The event has been canceled and our message was received loud and clear by the university. I am overwhelmed by the courage shown by our community in holding this institution to a higher standard. We will continue watching to ensure our campus remains a space that respects the experiences of …
June 25, 2019
Pepperdine University School of Law Community in Opposition to the Invitation of Justice Thomas to the School of Law Dinner
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As members of the Pepperdine Law Community, we voice our solidarity with student organizations opposing the invitation of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to the School of Law Dinner. We urge the administration to continue to cooperate with these students in efforts to prevent and raise awareness of sexual harassment and assault.
We echo and endorse their words. We support their struggle, and take great pride in their courage.
We are better than this. #WavesUp
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March 31, 2019
The silence from the administration is becoming impossible to ignore despite the clear message we have sent together. I am spending my time gathering more accounts from students who feel ignored by the current leadership. We will not let them pretend this is a settled issue while the pain in our community remains so raw.
March 31, 2019
Seeing this momentum grow has reminded me why I chose this community in the first place. Your willingness to stand up for our values makes me proud to call Pepperdine home.
Reached 100 supporters
March 31, 2019
36 Comments
This Loyola Law School student, Class of 2019, stands in support of the Pepperdine Law School Students and all opinions expressed in this Letter. - Kathleen J. Becket
I believe that us as a student body should have been given the proper platform to weigh in on this matter before the choice was even made. The fact that this had to occur after the fact and in social media just makes it even more disappointing. I would like to thank my fellow 2019 classmates for your leadership!
Prestige does not come from honoring those that have dishonored themselves but have attained success notwithstanding.
I’m disappointed that this decision was made without students. That the prestige of having a Supreme Court Justice took priority over the wellbeing of students on campus who may have experienced sexual harassment or assault.
I’m very disappointed with the administration’s decision to host Justice Thomas, particularly in light of his wife’s inappropriate lobbying efforts of the Trump administration and the increased awareness of issues of sexual assault. I understand the desire to place graduates in clerkships on the Supreme Court, but I hope that issues of right and wrong still take priority. M
I stand in solidarity with all women who are survivors of sexual assault and/or harassment. #ibelieveanitahill
A Pepperdine student with friends in the Law School
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The event has been canceled and our message was received loud and clear by the university. I am overwhelmed by the courage shown by our community in holding this institution to a higher standard. We will continue watching to ensure our campus remains a space that respects the experiences of …
June 25, 2019
Pepperdine University School of Law Community in Opposition to the Invitation of Justice Thomas to the School of Law Dinner
Final supporters
As members of the Pepperdine Law Community, we voice our solidarity with student organizations opposing the invitation of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to the School of Law Dinner. We urge the administration to continue to cooperate with these students in efforts to prevent and raise awareness of sexual harassment and assault.
We echo and endorse their words. We support their struggle, and take great pride in their courage.
We are better than this. #WavesUp
ACTION STEPS:
1. Read the letter, if you haven't already
2. Sign the petition
3. Comment your relationship to Pepperdine Law
4. DISTRIBUTE WIDELY!
Updates
March 31, 2019
The silence from the administration is becoming impossible to ignore despite the clear message we have sent together. I am spending my time gathering more accounts from students who feel ignored by the current leadership. We will not let them pretend this is a settled issue while the pain in our community remains so raw.
March 31, 2019
Seeing this momentum grow has reminded me why I chose this community in the first place. Your willingness to stand up for our values makes me proud to call Pepperdine home.
Reached 100 supporters
March 31, 2019
36 Comments
I am a Seaver alumna who worked at the law school while I was an undergraduate. I am also a Black woman who is horrified by this. It sends a very clear message about what the university stands for, and I am not sure where that leaves me.
This Loyola Law School student, Class of 2019, stands in support of the Pepperdine Law School Students and all opinions expressed in this Letter. - Kathleen J. Becket
I believe that us as a student body should have been given the proper platform to weigh in on this matter before the choice was even made. The fact that this had to occur after the fact and in social media just makes it even more disappointing. I would like to thank my fellow 2019 classmates for your leadership!
Prestige does not come from honoring those that have dishonored themselves but have attained success notwithstanding.
I’m disappointed that this decision was made without students. That the prestige of having a Supreme Court Justice took priority over the wellbeing of students on campus who may have experienced sexual harassment or assault.
I’m very disappointed with the administration’s decision to host Justice Thomas, particularly in light of his wife’s inappropriate lobbying efforts of the Trump administration and the increased awareness of issues of sexual assault. I understand the desire to place graduates in clerkships on the Supreme Court, but I hope that issues of right and wrong still take priority. M
I stand in solidarity with all women who are survivors of sexual assault and/or harassment. #ibelieveanitahill
A Pepperdine student with friends in the Law School
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I am a Seaver alumna who worked at the law school while I was an undergraduate. I am also a Black woman who is horrified by this. It sends a very clear message about what the university stands for, and I am not sure where that leaves me.