Pepperdine University celebrated the beginning of the Hollywood Visionaries series on Tuesday – a month of activities highlighting the Jewish leaders who founded the entertainment industry – with a photography exhibit in Payson Library. The exhibit features stills from award-winning photographer and photojournalist Leigh Wiener, who photographed Hollywood studio moguls and … [Read more...] about Jewish leaders of Hollywood honored
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Interfaith book series addresses Islam
Members of the community interested in Muslim history and culture will be able to enjoy “Let’s Talk About It: Muslim Journeys,” a free 5-week long book discussion group beginning Jan. 23 in the Great Books room in Payson Library. Led by Assistant Professor of Middle Eastern Studies, Dr. David Simonowitz, the discussions — only open to the first 20 people who sign up with … [Read more...] about Interfaith book series addresses Islam
Author finds peace in prejudice
With the word “reconciliation” as her mantra, author Louise Steinman fuses the bitter past of Jewish persecution in Poland with the importance of forgiveness in her newest book “The Crooked Mirrors,” from which she will be reading today at 4 p.m. in Payson Library. Steinman spoke about her journeys in Poland 3 years ago during the writing process of “The Crooked Mirrors,” … [Read more...] about Author finds peace in prejudice
Library renovations planned for next year
Renovations of Payson Library are expected to begin fall 2014, bringing in new furniture, study spaces and more technology, according to Dean of Libraries Mark Roosa. “There’s a lot going on right now concerning the library,” Roosa said. “When I arrived here about nine years ago, there was a good deal of interest in renovating the facility. So we began a … [Read more...] about Library renovations planned for next year
Textbooks available for checkout
Textbooks will be more widely available in the library for students to check out starting Monday, according to Student Government Association freshman senator Edward Adutwum, who spearheaded the project. Some of the books can only be used in the library, but some of them will be available for students to check out for a week, similar to the iPad program, Dean of Libraries Mark … [Read more...] about Textbooks available for checkout
