Photos by Kayla LeeA panel of students spoke about the inaccurate stereotype of Pepperdine students as surf-centered, tall blondes at a convocation event titled He Said, She Said on March 23.The Beloved Community Initiative held the event as their semesterly convocation, discussing gender in honor of Women's History Month, said Isabella Ordaz, co-director and founder of the … [Read more...] about Beloved Community Initiative Holds Student-Led Conversation on Gender
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Philosophy Professors Debate God’s Existence
Photos by Madeleine CarrTwo philosophy professors held a civil debate hosted by the philosophy program regarding whether it is reasonable or not to believe God exists in front of a crowded Stauffer Chapel on Nov. 17, inviting Pepperdine students to attend for convocation credit. Pepperdine's Professor Tomás Bogardus argued that it's reasonable to believe in God's … [Read more...] about Philosophy Professors Debate God’s Existence
Kenny Lattimore and Aaron Lindsey Discuss Balance Between Faith and Music
Photos courtesy of Kenny Lattimore Kenny Lattimore, acclaimed singer/songwriter, and Aaron Lindsey, Grammy award-winning producer and songwriter, spoke at a convocation event Sunday night in Elkins Auditorium. The two discussed their experiences as Christian African-American men in the ever-changing music industry. "They talked about how they were put in a box … [Read more...] about Kenny Lattimore and Aaron Lindsey Discuss Balance Between Faith and Music
Professors Explain Their Struggles with Faith and Intellect
Photos by Lauren YoungA panel of five Pepperdine professors shared their personal battles in balancing faith and intellect Wednesday night before a full student audience in Elkins Auditorium. Professor Gary Selby, director of the Center for Faith and Learning, led the conversation and said his intent for the discussion was to provide an open platform for discussion about the … [Read more...] about Professors Explain Their Struggles with Faith and Intellect
Women’s Panel for How to Cope with Post-College Life
Photos by Milan Loiacono A panel of three female professors met with students Tuesday at noon in the Fireside room for a Convocation discussing how to be a woman of Christ and cope with life post-graduation. The panelists included Priscilla Macrae, professor of Sports Medicine, Stella Erbes, professor of Teacher Education, and Theresa de Los Santos, assistant professor of … [Read more...] about Women’s Panel for How to Cope with Post-College Life