Photo courtesy of Pepperdine University No longer will teachers fumble over students' names and struggle with pronounciation. Dean of Seaver College Michael Feltner introduced via email an application called NameCoach that will allow students to provide their preferred name along with a link to a recording of them speaking their name. The application is expected to go … [Read more...] about NameCoach App Simplifies Introductions
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Seaver College Commencement Speaker Announced
Photos Courtesy of Pepperdine Public Relations Former chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Michael K. Powell will deliver the commencement address and receive the University's highest honor, an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree, at the Seaver College graduation Saturday, April 30, according to a University press release. Powell served as chairman of … [Read more...] about Seaver College Commencement Speaker Announced
Crossroads Recognized as Seaver’s First LGBTQ+ Club
Photo by Zach LeCrossroads is now the first officially recognized LGBTQ+ club at Seaver College. The club will provide a space for students to explore sexual and gender identity issues and their connection to faith, according to the official announcement posted Monday on the Pepperdine Community page called "Crossroads" Becomes Official Student Organization at Seaver … [Read more...] about Crossroads Recognized as Seaver’s First LGBTQ+ Club
Give Convo a Second Chance
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
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
