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Rick Marrs named new Pepperdine provost

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Dean of Seaver College Rick Marrs was named the new provost of Pepperdine University. He will start Aug. 1, 2014,  according to the university press release. Provost Daryl Tippens sent out an email on Sept. 16 declaring he would retire, leaving the role open. A search committee was launched, and town hall meetings were held with Lipscomb University Senior Vice President for … [Read more...] about Rick Marrs named new Pepperdine provost

Pepperdine Relay for Life Back to the Track

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Photo Courtesy of Acadia Osborne After two years cooped up in Firestone Fieldhouse due to rain and construction, the fifth annual Relay for Life will return back to Tari Frahm Rokus Field on Friday, April 4 at 5 p.m. “This year we’re excited to be back … under the stars on the track,” Pepperdine Colleges Against Cancer President senior Acadia Osborne said. PCAC hosts … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Relay for Life Back to the Track

Ban Bossy confidence campaign teaches girls to roar

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Photos courtesy of www.banbossy.com Think of a girl who is giving directions or telling someone what to do. What word do you think of? Now, think of the same situation but replace the girl with a boy. Has your opinion changed? The Girl Scouts of America supported Ban Bossy campaign aims to ban the word “bossy.” Backers such as Jennifer Garner, Condoleezza Rice and Beyonce … [Read more...] about Ban Bossy confidence campaign teaches girls to roar

DPS Reports 03.27.14

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3/17/14 10:25 a.m. Fire/Hazards – Dumpster/Trash Can Fire Location: Graziadio Executive Center Summary: A staff member reported they extinguished a small fire near the trash dumpster at the loading dock. A Public Safety officer responded and found burnt paper that was apparently ignited by a cigarette butt that had been carelessly discarded in an area posted “No … [Read more...] about DPS Reports 03.27.14