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Inaugural RISE Summit Explores Definitions of Resilience

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RISE Summit attendees eat dinner together March 30 in Joslyn Plaza after hearing stories of resilience from the keynote speakers, Hung Le and Marv Dunphy. After dinner, people played bingo and discussed their definitions of resilience. Photos by Liza EsquibiasEmbracing adversity, making the effort to be mindful, emerging from a difficult situation stronger and leaning on … [Read more...] about Inaugural RISE Summit Explores Definitions of Resilience

Pepperdine Model United Nations Named ‘Distinguished Delegation’ at National Conference

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Graphic by Annabelle ChildersAfter months of preparation, the hard work of students in Pepperdine Model United Nations paid off on a national stage.The National Model United Nations Conference awarded Pepperdine’s Model UN team with four awards following their participation in the virtual New York conference.“It’s so good to have this shared experience with … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Model United Nations Named ‘Distinguished Delegation’ at National Conference

Women Support Women at C200 Women in Leadership Conference

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Speaker Jennifer Povlitz (far right) encourages students to create and uphold company values in their future workplaces. From left to right: Kimber Maderazzo, Larraine Segil, Liz Musch, Joan Herman and Jennifer PovlitzPhotos by Lindsey SullivanFemale executives and members of C200, an all-women’s global leadership organization, shared their experience and expertise to … [Read more...] about Women Support Women at C200 Women in Leadership Conference

Pepperdine Swim and Dive receives overhaul

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Photos by Judith BristerPepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive team took second at this year’s conference after a season of increased intensity and improved swim times.The team underwent a staff overhaul this year when long-term head coach Nick Rodionoff left the program after nearly 20 seasons. The new head coach, Joe Spahn said he increased practice times and upped the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Swim and Dive receives overhaul

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