President Jim Gash smiles for a headshot in 2019. Gash said he sees a bright future ahead for Pepperdine. File photo courtesy of Pepperdine Graphic Editor’s Note: Alicia Dofelmier was Life & Arts editor of the Graphic in the spring semester. Dofelmier completed the reporting and writing of this story before her graduation in May. Jim Gash is the 8th president of … [Read more...] about Inside the President’s Life: A Q&A with President Jim Gash
Waves Market Welcomes Back Students
On Tuesday, Feb. 11 Pepperdine University brought back Waves Market. Waves Market is a farmers market in Mullin Town Square where students can enjoy crafts, desserts, drinks, food and prepackaged products, according to an email from Pepperdine Business Services Feb. 4. "I love coming to Waves Market because I love farmers markets and I love the different options they have … [Read more...] about Waves Market Welcomes Back Students
Seaver College Alumni Host Their Annual NSO Event: ‘New Student Mugging’
New Student Mugging is an annual New Student Orientation (NSO) tradition that takes place at Alumni Park, said Avesta Carrera, office manager for Alumni Affairs. The tradition involves alumni returning to campus to serve root beer floats to first-year students. "This is the time that students will make friends for the rest of their life so it's a good time for them to meet new … [Read more...] about Seaver College Alumni Host Their Annual NSO Event: ‘New Student Mugging’
Mechanisms of Mindfulness: Community Members Lead Healthier Lives
Art by Skyler Hawkins Life is full of ups and downs, but learning how to cope with these inevitable changes allows people to lead more mindful and peaceful lives.Mindfulness is a person’s ability to be fully present in the moment and not let what is going on around them become overwhelming, according to Mindful.org.Living in the moment, focusing on breathing and trying … [Read more...] about Mechanisms of Mindfulness: Community Members Lead Healthier Lives
Pre-Law Society Seeks to Provide More Resources for Undergrads
A panelist (right) smiles during the Pre-Law Panel on March 9, at Black Family Plaza Classrooms Room 191. Participants of the event learned from panelists about law school, according to the official event description. Photos by Emma IbarraSophomore Allison Ferguson and Brian Link, assistant professor of Business Law, are working together to start a new pre-law society at Seaver … [Read more...] about Pre-Law Society Seeks to Provide More Resources for Undergrads