SGA appointed Junior Christian Abad as their director of diversity and inclusion on Oct. 9. Abad is the first student to hold this office, a new position offered by SGA for the 2019 school year.SGA leadership said they felt a need for this position after discussions with the student body, members of Intercultural Affairs (ICA) as well as the University Diversity Committee. The … [Read more...] about Christian Abad Appointed as SGA’s First Director of Diversity and Inclusion
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Genesis Lab Introduces New Technology
Photos by Vernie CovarrubiasThe gadget-filled space, with floor length windows that face the second floor of Payson Library, is home to Pepperdine’s center for emerging technology: the Genesis Lab. Open since fall 2017, the Lab offers classes, one-on-one training and free use of virtual reality (VR) technology, 3D printers and eSports gaming systems to students. The Lab … [Read more...] about Genesis Lab Introduces New Technology
Transit Services Talks New Additions and Future Changes to Shuttles
Photo courtesy of Phillipa GreenwoodPhotos by Ali LevensBecause Pepperdine is nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains, getting around the hilly campus may pose a challenge. The university has used the Pepperdine app to track the shuttles and give students accessible information about route times. To receive feedback on the free shuttle service and improve them, the transit … [Read more...] about Transit Services Talks New Additions and Future Changes to Shuttles
Spanish Professors Share Uruguayan Culture Through Film Screening Event
Photo courtesy of Cristina RoggeroPepperdine Spanish professors will host a screening of Uruguayan film "A Twelve Year Night" (2018) as this semester’s first installation of the Hispanic American Film Series on Oct. 10.The event will begin with a reception at 4:30 p.m. in Joselyn Plaza. There will be a presentation of tango and folklore dancers as well as authentic … [Read more...] about Spanish Professors Share Uruguayan Culture Through Film Screening Event
Sexual Assault Incidents Reveal Need for Increased Communication at Schools
As the Pepperdine community has seen an increase in sexual assault reporting, an online survey of 45 students conducted in spring 2019 showed only 44% of students reported they knew the process of reporting a sexual assault. There were two reports of rape and three reports of fondling in 2018, according to Pepperdine's 2018 Campus Safety and Fire Safety report. … [Read more...] about Sexual Assault Incidents Reveal Need for Increased Communication at Schools