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
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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
Waves respond to the right-to-die bill approval
Photo courtesy of Creative CommonsCalifornia’s State Assembly passed a bill Sept. 5 that will allow for physician-assisted suicide if Gov. Jerry Brown approves it. Physician-assisted suicide has been a controversial topic in California for some time, and the bill titled The End of Life Option Act has had to overcome some serious opposition. It officially passed with a 43 … [Read more...] about Waves respond to the right-to-die bill approval
Sexual Offense Policy Changes This Year
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine University The start of a new school year is always a time to get reacquainted with campus life. Pepperdine has seen several changes entering the 2015-2016 term, but do not get too distracted by the shiny new appliances in the George Page apartments. One of the most important updates is the new sexual misconduct policy. In an email sent Friday to … [Read more...] about Sexual Offense Policy Changes This Year