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From Music to Teaching: Pepperdine Film Professor Shares Her Journey

April 6, 2023 by Tanya Yarian

Joi Carr, professor of English and Film, takes part in the Engaged Symposium on Nov. 3. Carr spoke with Cedric the Entertainer and said she asked him about his work as a producer. Photos courtesy of Joi Carr An author, professor, singer-songwriter and a woman in leadership are just a few words to portray her, said Joi Carr, professor of English and Film. From singing in … [Read more...] about From Music to Teaching: Pepperdine Film Professor Shares Her Journey

Pepp Community Seeks More Diversity in Humanities and Teacher Education Division

September 15, 2021 by Grace Wood

Art by Samantha Miller On March 18, Seaver Dean Michael Feltner announced Paul Begin, the former divisional dean of International Studies, would begin a three-year contract as associate dean of General Education and Curriculum starting Aug. 1. Before his official appointment, Begin worked as the interim dean since 2019. In his role, Begin — and the other nine members of the … [Read more...] about Pepp Community Seeks More Diversity in Humanities and Teacher Education Division

Flipping the Script: Challenging Motifs in Literature and Film

December 2, 2019 by Makena Huey

From the opening pages of Genesis to the opening scenes of Western movies, media has traditionally associated light with positivity and darkness with negativity. Across literature and film, authors and directors use literal light and darkness to suggest figurative meanings about characters, plots and themes. Villains sneak in shadows, dwell in dungeons and cloak … [Read more...] about Flipping the Script: Challenging Motifs in Literature and Film

Students Snap for ‘Epiphany’ Poetry Night

February 20, 2018 by Caroline Edwards

Photos by Caroline Edwards Pepperdine's convocation event was an evening of snaps, slam poetry and epiphanies. Pepperdine's Black Student Association, Multicultural Theatre Project, Intercultural Affairs Office and the Institute for Entertainment Media and Culture teamed up to present "Epiphany," a slam poetry event, for its 18th season. The event was part of … [Read more...] about Students Snap for ‘Epiphany’ Poetry Night

‘Boyz N the Hood’ Producer Speaks with Students

November 7, 2017 by Isaac Randel

Photo by Kaelin Mendez The producer of "Boyz n the Hood" recently shared his reflections on the film in Elkins Auditorium. Renowned film producer Steve Nicolaides spoke with Pepperdine's Director of Film Studies and Associate Professor of English Joi Carr in front of an audience of students. The event was part of the "Intimate Conversations" convocation series put on by … [Read more...] about ‘Boyz N the Hood’ Producer Speaks with Students

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