Photos by Kelly RodriguezOne of my favorite things about walking around in Shanghai is being surrounded by spoken and written Chinese. Now having studied in China for three semesters, I have become fairly familiar with the language. No longer do I hear locals speak and not understand one word. However, “ting bu dong” — the equivalent of "I did not understand … [Read more...] about There Must Be Some Misunderstanding: Why Language Barriers Are Good For You
Shanghai Calling
If I’m continuing the trend of setting an appropriately re-worked song title for my experiences in Shanghai, then this week is called “Shanghai Calling,” a tribute to The Clash’s “London Calling.”I didn't pick up the Shanghai call so easily though. I struggled to hear the call, although I should have heard it from the start. I grew up in … [Read more...] about Shanghai Calling
Back in the P.R.C.
Photos by Kelly RodriguezOne of my recent favorite things is replacing every song’s mention of New York love with Shanghai. Needless to say, I’ve been singing my rendition of Taylor Swift’s “Welcome to New York” everywhere since I developed a love for Shanghai, since spending the summer at this "New York on steroids" for Pepperdine's summer … [Read more...] about Back in the P.R.C.
Pepperdine Receives $22,000 Grant for New First-year Seminar
Editors note: due to a procedural error, this story was written on March 26, 2015 but not published until recently. We apologize for any confusion. Photo by Maria PradaPepperdine received a $21,997 grant Tuesday to fund a new first-year seminar course. Assistant Professor of Art History Kristen Chiem submitted the grant proposal and will be teaching the class. This art history … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Receives $22,000 Grant for New First-year Seminar
Steve Hewgley Passes Away
Photo courtesy Steve HewgleySteve Hewgley, a longtime Pepperdine employee, friend and alumnus, passed away on Saturday, April 4. He was an alumnus of Seaver College (Class of 1978) and the Graduate School of Education and Psychology (Class of 2002). Hewgley was also a Pepperdine employee for more than 30 years, most recently as assistant provost under Darryl … [Read more...] about Steve Hewgley Passes Away
