Fatima Rehana

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Class of 2023

Currently Studying: MBA in Marketing Analytics

Member Of: TEAM Pace (President), International Student Club (Social Media Director), Lubin Women in Leadership (Vice President of Marketing and Events), Lubin Graduate Marketing Society (Vice President of Industry Relations), Strategy and International Business Club (Director of Marketing), Graduate Finance Club (Director of Social Media)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Fatima Rehana always dreamed of getting a graduate degree that combined her interests in marketing and analytics. She found that unique opportunity at the Lubin School of Business. As she pursues her MBA in Marketing Analytics, Fatima is also building leadership skills and friendships on campus by taking advantage of all of the student organizations that Pace University offers.

Why did you choose Pace University and the Lubin School of Business?

I have always had a passion to pursue a master's degree in marketing, along with obtaining an MBA degree. However, looking at the demand for analytics, I wanted to integrate the field of marketing with analytics. Subsequently, the Lubin School of Business is one of the few universities that provides a combination of MBA, marketing, and analytics, which was perfect for what I was looking for. Moreover, I love that Pace University is in the heart of New York City, which gives us students a better chance at networking and the opportunity to study in the business hub of the world while gaining New York life experience.

How have clubs on campus helped enrich your student experience?

When I first started at Pace University in the Spring 2022 semester, I had attended the graduate and undergraduate clubs meet and greet sessions, where I learned a lot about each club, how we can be a part of the event planning process, and gain leadership skills by being on executive boards. I started applying to student organizations that interested me. Today, I am on the executive board for six student organizations, where I am responsible for interacting with industry professionals, marketing and social media management, event planning, and industry relations. This has really helped me gain valuable leadership, interpersonal, teamwork, and time management skills, as well as gain confidence in my abilities. Besides learning how to multitask, I have also gained some amazing friends by interacting with students from all around the world.

You sit on the e-boards of six student organizations, including President of TEAM Pace and Vice President of Marketing and Events for Lubin Women in Leadership. What motivated you to go after these positions?

As soon as I learned about the benefits of being a part of student organizations on campus, I started applying to clubs that suited my interests. I had the drive to gain valuable leadership skills and meet and interact with industry professionals. Being part of on-campus student organizations means that I now have the ability to plan events, which can sometimes be hectic, but fun and exciting at the same time.

How have your Lubin classes helped you as the Employer Relations Intern for Pace University's Career Services department?

I started working at Career Services at the beginning of the Fall 2022 semester. I have been implementing my knowledge and skills that I am gaining through my Lubin classes into my internship, such as analytical, marketing, software, research, and managerial skills.

Why is it important to be involved on campus?

Being involved on campus is really exciting, as it helps us get a break from academic classes. Clubs also help shape us and gain transferrable skills that might be highly useful in our career development and professional life. Furthermore, being involved gives us a chance to meet new people and hopefully form strong and lifelong bonds with new friends.

How do you balance classes and your leadership roles?

It can be quite exhausting at times, but it's part of growing up and learning to be responsible. I usually try to stay as organized as possible to ensure high performance. I also love keeping an organizer with all my deadlines based on priority. I also usually set my personal task completion deadlines at least a day before the actual submission deadline, which helps me ensure that I can double-check my work thoroughly.

Tell us a bit about being an international student at Pace.

Being an international student in a new country can be nerve-racking, which was the case for me. However, Pace University has been so supportive, helpful, and organized—all of my questions are always answered. Meeting such a diverse range of students from all over the world has really helped me learn about different cultures and traditions. So overall, I am loving this experience!

What has been your favorite opportunity at Pace?

Everything that I have done so far at Pace has helped me in some way or the other. However, my favorite opportunity would be being part of the Career Services department, where I have had the opportunity to work with such an amazing team (a special shoutout to Helene Cruz, who has been a constant support and mentor). It has helped me gain valuable insight into how hard the team works to ensure that students can gain maximum success in life and in our careers. It has also helped me develop myself further and learn the "dos" and "don'ts" of the professional world.

Do you have any advice for other Lubin students?

