Founded in 2001, the Pace Center is named for John Pace Jr. '39 and his wife, Augusta Pace. The Pace Center is dedicated to education, innovation, and excellence in public service and advances the elements of active citizenship, which include:
Our mission is to make civic engagement a part of every Princeton student’s experience, and in so doing, to support the University’s informal motto, “In the nation’s service and in the service of all nations.” Acting as the hub of the University’s co-curricular service initiatives, the Pace Center connects individuals and groups with opportunities to thoughtfully address civic problems and have an impact through volunteer service, volunteer teaching and tutoring, civic action break trips, public service internship and fellowship, social entrepreneurship, student leadership positions, and a variety of other activities.
- Recognition that we all have an obligation and an opportunity to work collaboratively to improve our communities
- Active involvement in the democratic process, including thoughtful and regular participation in deliberative discussion, respect for diverse opinions, and recognition of the value of every community member’s contribution
- Sustained focus on solving public problems using academic, intellectual, and technical skills and building on informed understandings of communities’ needs and assets
- Commitment to effective leadership and collaborative work to promote the public good
Our mission is to make civic engagement a part of every Princeton student’s experience, and in so doing, to support the University’s informal motto, “In the nation’s service and in the service of all nations.” Acting as the hub of the University’s co-curricular service initiatives, the Pace Center connects individuals and groups with opportunities to thoughtfully address civic problems and have an impact through volunteer service, volunteer teaching and tutoring, civic action break trips, public service internship and fellowship, social entrepreneurship, student leadership positions, and a variety of other activities.
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