Kay Coles James spoke on how she armed herself for politics by becoming solidified in her identity, calling and faith.The School of Public Policy hosted James during the Augustus and Patricia Tagliaferri Dean’s Distinguished Lecture. Pete Peterson, dean of the School of Public Policy, sat down with James for a discussion titled: A Life of Faithful Leadership in Politics … [Read more...] about The Augustus and Patricia Tagliaferri Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Discusses Being Armed for Politics: Identity, Calling and Faith
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TEDxPepperdine Starts New Conversations on Campus
Speaker Jeff Walling opens TEDx with an interactive talk about human possibility. Photos by Milan Loiacono Talks of connection — connection to others, to nature, to creativity — were at the forefront of the discussions at this year's TEDxPepperdine event. Smothers Theatre filled with students, faculty and community members for the TED organization's second on-campus … [Read more...] about TEDxPepperdine Starts New Conversations on Campus
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
Hopkins Out; New Seaver Commencement Speaker Announced
Photo by Krista Kennell/Fortune Most Powerful Women Pepperdine has announced that health technology entrepreneur and Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes will address Seaver College on Saturday, May 2 in lieu of Sir Anthony Hopkins, who "was unable to serve as commencement speaker due to a scheduling conflict." Hopkins was initially announced to be the speaker, as the Graphic … [Read more...] about Hopkins Out; New Seaver Commencement Speaker Announced
Seaver Graduation Speaker Announced
Photo courtesy of IMDB Historically speaking, May 2 has been important. In 1536, Anne Boleyn was arrested and imprisoned for adultery, incest, witchcraft and treason. In 1885, The Congo Free State was established. In 2000, President Clinton announced that Global Positioning Systems will no longer be limited to military use. In 2015, Sir Anthony Hopkins will be speaking at … [Read more...] about Seaver Graduation Speaker Announced
