Art by Samantha Miller On March 18, Seaver Dean Michael Feltner announced Paul Begin, the former divisional dean of International Studies, would begin a three-year contract as associate dean of General Education and Curriculum starting Aug. 1. Before his official appointment, Begin worked as the interim dean since 2019. In his role, Begin — and the other nine members of the … [Read more...] about Pepp Community Seeks More Diversity in Humanities and Teacher Education Division
Joi Carr
Flipping the Script: Challenging Motifs in Literature and Film
From the opening pages of Genesis to the opening scenes of Western movies, media has traditionally associated light with positivity and darkness with negativity. Across literature and film, authors and directors use literal light and darkness to suggest figurative meanings about characters, plots and themes. Villains sneak in shadows, dwell in dungeons and cloak … [Read more...] about Flipping the Script: Challenging Motifs in Literature and Film
Students Snap for ‘Epiphany’ Poetry Night
Photos by Caroline Edwards Pepperdine's convocation event was an evening of snaps, slam poetry and epiphanies. Pepperdine's Black Student Association, Multicultural Theatre Project, Intercultural Affairs Office and the Institute for Entertainment Media and Culture teamed up to present "Epiphany," a slam poetry event, for its 18th season. The event was part of … [Read more...] about Students Snap for ‘Epiphany’ Poetry Night
‘Boyz N the Hood’ Producer Speaks with Students
Photo by Kaelin Mendez The producer of "Boyz n the Hood" recently shared his reflections on the film in Elkins Auditorium. Renowned film producer Steve Nicolaides spoke with Pepperdine's Director of Film Studies and Associate Professor of English Joi Carr in front of an audience of students. The event was part of the "Intimate Conversations" convocation series put on by … [Read more...] about ‘Boyz N the Hood’ Producer Speaks with Students
Pepperdine Students Succeed in Film and Production
Photo by Brett Bean Pepperdine was recently recognized as a "film school on the rise" by The Hollywood Reporter. Yet, despite The Hollywood Reporter’s characterization of Pepperdine, Sarah Stone Watt, dean of the Communication Division, said Pepperdine does not consider itself a film school. “We certainly have a lot going on in [film], but we have never really called … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Succeed in Film and Production
