Photo by Krista Kennell/Fortune Most Powerful Women Pepperdine has announced that health technology entrepreneur and Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes will address Seaver College on Saturday, May 2 in lieu of Sir Anthony Hopkins, who "was unable to serve as commencement speaker due to a scheduling conflict." Hopkins was initially announced to be the speaker, as the Graphic … [Read more...] about Hopkins Out; New Seaver Commencement Speaker Announced
N. Korean human rights club denied application
Liberty in North Korea is a global movement that rescues and helps relocate refugees hiding in China The Inter-Club Council denied the application of Liberty in North Korea’s Pepperdine chapter to become an official club Jan. 8. The club would support the rescue of North Korean refugees from China. LiNK is a grassroots organization that is dedicated to providing aid and … [Read more...] about N. Korean human rights club denied application
$450,000 awarded: First WIT presents new possibilities
Wednesday night brought students, faculty and friends to Smothers Theatre for the first annual Waves of Innovation Talks. With 158 applications submitted, eight semi-finalists were selected by the Waves of Innovation Committee to present their ideas in hopes of gaining funding for their projects. The semi-finalists were given $5,000 in preparation for the talks. Waves of … [Read more...] about $450,000 awarded: First WIT presents new possibilities
LSAT test-taking drops at School of Law
The number of law school applicants is at its lowest point since 1998 with a 45 percent drop in last year’s October Law School Admission Test (LSAT) takers since 2009, according to The Wall Street Journal in 2013. Fewer people are choosing to put themselves through the grueling, half-day, reasoning test. According to the Law School Admission Council — the organization in … [Read more...] about LSAT test-taking drops at School of Law
Interfaith book series addresses Islam
Members of the community interested in Muslim history and culture will be able to enjoy “Let’s Talk About It: Muslim Journeys,” a free 5-week long book discussion group beginning Jan. 23 in the Great Books room in Payson Library. Led by Assistant Professor of Middle Eastern Studies, Dr. David Simonowitz, the discussions — only open to the first 20 people who sign up with … [Read more...] about Interfaith book series addresses Islam
