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HUMANITIES ANDTEACHER EDUCATIONThe Humanities and Teacher EducationDivision promotes a holistic education thataims to develop habits of reflection andsound judgment that will strengthen youfor a life of thoughtfulness, service, andresponsible influence. The division seeks toinspire reverence for language and rigorousexposition, argumentation, logic, and problemsolving; foster intellectual independence; andencourage spirited inquiry and disciplinedimagination. These programs of study aremorally inscribed, mobilizing the virtues thatgo hand in hand with academic inquiry—courage and confidence in one’s undertakings,charity and civility, honesty and humility—allof which sustain communities of learning.MAJORSCreative WritingEnglishFilm StudiesHistoryLiberal ArtsMINORSCreative WritingDigital HumanitiesEnglish LiteratureFilm StudiesHistoryWritingSPECIAL PROGRAMTeacher Education Program16

ASA BAILEYHOMETOWN Houston, TexasSTATUS FreshmanMAJOR Liberal ArtsAsa and friends attend the President’s Reception hosted atPresident Benton’s home during New Student Orientation.As a first-generation college student,education was something I really had apassion for before coming to Pepperdine.Studying the liberal arts has given me the chanceto dive into education and get a broad spectrumof knowledge, which is very important to mefor my future, as I feel I am equipping myselfto succeed in whatever profession I ultimatelychoose. My studies have helped grow mypassions, which has been very rewarding.”ACADEMIC ACCOLADESGlobal Leadership ProgramLiberal Arts Student Teaching ProgramINVOLVEMENTBlack Student AssociationStudent Programming BoardStudent Worker, Career CenterSERVICE PROJECTSStep Forward DayPEPPERDINE UNIVERSITYseaver.pepperdine.edu17

INTERNATIONAL STUDIESAND LANGUAGESSeaver College recognizes that in an ageof increasing globalization, a mutualunderstanding and appreciation of differingcultural perspectives are crucial. To equip youas a global citizen, the International Studiesand Languages Division provides forumsto explore pressing international, political,economic, and cultural questions affectingour world today. Through a unique curriculumand study abroad programs, you will have theopportunity to deepen your awareness of theinternational community, your place in it, andhow you might positively impact the world.MAJORSFrenchGermanHispanic StudiesItalianInternational Studies (Specializations)Asian StudiesEconomic StudiesEuropean StudiesInternational/Intercultural CommunicationInternational ManagementLatin American StudiesMiddle East/North African StudiesPolitical StudiesMINORSAsian StudiesFrenchGermanHispanic StudiesItalian18

HEATHER ODELLHOMETOWN Auburn, WashingtonSTATUS SeniorMAJORS International Studies and Hispanic StudiesHeather and friends explore Machu Picchu as part of theiradventures abroad in South America.One of the most meaningful experiences Ihave had at Pepperdine was being part ofthe Social Action and Justice Colloquium andgetting to know Dr. Jeff Banks. In that class I wasforced out of my comfort zone and challenged toconsider social justice issues such as racism, poverty,disability, and LGBTQ rights, and consider what roleI should play in being an advocate for change. I amforever thankful for those conversations becausethey continue to shape and motivate me to this day.”ACADEMIC ACCOLADESAcademic Year Undergraduate Research InitiativeArticle published in Global Tides,Pepperdine journal of arts and sciencesPresented research at theInternational Studies AssociationResearch Assistant, Political Science DepartmentSocial Action and Justice ColloquiumSummer Undergraduate Research ProgramINTERNATIONAL PROGRAMBuenos Aires, ArgentinaINVOLVEMENTEducation and Literacy Coordinator,Volunteer CenterModel United NationsResident AdvisorSERVICE PROJECTSStudents win the Distinguished Delegation award at the 2016Model United Nations conference in New York City.PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITYCamp David GonzalesProject Serve, NicaraguaStanding on Stone Homeless Ministryseaver.pepperdine.edu19

NATURAL SCIENCEThe Natural Science Division programs and facultystrive to create educational experiences thatdevelop your intellect while simultaneouslynurturing your heart, advancing yourcharacter, and growing your faith. Althougheducation occurs in the classroom, it alsooccurs in laboratories, field sites, conferencepresentations, internships, and numerousother locations. Whether listening to a lecture,conducting a laboratory experiment, performingresearch mentored by a faculty scholar, orshadowing a physician in his or her office, youwill be strengthened for life after graduation.MAJORSBiologyChemistryComputer Science/MathematicsComputer Science/PhilosophyMathematicsMathematics EducationNatural ScienceNutritional SciencePhysicsSports MedicineMINORSApplied MathematicsChemistryComputer ScienceMathematicsPhysicsSports MedicineSPECIAL PROGRAMEngineering 3/2 program tracks to be completedin conjunction with partner institutions: ChemicalEngineering; Computer Engineering; andMechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering20

