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Professor Speaks on Need for Gender Inclusive Perspective

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Photos by Gabrielle NorteThe Women in International Studies series commenced with Heidi Hardt's lecture on how and why organizations such as NATO are incorporating women’s feedback to change policies that can improve national security.Hardt, who is assistant professor of political science at the University of California, Irvine, gave a lecture about "Gender Mainstreaming … [Read more...] about Professor Speaks on Need for Gender Inclusive Perspective

Review: New Netflix Original Documentary Brings to Life a Forgotten Movie

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Photos courtesy of NetflixAlthough it’s not intended to be a spooky Halloween movie, the new Netflix original documentary “Shirkers” is definitely an eerie tale. The movie was released Oct. 26 and tells the story of a film that goes back to Singapore in the 1990's.The film focuses on Sandi Tan, who tells the twisted story of recovering the stolen footage of a … [Read more...] about Review: New Netflix Original Documentary Brings to Life a Forgotten Movie

Pepperdine Students Attend Austin Film Festival

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Photos by Haidyn HarveyThe 25 annual Austin Film Festival and Writers Conference kicked off on Thursday, Oct. 25 and will run until Thursday, Nov. 1. Filmmakers from around the world gathered for the conference, including a group of Pepperdine students.Students from Pepperdine’s Writing for Screen and Television Master of Fine Arts program attended the Austin Film … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Attend Austin Film Festival

Pepperdine Hosts Alumni Artist Showcase Reception

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Photos by Kaelin Mendez.Waves Weekend brought music, community and fun to Pepperdine over the weekend of Oct. 12.During this celebration of community, Seaver College Alumni Relations, Pepperdine University Libraries and the Crest Associates hosted a reception for the third Alumni Art Showcase on Oct. 13. The event allowed for current art students to connect with distinguished … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hosts Alumni Artist Showcase Reception

Pepperdine Professor Speaks about the Journey to her Latest Book

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Photos courtesy of Roslyn SatchelPepperdine professor Roslyn Satchel brings her own experience in legal, religious and media expertise to her book “What Movies Teach About Race: Exceptionalism, Erasure, and Entitlement,” originally published in 2016 and just released in a paperback edition. As an activist, scholar and professor, Satchel said she has a lifelong … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Professor Speaks about the Journey to her Latest Book