Each year, students ask me to write letters of recommendation for them for jobs or graduate school or for leadership positions here at Pepperdine. Most of the time I can say without hesitation, “Sure, I’d be thrilled to.” But occasionally I have to have an unpleasant conversation where I say, “Well, you did really well on the tests, and I know you’re incredibly smart”—here’s … [Read more...] about Good 'citizenship' habits now yield better recommendation letters later
Q & A with SGA President Mimi Rothfus, ICC President Danielle Byrd
Graphic: What are your organizations’ goals for this year? Mimi: What the Student Government Association has been discussing is experience and connectedness. We want to work towards more lasting changes on this campus, whether through more traditions or just day-to-day practices. We are working with administration and hope to connect faculty and students, students off campus … [Read more...] about Q & A with SGA President Mimi Rothfus, ICC President Danielle Byrd
Provost's Office undergoes change
As students return for the fall semester, they may find that more has changed than their class schedules. Beginning in July, the University has announced major changes in administration personnel, particularly in the Office of the Provost. University Public Relations announced July 18 that Timothy Chester, vice provost for academic administration and chief information officer … [Read more...] about Provost's Office undergoes change
Seventy-five years: We reflect but look forward
This year, Pepperdine will celebrate its 75th anniversary, having opened its doors in 1937, seniors being lucky enough to consider themselves a part of the 75th graduating class of the university. The Graphic, too will be celebrating its 75th year, and, while styles have changed (see accompanying photo), we hope the quality has not. As media evolves rapidly today, old … [Read more...] about Seventy-five years: We reflect but look forward
HAWC renovations brighten dated hangout
Following years of research, planning and construction, Pepperdine renovated the Howard A. White Center, better known as the HAWC, this summer. Major remodeling of the coffee shop and convenience store, a new lounge and expansion of the student activity offices on both floors are complete, with several more finishing touches coming in the next two weeks. According to Director … [Read more...] about HAWC renovations brighten dated hangout