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Before the Auditions: How the Theatre Program Selects Its Shows

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Theatre students perform "9 to 5: The Musical" for a November 2024 dress rehearsal in Smothers Theatre. The show, directed by Theatre Professor Kelly Todd, is about a group of women who rise up against sexual harassment from their boss. File photo by Mary Elisabeth ('25)Months of work go into producing Pepperdine’s Theatre productions each year. But before auditions even … [Read more...] about Before the Auditions: How the Theatre Program Selects Its Shows

Museum Director Resigns, Pepperdine Responds to Weisman Censorship Controversy

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The Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art remains nearly empty Oct. 24. Censored artist Elana Mann's vinyl collage is one of few things still on the gallery walls. Photo by Henry Adams Andrea Gyorody, director of the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, resigned from her directorship effective Oct. 24, Gyorody confirmed to the Graphic. A University spokesperson said Gyorody and … [Read more...] about Museum Director Resigns, Pepperdine Responds to Weisman Censorship Controversy

Pepp Introduces New Leadership to the Office of Provost

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With Dean Michael Feltner leading the exploration of a possible school of health sciences and former vice provost Lee Kats becoming the interim dean of Seaver, the Office of the Provost has reorganized and added a new member, Public Relations wrote in an Aug. 24 email to the Pepperdine community. Lila McDowell Carlsen, David … [Read more...] about Pepp Introduces New Leadership to the Office of Provost

Introducing Jay Brewster — Pepp’s Next Provost

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Graphic by Ashley Mowreader Jay Brewster is many things — a father, a husband, a researcher, a professor, a Church of Christ elder and a Pepperdine fan. The newest title tacked on to his resume: Pepperdine provost. President Jim Gash announced to the Pepperdine community April 19, that Brewster would succeed Provost Rick Marrs at the conclusion of his term July 31. Gash … [Read more...] about Introducing Jay Brewster — Pepp’s Next Provost