A Fortunate Life Leads to Future Giving

I am part of a proud tradition dating to the 1950s, when Pace educated thousands of GIs returning from military service. In transferring from another university, I lost my military deferral. But instead of being drafted into the Army, I enlisted in the Marines, where I served 1½ years on various bases, and 4½ years as a reservist, pursuing my Pace BBA. Most college expenses were reimbursed by my employer, Irving Trust.

I was impressed with how seamlessly faculty blended abstract accounting with real-world application—an immediate parallel between the classroom and my job, where I worked full time while attending Pace. Professional preparation was evident with every class; I still credit Pace with teaching me to make presentations, write business letters, and generally contributing to my success.

Over my career with American Airlines and Avis Rent-a-Car, I regularly contributed to Pace; but in 2010, a movie Waiting for Superman (about underprivileged children) inspired me to establish a posthumous annuity to create a scholarship fund at Pace. Giving back is critically important to me. I recognize how fortunate I’ve been, and am glad to help future Pace students.

Discover how your gifts can help make a difference for Pace University students. Contact Marc Potolsky at 212-346-1619 or mpotolsky@pace.edu to learn more.