Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Editor's Note: The writer of the story is a member of Pepperdine Waves Debate. To avoid a conflict of interest, Perspectives Editor Victoria La Ferla conducted the interviews with the debate team. Sweaty palms. Frantic … [Read more...] about Opinion: Face Your Fear Of Public Speaking
General Education
Pepperdine Plans for Japan International Program
Pepperdine's International Programs office displays locations of 12 summer programs. Pepperdine will offer the Japan program for the first time summer 2023. Photo by Terra Hernandez Pepperdine's International Programs is launching the Japan program summer 2023, after IP cancelled the program in February. The Japan international program focues on the global economy and Asian … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Plans for Japan International Program
Bienvenido Barcelona: Pepperdine Offers New International Program
Parc Guell public garden overlooking Barcelona, designed and built by Guadi and Josep Jujol in 1914. International Programs offered a new, limited-time program in Barcelona, Spain for students in the 2022-23 academic year. Photo courtesy of Greg MugerInternational Programs is welcoming Barcelona, Spain as a new, limited-time study abroad location for students for the 2022-23 … [Read more...] about Bienvenido Barcelona: Pepperdine Offers New International Program
Prof. Colin Enriquez Pushes for the Importance of Diverse Humanities
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Literary scholar, English and Humanities Professor Colin Enriquez said he believes in the importance of studying the humanities with an intentionality toward all peoples. Originally from Brooklyn, N.Y., Enriquez has taught at Seaver College since 2015. In looking backward at the evolution of humanity, Enriquez said … [Read more...] about Prof. Colin Enriquez Pushes for the Importance of Diverse Humanities
Students Weigh In on Potential GE Changes
Graphic by Ali Levens Pepperdine plans to reform the General Education core curriculum in fall 2023, removing some requirements and implementing a diversity course. With this new curriculum could come a new student experience, and students have strong opinions on how and what changes should be made. A Nov. 4 Graphic survey of 66 students found 92% of respondents said they … [Read more...] about Students Weigh In on Potential GE Changes