The Special President’s Briefing will take place Tuesday, Jan. 4 at 8:45 a.m. See live updates below. Refresh page for most recent update. 10:02: President Gash closes the briefing in prayer, and prays for wisdom, clarity, health and safety as the University moves forward. 9:20: The Q&A portion of the briefing begins. Q: Can we […]
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LIVE UPDATES: President’s Briefing Discusses COVID-19 Vaccine Policy and Commencement
President Jim Gash hosted his final President’s Briefing for the 2021 academic year May 5, 2021.
LIVE UPDATES: President Gash will update the community on campus reopening plans
The Special President’s Briefing will take place Tuesday, March 16 at 8:45 a.m. See live updates below. 9:48: Dean Feltner thanks President Gash for his hard work and closes the briefing in prayer. 9:47: President Gash thanks the faculty for stepping up during this time. Q – When will the hotel on the Malibu campus […]
LIVE UPDATES: Administration Host President’s Briefing, Discusses Partial Reopening
A special President’s Briefing will take place Monday, Feb. 22 at 8:45 a.m. PST, discussing a partial reopening of Malibu campus resources.
Pepperdine Preps to Reopen with New LA County Guidelines
Pepperdine anticipates LA County regulations to allow for limited on-campus activities due to decreased COVID-19 case rates in the area. Formal details have yet to be announced, but the University will hold a special online President’s Briefing Monday, Feb. 22
Wellness Check Restricts Access to Malibu Campus
Pepperdine’s Daily Wellness Check clears individuals to come onto the Malibu campus for 24 hours at a time. Only individuals with permission to come onto campus receive the DWC email every morning.
Pepperdine Community Reacts to COVID-19 Vaccine News, Students and Faculty Share Vaccine Experiences
With two COVID-19 vaccines officially Federal Drug Administration emergency approved, vaccine rollout is slowly picking up speed in California. Pepperdine community members share their experiences getting vaccinated and look to the future mass vaccination could create.
Spring 2021 to Begin Online, Administration Hopeful for Reopening Later in the Semester
Seaver Dean Michael Feltner announced the start of spring 2021 will begin online with tentative plans to reopen for in-person classes later in the semester. In-person classes depend on the ability to house students on campus and current LA County guidelines that restrict Pepperdine’s reopening.
President Gash and Family Test Positive for COVID-19
President Jim Gash announced via email Jan. 4, that he and his wife Joline tested positive for COVID-19 that morning. Jim Gash said they are both experiencing mild symptoms and will remain in quarantine for the foreseeable future.
Pepp Cancels In-Person Classes for Fall 2020
Pepperdine announced July 22 all classes would be taught online for fall 2020.
