Jim Gash, interim director of Global Justice Program and professor of law, received the Warren Christopher Public Service Award Oct. 12 for his judicial work in Uganda over the past year. Gash said he started his involvment with Uganda through Pepperdine in 2007, but he first went to Uganda in January 2010 to work with a children’s reprimand home, which is a prison for kids … [Read more...] about Jim Gash receives international award
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Law programs focus on justice and faith
The Clinical Education and Global Justice Programs offer Pepperdine University law students experience in multiple areas of law and training for future jobs while simultaneously providing aid to those in need. In its 16th year of operation, the Clinical Education Program is composed of two aspects. The first gives students opportunities to “provide legal services for real … [Read more...] about Law programs focus on justice and faith
New regulations allow credit for two club convos
As of this semester, the administration has approved allowing students to receive full convocation credit if they attend two club convos during the semester. Introduced to campus approximately three years ago as three small pilot groups, student-led club convocations have grown exponentially since the initial pilot group’s success. According to Director of Convocation … [Read more...] about New regulations allow credit for two club convos
Perseverance defies fatalities
Photo Courtesy of Alison Spann At 9 years old, Alison Spann tragically lost both parents. Today, she looks to a bright future as a senior and student-leader at Seaver college. It all started with 9/11. The day that will forever live in infamy for the United States was especially meaningful for Johnny Michael Spann, father of senior Alison Spann. After the attacks on the Twin … [Read more...] about Perseverance defies fatalities