PACE News & Events

Fall PACE Events Thursday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m., Constitution Day Speaker--MD State Senator Jamie Raskin, The Commons, Worcester Room Tuesday, Sept. 30,  7 p.m.,    1st District Congressional Debate Holloway Hall Auditorium Thursday, Oct. 16, "Election 2008-McCain vs. Obama: How will the Voters Decide?" Dotty Lynch, CBS News Political Analyst, 7 p.m. Guerrieri Center, Wicomico Room Wednesday, Oct. 29, SU Faculty Discuss Candidates and Issues, Caruthers Hall Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Debate Watch Events

Thursday, Oct. 2nd, 9 p.m. Vice Presidential Debate Debate Watch Room 153, TETC Tuesday, Oct. 7th, 9 p.m. Second Presidential Debate Debate Watch Room 153, TETC

Welcome to PACE!

The Mission and Goals of PACE

PACE is a non-partisan institute committed to undergraduate learning that sparks interest in public affairs and civic engagement, and acts as a resource center for local government, nonprofits and public groups.

PACE was launched with a generous grant from the Grayce B. Kerr Fund in 1999 to reinvigorate the idea of a state university as a place where civic involvement is encouraged, and where students' intellectual curiosity fosters political and community engagement.

We follow the guidelines of SU's mission statement of: "Our highest purpose is to empower students with knowledge, skills, and core values that contribute to lifelong learning and active citizenship in a democratic society." 

To that end, PACE provides students with enriching learning experiences through interactive, thoughtful seminars; sponsoring a lecture series that brings top-level national political leaders to campus; policy and survey research; hands-on internships and much more.

Distinguished faculty bolster our efforts by teaching courses in diverse disciplines, such as philosophy, political science, biology, history and communication arts.  PACE impacts the civic life of the Eastern Shore by hosting public forums, events, leadership training sessions for local citizens, and motivating our students to use their talents and energy to become tomorrow's civic leaders. 

Presidential Citizen Scholar Program

PACE Presidential Citizen Scholars.

The Presidential Citizen Scholar Program offers SU juniors and seniors-- representing diverse majors and different levels of experience --the opportunity to learn through active engagement in public forums and classes, important habits of good citizenship. See programs for more information.