Cities, towns and counties across California are rethinking how to tackle some of their challenges according to a report released Oct. 27 by Pepperdine’s Davenport Institute. According to the report, a new, collaborative approach is key. The report titled, “Golden Governance: Building Effective Public Engagement in California,” is a collaboration between the Davenport … [Read more...] about Towns rethink leadership
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Prof explains 'Vortex'
Nov. 11 is a date that carries a great amount of significance. It is not only the anniversary of the ceasefire of World War I, “the war to end all wars,” but also a time to observe and honor the veterans who have served to protect this country and its freedoms. Pepperdine commemorated this Veterans Day with a special reading and lecture by Professor Dan Caldwell on his book … [Read more...] about Prof explains 'Vortex'
Former prof Andrei Duta arrested: faces kidnapping, assault charges
Facing two felony charges, former Pepperdine faculty member Dr. Andrei Duta appeared in court yesterday for a preliminary hearing. Charged with kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon, Duta pled not guilty prior to his appearance at the West District Airport Courthouse in Los Angeles. The charges date back to June 24, when at 1:47 a.m., the Santa Monica Police Department … [Read more...] about Former prof Andrei Duta arrested: faces kidnapping, assault charges
Singing for St. Jude
The ladies of Tri Delta brought dynamism to campus life by organizing a Coffeehouse and a dodgeball tournament as their annual fundraising event for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The philanthropy took place from Monday until Wednesday and raised $12,000. “I wanted to find a fundraising event that would create more excitement on campus, as well as easily involve … [Read more...] about Singing for St. Jude
Afternoon of games raises money
Greek teams took to Alumni Field on Saturday to partake in the annual Crescent Classic Gamma Games. The games, hosted by Pepperdine’s Gamma Phi Beta, sought to create some fun competition among the Greek sororities and fraternities while raising money for multiple charities. The sorority raised about $3,500, and Gamma Phi Beta President Harper Matthews is hopeful that the … [Read more...] about Afternoon of games raises money