This year, President Marvin Krislov is sharing the songs that brought joy, inspiration, and a little Broadway magic to his 2024. Whether you're wrapping up finals, savoring some much-needed downtime, or gearing up for the new year, this playlist is your perfect winter break soundtrack.
This year, President Marvin Krislov is sharing the songs that brought joy, inspiration, and a little Broadway magic to his 2024. Whether you're wrapping up finals, savoring some much-needed downtime, or gearing up for the new year, this playlist is your perfect winter break soundtrack. From show-stopping anthems to cozy holiday tunes, these are the songs that remind us of the beauty of artistry, family, and connection.
Highlights from the Playlist:
"Dancing Through Life" – Wicked
For when you're chasing your dreams and refusing to be held down (hello, Pace spirit!).
"The Times They Are a Changin’" –Bob Dylan
A nod to timeless storytelling, with lyrics that inspire deep reflection during a long winter walk.
"Texas Hold ‘Em" –Beyoncé
Because even Marvin knows: if you’re not dancing to Queen Bey, what are you doing?
"APT." –Rosé and Bruno Mars !
Because global beats remind us that inspiration transcends borders (and who doesn’t love some choreography goals?).
"Christmas in LA" –Vulfpeck
A Krislov family favorite, with a heartwarming backstory—Marvin’s cousin is part of this funky, feel-good band!
Pace University was recently awarded $476,000 from the Mellon Foundation to support a three-year interdisciplinary initiative, Islands, Archipelagos, and Cultural Ecologies. The project will advance environmental justice and the environmental humanities at Pace, building on the university’s strengths in experiential learning and place-based education.
Pace University’s Federal Reserve Challenge Team continues its legacy of excellence, winning the 2024 New York Regional College Federal Reserve Challenge competition and ranking in the top five nationally out of 119 participating institutions— the largest in the competition’s history. The team also received an honorable mention as national finalists, competing against prestigious schools such as Harvard, Princeton, and the University of Michigan.
From criminal justice reform to entertainment industry insights and timely legal debates, our professors are making waves in podcasting. Explore three must-listen podcasts produced by Pace faculty, tackling today’s most pressing issues with expertise and passion.
Christian Campanile '26 is gaining expertise in both the legal and financial aspects of business. Seeing a gap in the student organizations on campus, he co-founded the Pre-Law Society to create a platform where students passionate about law can connect, learn, and prepare for their futures.
Class of 2026
Currently Studying: BBA in Finance
Member Of: Pre-Law Society (Founder and Vice President) and Undergraduate Finance Club (Alumni Relations Officer)
Pronouns: He/Him
Christian Campanile is gaining expertise in both the legal and financial aspects of business. Seeing a gap in the student organizations on campus, he co-founded the Pre-Law Society to create a platform where students passionate about law can connect, learn, and prepare for their futures.
I chose Pace University and the Lubin School of Business because they offer unparalleled opportunities for learning and professional development. The strong connections within the alumni network and the legal and business communities in New York City are invaluable.
As the Founder and Vice President of the Pre-Law Society and Alumni Relations Officer for the Undergraduate Finance Club, I have gained valuable skills in leadership, event planning, and communication. These roles have allowed me to collaborate with colleagues and club members, fostering a strong sense of community and professional growth.
Three others and I were inspired to establish the Pre-Law Society after realizing that no similar organization existed on campus. Our aim was to create a platform where students passionate about law could connect, learn, and prepare for their futures. We sought to foster a supportive community that would enable members to network with professionals through speaker events, gain insights into various legal fields, and develop the skills and knowledge necessary for law school. My passion for law and my commitment to helping others navigate their journeys played a significant role in my decision to co-found the Pre-Law Society.
As the Alumni Relations Officer of the Undergraduate Finance Club, I have gained valuable experience in building professional connections, coordinating events, and fostering mentorship opportunities. This role has strengthened my communication and networking skills while helping to bridge the gap between students and alumni to support career development.
