and Westchester have come back to vibrant life.

Sidewalks are busy, people are out, Broadway and other performances have restarted. We’re all still careful, and we’re all observing health and safety protocols, but in our highly vaccinated region, and on our vaccine-required campuses, things are feeling much more normal.

“New York Forever,” say the banners hanging all around the city. To which we can only respond: Pace Forever.

This year, we enrolled the biggest class of new undergraduates in at least 20 years (and possibly ever). We also enrolled more new graduate students than we have in years (and also possibly ever). And at Haub Law we enrolled more students than we have in 15 years. Our residence halls are full. Our campuses are bustling. It’s exciting to once again have to wait for busy elevators in One Pace Plaza!

We’re marching ahead with our transformation of the New York City Campus, with three floors of brand-new classrooms, including a new home for the Lubin School of Business, now open on the west side of One Pace Plaza. Work is underway for 15 Beekman Street, which will include a new residence hall to replace Maria’s Tower, new community spaces like a dining hall and library, and new learning spaces, including a dedicated home for the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems. And we’re developing plans for an expanded new home for Pace Performing Arts.

In Pleasantville, we’re moving ahead with plans for a state-of-the-art new Healthcare Hub serving students in the College of Health Professions. We also renamed the former Wright Cottage in honor of CHP dean emerita Harriet Feldman (who is now our first-ever chief wellness officer).

And we’re starting to implement our new Strategic Plan, Pace Forward. We’re introducing new programs to meet the needs of today’s students and employers, like master’s degrees in health informatics, cybersecurity, and human-centered design and a new badge in human rights advocacy.

Finally, we’re pleased to be embarking on our new leadership partnership together, with Rob in his first semester as chair of Pace’s board of trustees and Marvin reappointed by the board this summer to another five-year term as president.

There’s a lot going on here at Pace. Together with you, we’re honored to be building this strong and successful future.

Let’s go get it,

Marvin Krislov
President

Rob Sands ’84
Chairman of the
Board of Trustees