Dean of International Programs Beth Laux decided to step down from her role, wrote Dean of Seaver College Michael Feltner in a May 23 email to the Pepperdine community. The University and the International Programs office intend to search for a replacement, while providing students with a smooth transition in the upcoming year.
Temporary Fitness Center Opens April 22
Pepperdine’s New Fitness Center was projected to open in Summer 2022, due to construction delays. The fitness center will open Friday April 22, with a grand opening in the fall 2022 semester.
Local Community Members Offer Explorations of Their Faith
Questions of faith may take a lifetime to answer. Members of the local community share their experiences of faith — both when it was affirmed, and when they had to walk away.
Students Push for Expanded Fitness Opportunities
Pepperdine’s fitness scene has faced changes with the announcement of a Wellness fee and a new Fitness center projected to be finished in Summer 2022. Pepperdine students consider what these changes mean for them, and the importance of working out in college.
Admitted Waves Flood Pepperdine at the Malibu Reception
Pepperdine hosted the annual Malibu Reception on April 1, welcoming over 600 admitted students to campus. This event was intended to help admits get to know Pepperdine, and ran from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
2021-2022 Athletic Season: Bouncing Back
Pepperdine Sports were back in full swing for the 2021-2022 year, complete with spectators. Join the Sports and Photo desks of the Graphic as we go through this year’s top moments.
Pepperdine Advancement Center Reevaluates Dimensions of Giving
Since 2016, Pepperdine’s Advancement Center has hosted an annual giving day. As Pepperdine organizations return to in-person operations, Advancement is reevaluating the best way to reach donors across the schools.
Men’s and Women’s Track Shatter Personal And School Records Before Big Break
Pepperdine’s Men’s and Women’s track broke both personal and school records over the weekend of March 11 and 12. The team is heading into a three week break from racing, and hoping to continue their success.
Straus Institute Connects Caruso School of Law with a Larger Community
Pepperdine’s Straus Institute has created training sessions where professors connect with the larger community. The topics include LAPD conflict resolution, a women’s negotiation workshop and SELPA training.
Men’s Baseball Sweeps Series Against Villanova
Pepperdine Men’s Baseball swept their first series against the Villanova Wildcats on Feb.18-20. The Waves are predicted to finish fifth in the WCC and go on to play UCLA on Feb. 22nd.