My favorite opportunity at Pace was organizing a speaker session with philanthropist and financial titan Bill Ackman. It was my first time working with multiple departments across the school and it was incredible to collaborate with such a large and dynamic team.
My advice to other Lubin students is to foster your personability. Genuine connections and authentic interactions are what truly open doors. Your ability to connect with others will not only shape your career, but also define your journey.
My advice to other Lubin students is to foster your personability. Genuine connections and authentic interactions are what truly open doors. Your ability to connect with others will not only shape your career, but also define your journey.
My internship at the New York State Supreme Court began with an unexpected conversation during my part-time job as a waiter. I shared with a judge that I saw myself following a similar career path, which intrigued him. After a meaningful conversation, he offered me an internship. This opportunity allowed me to observe court proceedings, assist with legal research, and gain a deeper understanding of the judicial system. The experience not only strengthened my passion for the legal field, but also solidified my decision to pursue a legal career.
My internship experience, combined with the business acumen I have developed at Lubin, will provide a strong foundation for my legal career. Understanding both the legal and financial aspects of business will allow me to approach challenges with a well-rounded perspective, making me a valuable asset in any legal setting.
#LubinLife signifies embracing every opportunity to grow both professionally and personally. It's about being part of a community that fosters collaboration, innovation, and continuous development.
From criminal justice reform to entertainment industry insights and timely legal debates, our professors are making waves in podcasting. Explore three must-listen podcasts produced by Pace faculty, tackling today’s most pressing issues with expertise and passion.
At Pace University, the conversations shaping the future are happening both inside the classroom and behind the microphone. From criminal justice reform to the evolution of entertainment and timely legal debates, faculty members are bringing their expertise to podcasting platforms to spark ideas, share knowledge, and inspire action. Here’s a closer look at three podcasts hosted by Pace professors that are tackling today’s most pressing issues with passion, insight, and a unique Pace perspective.
Crimes, Coffee, and Consequences, hosted by Pace Criminal Justice Professor Cathryn Lavery, PhD, dives deep into the pressing issues shaping criminal justice today. This thought-provoking podcast explores topics such as infamous cases, criminal justice reform, and cold case investigations, all through diverse lenses and perspectives. Each episode delivers compelling discussions with experts and professionals, offering listeners unique insights into the complexities of crime and its societal impact.
In the latest episode, Lavery sits down with Ramón Emilio Fernández, PhD, associate professor of Mathematics at Pace, to tackle the critical connection between K-12 education policies and youth vulnerability to crime. Professor Fernández reveals how systemic educational shortcomings, like prioritizing graduation rates over quality, have led to increased dropout rates and criminal activity. His insights underscore the urgent need for transparent, equitable, and effective educational practices to prevent these outcomes.
This season, Crimes, Coffee, and Consequences takes listeners on a journey through cold case investigations, the mental health challenges faced by first responders, and the grim realities of human trafficking. It’s the perfect blend of compelling storytelling and rigorous exploration for true crime buffs and justice advocates alike.
Catch Crimes, Coffee, and Consequences on Spotify, follow along on Instagram, and join the conversation on Facebook. Have an episode idea? Email your suggestions to CrimesCoffeeandConsequences@gmail.com.
Step into the dynamic and ever-evolving world of entertainment with In The Podlight, the must-listen podcast from Sands College of Performing Arts. This series dives into the post-pandemic entertainment landscape, tackling big issues like representation, the rise of AI, union strikes, the power of streaming platforms, and the shifting economics of creativity. Featuring thought-provoking discussions led by Grant Kretchik, associate professor and department chair for BFA Acting, and Caroline Liem, an accomplished adjunct professor, the podcast brings together industry insights with a Pace University twist.
Season 1 wrapped with high-profile guest appearances from Pace alumni, including Jesse James Keitel and Liam Pearce, alongside three-time Tony Award winner and Pace honorary degree recipient LaChanze. Looking ahead, Season 2 promises even more star power with guests like alumni Cooper Koch and Dominique Fishback.
