Photo by Akela Newman As nice as it would be to sleep in until 10 a.m. for regular Convocation on Wednesday mornings, many Pepperdine students have defied all odds by deciding to get up before the sun and travel to Zuma Beach for Surf Chapel at 7 a.m. I found myself among the crazies on the morning of Sept. 10 because I wanted to be a part of the adventure. After speaking to … [Read more...] about Surfing for Something?
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Lloyd Takes Fulbright to New Delhi
Photo Courtesy of Robert Lloyd Standing with a neon orange construction vest topped with a French beret is just one way professor Robert Lloyd facilitates discussion in his classroom. Whether it’s creating hypothetical countries or tying his cat Heidi into a lecture, Lloyd bleeds enthusiasm for International Relations and teaching. Thanks to the Fulbright-Nehru Academic and … [Read more...] about Lloyd Takes Fulbright to New Delhi
DPS Director Retires After 27 Years
Photos by Sylvia Hartley Associate Vice President and Director of Pepperdine’s Department of Public Safety Earl Carpenter has retired after 27 long years of dedicated service. He began his work in 1987 and has served as deputy director since 1994. A retirement celebration was held in Carpenter’s honor Wednesday in the Seaver Board Room located on the fourth floor of the … [Read more...] about DPS Director Retires After 27 Years
Faculty Tweeps Talk Social Media
Art by Alexander Hayes A social media storm brewed when Pepperdine alumna Michelle Fields tweeted an image of a comment allegedly posted by then-Pepperdine professor Russell Burgos in reaction to her appearance on Fox News’ “Cashin’ In” a month ago — a comment that read, “It appears she’s gone Full Retard.” The tweet — which got 251 retweets and 130 favorites — attracted … [Read more...] about Faculty Tweeps Talk Social Media
First-Ever Black Female Dean Joins GSEP’s Ranks
Photo by Marisa Padilla Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology Helen Easterling Williams took up the reins this year as the leader of GSEP. Williams is the first African-American female dean of a school at Pepperdine, according to President Andrew K. Benton. Former Dean of GSEP Margaret Weber announced her retirement in January, beginning the search … [Read more...] about First-Ever Black Female Dean Joins GSEP’s Ranks