English and Humanities Professor Colin Enriquez emphasizes the importance of studying humanities and what the past can teach modern students. But more than just taking HUM General Education classes, Enriquez encourages students to engage with diverse literature, art and movies with intentionality.
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Students Weigh In on Potential GE Changes
Students speak out about their hopes for Pepperdine’s potential GE curriculum changes, expected to be implemented by fall 2023. New requirements will bring a culture shift to Pepperdine, and students have opinions on what this should look like.
Pepp Deliberates Over a New GE Curriculum
Pepperdine General Education requirements are on track to change in the next two years, and students and faculty alike hope for a more individualized and diverse course load. With no changes in Pepperdine’s GEs in over 20 years, Paul Begin, associate dean of Curriculum and General Education, said the University is ready to take action to fit the prevailing student needs.
Fellowship for Equity and Social Justice Recipients Aims to Diversify the Pepperdine Community
Two Pepperdine seniors were the first recipients of the Fellowship for Equity and Social Justice. Jerry Calderon and Katelin Goño are student activists for diversity and inclusion within the Pepperdine community, and said they hope their efforts will have a lasting impact on students and administrators.
Pepp Community Seeks More Diversity in Humanities and Teacher Education Division
The Humanities and Teacher Education Division at Pepperdine focuses mainly on Western/European culture, history and art and is taught almost exclusively by white professors. Students and faculty both said they want to see more diversity in curriculum as well as in faculty.
Opinion: The University Must Welcome All Students
It would be an inconsiderate assumption to say everyone at Pepperdine feels at home. The University must take more steps to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in and out of classrooms.
Fresh Faces: SGA Senator Shares Importance of Diversity With the Pepperdine Community
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment features RJ Wicks, a driven student and Posse scholar from Carson, Calif.
Pepperdine Introduces New Chief Diversity Officer and Assistant Vice President for Community Belonging
In a March 3 President’s Briefing, President Jim Gash introduced J. Goosby Smith as the first vice president for community belonging and chief diversity officer and April Harris Akinloye as the assistant vice president for community belonging. Smith and Harris Akinloye will head diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at Pepperdine starting June 1.
The Rundown – 02.18.21
Convo cuts, SGA’s growing new council and the public policy professor running for state office.
President’s Speaker Series Kicks off With Cornel West and Robert George
Pepperdine’s new President’s Speaker Series began Jan. 12 with a discussion between esteemed scholars the Rev. Cornel West and Robert George. The duo discussed their friendship, civil discourse and a Christian’s role in reaching across the table.