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Jorge Contreras

“You have to understand how finance works”: Wave Pool Advocates for Financial Literacy

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Members of the Wave Pool Student Investment Club gather for a weekly meeting Jan. 23, 2020. As the economy evolves and adapts in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Wave Pool Student Investment Club provided a community for students to learn about personal finance and investments. Photo courtesy of Jorge ContrerasCrash. Recession. Rebound. Short Squeeze. … [Read more...] about “You have to understand how finance works”: Wave Pool Advocates for Financial Literacy

Career Chat: Jorge Contreras

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Senior Jorge Contreras shares how he has pursued his interests in finance and investing through books, podcasts and his leadership role in Pepperdine's Wavepool Investment Club. "I know it's a very tough time right now," Contreras said. "But, I encourage you to keep learning and really try and understand the things that the world has to offer, and you can only do that by … [Read more...] about Career Chat: Jorge Contreras

Sweet Symphony: Pepperdine and Westlake High School Orchestras Fill Smothers with Sound

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Photos by Sherry YangGreat waves of sounds and harmonies filled Smothers Theatre on Thurs. Oct. 19, when the Pepperdine Orchestra performed with the Westlake High School Chamber Orchestra and internationally renowned pianist Rufus Choi. Under the direction of conductor Tony Cason, they performed pieces from Wolfgang A. Mozart, Ludwig von Beethoven and the lesser known Jean … [Read more...] about Sweet Symphony: Pepperdine and Westlake High School Orchestras Fill Smothers with Sound