Photos by Moni AvilaHenry Stern, California senator and Malibu High alumnus, spoke to Public Policy students and the Pepperdine community about the future of civic engagement and the environment on March 30 at the Wilburn Auditorium. At the event, ‘Finding a Purpose through Service in Civic Engagement,’ Stern shared some of his experiences and views before opening … [Read more...] about Cali Senator Speaks on Civic Engagement
Center for Faith and Learning Kicks Off Three-part Convo Series
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityEric Wilson, associate chaplain for the Office of the Chaplain, kicked off a three-part convocation series with a ‘Panel on Faith’ on March 22 in Elkins.This three-part convocation series is put on in conjunction with the Center for Faith and Learning. Each convocation will feature a book, with themes related to faith and … [Read more...] about Center for Faith and Learning Kicks Off Three-part Convo Series
Calamigos Ranch No Longer an ‘On-Campus’ Housing Option
Photos courtesy of Michaela MeyerCalamigos Ranch will no longer be a housing opportunity for students through Housing and Residence Life beginning fall 2017.Calamigos Ranch was first offered to students as a housing option in the fall semester of 2014. Calamigos Ranch is located in the Santa Monica Mountains on Kanan Dume Road, which is 11.5 miles away from Pepperdine’s … [Read more...] about Calamigos Ranch No Longer an ‘On-Campus’ Housing Option
Convicted Civility Convo Promotes Healthy Conversations
Photo by Moni AvilaRichard Mouw, American philosopher and theologian, spoke in Elkins Auditorium on March 15 to share his message on what he likes to call 'Convicted Civility' with the Pepperdine community. At the root of Convicted Civility is the idea that conviction and civility are an integral part of civil discourse and Christianity can be a solution to the incivility … [Read more...] about Convicted Civility Convo Promotes Healthy Conversations
Plaza Fountain Turns On After University Decision
Photo by Terra Atwood The fountain in Joslyn Plaza is back on, as of Feb. 14, after being shut off for the past three years. Pepperdine shut down all 12 recirculating water features and fountains in 2014 to conserve water in an effort against the drought. Since then, the fountains at Heroes Garden, and now Joslyn Plaza, have been turned back on. Junior Andrew Lozano … [Read more...] about Plaza Fountain Turns On After University Decision