Every year more than 50000 new students enter law school. However prospective law students should be aware that recent investigation suggests the likelihood of law employment is significantly decreasing. Before considering law school interested students will find it worthwhile to read a recent New York Times article. It cites a Northwestern Law study that shows a loss of 15000 … [Read more...] about Law schools enroll while law jobs dwindle
Business executives inspire Pepperdine students at career retreat
The Business Administration Division has proven once again that real-life application experiences are key in learning how to package oneself for success. Approximately 30 students were chosen to attend a Junior Career Planning Boot Camp at the Mandalay Bay resort in Oxnard Jan. 28-29 where they learned techniques in branding packaging and promoting one's best self to a … [Read more...] about Business executives inspire Pepperdine students at career retreat
An 'SOS' to solving homelessness starting at home
Homelessness is an obvious issue even in the affluent Malibu community. The statistics for Los Angeles County are astounding with as many as 48000 people living on the streets. Looking out every morning from our beautiful campus it is easy to see the spectacular things in front of us. But if you look a little closer you will see many of the people I now call friends thanks to … [Read more...] about An 'SOS' to solving homelessness starting at home
SGA funds cultural graduation celebration
At last week's Student Government Association (SGA) meeting student representatives tabled a proposal to give $2000 to a multicultural graduation ceremony being designed for this upcoming spring commencement season. Having conversed with peers and considered the decision SGA came back together Wednesday for more discussion on the event and to vote. The multicultural graduation … [Read more...] about SGA funds cultural graduation celebration
Multi-cultural graduation ceremony necessary
There seems to be a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the newly instated Multicultural Graduation Celebration Ceremony. But why? The greatest concern in regard to this ceremony is deeply rooted in a misconception. The idea that this ceremony will promote a climate of racial division among students is gravely misled. On the contrary the nature of such a ceremony will reinforce … [Read more...] about Multi-cultural graduation ceremony necessary