Pepperdine will transition to a smoke-free university starting Fall 2018, according to an email from Pepperdine's Public Relations office.This change will apply both to Pepperdine's domestic and international campuses, though graduate campuses will retain designated outdoor smoking areas per their lease agreements, according to the email.Director of Human Resources Sean Michael … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Goes Smoke-Free
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
Payson Library Officially Reopened
Photos by Omar MurphyPepperdine University held a Grand Reopening celebration at Payson Library on Saturday. This invitation-only, ribbon cutting event served as a "thank you" to the donors and other benefactors in attendance and provided them with an opportunity to explore the library in an open house tour.The reopening celebration began with a speech by Keith Hinkle, senior … [Read more...] about Payson Library Officially Reopened
Pepperdine Law Professors Run Pro Bono Immigration Clinic
Photos by Cassandra Stephenson Pepperdine School of Law established the Pepperdine Law Immigration Clinic to provide pro bono legal counsel to students, faculty and staff affected by recent immigration policy and DACA changes. According to the Pepperdine School of Law Surf Report website, representation is limited to basic advice, counsel and referrals. Pepperdine School … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Law Professors Run Pro Bono Immigration Clinic
Undocumented Pepperdine Alumna Invited to Joint Session
Photo courtesy of Martha Zavala Perez Pepperdine alumna and DACA registrant Martha Zavala Perez attended President Trump's address to the joint session of Congress earlier this month as a guest of U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley. Zavala Perez received her master’s degree in intercultural communications from Seaver College in June. Zavala Perez said she was born in Mexico but was … [Read more...] about Undocumented Pepperdine Alumna Invited to Joint Session
