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Pace University's College of Health Professions and Lienhard School of Nursing Clinical Associate Professor Maureen Cooney published, Assessment and Multimodal Management of Pain: An Integrative Approach, which she co-authored with Ann Quinlan-Colwell from NC. This book was recognized by the American Journal of Nursing (AJN) for the 2021 Book of the Year Awards for Med-Surgical Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing. CHP's Dr. Elsa Wuhrman also contributed her expertise and knowledge to the book by writing a chapter.

Through her full-time position at a major medical center as a Pain Management Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Cooney is aware of the knowledge gap that exists among many health care providers in pain care for people across their lifespan. She says, "There is not enough time in any basic professional educational program to provide the depth of content necessary to address patients' needs. There are many misconceptions held by patients and health care providers that interfere with appropriate pain care. The purpose of this book is to provide a resource for all health care providers to aid in filling the gap."

The writing process was a challenging yet rewarding journey for Dr. Cooney. She not only learned more about herself but also about the importance of an integrative approach to pain care. An unexpected obstacle for Dr. Cooney was working on her typing skills. "I never should have skipped that typing class in high school!" She also discovered having an interprofessional approach to pain care as professionals from other disciplines, including physical and occupational therapies and pharmacists, contributed to the book.

Dr. Cooney is hopeful that this book will inspire her current and future students. "Pain is far more than a number on a 0-10 numeric rating scale, and pain management is far more complex than simple medication administration."

"Pain is far more than a number on a 0-10 numeric rating scale, and pain management is far more complex than simple medication administration." - Dr. Cooney

Her dream is to motivate and influence others to learn more about pain management and recognize that this is a deep and rich area of specialization for health care providers. "I also hope that my current and future students would recognize that when they find their passion, spending time and energy exploring that area of passion is not work; it is an opportunity for personal and professional fulfillment," expressed Dr. Cooney.

Dr. Cooney is a three-time Pace alum from the Lienhard School of Nursing, receiving a bachelor's and master's degree in nursing, and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). Additionally, she completed the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Cooney has been an adjunct faculty member in the Lienhard School of Nursing for 25 years, and for the past 20 years she has taught and supervised students in the FNP program. Dr. Cooney and Dr. Wuhrman are also Clinical Co-Coordinators for the FNP program.

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Dr. Cooney acknowledged that Dr. Wurhman was most instrumental in encouraging her to specialize in pain management. In her chapter, Dr. Wurhman focused on helping students to, "Understand that, as the American Society for Pain Management purports: every nurse is a pain management nurse." She hopes that this book exemplifies that principle by enabling nurses to gain confidence and apply their knowledge to all patients.

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Bernard K. Freamon joins the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University faculty as a visiting professor for spring 2022, teaching Criminal Law and an Advanced Criminal Law Seminar on Slavery and Human Trafficking. A professor at Seton Hall Law School for 37 years, he achieved emeritus status when he retired in 2016. Professor Freamon's research and teaching interests focus on Islamic Jurisprudence and Islamic Legal History. Learn more about Professor Freamon, his current work, and his advice for law students interested in these particular areas of law in this student-led interview.

What will you be teaching this semester at Haub Law?

Criminal Law and Advanced Criminal Law Seminar on Slavery and Human Trafficking.

Where are you coming from? What brought you here?

I taught at Seton Hall Law for 37 years and retired in 2016. I taught post-conviction remedies, which deals with a defendant’s claims after conviction and habeas corpus. I also taught evidence, PR, and Islamic Jurisprudence. While there, I ran several study abroad programs, including programs in Egypt, Zanzibar, and Jordan. The program in Zanzibar focused on slavery and human trafficking. The program in Egypt focused on Islamic Jurisprudence.

I taught a summer writing course at the Judicial Institute at Pace. I saw Pace was looking for visiting professors, it interested me, so I applied and was offered the position. Pace has a good criminal law reputation. I’m happy to be at Pace, I’m really enjoying it. I’ve got great students.

Can you tell me about your work? What are you working on now?

