Renovations to the Payson Library come to an end as the university opens the space after a 16-month long construction project that includes a new Starbucks. Members of the Pepperdine community can utilize the state-of-the-art facility from the start of this semester, followed by an invitation-only grand opening event on Sept. 17. Payson Library will be open from Monday to … [Read more...] about Book it to the New Payson Library
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Take Advantage of Payson’s Renovations
Photos by Lauren Young With Payson Library under renovation until August 2017, Pepperdine students will have to use their creativity to discover new places to study this year.Junior Hannah Kellis said she plans to study either in her room or outside, particularly Alumni Park, this semester. When asked why she prefers to study outdoors, she said “I feel like I use social … [Read more...] about Take Advantage of Payson’s Renovations
Climate Calling Conference Comes to Pepperdine
Photo Courtesy of Climate Calling The second annual Climate Calling conference took place during Pepperdine's Climate Calling week from April 6 to 8. It included a keynote address by climate activist Bill McKibben, a film screening and student presentations. McKibben’s keynote address is also part of the Malibu Library Speaker Series. Professor of Religion Chris Doran … [Read more...] about Climate Calling Conference Comes to Pepperdine
Payson and Law School Renovations Expected to Revamp Learning
Photos courtesy of Ben Veenendaal Payson Library and Pepperdine’s School of Law are expected to see major renovations starting around May 2016. Inconvenience is expected with these upcoming renovations, which are estimated to take about 15 months. Payson will have more open space and will include a hub where librarians are more accessible, according to Project Director of … [Read more...] about Payson and Law School Renovations Expected to Revamp Learning
Professor to Read From Critically Acclaimed Book
I’ve had a lot of good luck with publishing and awards since I've been at Pepperdine. During my first year or so here I won the “Discovery”/ Boston Review Prize, an award for poets who have not yet published a book. I was really excited about that since so many poets I admire have won it in the past, as well as a Ruth Lilly Fellowship from the Poetry Foundation. Those awards … [Read more...] about Professor to Read From Critically Acclaimed Book