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Professor Debbie Wideroe Releases First Children’s Book

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Image courtesy of Debbie WideroeMost can recall a favorite book from childhood, be it the whimsical rhymes of Dr. Seuss or the mischievous undertakings of the Berenstain Bears. Debbie Wideroe, visiting professor of Communication and director of the Communication Division Internship Program, understands the critical role stories play in children's growth and development, which … [Read more...] about Professor Debbie Wideroe Releases First Children’s Book

Pepp Stars On The Rise – Currents Magazine Spring 2016

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Photos by Daniel CasoChristine NelsonSenior Christine Nelson, who works for the Pepperdine Graphic, is a Studio Art and Psychology double major expecting to receive her bachelor’s degrees this April. Coming from an art background and discovering her calling to work with people, she became increasingly interested in pursuing a career that combined these two fields. She has … [Read more...] about Pepp Stars On The Rise – Currents Magazine Spring 2016

Author narrates Alzheimer’s experience

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Poet, playwright and teacher Jeanne Murray Walker will read from her new memoir “The Geography of Memory: A Pilgrimage Through Alzheimer’s” and selections of her poetry today at 4 p.m. in the Payson Library Surfboard room. The book details the journey she underwent in caring for their mother who had Alzheimer’s disease. Director for Library Advancement and Public Affairs Ken … [Read more...] about Author narrates Alzheimer’s experience

How to be a pumpkin entrepreneur

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Mike Michalowicz, author of “The Pumpkin Plan” and director of outreach at Nextiva.com, surveyed the crowd as he stepped up to the microphone last Thursday night. At 24, Michalowicz and his family lived out of a retirement home. He had quit his job and decided to start his own business with no contacts, no experience and no savings. That changed as he founded three … [Read more...] about How to be a pumpkin entrepreneur