Space: the final frontier. And Pepperdine University learned a lot more about it this fall semester when astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson turned Elkins Auditorium into a living planetarium during a November visit to campus, filling the darkened auditorium with stunning images of the earth from space. Participating in three different space missions, Tracy Caldwell Dyson has … [Read more...] about Astronaut visits campus, tells tale of expedition
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Professor Chris Stivers carries on Songfest, Pepperdine legacy
Professor and musical director Chris Stivers, fueled by his passion for music, continues his Songfest legacy this year. His close ties to Pepperdine University, his love for music and his intense involvement in Songfest have earned him the label of “Pepperdine Royalty.” Wanting to be near a Christian liberal arts college, Stivers’ grandparents built a house adjacent to the … [Read more...] about Professor Chris Stivers carries on Songfest, Pepperdine legacy
Sewer blockage results in overflow near Stauffer
A blockage in a Los Angeles County sewer line resulted in an overflow near Stauffer Chapel 4 p.m Tuesday. The pressure from a nearby clog knocked a manhole cover off and liquid waste began flowing into the road. Facilities Maintenance & Planning (FM&P) responded to stop the flow and divert the sewage by pumping it into a different line. "We're securing it and bypassing … [Read more...] about Sewer blockage results in overflow near Stauffer
Experts, residents react to rising deer population
When Seheri Swint enrolled at Pepperdine she was hoping for an ocean view from her dorm room. Instead, she got a room facing a white wall, dirt, shrubbery and the side of a hill. At first, she was disappointed. But, Seheri said, “a few weeks into the semester when sitting at my desk, I noticed a family of four or five deer outside of my window. They were so peaceful… it made … [Read more...] about Experts, residents react to rising deer population
Craig Detweiler puts pop culture in perspective
Notorious bad boys in film, cultural icons such as Humphrey Bogart and James Dean are not often paired with the spirit of Jesus. However, Dr. Craig Detweiler, associate professor of Communication at Pepperdine University, sees the connection. “Movies were my first love,” Detweiler said. “Growing up Humphrey Bogart and James Dean were the coolest men I’d ever seen. After being … [Read more...] about Craig Detweiler puts pop culture in perspective