Art by Peau PorotesanoI have to admit — I used to hate Convo. After all, why should I spend my Wednesday morning in a room full of people who don’t care, listening to a speaker who has nothing beneficial to say? I’m not alone in that sentiment either. Convocation probably tops the list of things most dreaded by students, slightly edging out Humanities 111 and … [Read more...] about Give Convo a Second Chance
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Pepperdine Receives $22,000 Grant for New First-year Seminar
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
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
The Impact of Tuition on Student Wallets
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
Meet Your New Seaver Dean
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityPepperdine University announced Michael Feltner as the new dean of Seaver College in a press release March 31. Feltner filled the position of interim dean beginning in August 2014 when former dean Rick Marrs became provost. In his 27 years at Pepperdine, Feltner has held a mix of teaching and leadership roles, including chairperson for … [Read more...] about Meet Your New Seaver Dean
