Photo by Akela Newman As nice as it would be to sleep in until 10 a.m. for regular Convocation on Wednesday mornings, many Pepperdine students have defied all odds by deciding to get up before the sun and travel to Zuma Beach for Surf Chapel at 7 a.m. I found myself among the crazies on the morning of Sept. 10 because I wanted to be a part of the adventure. After speaking to … [Read more...] about Surfing for Something?
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Why Mandatory Convocation is Failing Us
“From its beginning,” the Pepperdine Convocation website writes, “Pepperdine has included regular assemblies where students gather to grow in faith, hear engaging speakers and learn more about how they can make a difference in this world through purpose, service and leadership.” Claiming to be the “contemporary connection” to the “integral aspect of Pepperdine’s Christian … [Read more...] about Why Mandatory Convocation is Failing Us
Jim Gash receives international award
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
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