Photos by Shuyue LuoPepperdine celebrated its 81st anniversary on Founders' Day this Wednesday to show appreciation for the university's founder George Pepperdine and to commemorate the early beginnings of the university.The celebration in Firestone Fieldhouse included an academic professional procession that introduced faculty, student representatives from the graduating … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Honors University History at Annual Founders’ Day Celebration
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iDebate Rwanda Partners with the Pepperdine Debate Team for Convicted Civility Convo
Photos by Sherry YangThe iDebate Rwanda team, including 17-year-old Kellia Kaneze, 16-year-old Jean Din Kariuki and their three coaches, hosted a debate featuring Pepperdine students over the topic of Convicted Civility. Pepperdine is the first stop on The iDebate Rwanda 2018 USA tour. iDebate Rwanda is an organization that stands to change the lives of young Rwandans and East … [Read more...] about iDebate Rwanda Partners with the Pepperdine Debate Team for Convicted Civility Convo
Convo Discusses Christianity’s Resurrection Across the Globe
Photos by Kaelin MendezGod most definitely is not dead, William M. Green Distinguished Christian Scholar Lecturer and Pepperdine Associate Professor of Religion Dyron Daughrity said August 29 in Stauffer Chapel. The William M. Green Distinguished Christian Scholar Lecture Program invites a Christian scholar to lecture on a topic of their choice to cultivate Christian … [Read more...] about Convo Discusses Christianity’s Resurrection Across the Globe
Pepp Students Discuss On-Campus Inclusivity During ‘Divided We Stand’ Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion
Photos by Sherry YangStudents came together for "Divided We Stand: The Story of Identity and Community at Pepperdine," a dialogue exploring how to encourage respect between people of differing beliefs, on the evening of March 28. The convocation event included a screening of the documentary "Divided We Stand" by senior Tara Jenkins. The film features 21 students from different … [Read more...] about Pepp Students Discuss On-Campus Inclusivity During ‘Divided We Stand’ Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion
Founder’s Day Celebration Pays Tribute to George Pepperdine’s Vision
Photos by Brandon GrinovichPepperdine’s 80th annual Founder’s Day celebration called on students, past and present, to remember the foundation on which our university is built. “Age 80 is surely a good time for reflection,” President Andrew K. Benton said in his address. “In their lives of goodness, rightness and even oughtness our students touch … [Read more...] about Founder’s Day Celebration Pays Tribute to George Pepperdine’s Vision