AVERY DAVISHOMETOWN Topeka, KansasSTATUS SeniorMAJOR BiologyMINOR SustainabilityAvery and classmates conduct research at a creek in the SantaMonica Mountains during the annual Step Forward Day.My favorite Pepperdine tradition is ProjectServe, which is where students have thechance to spend their spring break servingin domestic and international communities. I havehad the opportunity to work with environmentalnonprofits through Project Serve in Puerto Ricoand Waco, Texas. These experiences have givenme a humbling perspective on the world aroundme, while allowing me to learn how to serve welland build community with my teammates.”ACADEMIC ACCOLADESGeorge Pepperdine Award forOutstanding Student AchievementPepperdine Regents’ Scholars ProgramPresented at seven research conferences,including Stanford and American Botanical SocietyPublished in Athena’s Gate,Pepperdine Great Books journalINVOLVEMENTPepperdine Concert ChoirPepperdine Chamber ChoirPepperdine GreenTeam, PresidentPepperdine Pickups A Capella GroupPsi Upsilon FraternitySpiritual Life Advisor, The Eden ProjectSERVICE PROJECTSStudents provide dental assistance at the Mission at NatuvuCreek as part of the Fiji Medical Mission summer program.PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITYProject Serve, Puerto RicoProject Serve, Waco, TexasStep Forward Dayseaver.pepperdine.edu21

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHYWith an emphasis on academic rigor and aspirit of genuine inquiry, the Religion andPhilosophy Division’s mission is to lead you intoa deeper understanding of religion, specificallyChristianity, by fully integrating the life of themind with the life of the spirit. Academically, thedivision focuses principally on the one hand onbiblical studies, Christian history, and systematictheology; and on the other hand, it exploresmatters of human knowledge and experience,morality and ethics, and reasoning. To those ends,the division offers courses that will introduce youto the study of religion and philosophy within avariety of cultures, both ancient and modern.In addition to general education courses designedto familiarize you with the Old and New Testamentsand the dynamics of Christianity’s interaction withcontemporary culture, you can also pursue majoror minor degrees in the Religion and PhilosophyDivision to prepare for ministry or graduate study.MAJORSPhilosophyReligionMINORSFaith and VocationPhilosophyReligion22

HEATHER GORDONHOMETOWN Norwalk, ConnecticutSTATUS SophomoreMAJORS Religion and PhilosophyMINOR Hispanic StudiesHeather and her Gamma Phi Beta sorority sisters celebrate bidday in Marina Del Rey.As a Christian I grew up going to churchand reading the Bible, but now that I amin college I am surprised by how much Istill have to learn about religion and about myfaith. Through my coursework as a religion andphilosophy major, I am able to delve into the historyof the Bible and the history of Christianity on adeeper level. By exploring religions of the world,I am able to learn about how Christianity looksin the context of Western religions and Easternreligions, and can see Christianity through a differentprism. What I love most about my major is howit combines the intellectual with the spiritual.”INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMBuenos Aires, ArgentinaINVOLVEMENTGamma Phi Beta SororitySongfestSERVICE PROJECTSStep Forward DayPEPPERDINE UNIVERSITYseaver.pepperdine.edu23

SOCIAL SCIENCEAs a student in the Social Science Division,you will have the opportunity to integratethe theoretical work of the classroom withpractical experience outside the classroom,improve your written expression, and sharpenyour analytical skills. By uniting theory andresearch from these respective disciplines, amore comprehensive, complex, integrated, andconsequently helpful view of humanity is possible.In addition to providing a foundation for servicein social science careers, the Social ScienceDivision will prepare you for and provide youwith access to internships with mental healthagencies, correctional agencies, nonprofitorganizations, political groups, and domestic andinternational business and research institutions.This exposure will help you develop a trainedeye and mind and provide you with tools toanalyze social life with a degree of precision.MAJORSEconomicsPolitical l/Organizational PsychologySocial WorkSociologySurvey Research24

