Photos by Madison Nichols As Pepperdine awaits the upcoming announcement of the university’s 8th president, search committee members Marnie Mitze and Connie Horton are confident about their committee's five chosen finalists, and what each individual will bring to the community. However, an anonymous display posted on Pepperdine's Freedom Wall expressed that some students … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Protests or Calls To Action?
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100 Anonymous Comments. One Voice That Set Them Free.
Photos by Nicola Wenz More than 90 anonymous submissions were posted in an online survey made by Pepperdine junior Elijah Zoarski who asked for "ANONYMOUS STATEMENTS, STORIES, QUOTES, or PERSONAL TESTIMONIES that you have experienced or seen on and off campus."Zoarski used the information collected to create an installation piece on campus and publish a video that … [Read more...] about 100 Anonymous Comments. One Voice That Set Them Free.
Pepperdine Faculty Member Promotes Inclusion with New Children’s Book
Madeleine Sherak teaches children the importance of empathy in her book, "Superheroes Club."Sherak is a Pepperdine University student-teacher education field supervisor who oversees and offers guidance to students teaching kindergarten through 12th grade as part of their majors. She tackles themes of empathy and acceptance in her children's book, "Superheroes Club." The book … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Faculty Member Promotes Inclusion with New Children’s Book
Hollywood Pros Give Advice
Photos by Sam PetersenWorking in film and television isn't always easy or glamorous, according to Hollywood screenwriters during Pepperdine's annual Q and A panel.Students and friends of the panelists gathered in PC 189 on Thursday, Feb. 1. The panel consisted of writer and playwright Jule Selbo, Liz Keyishian Wilks and two Pepperdine faculty members, Jarrett Golding and Tom … [Read more...] about Hollywood Pros Give Advice
Cultivating the SEED of Diversity
Settled in for its second year, SEED has doubled in faculty participation since Pepperdine implemented the diversity training program last year. This year, 59 staff and faculty will participate in the program. Members of the Pepperdine staff and faculty have voluntarily undergone diversity and inclusion training. Diversity training was part of a list of demands made by … [Read more...] about Cultivating the SEED of Diversity