Photos by Moni Avila Henry 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 […]
Center for Faith and Learning Kicks Off Three-part Convo Series
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine University Eric 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 […]
Calamigos Ranch No Longer an ‘On-Campus’ Housing Option
Photos courtesy of Michaela Meyer Calamigos 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 […]
Convicted Civility Convo Promotes Healthy Conversations
Photo by Moni Avila Richard 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 […]
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 […]
Cafecito Organico Closes Its Doors for Good
Photos by Monica Avila Cafecito Organico, a coffee shop located in Point Dume Village, opened its doors for the last time Jan. 31. As of Feb. 1, the store has officially closed. It is not clear why the coffee shop has closed, and ownership could not be reached for comment. A replacement vendor is expected […]
Columbus Statue says Goodbye to Malibu Campus
Photos by Kayla Lee The Christopher Columbus statue is officially set to sail across the ocean blue. President Andrew K. Benton sent out a press release Monday that said the Christopher Columbus statue will be relocated to the Pepperdine campus in Florence, Italy. This has come after months of protest about diversity and equality […]
School of Public Policy Gets Ready for Healthy Democracy
Graphic by Nate Barton The Pepperdine School of Public Policy is continuing its work from last semester on a project to make the California Initiative process more transparent for its students. Headed by Dean Pete Peterson of the Davenport Institute, the School of Public Policy intends to bring Healthy Democracy, an organization based in Oregon, […]
Peace, Hope and Justice Week Concludes with Inauguration Day Event
Photos by Brett Bean The Pepperdine Volunteer Center and the Office of Intercultural Affairs finished the Week of Peace, Hope, and Justice with the event, “Prayers for the Nation, Letters to the President,” Jan. 20 at Stauffer Chapel. The focus of the event was to create an open space for the Pepperdine community to discuss, […]
Pepp Partners with AEG to Provide New Opportunities
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine University Through the Pepperdine and Anschutz Entertainment Group, or AEG, partnership, Pepperdine students will have access to many post-graduate level and undergraduate-level educational experiences and opportunities while AEG employees will have the opportunity continue their education. AEG — a worldwide sporting and music entertainment presenter and a subsidiary of The Anschutz […]
