Nicknamed “The Switch,” the new summer program Pepperdine is offering will spend the four weeks in Heidelberg, Germany, and four weeks in Florence, Italy, with another week of travel between the two cities by train. The program, offered by Pepperdine’s International Programs Office, begins May 3 and ends June 30. “The Heidelberg and Florence programs have been a part of our … [Read more...] about IP 'Switches' it up with Heidelberg-Florence summer combo
Tech majors lead post-grad
As the fall semester begins, incoming freshmen and transfers are only just settling into college life at Pepperdine. Some new Waves may still be undeclared or undecided about what major to study. Here is the skinny on all the most popular majors at Pepperdine, as well as the ones with the biggest payoffs down the line. Seaver College offers 39 majors and 38 minors within … [Read more...] about Tech majors lead post-grad
New caf hours cause concern
Few things are as important to students as food and when and where they can get it. That’s why many students are disgruntled about the new changes to the Waves Café and La Brea bakery hours in conjunction with the recent HAWC renovation. Dining services plunge forward with the new hours, confident that the changes will boost efficiency, student activity, and late-night … [Read more...] about New caf hours cause concern
Pepp dates online
Online dating sites sprang up in the ’90s almost as quickly as the Internet itself. Since then, television has been flooded with E-harmony and Match.com commercials touting the skillful matchmaking that will ensue with membership. A variety of websites have emerged, all with different strengths and niches. And as of this summer, Pepperdine is getting a piece of the cybernetic … [Read more...] about Pepp dates online
'United 93' actor commemorates with campus
When actor Christian Clemenson was asked to portray Pepperdine’s alumnus and 9/11 victim Thomas Burnett Jr. in the feature film “United 93,” he felt proud and excited, despite the huge undertaking of portraying a real life hero. For Clemenson, the three months of filming in London was an acting challenge like no other. Under the direction of Paul Greengrass, who has directed … [Read more...] about 'United 93' actor commemorates with campus