Precious Hose ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½20 is all about campus involvement. SheΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½s a student assistant at the Environmental Center (who got to introduce President Krislov to the animals on an), peer educator for Pace FIRE (Fighting Ignorance, Racism, and Rape Through Education), peer leader for UNV 101, student representative for the Middle States Accreditation Study, and much more. With all those titles under her belt, youΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½d think Hose had her sights set on Pace from the get-go. That wasnΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½t the case.
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½Even though Pace wasnΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½t my first choice, it became one of the most important choices IΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ve made,ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Hose said, describing how she was initially drawn by the Criminal Justice program and ideal location of the Pleasantville Campus: a small town feel close to major cities. It was the Pace Community, however, that really solidified the decision for her. ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½[Everyone] is so welcoming and the diversity of our student body made me feel unique, but connected. ThereΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½s always an event happening on campus and I love that the faculty and staff always have their office doors open.ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½
It was her major (you guessed it: criminal justice) that Hose already felt very strongly about. ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½I was always fascinated by crime from a young age,ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ she told us. ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½I believe [everyone] has rights even if a person commits a criminal act. Most people donΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½t commit an act of crime because they have a desire to do so.ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Wise words. She hopes to one day become an attorney specializing in criminal law.
Several of the faculty members in the Criminal Justice Department have since left a huge impact on her; namely, Professor Robert Matarazzo, Associate Professor Margaret Fitzgerald, and Lecturer Maryellen Martirano. ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½Their lectures are not really lectures,ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Hose explained. ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½They engage the students by turning the lesson plan into a life lesson for us to think beyond what was taught in class. One day, I hope I can lead by example as they do for me.ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½
Hose is certainly leading by example for her peers. SheΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½s taken advantage of almost every leadership opportunity at Pace since she arrived. From Orientation Leader to Pace FIRE educator to president of the Freshman Honor Society to senator for the Criminal Justice Society, the list goes on! What motivates her to get so involved on campus? Hose answered with a question of her own. ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½There are so many people that have helped me get to where I am today. Why not pay it forward and help other students like the first-year version of me find their way around Pace?ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½
Why not indeed.
She had a chance to do just that when she addressed the incoming class of 2021 last year. Hose was chosen as the student speaker for Convocation. ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½To me, speaking in front of over a thousand people felt like an honor,ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Hose said, who shared her story with all of them in hopes of inspiring her audience. ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½I have a lot of weight on my back as a first-generation student,ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ she continued, explaining how it was challenging to adapt to an entirely new culture and environment in New York. ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½[But] I found amazing friends, got involved on and off-campus, and valued the support my professors gave me.ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½
In her free time, Hose expresses her creativity by making jewelry andΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½get thisΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½actual stained-glass lamps. Talk about art deco! She also collects shells at the beach. Sounds like a great way to unwind after a long day for this soon-to-be criminal attorney. We canΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½t wait to see where Hose goes next!
After the passing of two long-term and dedicated Alumni Board Members, the Honorable Sandra A. Forster ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½79 and Adele Lerman Janow ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½90, the Alumni Board decided to establish an Immediate Impact Scholarship to commemorate the lives of these esteemed alumnae, The Adele Janow and Judge Sandra Forster Memorial Scholarship.
Meet Azeem Azhar: a 2021 graduate of the Bachelor of Arts in Biological Psychology, Azeem continued into the Master of Science Physician Assistant Program ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Pleasantville program, which he aims to have completed in December 2025. We connected with him to learn more about his leadership opportunities within the PA program!
When Joseph Churgin graduated from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ in 1993, he never could have imagined that 32 years later, two of his children would not only be studying law but attending the same law school. ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½I felt incredibly proud that both Hunter and Emma wanted to attend law school where I got my start,ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ shared Joseph. ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½It was the perfect fit for me, and I hoped that it would be for both of my children as well.ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½