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Seaver Should Expand Non-Western Knowledge in Curriculum

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Art by Peau PorotesanoAcross American universities, professors and administrators struggle with the balance of curriculum between Western and non-Western thought. Recently, many GEs and major classes in the humanities have shifted to focus on thinkers and artists outside the framework of Europe and the United States Though noble, Seaver’s attempt to incorporate … [Read more...] about Seaver Should Expand Non-Western Knowledge in Curriculum

New Rape Task Force Attempts to SaVE

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Infographic by Mariella Rudi Associate Dean of Student Affairs Tabatha Jones Jolivet (’97) pointed to a painting by a former student in her office at the Career Center. “Justice” is what was rendered in bright purple on the board, and it’s the word that encapsulates Jolivet’s entire ethos. This ethos is precisely why Jolivet is the one you want on your side if you’ve … [Read more...] about New Rape Task Force Attempts to SaVE

Michael Feltner Selected as New Seaver Dean

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Michael Feltner was named the new dean of Seaver College on March 31, according to a university press release. Feltner has filled teaching positions at Pepperdine for 26 years, and he has served as the interim dean since August 2014. "The rise of Seaver College has been a source of University pride over the past several years ... I am grateful to the search committee for … [Read more...] about Michael Feltner Selected as New Seaver Dean

Obama Proposes Free Community College Education

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If President Barack Obama has his way, students across the country could soon have access to two free years of community college. Obama announced his proposal of a program called America’s College Promise in a video posted on Facebook on Jan. 8 in a preview of the State of the Union address, which he delivered Tuesday night. “Put simply, what I’d like to do is … [Read more...] about Obama Proposes Free Community College Education