In the green hedges lay plastic straw wrappers a paper airplane a pink foam castle cutout and Martin's lunchbox. At John L. Webster Elementary School maneuvering a hand through the barbs to pick them up is the core of purpose service and leadership. For the 21st annual Step Forward Day about 1400 students and alumni gathered for the tradition. Every year the story of … [Read more...] about Pep sets pace with service
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Career Center makes space for success
In a still-tight job job market an expanded and relocated Career Center is helping students and recent alumni find jobs on and off campus. The Career Center is there to help Pepperdine students and recent alumni find jobs on and off campus. According to Employer Relations and Events Coordinator Katrina Holland its purpose is to "prepare students and offer them resources to … [Read more...] about Career Center makes space for success
Author challenges norms
Pulitzer prize-winning journalist and novelist Hector Tobar spoke in Elkins Auditorium on Sept. 15 in recognition of Latino Heritage Month sponsored by Inter-Cultural Affairs.Tobar was invited by ICA Director Don Lawrence "to encourage our community to celebrate Latino Heritage Month by deepening our understanding of Latino culture Lawrence said.Tobar writes a weekly opinion … [Read more...] about Author challenges norms
Patterson speaks on national security democracy in U.S.
Robert "Buzz" Patterson former senior military advisor to President Clinton had strong words for his former boss and President Obama at a Sept. 11 lecture hosted by the College Republicans.But first the retired Lt. Colonel praised the school-wide effort to erect 3000 flags in Alumni Park."For 20 years I had a flag on the front of my uniform when I showed up to work every day … [Read more...] about Patterson speaks on national security democracy in U.S.
Pulitzer Prize winner speaks for Latino community
As part of Latino Heritage Month Pepperdine's Intercultural Affairs Office hosted a discussion with LA Times columnist and Pulitzer Prize winner Hector Tobar on Tuesday night.Tobar spoke to students and professors Elkins auditorium about the changing state of American culture sharing his own story and unique perspective about some of the perceptions and realities about the word … [Read more...] about Pulitzer Prize winner speaks for Latino community