OMARI ALLENHOMETOWN Tyrone, GeorgiaSTATUS JuniorMAJORS Political Science and FrenchMINOR African American StudiesOmari shares his thoughts with the Pepperdine community atthe Step Up Against Sexual Assault Convocation.As a political science major I had theopportunity to live, study, and work inWashington, DC, as part of my InternationalProgram experience. I personally think the DCprogram is the best because of all the ways in whichit prepares you for life after Pepperdine; I workedfull-time as an intern in the Office of Correspondenceat the White House and then I attended class inthe evenings. Being in that dynamic and fastpaced environment allowed me to make a lot ofdifferent connections that have helped me to growas a person, student, and young professional.”ACADEMIC ACCOLADESIntern at the White House, Washington, DCSocial Action and Justice ColloquiumWomack Speech Competition WinnerINTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSLausanne, SwitzerlandWashington, DCINVOLVEMENTBlack Student AssociationCollege DemocratsStudent Government Association, Class PresidentSongfestWORD Up Student MinistrySERVICE PROJECTSKoinonia Campus MissionPacific Coast Youth LodgeStep Forward DayPEPPERDINE UNIVERSITYseaver.pepperdine.edu25

A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

PEPPERDINE’SINTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSEmbrace your sense of adventure andemerge as a global citizen with new culturalperspectives and diverse relationships.Whether in the heart of London or in historicHeidelberg, you will never feel too far fromhome. You will be living and studying inPepperdine-owned facilities and be taught andmentored by faculty from the Malibu campus.Visit the Duomo in central Florence to learn aboutthe achievement it represents or broaden yourunderstanding of cross-cultural communicationand economic development through projects invillages across East Africa as part of Pepperdine’sSummer Special Interest Programs. Perhaps youwill conduct tests on native plant life in the CostaRica rainforest. Wherever your thirst for dynamicexperiences takes you, real-life learning will occur.#1The Institute of International Education ranks PepperdineIN THE NATIONFOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDYABROAD PARTICIPATION28

7 PROGRAM LOCATIONSBUENOS AIRES, ArgentinaFLORENCE, ItalyHEIDELBERG, GermanyLAUSANNE, SwitzerlandLONDON, EnglandSHANGHAI, ChinaWASHINGTON, DCPEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY seaver.pepperdine.edu29

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EXPAND YOURSELF HEREParticipate in a variety of semester, academic year, winter,summer, internship, and special interest International Programs.29WASHINGTON, DC PROGRAMAt the forefront of global symposia, seminars,conferences, and cultural exchanges, theWashington, DC Program has been thestarting point of many highly coveted careersin our nation’s capital and beyond.The internship-based program will offer youthe opportunity to investigate your professionalgoals and prepare you for a career in the globalmarketplace. As DC is host to more than 175foreign embassies, as well as the headquartersof many international organizations, tradeunions, and nonprofit organizations, studentsof the Washington, DC program have internedat the White House, the Department ofJustice, MSNBC, the National Coalition forthe Homeless, the Smithsonian, and more.A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITYIn the newly revamped program, you willalso have the incomparable opportunity toexperience a two-week international study tourin either the Middle East (Dubai or Jordan) orthe Caribbean (Cuba, Haiti, or the DominicanRepublic) in the fall and spring semesters.2/3OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATEin one of Pepperdine’s highly regarded internationalprograms and cite it as one of the highlightsof their four years at Seaver College.PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITYseaver.pepperdine.edu31

TOP 15 COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSStudents from the Pepperdine International Club pose beforekickoff at the annual KICK soccer tournament.An international student from Japan shares what she learnedduring Global Learning Week.32China 37%Brazil 3%Indonesia 10%Taiwan 2%Canada 5%Singapore 2%Hong Kong 3%India 2%

Russia 2%Philippines 1%Thailand 2%Turkey 1%Mexico 2%Myanmar 1%INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSPepperdine is a place that values culturaldiversity and global perspectives. Differentviewpoints foster deep analytical thinkingand compassion for others, both in and out ofthe classroom. We are proud to have a robustinternational student population with over 70different countries represented on campus.The Office of International Student Servicesis committed to serving and supportinginternational students and families duringthe admission process, their time asstudents, and beyond graduation.United Kingdom 1%INTERNATIONAL STUDENTCLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONSArmenian Student AssociationBlue and Orange Indonesia SocietyChinese Student and Scholar AssociationCultural Italian American OrganizationJapanese Student Union/Japan ClubKorean Student AssociationLatino Student AssociationLiberty in North KoreaMuslim Student AssociationPepperdine International ClubPhilipino American Student Association/Filipino ClubMORE THAN12%of the undergraduate population areINTERNATIONAL STUDENTSPEPPERDINE UNIVERSITYseaver.pepperdine.edu33

