Art by Ally Armstrong When thinking of situations that foster trust, for most people, the Darknet is not something that immediately comes to mind. Assistant Professor of Economics Julia Norgaard is not "most people." Norgaard took the stage during last week's TEDxPepperdine event to inform listeners of the lessons the Darknet can teach about trust. In a Q&A with the … [Read more...] about What’s Your Ted Talk?
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Students Weigh in on Their Experiences With the Grammys
People crowd outside of the entrance to the Red Carpet at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. Photo by Caroline SharplessWith the Grammys this past weekend and the Oscars right around the corner, award show season is in full swing. Located so close to Los Angeles, Pepperdine students have an advantage when it comes to working for these high-profile events. Senior graphic design … [Read more...] about Students Weigh in on Their Experiences With the Grammys
‘Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley’ Brings Jane Austen’s Characters to Life at Pepperdine’s Lindhurst Theatre
The characters direct their attention toward Mary Bennet, sitting at the piano. Photos courtesy of Bradley GriffinThe Pepperdine Theatre Department's latest production "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley" debuted at Lindhurst Theatre Jan. 28. The play, directed by theatre professor Bradley Griffin, was performed by an all-student cast and ended Feb. 2 after a successful … [Read more...] about ‘Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley’ Brings Jane Austen’s Characters to Life at Pepperdine’s Lindhurst Theatre
Rolling Out the Red Carpet: The Board Brings ReelStories to Pepperdine
Photos by Lauren Chivers The Student Programming Board brought the big screen to Pepperdine on Friday. This year marks the eleventh annual ReelStories Film Festival, a night of food, student cinema and celebration as the Pepperdine and Malibu communities came together for the annual red carpet event. With six films showcased in Smothers Theatre and Elkins Auditorium, student … [Read more...] about Rolling Out the Red Carpet: The Board Brings ReelStories to Pepperdine
TEDxPepperdine Starts New Conversations on Campus
Speaker Jeff Walling opens TEDx with an interactive talk about human possibility. Photos by Milan Loiacono Talks of connection — connection to others, to nature, to creativity — were at the forefront of the discussions at this year's TEDxPepperdine event. Smothers Theatre filled with students, faculty and community members for the TED organization's second on-campus … [Read more...] about TEDxPepperdine Starts New Conversations on Campus