Pepperdine faces challenges in recruitment and competition with some facilities. Still, administrators say it’s “not where you are, it’s who you are.”
A New Chapter: Seaver College Celebrates the Class of 2022
Seaver College celebrated the class of 2022’s graduation ceremony April 30 on Alumni Park. The ceremony honored the graduates achievements but also inspired hope for the future.
Finding Hope in Every Moment
Hope can be a feeling or an experience, or maybe even a concept some people avoid out of fear of disappointment. Many students said hope gives them a strong foundation to ground themselves in, whether they have hope in their faith or hope in particular moments.
Bienvenido Barcelona: Pepperdine Offers New International Program
Pepperdine will offer a new program for the fall 2022 and spring 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. Applications are due April 18 for prospective students.
New Beginnings: Students Continue the Songfest Tradition
Songfest returned to campus April 1 for a recorded show in Elkins Auditorium, followed by free food at food trucks and student karaoke. Songfest has been a long-standing tradition for the Pepperdine community.
SGA Announces New Officers for 2022-23 Academic Year
Student Government Association announced its new leaders for the 2022-23 academic year. The vice president of Finance position will require a runoff election which will take place March 30
Office of Student Accessibility Hosts Disability Awareness Week
The Office of Student Accessibility honored Disability Awareness Week on campus March 14 through 18. The office hosted events such as accessible yoga and trivia, and encouraged students to only take accessible routes to spread awareness on the issue.
LA County Pushes to Move Serious Offenders to Malibu
LA County Board of Supervisors voted March 15 to move violent offenders to Camp Kilpatrick, located in Malibu. Malibu City Council members said they questioned whether Camp Kilpatrick was secure enough for these offenders.
Goodbye Sodexo, Hello Bon Appétit: Pepperdine Welcomes New Dining Service
Pepperdine will start a new dining service contract with Bon Appètit in August 2022, ending its four-decade contract with Sodexo. Bon Appètit is based in Redwood City, Calif., and operates 1,000 cafes in 33 states.
Pepperdine Returns to Maskless Life
Students returned to Pepperdine from spring break without a mask mandate, after Pepperdine lifted its mask mandate March 7, following LA County guidance. Students expressed their opinions about the freedom to decide on face coverings.
