Shanghai Program Director Charlie Engelmann and his family celebrate the Chinese New Year in Malaysia in January. During their trip, Pepperdine suspended the Shanghai program, the first time in International Programs' history. Photos courtesy of Charlie EngelmannIn most parts of Shanghai, life returned to normal. Restaurants filled with diners, movie theaters packed with … [Read more...] about IP Director Update: Charlie Engelmann Says Life Is ‘Back To Normal’ in Shanghai
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Recently Finished Remodel Revitalizes Lovernich
New lighting illuminates the renovated kitchen and living space in Lovernich Apartments, photographed Aug. 11. In the past, students have complained about dim lighting and dated finishes, prompting HRL to update Lovernich. Photos courtesy of Lucy Man, Housing and Residence Life Housing and Residence Life completed extensive renovations to Lovernich Apartments over the … [Read more...] about Recently Finished Remodel Revitalizes Lovernich
Pepperdine Community Reacts to School of Public Policy Dean’s Email and Petition
Graphic by Ashley Mowreader Racist, smear campaign, shameful, a commitment to Pepperdine’s values, embarrassing, uncharacteristic. Community members used all of these phrases to describe the School of Public Policy’s petition against The New York Times’ The 1619 Project and School of Public Policy Dean Pete Peterson’s email. Students, staff, faculty and alumni shared a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Community Reacts to School of Public Policy Dean’s Email and Petition
Seaver Shares Tentative Spring 2021 Plans for Class Registration, Final Decision to Come in January
Graphic by Ashley Mowreader The Seaver Dean's Office shared guidance for students to prepare for spring semester 2021 course offerings, including information about class delivery format, International Programs and advising. Administration plans to share the final decision on delivery format January 2021. Pepperdine hopes to offer in-person classes for spring 2021, with a … [Read more...] about Seaver Shares Tentative Spring 2021 Plans for Class Registration, Final Decision to Come in January
School of Public Policy Dean Shares Petition Against ‘Far Left Indoctrinating’ Curriculum
Dean of the School of Public Policy Pete Peterson's Oct. 12 email aims to defund schools teaching The 1619 Project and other "anti-American" curriculum. The petition was addressed to President Donald Trump, and Pepperdine community members such as Seaver faculty found the petition confusing. Photos by Ashley Mowreader Pete Peterson, dean of the School of Public Policy … [Read more...] about School of Public Policy Dean Shares Petition Against ‘Far Left Indoctrinating’ Curriculum