Pepperdine Sudreau Uganda-Rwanda Justice Program students, local Uganda Amazima students and faculty happily celebrate the baptism of Kat Johnston in the Nile River on June 17. Johnston said she was shell shocked by the offer and got baptized the same afternoon. Photo courtesy of Kat Johnston Being immersed in a foreign culture while being guided by Pepperdine faculty allows … [Read more...] about Students Undergo Transformation Through Faculty-Led International Programs
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Vogue, Fujifilm, Billboards: Charis Cheung Climbs the Photography Ladder
What started as taking photos after school on an iPad turned into countless sponsorships and photoshoots for senior IMC major Charis Cheung.With over 58,000 followers on Instagram, Cheung continues to climb the ladder each year in the world of photography. As she has developed her own style of photography, she has booked more clients and done work with large companies like … [Read more...] about Vogue, Fujifilm, Billboards: Charis Cheung Climbs the Photography Ladder
Makoto Fujimura Brings Art of Healing to Weisman Museum
Makoto Fujimura's artistry features Japanese techniques, incorporates religious elements and displays a message of resilience amid devastation. The "Water Flames" exhibit finds Fujimura investigating the trauma he has endured, turning it into magical paintings of triumph and color — currently on display in the Weisman Museum.Survival and Recovery Through ArtA few of … [Read more...] about Makoto Fujimura Brings Art of Healing to Weisman Museum
Women’s Soccer Remains Faithful Despite Loss Against Japanese All-Star Team
Junior midfielder Tori Waldeck struggles for the ball in a spring season scrimmage game March 12, at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. The Waves lost 4-1 against a Japanese All-Star team.Pepperdine Women’s Soccer lost to the Japanese All Star in a scrimmage at Tari Frahm Rokus Field on March 12, with a final score of 4-1. The Waves played the game on a backdrop of fog that, despite … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Remains Faithful Despite Loss Against Japanese All-Star Team
Pepperdine Plans for Japan International Program
Pepperdine's International Programs office displays locations of 12 summer programs. Pepperdine will offer the Japan program for the first time summer 2023. Photo by Terra Hernandez Pepperdine's International Programs is launching the Japan program summer 2023, after IP cancelled the program in February. The Japan international program focues on the global economy and Asian … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Plans for Japan International Program