You can catch In The Podlight on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music under the Sands Talks Channel. Ready to explore the challenges and triumphs shaping today's entertainment industry? Tune in and be inspired by voices driving change.
Join the conversation shaping today’s legal landscape with Legal Tenzer: Casual Conversations on Noteworthy Legal Topics. Hosted by Professor Leslie Y. Garfield Tenzer of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, this engaging podcast dives into the legal issues that matter most. In partnership with West Academic, this series offers thought-provoking dialogues with prominent legal scholars and practitioners, exploring timely and complex legal issues in an approachable, conversational format.
Whether discussing cutting-edge developments in the field or diving into the practicalities of law in action, Legal Tenzer delivers diverse perspectives and invaluable insights that resonate with legal professionals and enthusiasts alike. Building on the success of her foundational podcast, Law to Fact, which focuses on guiding law students through substantive legal topics, Legal Tenzer expands the conversation to broader audiences, offering fresh takes on contemporary legal challenges.
Looking for a podcast that connects you to the pulse of the legal profession? Tune in to Legal Tenzer on Spotify for compelling discussions and practical wisdom that keep you informed and inspired.
The Pace Community's incredible generosity on Giving Tuesday surpassed our goal, resulting in 2,674 gifts and more than $768,822 raised for student success.
Fall 2025 registration is here, and with it comes excitement, planning, and sometimes a bit of confusion. Let’s break down common myths and get the facts straight so you can register with confidence and stay on track for success.
Kristina Krichmaryov '26 found her passion with Computational Economics. She highlights the unique community of predominantly female students and the numerous opportunities for intellectual growth and leadership.
Nate Augustin ’27, a Writing for Diversity and Equity in Theater and Media major, shares how Pace University became the perfect platform for his voice, his transformative experiences in the program, and his hopes for creating inclusive spaces in theater and media.
Class of 2027
BA in Writing for Diversity and Equity in Theater and Media
I’ve always had a deep passion for theater and storytelling. I love to write stories; I love to write people. Ultimately, I just have a story in my heart—a story much too passionate to contain. But it’s a story I struggle to tell, to find space for, because the entertainment industry has been so white-centric for decades, and my story does not always fit in their spaces. There are rules, expectations, and limitations imposed upon us all, but its adverse effects impact marginalized groups at a much worse rate. So, I struggle to tell my story in the way that feels right.
When I found this program at Pace, it wasn’t as though my pen had suddenly wielded a new, mystical power. But the fact that it exists at Pace means that I can exist in the world I want to exist in. I can exist in New York theater and not be what is expected of me; I can be less than gold; I can be more than product. I can be me, and my story can exist. The BA in Writing for Diversity and Equity in Theater and Media makes me hopeful. At times, when I felt that I would never tell my story, it made me feel like I could. I know that if I can, the next person can, too.
I chose to attend Pace because this was the only place where I thought I would feel “right.” And at Pace, I knew I was going to be somewhere where I was not alone in that feeling. I could make the most of this school, especially as it’s in New York City, the heart of American theater.
The BA in Writing for Diversity and Equity in Theater makes me hopeful. At times when I felt that I would never tell my story, it made me feel like I could. I know that if I can, the next person can, too.
I have found this program to be very welcoming. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, and a first-generation college student, I was kind of overwhelmed to begin college and in a new city, but the students, administrators, and faculty in this program did their best to make sure I felt at home. Seeing the work they put into it is not only inspiring, but actively beneficial.
Assistant Dean S. Brian Jones is continually providing us with opportunities to showcase and produce our works, whether through workshops or events, such as a recent one called The Future of the Humanities. In addition, both he and Colby Hopkins, the program coordinator, continuously advocate for students, and a recent example of that has been securing funding for scholarships as well as for student projects for several years to come. I believe that this is only the beginning and that my experience will continually benefit from their incredible work.
The workshops the program has hosted have been great, and it’s always exciting to feel like we are making a difference. An example is a DEI workshop for Pace Performing Arts (Sands College), through which I was able to witness, in real time, what happens when people who had not previously shared their voices are given a space to do so. It was so inspiring for so many.
