Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityPepperdine University Church has finished the search for a new minister. The Church announced Feb. 5 that they chose Al Sturgeon, dean of Graduate Programs at Pepperdine School of Law, for the job.Sturgeon will shift from a position at the law school to serve as minister.Regarding the transition, Sturgeon said that the time is right. "I … [Read more...] about University Church Welcomes New Minister
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Herbert V. Nootbaar Passes at 108 Years Old
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityFor the first time in years, November 8 passed without a massive birthday party for Herbert V. Nootbaar, who turned 108 years old. Global Justice Program Director Jim Gash said Nootbaar typically threw a themed celebration with close to 150 guests each year. Due to his deteriorating health, however, Nootbaar's final birthday party did not … [Read more...] about Herbert V. Nootbaar Passes at 108 Years Old
Pepperdine Mourns the Passing of Straus Institute Assistant Director Timothy Pownall
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine University Pepperdine mourns the loss of Professor Timothy Pownall, assistant director of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution and director of the Straus/Seaver Conflict Management Program. Pownall, 68, passed away at his home on Oct. 9. His family has not publicly released Pownall's cause of death. In an email sent to members of the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Mourns the Passing of Straus Institute Assistant Director Timothy Pownall
Dean of Graduate Studies Continues the Conversation of Diversity
Photos by Hannah ArledgeIn continuation of an informal series of forums last spring, Al Sturgeon, dean of Graduate Studies at Pepperdine's School of Law, opened the conversation for law students to discuss diversity in a tolerant environment. Dean Sturgeon served as the Dean of Students at the Law School for four years before assuming his current position this past May, but he … [Read more...] about Dean of Graduate Studies Continues the Conversation of Diversity
First-Year Law Student Evan Carthen Passes
Photo Courtesy of Thomas Inkel, Pepperdine Law Surf Report The Pepperdine School of Law community is mourning the loss of 22-year-old first-year student Evan Carthen. He passed away Sept. 5. Details regarding his death have not been publicly released by Carthen’s family. Carthen came to Pepperdine to pursue his dream of becoming a district attorney, according to an email … [Read more...] about First-Year Law Student Evan Carthen Passes
