Photo Courtesy of the Veritas Forum at Pepperdine This year's Veritas Forum will feature Ravi Zacharias, Christian apologist and the founder and president of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, who will speak on “What Gives Humans Value” and delve into the big questions of faith and the existence of God on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Firestone Fieldhouse. Zacharias has … [Read more...] about The Veritas Forum Presents “What Gives Humans Value”
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Muslims and Christians Discuss “What Would Jesus Say About ISIS?”
Photo Courtesy of Brooke Cutler The first Global Learning Week, co-hosted by the Office of International Programs and the Office of International Students and Services, launched a “What Would Jesus Say About ISIS?” Convocation with a panel of Muslim and Christian speakers, to explore different religious perspectives and global issues such as ISIS. The Global Learning week … [Read more...] about Muslims and Christians Discuss “What Would Jesus Say About ISIS?”
IP Launches Launch Convo Series
Photo by Paola Ramos The Heidelberg International Program hosted the first Launch of the seven-week Convocation Series on Monday. IP offers Launch to students to prepare future IP participants for their upcoming abroad experiences. The Convo series was formerly called SALT, “Serving as Leaders Together.” Along with the name change, the Convo series will revive a more … [Read more...] about IP Launches Launch Convo Series
Grab an Ax
You’re not going to make it. You’ve taken on too many units, too many extracurriculars, finals are less than a month away and you’re almost out of meal points. Yes, finals are coming. Just as certain as death, taxes and Convocation. They are coming. But these sentiments aren’t completely true, are they? I have no idea how many meal points you have. Maybe … [Read more...] about Grab an Ax
Convo Equips Students to Combat Eating Disorders
Step UP! Pepperdine held a Convocation regarding how to properly handle a friend with an eating disorder, and provided detailed information regarding the actual eating disorders themselves. The Convocation, which took place on Nov. 10, began with a presentation by Jeff Williams, a counselor at Pepperdine’s Counseling Center. Williams introduced the idea that researchers … [Read more...] about Convo Equips Students to Combat Eating Disorders
