Sea level rise and coastal erosion threaten Malibu roads and beaches. Coastal stakeholders like the Bay Foundation, Caltrans and Beaches and Harbors measure effectiveness, time and cost in implementing solutions to the decline.
Men’s Volleyball Opens Season with Back-to-Back-to-Back Sweeps
No. 4 Men’s Volleyball team opened their season in Malibu on Thursday, Jan. 13 and Friday, Jan. 14, with back-to-back sweeps of the Erskine Flying Fleet (25-9, 25-19, 25-15), (25-17, 25-16, 25-16). The team continued the victory parade, winning their match against Princeton on Monday, Jan. 17 (25-21, 25-20, 25-20)
Pepperdine Reinforces COVID Policies In Face of Omicron
As students prepare to start the spring 2022 semester in Malibu, Pepperdine officials implement stronger COVID-19 policies and protections. On-campus operations will pause until Jan. 14 or until in-person classes resume.
Prof. Colin Enriquez Pushes for the Importance of Diverse Humanities
English and Humanities Professor Colin Enriquez emphasizes the importance of studying humanities and what the past can teach modern students. But more than just taking HUM General Education classes, Enriquez encourages students to engage with diverse literature, art and movies with intentionality.
Songfest Up in the Air for 2022
Pepperdine’s oldest tradition, Songfest, hangs in jeopardy for spring 2022. Following Songfest Director Sam Parmelee’s layoff, community members lack key information to move forward with the show.
Advancement, Athletics Continue Donor-Funded Capital Projects
Pepperdine’s Advancement Office continues to advance Pepperdine’s strategic plan through fundraising and advancement projects. Projects in the works include a new scoreboard for the soccer field and baseball stadium, as well as continued development of the Chateau d’Hauteville in Vevay, Switzerland.
‘Don’t Touch My Kid’: Malibu Moms Stage Anti-Vaccine Mandate Protest Near Pier
Malibu locals protested vaccine mandates in schools and for people in general as part of a larger national walkout, protesters said. The demonstration lasted for several hours by the Malibu Pier on Nov. 3.
Seaver 200 Foundation Gatherings Move to Online Following Logistical Challenges
The Hub for Spiritual Life will move its remaining fall 2021 Seaver 200 Foundation Gatherings online due to logistical challenges. The Oct. 20 and Nov. 10 meetings will take place via iAttended.
COVID-Related County Guidance Impacts Pepperdine Operations
Pepperdine faces updated county guidance as it continues to deliver on-ground, in-person services for students, faculty and staff. Latest changes per LA County Public Health guidance will impact mega events as well as quarantine measures for unvaccinated individuals.
DPS Crime Report Reflects More Theft on Campus
Pepperdine’s Department of Public Safety’s public safety log publishes weekly crimes committed on campus.
