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In a meeting yesterday, SGA passed a resolution that expresses its support for the full recognition of the Reach OUT organization on Pepperdine’s campus. The resolution resolves that the SGA deliver copies of the passed resolution to the Inter-Club Council and Dean of Student Affairs, Dean of Seaver College and University President. Reach OUT Co-President Lindsay Jakows, who … [Read more...] about SGA passes Reach OUT resolution

The Pepperdine Model United Nations team picked up three awards this week at the 2012 National Model United Nations Conference. After more than seven months of preparation, the team of 17 students traveled to New York City to represent the South American nation of Colombia. Senior Vice President Jordan Grimwood and junior Jasmine Aarabi participating in the General Assembly … [Read more...] about Model UN team wins big in the Big Apple

Pepperdine alumnus Omid Heidari only graduated from Seaver College back in 2010, but he has obtained a career in a  field that allows him to craft his passion and share it with the world. Since his graduation, Heidari has been one of the leading minds in the distribution of the documentary “Happy,” as he serves as an Associate Producer for the film and co-manager of Wadi Rum … [Read more...] about Alumnus’s ‘Happy’ documentary tops charts

Pepperdine’s trademark “journalism junkie,” Dr. Michael Jordan, is retiring this spring. Jordan’s tenure spans over two decades, but his professional standards for journalism live on through his students and Student Publications. Jordan’s zeal for journalism helped chart the future of the Graphic to emerge as today’s thriving enterprise, Pepperdine Graphic Media. These efforts … [Read more...] about Admired journalism professor signs off after 21 years of media mentoring

The American Academy of Advertising recently named Professor Debbie Wideroe the recipient of the Charles H. Sandage Award for Teaching Excellence. “I come alive in the classroom,” Wideroe said with pride. The award recognizes outstanding contributions of advertising teachers, and Wideroe is only the third woman ever to receive this award. Wideroe said she found her passion for … [Read more...] about Professor honored for teaching excellence