As part of the program, we’ve also had the privilege of seeing some professional works, such as a preview of the Broadway show, How to Dance in Ohio, and it was really enlightening to witness a cast of neurodivergent actors and characters living authentically. In addition, engaging in several discussions after the shows has opened me to so many perspectives, and having a space in which we can all share and explore these experiences, their importance, and how we can improve them in our storytelling gives me hope for the future of the arts.
I am a peer tutor for writing services at the Pace Learning Commons.
I plan to continue to write and produce my plays.
2023 was a very monumental year of change for me. I had incredible successes and devastating failures, and yet I persevered. At the beginning of 2024, I insisted on continuing to overcome previous challenges. After all, I’ve conquered them already, and why would I settle for any less? That is to say, whatever you accomplished yesterday, know you can do twice as much today.
History tastes better with dumplings! Read about University Librarian Steve Feyl’s “Dumpling Tours” where he leads students through Chinatown, sharing NYC’s past one delicious bite at a time.
What do dumplings and Manhattan’s history have in common? For Pace University Librarian Steve Feyl, the answer lies in connection. His “Dumpling Tours” take students on a journey through Chinatown, blending delicious bites with stories of New York City’s past.
He started offering these tours in Fall 2022, following the COVID-19 pandemic. “I wanted to get students to re-engage with the library and also the local community around the New York City Campus,” Feyl shares. Students gather with Feyl outside One Pace Plaza, making their way through Chinatown to pick up dumplings before settling in for a picnic. With every stop, Feyl invites students to explore the city and its history.
Feyl’s tour weaves through the rich history surrounding Pace’s downtown campus, touching on the Lenape, Manhattan’s original inhabitants, the story behind Philadelphia-born Benjamin Franklin’s statue outside One Pace Plaza (hint: it involves publishing!), and the lasting impact of the Chinese Exclusion Act on Chinatown, including its relevance to discussions about the proposed Chinatown jail.
All the ghosts of the strange and fascinating things that happened where Pace now resides! —Feyl
A favorite story of his involves P.T. Barnum, the Brooklyn Bridge, and an elephant named Jumbo! The people of New York did not have much faith in the newly constructed Brooklyn Bridge so in 1884, P.T. Barnum convinced the city to let him march animals from his circus, led by the famous elephant Jumbo, across the bridge to prove its safety. “I try and imagine the spectacle of all those animals walking up Park Row in front of where Pace Plaza now resides and across the bridge to show that the bridge was stable,” Feyl says. “All the ghosts of the strange and fascinating things that happened where Pace now resides!”
Namitha Hebbal ’25, pursuing her MS in Marketing, Social Media, and Mobile Marketing, attended one of the tours in October with her roommate. An international student from India, Namitha explored Chinatown, discussing the difference between the tour’s dumplings and food from home, and soaked in the history of New York City. “The tour was not only was a memorable experience for us students but also a great way to give back to the communities at Chinatown which Pace is so closely located to,” says Namitha. “I absolutely loved getting to witness the passion which Steve has for history and food.”
Sometimes a common bond over something like a love of dumplings is just what you need to spur on a new friendship. —Feyl
And then, of course, there’s the dumplings. The tour group picks up a variety of different dumplings prepared different ways and enjoy a picnic, comparing their favorite flavors and styles. Sometimes even stopping at Nom Wah, Chinatown’s oldest dimsum restaurant, owned for generations by Pace alumnus Wilson Tang ’00 and his family. “Who doesn’t like dumplings!” Feyl says.
But really, the dumplings are just a means to an end. They are an excuse for the journey, providing openings for connection. “Sometimes a common bond over something like a love of dumplings is just what you need to spur on a new friendship,” Feyl says. He describes how after one of his tours finished eating their dumplings, they decided to stay in Chinatown for ice cream, despite having only just met. Feyl says, “As I watched them go off on their own it made me feel so happy that perhaps the tour was the mechanism to create a bond between those students who might have gone from strangers to friends that day.”
