Art by Madeline DuvallWelcome back to the controlled chaos of a new year, new classes and new resolutions. As Pepperdine’s many hills and staircases teem again with student life, many might be feeling compelled to somehow make 2018 a better year than the one we just left behind. The good news: Pepperdine students have a chance to do that. Before this sentiment fades into … [Read more...] about Devote Some Time to Peace, Hope and Justice
MLK day
This is What Black History Month Could Mean for Us
Art by Peau PorotesanoThe Convocation office delivered MLK Jr. a late birthday gift last Tuesday, Jan. 19 in the form of the first ever “Cultural Competency Table Talk.” During this two-hour discussion between two professors, one pastor and one student, a full Waves Cafe sat in engaged silence. And while the table talk offered excellent advice and a foundational … [Read more...] about This is What Black History Month Could Mean for Us
Peace, Hope, and Justice Week
Photo courtesy of JJ Wong The Week of Peace, Hope and Justice continues through Saturday, with several events and talks focused on community and service. To host the week, the Volunteer Center partnered with the Intercultural Affairs Office to promote racial and social equality, solidarity and community. Tonight, School of Law Professor Jeff Baker and Oscar Mondragon … [Read more...] about Peace, Hope, and Justice Week
Pepperdine Kicks Off Peace, Hope and Justice Week
Photo by Jenna AguileraInspired by Martin Luther King Jr. and his campaign for peace, hope and justice, students organized and led their own campaign this week focusing on those issues and ideals — aptly named Peace, Hope and Justice Week. Alain Datcher, a graduate assistant in the Pepperdine Intercultural Affairs office, helped organize the week. “We wanted a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Kicks Off Peace, Hope and Justice Week
San Fran teaches justice, equality
Photo by Arin DeGroff Although many think of field trips as low impact sight seeing excursions, students engaged in a recent trip that made them rethink their previous notions. Students involved in the Sophomore Experience: Year two celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a trip to San Francisco last weekend. This educational-themed trip, deemed “locally engaged global … [Read more...] about San Fran teaches justice, equality
