Photo courtesy of Pepperdine School of Public Policy Floyd Black, a School of Public Policy first-year student, died Monday Sept. 28. Black died unexpectedly for reasons unrelated to COVID-19, according to the School of Public Policy. The University expressed its condolences to Black's friends and family and mourned the loss of Black in a Sept. 29 Public Relations … [Read more...] about School of Public Policy Mourns First-Year Student Floyd Black
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Waves Reflect on #WorkingFromHome as Virtual Interns
Senior Jon Fehrer smiles on a July backpacking trip in front of Jade Lake in Washington's Alpines Lakes Wilderness. Fehrer, an intern for Pepperdine's Office of Admission, said a virtual internship environment adds individualism among developing important skills but reduces professional relationships. Photo courtesy of Jon FehrerA pandemic upends a lot of plans, and while some … [Read more...] about Waves Reflect on #WorkingFromHome as Virtual Interns
Student Employees Adapt to Online Jobs
Art by Leah Bae The virtual world doesn’t just stop after online classes for student workers; it continues in the form of remote employment. Student employees continue to serve in their jobs online but face challenges when working remotely, which takes a toll on both student-employment opportunities and job engagement. Available remote jobs for students vary in time … [Read more...] about Student Employees Adapt to Online Jobs
Greek Life Navigates Online Recruitment
Active members of Kappa Kappa Gamma embrace their new members after receiving their bids in Firestone Fieldhouse during Bid Night 2019. Pepperdine's Panhellenic Association decided to hold sorority recruitment virtually this semester. Photo courtesy of Megan ThomasPepperdine canceling all in-person instruction for the fall 2020 semester meant the University's Greek … [Read more...] about Greek Life Navigates Online Recruitment
IP Director Update: Travis Hill-Weber Navigates His First Year in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Director Travis Hill-Weber smiles for a picture with his wife, Harmony, and two children, Elias and Elora. The director said he is looking forward to students returning to the Argentine campus. Photo courtesy of Travis Hill-WeberArgentine culture is one of physical intimacy — from exchanging kisses on first greeting to sharing a cup of mate and dancing tango … [Read more...] about IP Director Update: Travis Hill-Weber Navigates His First Year in Buenos Aires