I hope that they take away a sense of curiosity, adventurousness, and exploration. —Feyl
The tours are all about connection—Feyl even invites “celebrity guests,” Pace staff and faculty who join the fun and connect with students. In October, Vice President for Strategy and Partnerships Jean Gallagher joined the group. Reflecting on the importance of these tours, Gallagher shared, “This is our neighborhood, and students are part of the neighborhood. Not only was it great to join them in exploring our community, I appreciate the opportunity to meet students and hear about their experiences at Pace.”
Feyl hopes for his tours to not only connect students to each other and their school, but to spark a sense of wonder and curiosity in his tour participants, inspiring them to connect with the stories and lives that have shaped the city. “I hope that they take away a sense of curiosity, adventurousness, and exploration,” he says. “New York City is one of the best cities in the world, so I really try and instill these qualities into the tour and hope that it catches on with them for other adventures.”
Google Pier 57 was recently full of energy as over 500 tech enthusiasts (including more than 50 Pace students) gathered for GDG DevFest NYC 2024, an event dedicated to exploring “Responsible AI for the Future of Tech.” Among the organizing team was Seidenberg professor Dr. Christelle Scharff.
From criminal justice reform to entertainment industry insights and timely legal debates, our professors are making waves in podcasting. Explore three must-listen podcasts produced by Pace faculty, tackling today’s most pressing issues with expertise and passion.
Nate Augustin ’27, a Writing for Diversity and Equity in Theater and Media major, shares how Pace University became the perfect platform for his voice, his transformative experiences in the program, and his hopes for creating inclusive spaces in theater and media.
On December 6, 2024, the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University hosted the 23rd annual Alfred B. DelBello Land Use and Sustainable Development Conference. This year’s theme, Fostering the Development of Sustainable Communities through Innovative Strategies, brought together hundreds of attorneys, professionals, and local leaders to discuss best practices in land use and sustainable development.
On December 6, 2024, the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University hosted the 23rd annual Alfred B. DelBello Land Use and Sustainable Development Conference. This year’s theme, Fostering the Development of Sustainable Communities through Innovative Strategies, brought together hundreds of attorneys, professionals, and local leaders to discuss best practices in land use and sustainable development.
The conference opened with remarks from Jessica Bacher, Esq., Executive Director of the Land Use Law Center, and Tiffany Zezula, Esq., Deputy Director of the Land Use Law Center, followed by ethics sessions and a morning keynote session delivered by Jerold S. Kayden, Esq., Frank Backus Williams Professor of Urban Planning and Design, Founding Director, Master in Real Estate Program, Harvard University Graduate School of Design on privately owned public spaces. Afternoon breakout sessions focused on public engagement, innovations in land use zoning, housing action plans, community preparedness and resilience.
During the conference, the annual Groundbreaker’s Award was presented to Sabrina D. Charney Hull, AICP Director of Planning, Town of New Castle, NY. As a graduate of the Land Use Leadership Alliance (LULA) Training Program, Sabrina was recognized for the exemplary work she has done in her community using the types of land use and decision-making tools and techniques taught in the LULA program.
A highlight of the conference was Chris Allen, Director of Events and Partnerships, Strong Towns, delivering an informative keynote address on Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity. During the keynote, he focused on examining why so many cities and towns across North America are “going broke”. He discussed not just why, but how we can all build and rebuild strong and resilient cities. The conference concluded with a legal update session and a wine and cheese reception.
The conference was preceded by the Founder’s Award Reception on December 5, where three individuals were honored:
Each year, the Conference is made possible by the generosity of a significant number of sponsors who believe in the mission of the Land Use Law Center and the importance of this annual conference. Special thanks is given to M&T Bank, top sponsor of the event, along with DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP, Collins Capital Partners LLC, Zarin & Steinmetz LLP, The Oram Foundation, Inc., Cuddy & Feder LLP, Hocherman, Tortorella, and Wekstein, LLP, and the Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers. For more details visit the 2024 Conference agenda program.