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The Pixel: October 19, 2020
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Letter to the Editor: A Response by the Faculty Members to the Statements that Have Denounced Dean Pete Peterson
Seven members of the Pepperdine faculty have signed a statement responding to denouncements of Dean Peterson.
Pepperdine Justice Coalition Protests for Action and Acknowledgment from Administration
The Pepperdine Justice Coalition organized an in-person protest Nov. 11, calling for more action and acknowledgment from administrators. PJC is a new organization aiming to spark conversation and change on campus.
Provost Addresses SPP Email and Reaffirms Pepperdine Mission of Inclusion
Provost Rick Marrs sent an email to the Pepperdine community Oct. 26 addressing the School of Public Policy email marketing campaign sent Oct. 12. Marrs expressed concern for community members of color who were hurt by the campaign and Pepperdine’s affiliation with partisan ties.
Letter to the Editor: Debate Team Speaks on the Importance of Criticizing History
In light of Dean Petersen’s recent attacks on new ethnic studies programs, the Debate Team urges students to be wary of attempts to undermine democracy, inclusion and critical thought.
‘Completely Unbecoming of SPP, of Pepperdine and of Me’: SPP Dean Responds to the Controversy Caused by His Email and Petition
Pete Peterson, dean of the Pepperdine School of Public Policy, responded to his controversial email and petition against The 1619 Project in the Oct. 21 President’s Briefing. President Jim Gash also shared the University’s response to community members.
Pepperdine Community Reacts to School of Public Policy Dean’s Email and Petition
The Pepperdine community had a wide range of reactions to the School of Public Policy’s petition against The New York Times’ The 1619 Project and Dean Pete Peterson’s Oct. 12 email to Conservative News Subscribers. Several faculty organizations, alumni groups and student groups shared petitions and letters against and in support of Peterson.
School of Public Policy Dean Shares Petition Against ‘Far Left Indoctrinating’ Curriculum
Pete Peterson, dean of the School of Public Policy, shared a petition with Conservative News standing against “leftist indoctrination” of U.S. students from new ethnic curriculum. Conservative News shared the email with its subscribers.
Pepperdine Navigates Church of Christ Influences
The Church of Christ is a historical influence on Pepperdine culture. The core values of the CoC remain present on campus, but there are also things that have changed.
