The December President’s Briefing took place Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 8:45 a.m.The briefing included remarks from President Jim Gash, a devotion, a faculty interview and new faculty introductions. The briefing also included updates on the new parking lot, upcoming events and the next President's Briefing. "This time of year is so exciting for our community as we celebrate … [Read more...] about UPDATE: President Gash holds President’s Briefing on Dec. 7: Parking Structure projected to open at the end of January
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Good News: Time Will Tell
I did not expect this, but my sophomore year at Pepperdine feels different than my first year. I went to the same school for 12 years before I went to Pepperdine. I was comfortable at my old school because I knew every student and teacher. I knew the campus and where every class was, and I knew how to get around my home city — Prague. My first semester at Pepperdine wasn't the … [Read more...] about Good News: Time Will Tell
Opinion: Students Must Realize the Usefulness of Rate My Professors
Art by Samantha Miller Rate My Professors is “the highest-trafficked site for quickly researching and rating professors, colleges and universities across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom,” according to its site.For college students, it is the gateway to planning a successful semester, because a good professor can make or break a class. Therefore, how … [Read more...] about Opinion: Students Must Realize the Usefulness of Rate My Professors
Opinion: The Rush to Return to In-Person Learning Poses Significant Risks for Faculty
Art by Ariana HenryAs of Feb. 15, there are 1,099 Spring 2022 COVID-19 cases in the Pepperdine community, 155 of which are employee cases according to the Pepperdine COVID-19 Dashboard. The Graphic reported student emotions in relation to returning to campus during a heightened wave of COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County. Students expressed feelings of disappointment toward … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Rush to Return to In-Person Learning Poses Significant Risks for Faculty
Women Faculty Face Exacerbated Economic Challenges During COVID-19
Professor Loretta Hunnicutt poses for her daughter's fifth grade drive-through graduation near the beginning of quarantine. Hunnicutt said she had difficulty balancing her personal and professional life during COVID-19. Photo Courtesy of Loretta Hunnicutt Correction: The University’s dependent care grants are up to $500. This number was incorrect in the original version of … [Read more...] about Women Faculty Face Exacerbated Economic Challenges During COVID-19