My main work is on slavery in the Islamic world. I just finished a book on slavery in the Islamic world and in Muslim cultures. There’s a movement among scholars to abolish slavery under Islamic Law. However, there’s an argument to the contrary and this argument enables human trafficking, forced labor, and slavery in some places in the world. 40% of the world’s enslaved people are enslaved in the Muslim world. Abolishing slavery under Islamic Law would enable the Islamic governments to prohibit slavery and related activities – forced labor, forced adoption, servile marriage, child marriage. I have a website called “Ijmāʿ on slavery” — it means “consensus on slavery” and it seeks to develop a Muslim scholarly consensus on slavery.

I recently took a job at Roger Williams Law School, which is one of the only two law schools in the U.S. that have a mandatory Critical Race Theory course. I was hired as the director of that course, and it’s related to my scholarship. I'll be moving to Rhode Island in June.

I also have a small post-conviction relief practice in NY and NJ representing prisoners.

What brought you to slavery in the Islamic world?

I’ve been interested in slavery because I’m African American. I traveled to Zanzibar while I was teaching abroad. I learned Zanzibar was effectively the capital of the Indian Ocean slave trade, which was largely run by Muslims. Most Muslims are taught to revere the equality of all humans, and that there was and is no slavery in Islam. This is factually wrong. Although Islam teaches the equality of all human beings, the practice of Islam has not lived up to that ideal. It’s like Thomas Jefferson who said all men are created equal, yet owned slaves.

What advice do you have for law students interested in your field of law?

Try to get relevant experience.

For Slavery - there are opportunities at the UN office on Drugs and Crime, there are also anti-slavery NGOs. There is one in Washington called Free the Slaves. The oldest human rights organization in the world is Anti-Slavery International and it’s based in the UK. There are also some in France, Ireland, etc. So a law student should try to get an internship in one of these NGOs or the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. Also, working in a Justice Dept. or US Attorney’s Human Trafficking Office is good experience and any local prosecutor’s office that has an anti-trafficking department.

For post-conviction relief experience, I would suggest the state or federal public defender’s offices, or perhaps conviction integrity units in a prosecutor’s office; not quite post-conviction relief though, it’s from the prosecutor’s side. It is also important work.

It is worth noting that, for both slavery and post-conviction relief, habeas corpus remains the primary judicial remedy. Being a slave is very much like being in prison.

Gabriella Mickel, a 2023 JD Candidate at Haub Law, authored this faculty Q&A. Gabriella is a Land Use & Haub Scholar, the President of the Environmental Law Society, a Junior Associate on Pace Environmental Law Review, and on the E-Board for NLG, Lambda, and ACS. Outside of school, she owns three sports supplement stores and is the co-editor of the Law Student Corner section of the NYSBA EELS Journal.

Wellness Week is an annual initiative where Pace students can join classes and utilize resources aimed at improving their mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. From yoga and meditation classes, to relaxing artistic workshops, this year’s lineup of in-person and virtual offerings will empower you to take control of your wellness.

Self-Love and Body Positivity
Tuesday, February 22 | 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
One Pace Plaza, Student Center West
Join us for a beautiful, body positive experience. Learn to love your body through body affirming exercises, enjoy inspirational talks, and connect with other students. Light refreshments will be served.

Wake Up and Meditate with Greg Weil
Wednesday, February 23 | 10:00 a.m.
One Pace Plaza, Student Center West
Open your mind and ground yourself with an early meditation experience, where you can learn strategies to practice mindfulness and self-care. Light refreshments will be served. Can’t make it in-person? Attend virtually via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 915 0441 1030
Passcode: mindful

Writing to Heal Workshop
Wednesday, February 23 | 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
One Pace Plaza, Student Center West
Unlock the power of writing to tap into deeper reflection, holistic healing, and richer self-expression. Light refreshments will be served. Can’t make it in-person? Attend virtually via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 995 2148 1046
Passcode: 587406

