Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine University A day in the life of Chaplain Sara Barton could include a variety of things from presenting a devotional at the monthly President’s Briefing to writing cards for Pepperdine’s sick or grieving to simply sharing a cup of coffee with a student. Barton said she likes the constant change: “Every day is different,” she wrote in an email. … [Read more...] about Barton Embraces New Role as Chaplain
DPS Director Retires After 27 Years
Photos by Sylvia Hartley Associate Vice President and Director of Pepperdine’s Department of Public Safety Earl Carpenter has retired after 27 long years of dedicated service. He began his work in 1987 and has served as deputy director since 1994. A retirement celebration was held in Carpenter’s honor Wednesday in the Seaver Board Room located on the fourth floor of the … [Read more...] about DPS Director Retires After 27 Years
Faculty Tweeps Talk Social Media
Art by Alexander Hayes A social media storm brewed when Pepperdine alumna Michelle Fields tweeted an image of a comment allegedly posted by then-Pepperdine professor Russell Burgos in reaction to her appearance on Fox News’ “Cashin’ In” a month ago — a comment that read, “It appears she’s gone Full Retard.” The tweet — which got 251 retweets and 130 favorites — attracted … [Read more...] about Faculty Tweeps Talk Social Media
On-Campus Ride Sharing Program ZipCar Cruises In
Photo by Allison Hubbard Pepperdine is no longer affiliated with the Hertz car-sharing program. Pepperdine has discontinued the Hertz car-sharing service on campus due to Hertz no longer being allied with universities across the United States, according to Deputy Director of Department of Public Safety Dawn Emrich. Students will now be required to use the ZipCar … [Read more...] about On-Campus Ride Sharing Program ZipCar Cruises In
First-Ever Black Female Dean Joins GSEP’s Ranks
Photo by Marisa Padilla Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology Helen Easterling Williams took up the reins this year as the leader of GSEP. Williams is the first African-American female dean of a school at Pepperdine, according to President Andrew K. Benton. Former Dean of GSEP Margaret Weber announced her retirement in January, beginning the search … [Read more...] about First-Ever Black Female Dean Joins GSEP’s Ranks
