Photos courtesy of PepperdineThe Pepperdine App allows students to access a page for all orientation links. Students could access the NSO schedule and open links to watch live and recorded videos.Typically a week filled with packed activities, New Student Orientation moved to a strictly virtual format in June 2020. "Everything we did online was how it would be like if we did it … [Read more...] about New Students Plug Into Pepperdine’s Virtual Culture
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Opinion: Seaver’s Unfair Tuition Raise Reveals a Disconnect Between Students and Administrators
Art by Madeline Duvall As undergraduate students gear up for another semester of online learning, one question lingers: Why is Seaver College increasing tuition?Many students voiced their disdain on social media for the 3% increase, calling it immoral in the face of a global health and economic crisis. Others insisted online learning is not equal in value to in-person … [Read more...] about Opinion: Seaver’s Unfair Tuition Raise Reveals a Disconnect Between Students and Administrators
The Pixel: March 30, 2020
The Pixel is Pepperdine Graphic Media’s weekly newsletter that highlights our top stories and breaks down what you need to know. Sign up to receive the Pixel in your inbox: https://forms.gle/AxrcdD4aonNrGyBH9 … [Read more...] about The Pixel: March 30, 2020
‘An Evening with Pepperdine Fine Arts’ Gives Students a Chance to Display their Talents Virtually
Lydia Parker discusses how female pharaohs used art and textual work to create a new identity for themselves.Photos by Caroline SharplessStudents and faculty joined together to present “An Evening with Pepperdine Fine Arts,” on Friday, April 17. This free virtual event, held live over Zoom, gave students an opportunity to perform remotely, due to the cancellation of … [Read more...] about ‘An Evening with Pepperdine Fine Arts’ Gives Students a Chance to Display their Talents Virtually
Optimize Online Education with Interpersonal Learning Opportunities, Research Suggests
Art by Elizabeth BrummerSince early March, over 300 American universities have canceled in-person instruction and moved completely to an online platform. While many students and professors continue to express challenges to remote learning, science offers some solutions.A recent study found that both students and professors believe personalized learning experiences are key to … [Read more...] about Optimize Online Education with Interpersonal Learning Opportunities, Research Suggests
