For the class of 2024, 80% report they have felt burned out by feelings of exhaustion and unusual negativity or cynicism regarding their post-grad career choices and finances, according to CNBC. Pepperdine professors, career advisors and finance students said they want to turn that feeling of negativity around. They have hopeful advice for helping students manage their fears, … [Read more...] about Finance, Career, Post Grad, Oh My! Students and Professors Share Advice
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RISE Solidifies Community With Art at Creative Cafe
RISE's latest community effort — Creative Cafe — mixed all of the ingredients of delicious coffee from JV Espresso, fresh food from Chipotle and supplies for coloring rocks March 24. RISE, which stands for Resilience Informed Skills Education, has been working on campus to build community and foster a stronger sense of resilience among students. The presentation began with a … [Read more...] about RISE Solidifies Community With Art at Creative Cafe
Collaborative Mural Highlights Diversity of LA Community, History
“The story I wanted to tell was the story of the history that wasn't recorded in the history books — the history of people of color, the history of women, of indigenous people — to look at what was missing from the story of America and to reconstruct that and teach it to the young people, who'd begin to learn about each other,” said Judith F. Baca, Chicana muralist and … [Read more...] about Collaborative Mural Highlights Diversity of LA Community, History
Seasoned Members of Community Share Wisdom with Students
Editor’s Note: The writer of the story interviewed Jackie Ferrari, who conducted the interviews with the six staff members.Before graduating, senior Jackie Ferrari wanted to reach out to seasoned members of the community she’s in regular contact with for wisdom to share with students. She said she did so because she believes wisdom is what all young people need as … [Read more...] about Seasoned Members of Community Share Wisdom with Students
Art History Majors Explore Careers
Many Art History students spent their Friday evening exploring potential career paths. An evening spent networking and picturing a future in Art History made for an enjoyable time, students said. The Art History Student Society planned a career night on March 29, in the Weisman Museum. Students mingled over catered appetizers on the first floor and then gathered upstairs to … [Read more...] about Art History Majors Explore Careers