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
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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
Career Center Continues Helping Students Despite Economic Uncertainty
Graphic by Addison WhitenPepperdine’s Career Center provides students with opportunities to learn about potential jobs after graduation, receive help creating resumes and applying for positions, attend career fairs and more. Now, the Career Center is figuring out how to do all of that virtually. This semester, the Career Center faces the unique added duty of continuing to … [Read more...] about Career Center Continues Helping Students Despite Economic Uncertainty
Faculty and Staff Find Silver Linings Amid Loss and Isolation During COVID-19
Dean of the Caruso School of Law Paul Caron leads the fall 2019 semester's first Bible study with the law school's Christian Legal Society at his home. Caron continued hosting this Bible study virtually this semester to help maintain and build community among students. Photo courtesy of Paul Caron The pandemic and social distancing precautions bleed into all aspects of life … [Read more...] about Faculty and Staff Find Silver Linings Amid Loss and Isolation During COVID-19