Photo courtesy of Dania Ashraf When senior economics major Dania Ashraf received an email two years ago about applying to work as an international student ambassador she knew she wanted to sign up. "There [were] a number of things that were happening that I really wanted to speak up about or fix at Pepperdine," Ashraf said. "And so [I asked myself], 'Who can I go to? Or, … [Read more...] about Dania Ashraf Connects with Students Around the World
Fall 2020: Humans of Pepperdine
Jeffrey Schultz Finds the Beauty in Truth
Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Schultz Many students know the prize-winning poet and essayist Jeffrey Schultz as a beloved professor of English, humanities, literature, Great Books and formerly creative writing. Schultz combines his love of literature and writing with a passion for teaching — and in both endeavors he said his aim is to find the beauty within truth. “When I … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Schultz Finds the Beauty in Truth
The Beliefs Humans Hold and Why They Hold Them
Photo courtesy of Christina Stratton Belief systems are complex. They are a set of values, norms and stories that people tell to explain their place in the world, Political Science Professor Chris Soper said. They can take various forms and can range from religion to politics. "Beliefs are inherently the things that aren't concrete and the things that we have to choose … [Read more...] about The Beliefs Humans Hold and Why They Hold Them
Pepp Students and Faculty Work to Destigmatize Support Groups
Art by Leah Bae In a time when many are limiting the amount of interaction they have with other people, support groups — even in a virtual setting — can be an important part of the healing journey. It is important to note the difference between support groups and group therapy. Group therapy is a form of mental health treatment where a mental health professional brings … [Read more...] about Pepp Students and Faculty Work to Destigmatize Support Groups
Social Movements Spark Community and Change
Photo courtesy of Heavin Hunter-Hernandez Sit-ins against gun violence, marches for climate change awareness, protests for Black lives and for immigrants. America has seen an incredible amount of powerful protests and marches. In fact, almost every marginalized group in the United States gained their rights through protests. These social movements have made an impact … [Read more...] about Social Movements Spark Community and Change
