After five and a half years as dean of Pepperdine School of Law Starr will leave June 1 to take over as president of Baylor University. But as he prepares to leave for Waco Texas his reflections on Malibu emphasize how much of Pepperdine he will take with him."One of the areas where I really needed to do a lot of homework coming in [as law dean was] what is the idea and nature … [Read more...] about Dean Starr remembers time at Pep
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Musical mastermind discovered
Sara Banta's eyes lit up and a warm smile appeared on her face as she recalled her first meeting with her piano student Rex Lewis-Clack more than four years ago."It was right in this room the Pepperdine music instructor began, looking reflectively at the piano across her studio. She told of how Rex and his mother, Cathleen Lewis, came into her office to assess if Banta and Rex … [Read more...] about Musical mastermind discovered
'La Boheme' hits high note
Culture of epic proportions will occupy Smothers tonight as curtains rise to premier one of the most celebrated operas of all time: Giacomo Puccini's "La Boheme." Though the performances will be held both tonight and Saturday tickets are rapidly becoming scarce as awareness of this production's uniqueness spreads through the community. The opera combines the talents of the … [Read more...] about 'La Boheme' hits high note
Professors faculty discuss role of faith at universities
As a group of Pepperdine professors and faculty sat around a large conference table Rhonda and Doug Jacobson authors of "The American University in a Postsecular Age interviewed Diana Akiyama and Michael L. Jackson. The interview transitioned into an informal discussion about the role of public education in higher education.The event was presented by the Center for Faith and … [Read more...] about Professors faculty discuss role of faith at universities
Students protest defense contractor at Pepperdine Career Fair
As Pepperdine students congregated in Joslyn Plaza on Friday to discuss employment opportunities with a variety of organizations they heard something unexpected: a protest of one of the companies that Pepperdine invited to the Career Fair.More than 150 students of all academic majors attended the annual Career Fair to speak to representatives of 32 companies including the … [Read more...] about Students protest defense contractor at Pepperdine Career Fair