Pace University has various departments to support you, so make sure that you try your best to utilize them. Also, try to grasp as much knowledge as possible from your peers, professors, advisors, and guest speakers, as every piece of information can help you at any stage of your life. Don't dedicate your entire time solely to academics, and focus equally on professional and personal development, as you need to prioritize work-life balance. It can be exhausting at times, but please trust in yourself, because you can do it! All you have to do is make maximum use of all the resources and opportunities available to you at Pace.

After coming to Pace University, I have managed to come out of my introvert shell and be more confident, which can be a very important trait for someone like me who wants to work in today's highly competitive and dynamic marketplace. I have met so many people at different stages of their lives, learned from their personal experiences, and found some really close friends who are like family to me.

What does #LubinLife mean to you?

To me, #LubinLife means new opportunities and personal development. After coming to Pace University, I have managed to come out of my introvert shell and be more confident, which can be a very important trait for someone like me who wants to work in today's highly competitive and dynamic marketplace. I have met so many people at different stages of their lives, learned from their personal experiences, and found some really close friends who are like family to me at this point. At Pace University and the Lubin School of Business, there are so many supporting resources available, that you would never feel stranded or lost if you understand and appreciate its importance.

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Rebecca Sikar '19 joins the latest episode of The Lubin Link to discuss how she broke into the business side of fashion and worked her way up in the industry before landing her current role as the Global PR Manager of 3.1 Phillip Lim.

This episode was recorded on April 12, 2023.

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Tune into the Lubin Link podcast to hear how guests went from go-getting Lubin students to successful entrepreneurs, social media mavens, directors, CEOs, and beyond. They offer their best tips to students and share how you can make the most out of your #LubinLife.

In Memoriam

Benjamin B. Ferencz: 1920 - 2023

Dear Haub Law Community,

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University mourns the passing of Benjamin B. Ferencz, a life-long, legendary advocate for human rights and the rule of law, who served as Adjunct Professor of Law from 1985 to 1996.

Ben passed away at the age of 103 and was the last surviving prosecutor of 1947’s historic Nuremberg trials. A Harvard Law graduate and U.S. Army veteran, he devoted his career to creating an international system of justice that protects every person's right to live in peace and with dignity. As a war crimes investigator and a Nuremberg prosecutor, he was immersed in the horror of Nazi crimes. He became convinced that the world can prevent such atrocities only by outlawing and systematically punishing aggressive war and acts such as genocide and crimes against humanity.

We were privileged to have Ben as a member of our faculty for more than a decade, benefiting from his great intelligence, his world experiences, and his heroic spirit. During his time at the Law School, he taught classes in international law, humanitarian law, with a focus on world peace, among nations and peoples. He also published several books focused on peace themes, and later returned as the 1997 Blaine Sloan Lecturer on International Law. He was an inspiration to a generation of our students, many of whom entered the field of international humanitarian law – a field that he helped to establish. Two of his children, Donald Ferencz ’83 and Nina Dale ’87, graduated from the Law School, following in his footsteps. He and his son Don were also supporters of the Pace International Criminal Court Moot from its inception.

Several of our faculty who were Ben’s colleagues at the Law School reflected on his impact:

“Although having had to deal with the worst crimes against humanity and darkest side of our species’ behavior, he was always optimistic and positive about life and the promise of good in people. Ever collegial, Ben was always ready for a discussion about current events, his experiences as a Nuremberg prosecutor, and national or international political and legal developments.”
— Nicholas A. Robinson

“Ben was the perfect example of a life well-lived. He worked tirelessly through his Peace Foundation to create a permanent war crimes tribunal and inspired a generation of our students to join him on that quest. The Foundation was instrumental in establishing several of our international law programs over the years, and placed scores of Pace students as summer interns in each of the international criminal law tribunals. I can never express enough my gratitude to Ben and especially Don for their major contributions to the life of the law school and to its many international law students in general, and, happily, to my life in particular. My, how he will be missed.”
— Gayl S. Westerman

Ben’s legacy has been celebrated widely in the media this week and I encourage you to read more about him in The New York Times, the New York Post, or on his website.

On his 100th birthday Ben was quoted, saying: “I have no time to die. I’ve got too much to do.” It is our duty to learn from his legacy, to celebrate all he achieved, and to continue his important work. I invite you to share your thoughts and memories of him with one another, or more publicly on our LinkedIn page.

