Pepperdine’s academic benchmark is furthered through the Straus Institute Dispute Resolution, which allows undergraduate students to take law courses to earn their Certificate in Conflict Management (CCM)."You can take the skills into all aspects of your daily life," senior Griffee Mapps said. "Whether your friends are having a disagreement or you're having a dispute with … [Read more...] about Seaver Students Seek Straus Certificate
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How to Deal with Bad Roomates
Graphic by Nate BartonOne aspect of college is learning how to deal with bad roommates. We have all had our fair share of roommate conflict. I have had great roommates but other times I have found myself hiding in Payson to avoid going home. But the conflict itself is not as important as how you choose to deal with it. Put your passive-aggressive sticky notes down. They are … [Read more...] about How to Deal with Bad Roomates
Pepperdine Mourns the Passing of Straus Institute Assistant Director Timothy Pownall
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine University Pepperdine mourns the loss of Professor Timothy Pownall, assistant director of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution and director of the Straus/Seaver Conflict Management Program. Pownall, 68, passed away at his home on Oct. 9. His family has not publicly released Pownall's cause of death. In an email sent to members of the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Mourns the Passing of Straus Institute Assistant Director Timothy Pownall
