Members of PAC32 stand with the Crest Advisory Board in October 2021. PAC members said the disagreement between students' control over the organization contributed to the pause, while Advancement said the pause was to prepare PAC for a period of growth. Photo by Sahej Bhasin Pepperdine Ambassadors Council did not return for the 2022-23 academic year. For the past 32 years, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Ambassadors Council Placed on Pause
Seaver College Names Ron Cox Dean of International Programs
Dean of International Programs Ron Cox smiles for a photo with students in Uganda in summer 2022. Cox said he hopes to continue emphasizing global competence and cultural humility. Photos courtesy of Ron Cox Seaver Dean Michael Feltner named Ron Cox dean of International Programs, Feltner wrote in a Feb. 21 email to the Pepperdine community. Cox has served as interim dean of … [Read more...] about Seaver College Names Ron Cox Dean of International Programs
An Extra Sense: Music Bridges Memory
Jessica Cail, Stephen Weinstock, Jonathon Louie and Joseph Sadler all relive their childhood musical memories. Photo by Lucian Himes Music can transcend not only physical space — but time. In a hospital, an older woman lies on the bed. A staff member puts headphones over her ears with music she used to listen to. The woman moves her head. She dances along to the songs … [Read more...] about An Extra Sense: Music Bridges Memory
Seaver College Cancels Class Due to Expected Extreme Weather
Pepperdine University canceled classes at Seaver College and the Caruso School of Law on Feb. 24, due to expected inclement weather conditions, Emergency Services wrote in a Feb. 23 email to the Pepperdine Community. Conditions include heavy rain, limited visibility, debris flows, rock slides and mudslides on canyon roads and PCH, Emergency Services wrote. "Pepperdine will … [Read more...] about Seaver College Cancels Class Due to Expected Extreme Weather
More Than Just a Few Words: Pepperdine Community Remembers Ted McAllister
Ted McAllister, the Edward. L. Gaylord Chair and professor of Public Policy, stands outside Pepperdine's School of Public Policy. McAllister died in late January, according to SPP's Jan. 27 news release, and left an impact on many people at Pepperdine. Photo courtesy of Lena PacificiTed McAllister, the Edward L. Gaylord Chair and professor of Public Policy, died in late … [Read more...] about More Than Just a Few Words: Pepperdine Community Remembers Ted McAllister