Pace University International Students & Scholars Office

📸✨ Meet the person behind the screen! ✨📸

Say hello to Riya Golani, a graduate student at the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems. Despite her tech-focused studies, Riya is the creative force managing our social media, editing all those amazing reels, and crafting our intriguing captions. 🙌

🎶🎸 Get ready for an unforgettable day of music at the **RiverArts 2024 MUSIC TOUR**! 🎤🎵

In its 9th year, the RiverArts Music Tour will take place on **Saturday, June 1, 2024**, throughout the Rivertown villages of Dobbs Ferry, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, and Tarrytown.

With over 300 performers, music will fill backyards, gardens, village businesses, churches, community centers, and open green spaces on the banks of the Hudson River. 🌳🌊

It’s the largest, family-friendly, free event for music lovers in lower Westchester County and truly offers something for everyone — from classical and jazz to folk, rock, alternative, urban, and world music. 🎶🌍

Don’t miss out on this amazing celebration of music and community! 🎉

Did you know about the event that happens every year in Dumbo, Brooklyn? 🎈

is an annual tradition where thousands of toy elephants 🐘 parachute down from the skies of Dumbo onto our cobblestoned Washington Street – Brooklyn’s most iconic block.

TWO WAYS TO ENJOY IN 2024!

1️⃣ **PURCHASE A VIEWING TICKET** to see the drop on Washington Street. EVERYONE ages 2 and up needs a ticket to see the elephants fly.

5PM and 7PM drops are ticketed separately. EACH TICKET GUARANTEES YOU:
✨ One spot on Washington Street between Front Street and Water Street
✨ One souvenir elephant/parachute to take home
✨ Automatic entry into that Drop’s prize drawing

**PRIZES INCLUDE:**
🏋️ A six-month family membership to Life Time Dumbo ($4,000 value)
🏨 A 2-night stay at 1Hotel Brooklyn Bridge + Dinner at The Osprey ($2,000 value)
🛍️ A $500 Dumbo Shopping Spree – winner’s choice! ($500 value)
🧘 A ten-pack of classes to Ritual Moves ($400 value)
☕ Tabs at Gair, Joe Coffee, Dawn’s Til Dusk, Main Street Landing, and Salon Dumbo!

2️⃣ **ENJOY THE FREE KIDS ZONE / BLOCK PARTY IN THE DUMBO ARCHWAY!**
3:30 – 6:30PM | NO TICKET NEEDED HERE 🙂

**BLOCK PARTY INCLUDES:**
🎨 FREE KIDS ZONE! 30+ activities for kiddos aged 1-10. Powered by Brooklyn Bridge Parents.
💎 FREE BEDAZZLING EXTRAVAGANZA! Get your crafting on. Powered by Creatively Wild.
🍽️ TASTE OF DUMBO! Dumbo Restaurant Row with tastes priced for grazing.
🍻 BEER GARDEN! Run by our friends at The Brooklyn Flea.

Note: The Drops are not viewable from the free block party.
Book tickets: https://dumbo.nyc/dumbo-drop/

“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.” - Unknown 🇺🇸

Congratulations to the Class of 2024 at Pace University! 🎓✨

With 4,100 graduates, over half earning their master’s degrees, your hard work and dedication have truly paid off. Here’s to your incredible achievements and bright futures ahead!

🎭 Join us for an exclusive conversation with Chunsoo Shin & Teresa Eyring, presented by the Korean Cultural Center New York in partnership with ISBC New York! 🌟

🗓️ Wednesday, May 1, 2024
🕡 6:30 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)
📍 Korean Cultural Center New York, 122 E 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016

🎟️ Tickets: FREE (Pre-registration required)
🔗 RSVP now! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScknh_HzWIifFhtDdBgUP-_FsvIU77teN1G72cNrHr-EHIfqQ/viewform

🎉🍦 Drumroll please! 🥁
Here’s the reveal you’ve been waiting for: our last tea and coffee chat of the semester is transforming into an ‘End of the Year Ice Cream Social’! 🍨🎈

Let’s celebrate the end of this academic year with loads of fun, laughter, joy, and of course, delicious treats! 🎓

✨ Don’t miss out on the surprise prize waiting for you! 🎁
Join us at the Pace International Office, 161 William Street, from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Don’t forget to RSVP!

And guess what? We’ve got an extra hour of fun planned just for you! See you there! 😊🌟

🌃✨ Experience the magic of Brooklyn Night Market at Industry City! 🍽️🎉 With its vibrant atmosphere, stunning sunset backdrop, and over 65 vendors, this food festival has become a must-have experience for all food enthusiasts.

Celebrate the intersection of flavors, cultures, and community spirit in the heart of Brooklyn. Don’t miss out on this culinary extravaganza beginning this Monday April 29, 4:00 - 10:00 p.m.!

📍Industry City, 220 36th Street Brooklyn, NY 11232

☕️ Reliving yesterday’s chill vibes at our tea and coffee chat! 🌟 Students took a break from finals stress, enjoyed games🎮, and good company.

Don’t miss out on our final tea and coffee chat next Thursday—it’s a surprise theme! Stay tuned for the big reveal. See you there!

Can't wait for you to join us for Tea & Coffee Chat this Thursday!! We will be collaborating with the career service office, and they will present an online demonstration of their new virtual career center and the INSPIRE Program for our international students. Can't wait to see you there!

International Student Spotlight!

Dhruv is a Graduate student pursuing his MS in Information Systems. Outside of English, he also speaks Gujarati and Hindi! When he’s not studying at Pace, Dhruv enjoys exploring new places and playing sports, and you can catch him binge- watching his current favorite show Suits. In terms of music, Dhruv’s favorite song these days is Unstoppable by Sia. During his time here in NYC, Dhruv’s favorite place to visit is the SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. He highly recommends you to plan a visit, and don’t forget to take lots of pictures! Other than NYC, Dhruv would love to visit London, UK in the future. Who knows what new adventures await him there! This spring, Dhruv is looking forward to visiting The Tidal Basin in Washington DC to witness the cherry blossoms in full bloom. Who knows where we’ll see Dhruv off to next! He encourages you to check out his social media below!

You can connect with Dhruv via Instagram

It's time for some Tea & Coffee!!
Excited to welcome everyone to our weekly Tea and Coffee chat!!
See you all there ☺️