Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Debate Team The policy debate team has been invited to participate in a series of public debates, sponsored by the Cross Examination Debate Association and University of Virginia’s Miller Center. The debates will take place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley on Nov. 8. Partnered with the Miller Center, which is a … [Read more...] about Debate heads to Reagan Library
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Internships are ‘in’
Whether a college student aims to be LeBron James’ media manager or his corporate lawyer, internships are all the rage. “Every student should intern no matter what major you are, as many times as you can,” Assistant Director of Internships and Orientations Kirsten Vassie said. “It’s the hot, hot thing right now.” Vassie heads the internship branch for International … [Read more...] about Internships are ‘in’
Sodexo: Pepp management responds to employee complaints
University students and Sodexo employees across the nation have taken action against the company after the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) launched their “Clean Up Sodexo” campaign in 2009 and began recruiting students to help fight for the cause in 2010. Sodexo is the France-based, multinational food service provider that has served Pepperdine more than 30 … [Read more...] about Sodexo: Pepp management responds to employee complaints
HRL plans to build new housing
Photo by Marisa Padilla The office of Housing and Residence Life is contained in a temporary trailer. The reception room is crowded; overall space is short. In the office of Associate Dean Brian Dawson, there are two opposing couches with little legroom and twin paintings of outdoor landscapes leaned against the unoccupied wall. It’s safe to say that the 16 employees … [Read more...] about HRL plans to build new housing
Provost Tippens to retire in 2014
University Provost Darryl Tippens, eying the Pacific on his back porch, reflected on more than a decade of administrative service and teaching. “There is a lot of adrenaline in this place,” he said. “There was never a lack of opportunity to try things.” Tippens announced his retirement as provost through email on Sept. 16, effective at the end of the spring … [Read more...] about Provost Tippens to retire in 2014