The university continues to recover from the loss of Jim Brock director of housing and community living.Brock fondly known as JB died on Thursday Jan. 15 at approximately 1:00 p.m. after suffering from a cardiac arrest internal bleeding kidney failure and other complications according to a housing office official. He was 59 years old and had worked at Pepperdine since … [Read more...] about Director of Housing Jim Brock Dies
Memorial service honors Jim Brock beloved university administrator
Friends and family gathered Wednesday in Firestone Fieldhouse to offer songs and testimonies to commemorate the life of Jim Brock director of Housing and Community Living.Brock fondly known as JB died on Thursday Jan. 15 at approximately 1 p.m. after suffering from cardiac arrest internal bleeding kidney failure and other complications according to a housing office official. He … [Read more...] about Memorial service honors Jim Brock beloved university administrator
Lifebread feeds Africa hope
A life as a chef aboard international cruise ships was what senior Dusty Breeding imagined as his destined path after graduating high school. However in the summer of 2006 he embarked on a journey into Africa that took his life off "cruise control" and set him on a more charitable course. Now a religion major at Pepperdine he returns several times a year to the birthplace of … [Read more...] about Lifebread feeds Africa hope
Kemp battles cancer
News of one of Pepperdine's most honored figures' diagnosis with cancer earlier this month struck a blow to the university and the nation. While Kemp's legacy as a former Congressman NFL quarterback and vice presidential candidate is widely known to many in the Pepperdine community Kemp is much more: a beloved benefactor and trusted advisor. "It was a shock to me not just … [Read more...] about Kemp battles cancer
Welcoming all that 'gypsy jazz'
While it may seem that Generation Y's interest is geared toward a simplified pop sound there are still musicians that thrive off of a musical challenge such as world-renowned musician and guitarist John Jorgenson. Jorgenson performed at Pepperdine's Smothers Theatre Saturday to approximately 250 people.Those who attended Jorgenson's concert at Pepperdine were given a rich … [Read more...] about Welcoming all that 'gypsy jazz'