Art by Kris Harper Microfinance, or microcredit, is a type of financial service and poverty alleviation tool that focuses on providing small loans to those living in extremely poor regions of the world. The loans are intended to provide capital to individuals in order to start a small business such as farming or sewing, which could then develop into a sustainable … [Read more...] about Microfinance Has Macro Problems
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Report Indicates Men’s Water Polo Players Were In Violation Of University Code Of Conduct
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsThe men’s water polo team lost 9 of their last 10 games in 2015, including the final home game of the season. The Waves finished with an overall record of 11-16, with only one MPSF conference victory.The losing season came alongside Director of Athletics Steve Potts’ announcement that on Nov. 5, University officials found some … [Read more...] about Report Indicates Men’s Water Polo Players Were In Violation Of University Code Of Conduct
DPS Reports
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY Department of Public Safety Activity Log 2/14/16 thru 2/22/16 TRESPASSING PRIVATE PROPERTY Date: Feb 14, 2016‑Monday at 10:06 Case Number: 16‑00162 Location: PLAZA CLASSROOMS Summary: FOUR STUDENTS FROM CLU WERE OBSERVED DRINKING ALCOHOL NEAR THE PONDS. THEY WERE WARNED FOR TRESPASSING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND ESCORTED OFF … [Read more...] about DPS Reports
Janet Kerr Takes on New Role in Alma Mater
Photo Courtesy of Janet KerrJanet Kerr began her duties as the university vice chancellor this semester. Her new role is primarily a fundraising role that will help the university develop further."Janet will help us develop genuine friendships with alumni and friends who can help us build on our margin of excellence through transformation gifts," Senior Vice President for … [Read more...] about Janet Kerr Takes on New Role in Alma Mater
Pepp Email To Transition To Gmail
Photo Courtesy of Information TechnologyInformation Technology announced that the Pepperdine email system will transition to Google, adopting Gmail, Google Calendar and the Google application suite (GAFE), Chief Information Officer Jonathan See wrote in an email.Survey feedback inspired the migration over to the Gmail system, according to the Information Technology announcement … [Read more...] about Pepp Email To Transition To Gmail