Wondering why hundreds of scholars inundated campus in the middle of an otherwise uneventful summer? They’re attending the 31st annual Christian Scholars’ Conference, a tradition that called hundreds of academics across different disciplines to join in Malibu June 16 through 18 to explore the unique relationship between faith and science. Hundreds gathered Thursday afternoon, … [Read more...] about Scholars bridge gap between faith and science
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New banking legislation to go into effect in July
New banking regulations that will go into effect on July 21, 2011, make a consumer switch from a bank to a credit union a compelling option. The Durbin Amendment, an addition to its larger bill passed by the Senate, called the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, will bring about several changes to banking. One of the most serious effects is that it mandates … [Read more...] about New banking legislation to go into effect in July
Pepperdine welcomes USS John Paul Jones to Malibu
On June 10, 2011, Pepperdine University and the city of Malibu welcomed the USS John Paul Jones, an impressive guided missile destroyer to the Malibu Pier. The arrival marked the beginning of Malibu Navy Days, a historical celebration honoring the soldiers who serve the United States and the life in our Malibu community. The USS John Paul Jones is a member of the U.S. Navy’s … [Read more...] about Pepperdine welcomes USS John Paul Jones to Malibu
Lawrence and University part ways
In a message circulating on Facebook, Don Lawrence announced that he is no longer working for Pepperdine University. The message, sent out Saturday night to dozens in the Pepperdine community, consists of Lawrence announcing his departure from the University to find a “place that will better appreciate [his] strengths and utilize [his] skills.” The reason for the abrupt … [Read more...] about Lawrence and University part ways
Pepperdine admitted to Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
This week Pepperdine University was admitted to the 2010 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The recognition comes from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) which has been administering the honor roll since 2006. The process of selecting honor roll members was long with 851 institutions applying for the 2010 Honor Roll. A total of … [Read more...] about Pepperdine admitted to Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll