This month, from March 11, to March 15, the Pepperdine community came together to organize the fourth annual Disability Awareness Week. Students, faculty and staff paired with the Office of Community Engagement and Service to prepare a week’s worth of events to spread knowledge about the disabled community at Pepperdine. March 11 - Captioning To start off the week's … [Read more...] about Students, Community Members Work To Carry On Disability Awareness Week
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Good News: Finding My Way Back
Through the busy life of being a college student, it is easy to forget about the things you once loved the most. One of those things for me has been my love for singing. Flashbacks to when I was younger in my living room singing Demi Lovato’s “Get Back” without a care in the world come back to me every now and then. These flashbacks remind me of a passion I … [Read more...] about Good News: Finding My Way Back
Pepperdine University’s Proactive Safety Measures Illuminate Campus Culture
Pepperdine University boasts not only breathtaking views but also strives to maintain a safe environment for its students and faculty, Dean of Students Sharon Beard said. This is evident in the comprehensive measures undertaken by the University administration to uphold safety standards and communicate them effectively to the community.One of the primary avenues through which … [Read more...] about Pepperdine University’s Proactive Safety Measures Illuminate Campus Culture
A Muslim, a Christian and a Sikh Share a Conversation On Faith
Beyond the Bubble is creating space for bridging divides, valuing interfaith friendships and embracing intercultural competence. Students Colin Wiese, Micaela Shackleford and James LaRue organized the event to give students different perspectives on faith, LaRue said. The interfaith meeting took place in the Black Family Plaza Classrooms on Feb. 15, with a panel of … [Read more...] about A Muslim, a Christian and a Sikh Share a Conversation On Faith
Seminar Series Empowers Attendees with Cultural Competency: Insights from ‘DUNAMIS’
J. Goosby Smith, vice president for Community Belonging and chief diversity officer, said she recognizes this imperative to learn to navigate cross-cultural interactions with humility. She led the fourth DUNAMIS seminar in the Fireside Room on Feb. 22, and there were about 20 attendees. "DUNAMIS" stands as an acronym for "Developing Cross-Cultural Adaptability and Cultural … [Read more...] about Seminar Series Empowers Attendees with Cultural Competency: Insights from ‘DUNAMIS’