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Pepperdine Receives $22,000 Grant for New First-year Seminar

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Editors note: due to a procedural error, this story was written on March 26, 2015 but not published until recently. We apologize for any confusion. Photo by Maria PradaPepperdine received a $21,997 grant Tuesday to fund a new first-year seminar course. Assistant Professor of Art History Kristen Chiem submitted the grant proposal and will be teaching the class. This art history … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Receives $22,000 Grant for New First-year Seminar

Steve Hewgley Passes Away

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Photo courtesy Steve HewgleySteve Hewgley, a longtime Pepperdine employee, friend and alumnus, passed away on Saturday, April 4. He was an alumnus of Seaver College (Class of 1978) and the Graduate School of Education and Psychology (Class of 2002). Hewgley was also a Pepperdine employee for more than 30 years, most recently as assistant provost under Darryl … [Read more...] about Steve Hewgley Passes Away

Students Question Symbolism of Columbus Statue

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Photos by Allison Hubbard“In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” Everyone remembers this familiar adage from elementary school, where it was taught that Christopher Columbus discovered the New World while trying to find a new route to the gold and spice islands of the East. This discovery is attributed to Columbus, even though Leif Erikson reached Canada more … [Read more...] about Students Question Symbolism of Columbus Statue

The Impact of Tuition on Student Wallets

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Infographic by Sarah Kiker Seaver College tuition will increase 3.55 percent for the 2015-2016 year, Dean Michael Feltner has announced. In an email to the undergraduate student body on March 26, stated that “tuition rates will increase from 3.55 pecrent from $23,220 to $24,045 per semester, or $48,090 for both fall and spring semesters.” However, according to Vice President … [Read more...] about The Impact of Tuition on Student Wallets

DPS Reports 4.09.15

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PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY Department of Public Safety Activity Log 3/30/15 thru 4/6/15   TRAFFIC RELATED - HIT AND RUN, NON-INJURY ACCIDENT Date: Mar 30, 2015-Monday at 11:59 Case Number: 15-00481 Location: DRESCHER PARKING LOT S Summary: VEHICLE VS. PARKED VEHICLE TRAFFIC COLLISION. A STUDENT RETURNED TO THEIR VEHICLE AND NOTICED NEW DAMAGE. THE RESPONSIBLE … [Read more...] about DPS Reports 4.09.15