Women's Lifelong Lecture Series
Designed for an elite group of women, the purpose of this series of presentations is to assist women in staying abreast of current events and establishing sound, logical, and innovative positions related to issues that shape our world and finding solutions to the complex questions of the day.
Participation in this three-week program is by invitation only. The group meets once a month during the fall and spring semesters for seminar presentations. Each seminar will focus on one topic, with the majority of sessions being presented by Pepperdine University faculty.
The seminar will consist of a one-hour lecture, followed by a thirty-minute "questions and answers" portion. The seminars will be held at a private residence in Pacific Palisades and are preceded by a continental breakfast. The following presentations have already taken place (some can be viewed online):
Spring Series 2018
"Nutritional Genetics: Is Your Health in Your Genes?"
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Dr. Susan Helm, registered dietitian nutritionist, Seaver College Associate Professor of Nutritional Science, and coordinator of the nutritional science program.
"A New Normal: Raising a Child on the Autism Spectrum"
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Adel Najdowski, Ph.D., BCBA-D is an Associate Professor and Director of the M.S. in Behavioral Psychology program at Pepperdine University
"Cancer Risk and Prevention"
Thursday, March 8, 2018
UCLA Health medical experts, Dr. Aashini Master and Erica Silver, MS discussed the genetics and the breast cancer family history connection, along with lifestyle and personal risk factors.
Fall Series 2017
"Women's Laughter is What Men are After"
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Yakov Smirnoff, World Famous Russian Comedian, Actor and Writer Star of the PBS Special "Happily Ever Laughter: The Neuroscience of Romantic Relationships"
"Finding Truth in an Era of "Fake News", Post-Truth and Polarized Debates"
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Dr. Natasha Thapar-Olmos, Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Spring Series 2017
"Myths about sleep: Insights from Studies of Sleep in Human Hunter-Gatherers"
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Dr. Jerry Siegel, Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, Director of the UCLA Center for Sleep Research
"Leadership Lessons from the Bench"
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Dean Deanell Tacha, Dean of the School of Law, Professor of Law, Former Circuit Judge, Former Chief Judge
"Healthy Aging, Scientific Discoveries, and Social Enterprise"
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Dr. Steve Kirnon, Director of GSEP Social Entrepreneurship and Change, Professor, CEO of PharmaPlan LLC
Fall Series 2016
"A life designed for miracles: Leadership tools for creating spectacular results"
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Dr. Farzin Madjidi, Interim Associate Dean, Professor of Leadership, Graduate School of Education and Psychology
"Mindset Matters: The Neuroscience of Leading Change"
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Dr. Terri Egan, Professor, Graziadio School of Business Management
"Emotional Mastery: The Gifted Wisdom of Unpleasant Feelings"
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Dr. Joan Rosenberg, Visiting Professor of Psychology, Graduate School of Education and Psychology, TEDTalk Speaker
Spring Series 2016
"Living a Values-based Life"
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Dr. Judy Ho, Asst. Professor of Psychology, Graduate School of Education and Psychology
"A Look at the 2016 Election"
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Professor Pete Peterson, Dean of SPP
"Gender Intelligence: A Look at the Male & Female Brain"
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Stephanie Blondell, Associate Director, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Assistant Professor of Law and Practice, Pepperdine School of Law
Fall Series 2015
"K-12 Education Reform: Are We Getting It Right?"
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Ms. Joan Sullivan, CEO of the Partnership for LA Schools
"Living Positive Psychology: Focus, Flow, & Well-Being"
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Dr. Shelly Harrell Licensed Psychologist, Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University
"iGods: How Technology Shapes Our Spiritual & Social Lives"
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Dr. Craig Detweiler, Associate Professor of Communication at Pepperdine University
Spring Series 2015
"ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria)"
Thursday April 16, 2015
Dr. Robert Lloyd, Pepperdine University
"Stem Cell Research"
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Dr. Donna Nofziger-Plank, Pepperdine University
"Positive Psychology and Living an Abundant Life"
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis, Pepperdine University
Fall Series 2014
"Healthy Aging"
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Dr. Priscilla MacRae and Blue Zones by Lauren Nakano
"Affordable Care Act"
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Minda Wilson
"Ebola and other diseases"
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Dr. Sadina Reynaldo