Glowing from the Inside Out: Nutrition for Pace University Wellness Week
Wednesday, February 23 | 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
One Pace Plaza, Student Center West
Two Pace alumni from the NYC Campus, one a registered dietician and one a therapist, share simple steps to empower, motivate, and create self-sustaining, healthy eating patterns for those who have full schedules and a tight budget. Light refreshments will be served. Can’t make it in-person? Attend virtually via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 963 8502 5847
Passcode: GlowUp

Healing Through Creative Arts
Thursday, February 24 | 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
One Pace Plaza, Student Center West
Create cards of encouragement for others, de-stress with coloring and crafts, and practice guided gratitude exercises in this workshop geared towards healing. Light refreshments will be served.

Yoga Healing
Thursday, February 24 | 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
One Pace Plaza, Student Center West
Learn about benefits of yoga and foster a deeper mind-body connection. Can’t make it in-person? Attend virtually via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 954 8552 0549
Passcode: 946485

Yoga with Shannon Haick
Thursday, February 24 | 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
One Pace Plaza, Student Center West
Relax with this engaging yoga and meditation class through deep breathing techniques and healing stretches. Yoga mats are provided for in person attendees, if needed. Can’t make it in-person? Attend virtually via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 954 8552 0549
Passcode: 946485

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PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – Mr. and Mrs. Steven Rockefeller Jr., longtime residents of the Hudson Valley, philanthropists, and supporters of the arts, have donated a beautiful oil painting by a celebrated contemporary Chinese artist to Pace University.

The painting, entitled Sunflower by Huang Yue, will be on display in a secure location at Pace’s Mortola Library. It was presented to President Marvin Krislov on Feb. 10, 2022 at The Choate Art Gallery on the Pleasantville campus.

“This fine contemporary Chinese oil painting is a wonderful addition to our collection,” said President Krislov. “We are grateful to Steven and Kimberly Rockefeller, appreciative of their philanthropic leadership throughout the region, and very ​pleased that our students will now have the chance to admire this fine artwork and learn about its significance.”

“Huang Yue’s Sunflower has brought years of joy to our offices and then in our home,” said Steven Rockefeller. “Kimberly and I are delighted that it can now shed its good fortune on those passing through the distinguished halls of Pace.”

Huang Yue is an artist of international renown, in part, because of ways in which he depicts Chinese bird and flower motifs while fusing the ancient Chinese brush form that was developed hundreds of years ago with oil painting techniques, and blends influences from artists of the West.

The artist was born in Beijing in 1960 and graduated from the Beijing Film academy in 1982 with a degree in fine arts. He subsequently had an opportunity to continue his art studies in the United States. A selection of his paintings was exhibited in 2017 at the Grand Palais in Paris, which has a long and storied history of exhibiting artists such as van Gogh, Picasso, and Monet.

“This inspirational painting bridging Asian and Western European art traditions could not come to Pace at a more meaningful time,” said Professor Kim de Beaumont, curator of the Pace University permanent art collection. “The picture's vibrant colors emerging from a somber background suggest a world that is gradually returning to life and hope. Pace students--and the entire Pace community--will have a chance to reflect on the poetic possibilities every time they emerge from the Mortola Library into the natural surroundings of the Pleasantville campus.”

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Pace University has a proud history of preparing its diverse student body for a lifetime of professional success as a result of its unique program that combines rigorous academics and real-world experiences. Pace is ranked the #1 private, four-year college in the nation for upward economic mobility by Harvard University’s Opportunity Insights, evidence of the transformative education the University provides. From its beginnings as an accounting school in 1906, Pace has grown to three campuses, enrolling 13,000 students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in more than 150 majors and programs, across a range of disciplines: arts, sciences, business, health care, technology, law, education, and more. The university also has one of the most competitive performing arts programs in the country. Pace has a signature, newly renovated campus in New York City, located in the heart of vibrant Lower Manhattan, next to Wall Street and City Hall, and two campuses in Westchester County, New York: a 200-acre picturesque Pleasantville Campus and the Elisabeth Haub School of Law in White Plains. Follow us on Twitter or on the Pace News website