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Controversial tenure decisions mobilize students

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Students are widely discussing the decision to deny tenure to two popular professors.Dr. Stella Erbes a professor of teacher education and political science professor Dr. Alexander Diener advanced to the final round of tenure review before the decisions would have reached the Board of Regents. According to administrators in all but two cases in the previous 25 years candidates … [Read more...] about Controversial tenure decisions mobilize students

Advertising seniors dive into the 'Shark Tank'

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Students in professor Debbie Wideroe's capstone advertising class are diving into the shark tank next week so to speak.Wideroe's students will pitch the independent advertising campaigns they've been working on all semester to a panel of judges whose experience as directors executives and leading minds in media and business is extensive and impressive. Two of them evaluated … [Read more...] about Advertising seniors dive into the 'Shark Tank'

Students consider the Earth

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Students demonstrated environmental conscientiousness and a passion for the Earth Wednesday by participating in the first Pepperdine Earth Day. Pepperdine's Center for Sustainability the Pepperdine Volunteer Center the Office of Intercultural Affairs and the student-led Green Team collaborated to put on this event. ?Between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Joslyn Plaza was the site of … [Read more...] about Students consider the Earth

Comedy show returns to Pep

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Two years ago Pepperdine students had the opportunity to showcase their comedic talents at the "Last Comic Standing" competition. Now thanks to the revival efforts of senior Jeff Thompson and junior Luci Prosapio they will have the chance to do it again.During the event which will take place Friday April 9 in Elkins Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. 15 players will be given five minutes … [Read more...] about Comedy show returns to Pep