ý will host At a Point of Change II, an outdoor student photography exhibition, which will be on view in front of One Pace Plaza from May 1ý15 before moving to Paceýs Westchester campus until October 1.
At a Point of Change II features photography from two Pace alumni, as well as 14 undergraduate students enrolled in the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences interdisciplinary course entitled ýSeeing the World DifferentlyýThrough Economics and Photography,ý which combines economics concepts with photographic principles.
ýThe goal of this exhibit is to create a powerful visual statement that Pace is committed to sustainability, equity, and inclusion,ý said Associate Professor of Economics Anna Shostya, PhD, who co-teaches the course with Associate Professor of Art, Inbal Abergil, MFA.
The course and the studentsý work focus on using photography to represent the a group of 17 objectives set to be achieved by 2030 to better our world, centering on issues such as immigration, equality, climate action, and sustainable economic growth.
ýThe issue of sustainable development is critical in our world today, and what better way to raise it and call for action than to educate people about it,ý said Jack Nierenberg ý25, Art. ýThis course not only educated me and my fellow students but gave us the opportunity to do the same for the public.ý
This year marks the halfway point between the introduction of the Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 target. Shostya notes that this exhibit reflects Pace studentsý understanding of the success stories that have flourished since the goals were launched, as well as the challenges that continue to lie ahead.
ýThis exhibition creates a platform for students to connect to these subject matters on a personal level and highlights the power of photography and storytelling,ý added Abergil.
Each photograph in the exhibit is accompanied by a written piece, showcasing the studentsý understanding and creative interpretation of the underlying principles of the goals.
ýThis class gave me the opportunity to expand my perspective on the interconnectedness of the world,ý said Tasfia Rahim ý23, Economics and Political Science.ýProfessor Shostya and Professor Abergil have found a way to connect two seemingly unrelated subjects and spark conversations.ý
About ý
Since 1906, ý has been transforming the lives of its diverse studentsýacademically, 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.
About Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
ýýs liberal arts college, Dyson College, offers more than 50 programs, spanning the arts and humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and pre-professional programs (including pre-medicine, pre-veterinary, and pre-law), as well as many courses that fulfill core curriculum requirements. The College offers access to numerous opportunities for internships, cooperative education and other hands-on learning experiences that complement in-class learning in preparing graduates for career and graduate/professional education choices.
