Photos courtesy of Christopher Doran The Sustainability minor at Pepperdine incorporates classes across five of Pepperdine’s eight divisions, making it the largest multidisciplinary academic program in the university's history. "The goal of program is to turn out students who can think holistically about sustainability-related challenges around the planet," Christopher … [Read more...] about Sustainability Minor Promotes a Holistic Perspective on Climate Change
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Holocaust Survivor’s Memory Lives On
Photos by Lindsey SullivanPeter Filkins — American poet, literary translator and literature professor at Bard College at Simon's Rock — shared the gripping story of a Holocaust survivor Wednesday, Sept. 25 in the Surfboard Room.Filkins is the author of “H.G. Adler: A Life in Many Worlds," a biography about the life and writings of Holocaust survivor H.G. … [Read more...] about Holocaust Survivor’s Memory Lives On
Inauguration Ceremony Celebrates President Gash
“The world needs more Pepperdine in it. Our mandate, our unique gift to the world is our students," President James A. Gash said Wednesday morning at his inauguration ceremony to the crowd of students, alumni, faculty and distinguished guests at Alumni Park. Gash's inauguration is only the eighth in the university's history."To my kids Jessica, Joshua and Jennifer, I … [Read more...] about Inauguration Ceremony Celebrates President Gash
Joline Gash Opens Up on the Path to Becoming First Lady
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityJoline Gash began her role as the first lady of Pepperdine in August and has since settled into a constant whirlwind of getting to know the community.She first came to Pepperdine as a junior transfer student and graduated from Seaver College as a Biology major in 1992. Since then, Joline cannot seem to stay away from Pepperdine.“The … [Read more...] about Joline Gash Opens Up on the Path to Becoming First Lady
The Man I Met at Starbucks
Photo courtesy of the Pepperdine School of Law “This line is pretty long, isn’t it?” These were the first words I heard from a voice that sounded a bit like Morgan Freeman in "Bruce Almighty," but with a hint of Texas and an essence of trust and dependability that I never thought existed in only seven words. Nor did I think that the man whom was speaking them was also … [Read more...] about The Man I Met at Starbucks