WE ARE WAVES NATION

AYO WAVES!It’s impossible to walk around the Seaver campuswithout running into an athlete bedecked in blueand orange. And their spirit? It resonates in all theydo. Just look at the number of student-athletesand coaches who have rushed the court afterwinning national championships, been inductedinto Halls of Fame, and medaled at the Olympics.It’s not just the ones on the court that bleedblue and orange. Painted bodies chanting“AYO Waves!” at the tops of their lungs andstudents spreading contagious school spirit getthe crowd going. No sport—not Pepperdine’smen’s basketball, women’s golf, or even beachvolleyball—is safe from the raucous and mostfervent of supporters, the Riptide Spirit Crew,who are ready to welcome each new classinto this rich and historic tradition. Try as youmay, you will never beat Pepperdine mascotWillie the Wave in a game of school spirit!17DIVISION Iathletic teams demand victory and compete with purpose.36

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MEN’SWOMEN’SBaseballBasketballCross CountryGolfTennisTrackVolleyballWater PoloCLUBGolfMen’s LacrosseWomen’s LacrosseMen’s RugbyMen’s SoccerWomen's SoccerSurfingTennisBasketballCross CountryGolfSoccerSwimming and DivingTennisTrackBeach VolleyballIndoor VolleyballINTRAMURALSPORTSBasketballFlag FootballSoccerVolleyball318ALL-AMERICANmen and women, up to the 2017–2018 season.1338Team NationalChampionships12Individual NationalChampionshipsStudent-athlete Sarah Attar made history at the 2012 LondonOlympics when she became one of two first-ever womenathletes to represent Saudi Arabia in the Olympic games.

OLYMPICS HIGHLIGHT2008 2016StudentOlympiansKIM HILL USA women's volleyballSEAN ROONEY USA men’s volleyballMERRILL MOSES AND JESSE SMITH USA men’s water polo1988 1992 2000SIMON ASPELIN Sweden men’s tennis doubleDAIN BLANTON USA men’s beach volleyballBOB CTVRTLIK AND JEFF STORK USA men’s volleyballCRAIG BUCK, BOB CTVRTLIK, JEFF STORK ANDTROY TANNER USA men’s volleyballTERRY SCHROEDER USA men’s water polo1984BRAD GILBERT USA men’s tennis singlesCRAIG BUCK USA men’s volleyballLINDA CHISHOLM USA women’s volleyball1964TERRY SCHROEDER USA men’s water poloMARILYN WHITE USA women’s track 4x100 relayDAVID KIRKWOOD USA modern pentathlon teamAN IMPRESSIVE53student-athletes and alumni have either competed inor coached at the summer Olympics since 1956.PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITYseaver.pepperdine.edu39

THE SEAVER EXPERIENCE

DISCOVER COMMUNITYAsk any student at any school and they will agreethat much of the college experience takes placeoutside the classroom. At Pepperdine, the studentexperience is realized by remarkable people withan abundance of zeal for the robust traditionsand opportunities unique to the University.With more than 110 student clubs andorganizations, an active student government,Greek life, a strong athletic tradition, more than1,000 on-campus events each year, intramuraland club sports, student-led spiritual life activitiesevery day of the week, and theatre and danceproductions, there is always an activity to join andan opportunity for you to build lasting friendships.ACTIVITIES AND TRADITIONSSongfestReel Stories Film FestivalBlue and Orange MadnessWinter WonderlandPresident's ReceptionDance in FlightSpring ConcertCulture Festival and Club FairResidence Hall House Cup CompetitionCoffeehouse GatheringsPepperdine Improv Troupe (PIT)TOP 5 H OM E STATE S ( USA RE S I DE N T ST UDE N TS NA3%

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BE AT THE CENTER OF IT ALLLive on one of the most beautiful collegecampuses in the nation. Princeton Reviewhas ranked Seaver residence halls at thetop of its prestigious national list.Pepperdine’s residential campus is hometo approximately 3,300 undergraduatestudents hand selected from diverse cultural,socioeconomic, religious, ethnic, geographic,and rigorous academic backgrounds. Eachstudent’s personal experiences, passions,and accomplishments contribute to theculture and further diversity on campus.With more than 60 percent of students living oncampus, Housing and Residence Life offers aclos

Graduate School of Education and Psychology Graziadio Business School School of Law School of Public Policy CAMPUSES California Washington, DC South America Europe . PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY seaver.pepperdine.edu 17. INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND LANGUAGES Seaver College recognizes that in an age of increasing globalization, a mutual