Graphic by Ali Levens Potential reforms to the General Education curriculum are on the horizon at Pepperdine. After five years of discussions within the University, the GE Review Committee will come together to debate and finalize the proposed changes this year. The GE curriculum at Pepperdine looks almost identical to the curriculum 35 years ago, said Paul Begin, … [Read more...] about Pepp Deliberates Over a New GE Curriculum
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Fellowship for Equity and Social Justice Recipients Aims to Diversify the Pepperdine Community
Jerry Calderon (left) and Katelin Goño (right) prepare to carry out projects that promote diversity on-campus. Pepperdine awarded the two seniors the Fellowship for Equity and Social Justice in April 2021, and they work with faculty mentors to cultivate a deeper sense of inclusion and belonging at Pepperdine. Photos courtesy of Jerry Calderon and Katelin GoñoOn April … [Read more...] about Fellowship for Equity and Social Justice Recipients Aims to Diversify the Pepperdine Community
Pepp Community Seeks More Diversity in Humanities and Teacher Education Division
Art by Samantha Miller On March 18, Seaver Dean Michael Feltner announced Paul Begin, the former divisional dean of International Studies, would begin a three-year contract as associate dean of General Education and Curriculum starting Aug. 1. Before his official appointment, Begin worked as the interim dean since 2019. In his role, Begin — and the other nine members of the … [Read more...] about Pepp Community Seeks More Diversity in Humanities and Teacher Education Division
Opinion: The University Must Welcome All Students
Art By Samantha Miller “You Belong Here,” “You Matter Here,” and “You Are Loved Here.” The University decorated lamp posts across campus with different prints of celebratory banners to welcome back all students for the first time since March 2020. While these displays are one of the University’s attempts to invite students to the Pepperdine community, one must not forget … [Read more...] about Opinion: The University Must Welcome All Students
Fresh Faces: SGA Senator Shares Importance of Diversity With the Pepperdine Community
First-year RJ Wicks visits the beach at the Santa Monica Pier in August. He said the Malibu location was a big factor in his decision to go to Pepperdine, and he felt like he was at a resort walking around campus.Photos Courtesy of RJ WicksFirst-year Political Science major and Industrial/Organizational Psychology minor RJ Wicks' dream job is to work in education policy, or … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: SGA Senator Shares Importance of Diversity With the Pepperdine Community