International Programs Associate Dean Search Committee held an open forum for faculty, staff and students to decide whether the position of Associate Dean would be appointed to Dr. Fiona Stewart, interim associate dean of International Programs and associate professor of Italian. The forum was hosted in the Black Plaza Classroom 189 on March 26. The public forum was used to … [Read more...] about International Programs Associate Dean Search Committee Hosts Public Forum
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Mantras as a Guiding Force
Taking a Sabbath: How Students Prioritize Rest
The words “I’m busy,” or “I’m good, just tired,” are maybe the most common words in a college student's vocabulary. For senior Megan Elias, these were the words she said the most. “I am so burned out, I am so exhausted during my classes,” Elias said. “And my weekends are packed with people or homework.” Elias … [Read more...] about Taking a Sabbath: How Students Prioritize Rest
Avrey’s Adventures: Exploring the Unknown
First-year Avrey Roberts is not a typical high school graduate. While many students spend their senior year of high school finishing up their education, she chose a different path — graduating one year early and enjoying a gap year filled with adventure, learning and self-discovery. "It all began with that trek in Peru," Roberts said, her eyes light up with the … [Read more...] about Avrey’s Adventures: Exploring the Unknown
Joe Rickabaugh: Rippin’ the Waves of Life
Joe Rickabaugh lives and breathes surfing. Rickabaugh, Pepperdine’s club surf team coach, said he’s been shredding since his parents sent him to surf camp in eighth grade — and hasn’t stopped since. Once he started surfing, he quit everything else and made it his livelihood. “My whole life revolves around surfing,” Rickabaugh said. “I … [Read more...] about Joe Rickabaugh: Rippin’ the Waves of Life