The city of Florence stands unassumingly in September 2019, before the pandemic began. Beth Laux, executive director of International Programs, said while the suspension disappointed staff, the team in Florence is ready to welcome students back. Photo courtesy of International ProgramsLow enrollment hindered the quality of student's experience abroad, leading the IP office to … [Read more...] about IP Office Suspends Florence Fall Semester Due to Low Enrollment
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Samala Chumash Reawakens Sustainable Culture
The flag of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians billows in the wind by the reservation's tribal administration office April 28. The Samala Chumash reawakened their culture after gaining access to documents about the history and teachings of their ancestors.Photos by Ali LevensThe Samala Chumash, the original occupants of Malibu for 4,000 years, gave the city its namesake of … [Read more...] about Samala Chumash Reawakens Sustainable Culture
Pepperdine Modifies COVID-19 Protocols Following State Reopening
Students loiter in the shade of Mullin Town Square in late February. Campus reopened for some in-person classes in April and administration lifted some COVID-19 safety protocols mid-June. Photo by Ali LevensFollowing the June 15 California reopening, Pepperdine announced changes to its COVID-19 safety protocols on its Southern California campuses June 17.Under new state and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Modifies COVID-19 Protocols Following State Reopening
Students Return to Fully In-Person Classes as June Summer Session Begins
Adjunct Professor Matt Micek explains the syllabus in his Biostatistics class in the Rockwell Academic Center on June 7. Monday was the first day of class for Summer Session I at Pepperdine. Photos by Dane Bruhahn For 332 Seaver College students and several dozen professors, life returned to some semblance of normalcy Monday, June 7. Monday marked the first day of Summer … [Read more...] about Students Return to Fully In-Person Classes as June Summer Session Begins
Students and Faculty React to Buenos Aires Fall Suspension
The Buenos Aires sign sits above the pool at Casa Holden, which is the Buenos Aires House for Pepperdine students. Pepperdine has suspended the BA program for the fall 2021 semester. Photo by Ashley Mowreader Junior Garrett Le watched the June 2 Presidents’ Briefing hoping for updates on his fifth attempt to go abroad. The International Programs office postponed the May 26 … [Read more...] about Students and Faculty React to Buenos Aires Fall Suspension