Sincerely,

Horace Anderson
Dean and Professor of Law
Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University

Three Dyson students—Yara Ammar ’26, Film and Screen Studies, Mariana Rojas ’26, Sociology/Anthropology and Environmental Studies, and Ellis Clay ’25, Political Science and Peace and Justice Studies—have been selected for the prestigious Jeanette K. Watson Fellowship, a three-year cohort experience that connects students from 12 New York City partner institutions to funded internship opportunities across the country and abroad.

“I've always been passionate about learning about different cultures, and after getting the opportunity to study abroad last semester through the First-year Experience in London program, I wanted more,” said Rojas.

Professor of History Bill Offutt, PhD, who serves as Pace’s faculty advisor for the Fellowship, noted that this is the first year Pace has had three students selected in his tenure. The highly competitive program takes four applications from all 12 participating schools for 48 total applicants, from which the final 15 fellows are selected.

“Professor Offutt was very helpful throughout the entire process,” said Ammar. “In addition to offering many information sessions and always being available to answer questions, as the process went on, he helped me narrow down my strengths and prepare me for my in-person interview.”

Students in the Fellowship are connected to three funded summer internships over the course of the program at leading nonprofit, for-profit, and government organizations in the United States and abroad, encouraging them to explore different career paths and fields of interest.

I’ll be in the spaces that will help me reach my academic and career goals by interning with different organizations and working with Watson mentors.

“It’s an opportunity to challenge myself differently than in my past academic and internship experience,” said Clay. “I’ll be in the spaces that will help me reach my academic and career goals by interning with different organizations and working with Watson mentors.”

In addition to engaging in internship opportunities, Watson Fellows attend cultural events and skill-building seminars, receive $2,000 in a “discovery fund” for conferences and entrepreneurial endeavors, keep a journal for an ongoing dialogue chronicling their experience, forge lifelong bonds with their cohort, and are connected to a Watson mentor.

Rojas added: “As Watson encourages self-discovery and opening yourself up to new opportunities, I hope my varied experiences during my internships help me figure it what exactly it is I want to do in my career.”

Brown, a Pace Alumna, Has Served in High-Level Leadership Roles in City, State, and Private Sector

Most Recently Led Legal Affairs at FDNY

Terryl Brown, an attorney with extensive legal, leadership, and management experience in city and state government, has been named vice president and general counsel for Pace University.

Brown, a Pace graduate, most recently served as deputy commissioner of legal affairs and administration for the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), where she oversaw operations and legal matters for a department comprised of 17,000 employees.

Over the course of her impressive legal career, Brown has also been chief ethics officer and counsel with the New York State Attorney General’s Office, acting counsel to Governor David Paterson, first assistant counsel to Governor Eliot Spitzer, a commissioner of the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics, executive vice president and general counsel at the New York Power Authority, and a partner Harris Beach PLLC.

In making the announcement, Pace President Marvin Krislov cited Brown’s extensive background working on an array of legal matters and administrative oversight involving large and complex agencies; her experience in city and state government; and her understanding of the university’s mission of Opportunitas or creating opportunities for students.

“Terryl Brown’s accomplished career in law and government exemplifies what it means to make an impact on the world through her hard work and excellence,” said President Krislov. “She embodies our mission and philosophy of creating opportunities for our diverse student body, and we are pleased we’ll be able to benefit from her insight and expertise.”

In her role, Brown will be a key member of the president’s leadership team and as leader of the Office of University Counsel will manage all legal matters for the University and its campuses in New York City, Pleasantville, and White Plains. She begins May 1, 2023.

“I am committed to Pace University’s mission and believe in the transformative power of education,” said Brown. “Pace's values are consistent with my own, and I'm looking forward to helping Pace continue its important and transformative work.”

A native New Yorker, Brown graduated from Pace University with a bachelor’s degree in political science; earned a master’s from Villanova University; and a JD and MBA from University of Pittsburgh. She completed an advanced finance program at the University of Pennsylvania.

She is a member of the state bar of New York and holds court admissions with U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of New York and the Eastern District of New York as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

About Pace University

Since 1906, Pace University has been transforming the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. With campuses in New York City and Westchester County, New York, Pace offers bachelor, master, and doctoral degree programs to 13,600 students in its College of Health Professions, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Lubin School of Business, School of Education, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.