Art by Ashley MowreaderThe U.S. Supreme Court ruled Feb. 5 that California could not continue to ban in-person religious services in response to the pandemic, in the case of South Bay United Pentecostal Church v. Gavin Newsom, Governor of California. This ruling changed the outlooks of many churches across the state and Malibu area.While churches can hold in-person services, … [Read more...] about California Churches Begin To Open in the Wake of Supreme Court Ruling
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Pepperdine Plans To Open Indoor, In-Person Classes Starting April 6
Pepperdine's Malibu campus above Upper Dorm Row in August 2020. Pepperdine plans to open for in-person classes at a limited capacity but will not offer residential living. Photo by Ali Levens In a March 16 Special President’s Briefing, President Jim Gash announced that Pepperdine plans to hold voluntary indoor, in-person classes at limited capacity starting April 6. Despite … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Plans To Open Indoor, In-Person Classes Starting April 6
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 open? A - Currently using the villa as part of … [Read more...] about LIVE UPDATES: President Gash will update the community on campus reopening plans
Student Health Center Distributes COVID-19 Vaccines To Faculty, Staff and Immunocompromised
Photo courtesy Pepperdine UniversityPepperdine's Student Health Center officially opened as a vaccine distribution site the week of March 15. The University received notice of its eligibility by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health in January but finally received the vaccine for distribution early March. "All faculty, staff, and students employed by the University … [Read more...] about Student Health Center Distributes COVID-19 Vaccines To Faculty, Staff and Immunocompromised
Pepperdine Terminates Contract of Cross Country/Track Head Coach
Photo courtesy of Jeff GoldenPepperdine terminated the contract of Cross Country/Track Head Coach Sylvia Mosqueda, effective Tuesday, March 16, according to a statement from the University released Friday afternoon. Mosqueda oversaw four athletic programs at Pepperdine; she was in charge of both the Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track teams. Between the four programs, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Terminates Contract of Cross Country/Track Head Coach