Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Volunteer CenterGeorge Pepperdine imagined an immense body of alumni “who would feel the moral imperative to serve others sacrificially,” according to Pepperdine’s website. Even in the Caf, “Freely ye received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8) is found on the wall where students pass by with their plates of food. Service … [Read more...] about PVC Programs Invest in Local Youth
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George Page Remodel Comes in Under Budget
Photos by Ana SalinasThe George Page Residential Complex underwent major renovations this summer, and Pepperdine has plans to develop numerous other areas all over campus as well. “We have an ongoing ‘renewal and replacement’ plan on campus, where we focus on campus areas in need of some work. The George Page apartment complex was in real need,” Vice … [Read more...] about George Page Remodel Comes in Under Budget
Rwandan Debaters Focus on Empowering Youth
Photo by Gabriella ChanThe iDebate Rwanda team was on campus recently as part of their national debate tour. Pepperdine hosted the debaters from Sept. 15 through 20. The team will visit 17 other colleges and universities within the next two months. The program has nearly 700 student participants and 22 schools in East Africa, according to the iDebate Rwanda website. The … [Read more...] about Rwandan Debaters Focus on Empowering Youth
Pepp Alumna Grabs Spot on LA Mag’s List of Most Inspirational Women of 2015
Photo courtesy of Edina LekovicIn the September issue of Los Angeles Magazine, Pepperdine alumna Edina Lekovic was named one of LA’s 10 most inspirational women of 2015. The list also included actresses Mindy Kaling and Diane Guerrero, alongside with Sergeant Emada Tingirides of the LAPD. According to the article by Shayna Rose Arnold, the 10 women listed, who ranged in … [Read more...] about Pepp Alumna Grabs Spot on LA Mag’s List of Most Inspirational Women of 2015
New Institute Creates Opportunities in the Media and Entertainment Industry
Photo courtesy of Kathryn LinehanPepperdine is set to create a new institute combining entertainment, media and culture. The Institute for Entertainment, Media and Culture aims to develop a new generation of multi-disciplinary graduates who are prepared for important leadership roles in the media and entertainment industries, according to Kathryn Linehan, manager of the … [Read more...] about New Institute Creates Opportunities in the Media and Entertainment Industry