Pepperdine's Veritas Club hosted a forum focused on friendship in Elkins Auditorium on Tuesday, March 18. The conversation centered around relationships and ways people can improve their friendships. April Marshall, Pepperdine professor of Hispanic Studies, and John Hendrix, New York Times bestselling author, led the forum."In a true friendship, you're bearing witness to each … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Veritas Club Hosts Forum: What are We Getting Wrong About Friendship?
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Psychiatrist Discusses Current Mental Health Crisis
Dr. Thomas Insel visited Pepperdine on Oct. 30 to speak about the current mental health crisis. He also gave the audience potential solutions to help solve the crisis. Pepperdine hosted Dr. Thomas Insel for the David Baird Lecture Series on Oct. 30 in Elkins Auditorium. Dr. Insel spoke to the Pepperdine community about the current mental health crisis, why there is a crisis … [Read more...] about Psychiatrist Discusses Current Mental Health Crisis
University Releases Report Following Aug. 21 Incident
Pepperdine University released an after-action report Friday, concerning the arrest of two individuals with a BB gun, the Elkins Auditorium lockdown malfunction and an upcoming Emergency Response Training.The report summarized the events of Aug. 21 when a white SUV entered Malibu’s campus through Seaver Drive with what was thought to be a gun pointed out the window, … [Read more...] about University Releases Report Following Aug. 21 Incident
Pepperdine’s New GE Curriculum Cuts Humanities Requirement
Correction: This article incorrectly listed the number of required GE courses under the new GE curriculum. Students under the new curriculum requirements will take between 15 and 19 GE courses. Pepperdine’s new General Education (GE) program is officially set to roll out this semester, and this includes big changes for the Humanities Division. The General Education … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s New GE Curriculum Cuts Humanities Requirement
Women in Business Welcome Founders of Gorjana to Campus
The Pepperdine Women in Business Club welcomed founders of Gorjana Jewelry, Gorjana Reidel and Jason Reidel, on April 3, in Elkins Auditorium. The two said learning to overcome obstacles and following their hearts is what helped their business grow. Gorjana Jewelry was created 20 years ago out of the Reidel's apartment in Laguna Beach, California, but now has 50 stores … [Read more...] about Women in Business Welcome Founders of Gorjana to Campus
