Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

W W W . P A C E . E D U / D Y S O N 9 Delaney Munyan '24, Global Studies (PLV) Delaney Munyan works as the student coordinator of the on-campus food pantry, the Pace Market, where she helps fight hunger among hundreds of Pace students, faculty, and staff. In this position, she not only ensures that the Pace community has a clean space stocked with nutritious food, but she also helps manage volunteers, gives presentations on structural injustice, and uses social media to destigmatize food pantry use. Prior to this, Munyan worked as a volunteer with Feeding Westchester in their Elmsford warehouse, and before COVID-19, she volunteered alongside her family each Thanksgiving to pack holiday meals for the unhoused and homebound. At Pace, she has worked closely with several nonprofits in Albany, including the United States Commi ee for Refugees and Immigrants and the Pride Center of the Capital Region. Sydney Reyes '24, Criminal Justice (PLV) Sydney Reyes has tackled her academics and extracurricular activities with a sincere desire to improve the world. She understands that her education is a privilege and that she must give back to her community. She is commi ed to comprehending and resolving societal inequalities. Through her involvement in a study abroad program in Sydney, Australia, she gained a wider perspective and a deeper knowledge of global concerns and the connectivity of communities. Reyes has realized how crucial empathy and cultural understanding are to her fight for justice and equality. She has helped with initiatives such as the Salvation Army Angel Tree, White Sox Volunteer Corps, park clean-ups, and she volunteers in her hometown of Chicago. Jasmine Cintrón Soto '25 Peace and Justice Studies and Political Science (NYC) During her freshman year, Jasmine Cintrón Soto was recognized as a member of the Pace Votes team through the Center for Community Action and Research. In this role, she was able to spearhead voter registration and voter education initiatives across campus through UNV 101 presentations and various on-campus events during the school year. As student project coordinator the following year, Soto helped facilitate civic engagement connections between students and more than 80 off-campus organizations across New York City, including SAGE and NY Common Pantry. Winners The Jefferson Awards for Public Service recognize individuals for their public and volunteer service, and dedication to improving the quality of life in their communities. This year, as bronze medal winners, both students and staff were recipients of this prestigious recognition. Public Administration Program Earns STEM Designation The Master of Public Administration is now a STEM-designated program, which qualifies international students a STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension for an additional 24 months (36 months total) in the United States. Jasmine Cintrón Soto '25, Antje Hipkins '24, and Ellis Clay '25 deliver statements to the United Nations General Assembly First Commi ee.

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