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Seminar Series Empowers Attendees with Cultural Competency: Insights from ‘DUNAMIS’

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J. Goosby Smith, vice president for Community Belonging and chief diversity officer, said she recognizes this imperative to learn to navigate cross-cultural interactions with humility. She led the fourth DUNAMIS seminar in the Fireside Room on Feb. 22, and there were about 20 attendees. "DUNAMIS" stands as an acronym for "Developing Cross-Cultural Adaptability and Cultural … [Read more...] about Seminar Series Empowers Attendees with Cultural Competency: Insights from ‘DUNAMIS’

Switzerland Program Travels to Kenya

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Students studying abroad in Pepperdine's Switzerland program went on their Spring Educational Field Trip (EFT) to Kenya from Feb. 9, through Feb. 18.Ezra Plank is the director of the Switzerland program and was responsible for organizing the trip. He said that planning for the trip began two years ago to ensure the students could have the best possible experience.“With a … [Read more...] about Switzerland Program Travels to Kenya

Student Bar Association Hosts Annual Valentine’s Day Talent Show

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Pepperdine's Student Law Bar Association returned this year with their annual Valentine's Day talent show on the front lawn of the Caruso School of Law. SBA handed out free pizza to attendees and had a booth to pick up Valentine's Day grams for those who had ordered them prior to the event. The first place prize was $200, second place was $150, third place was $100 and the … [Read more...] about Student Bar Association Hosts Annual Valentine’s Day Talent Show

Celebrating Year Of The Dragon: Pepperdine CSSA Hosts Chinese New Year Gala

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The Chinese Student and Scholar Association celebrated the Year of the Dragon by hosting their 2024 Chinese New Year's Gala in the Lighthouse on Feb. 2.Many gathered to enjoy the three-hour celebration of the traditional Chinese Lunar New Year. The event presented a variety of immersive activities as well as exciting student performances. CSSA member Rongjie Kang said this … [Read more...] about Celebrating Year Of The Dragon: Pepperdine CSSA Hosts Chinese New Year Gala