Photo by Madison HarwellPepperdine alumni, parents, faculty, and staff had the opportunity this past Friday to attend a reception and pre-release screening of Disney’s newest movie McFarland, USA at the AMC Promenade 16 Theatres in Woodland Hills. Before the screening at 7:30p.m., attendees were treated to a reception at Maggiano’s Little Italy where heavy hors … [Read more...] about ‘McFarland, USA’ sprints into hearts
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Pepp Hosts Climate Change Conference
The Climate Calling Conference launched on Wednesday with a Dean’s Lecture featuring botanist and environmentalist Peter Raven. The three-day conference, which aims to educate students about climate change and encourage them to take action on the issue, also includes the screening of the film “Years of Living Dangerously” on Thursday and an interdisciplinary symposium … [Read more...] about Pepp Hosts Climate Change Conference
“Just Laugh-In” honors Schlatter
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine University A star-studded cast of Hollywood royalty gathered at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills on Sept. 25 to pay homage to George Schlatter in a tribute labeled: “Still Laugh-In: A Toast to George Schlatter.” The event, emceed by television and radio host Larry King, honored Schlatter, a five-time Emmy Award winner and George Pepperdine … [Read more...] about “Just Laugh-In” honors Schlatter
Taylor Johns’ film accepted at Sundance while Craig Detweiler takes home Windrider award
Photos Courtesy of Craig Detweiler Two members of the Pepperdine community made a splash at this year's Sundance Film Festival. This year, Pepperdine alum Taylor Johns (2012) worked on a film that reached this exclusive destination. "Last Days in Vietnam" is the first film that Johns has worked on throughout its entire production process since he graduated from Pepperdine. … [Read more...] about Taylor Johns’ film accepted at Sundance while Craig Detweiler takes home Windrider award
‘Transforming the Conversation’
Photo by Whitney Irick Justin Lee and Ron Belgau have been friends for years. They’re both self-professed computer nerds. They’re both committed Christians who grew up in Christian households. And, they’re both openly gay. Although they have much in common, the pair of friends have very different views about sex, relationships and the Bible. Lee and Belgau presented their … [Read more...] about ‘Transforming the Conversation’
