Photos by Kayiu WongThe MacDonell brothers, JP who graduated from Pepperdine in 2009 and Mat who graduated in 2010, founded Urban Barrels in 2014. The company fosters a “connection to the ocean,” and targets those seeking adventure, JP MacDonell said. “Basically we take old sailboat sails and turn them into cool, unique products.”The bagtowel is Urban … [Read more...] about Urban Barrels Transforms Sails into Sales
Professors Explain Their Struggles with Faith and Intellect
Photos by Lauren YoungA panel of five Pepperdine professors shared their personal battles in balancing faith and intellect Wednesday night before a full student audience in Elkins Auditorium. Professor Gary Selby, director of the Center for Faith and Learning, led the conversation and said his intent for the discussion was to provide an open platform for discussion about the … [Read more...] about Professors Explain Their Struggles with Faith and Intellect
Dean of Graduate Studies Continues the Conversation of Diversity
Photos by Hannah ArledgeIn continuation of an informal series of forums last spring, Al Sturgeon, dean of Graduate Studies at Pepperdine's School of Law, opened the conversation for law students to discuss diversity in a tolerant environment. Dean Sturgeon served as the Dean of Students at the Law School for four years before assuming his current position this past May, but he … [Read more...] about Dean of Graduate Studies Continues the Conversation of Diversity
