Screenshot by Makena Huey Social media is at the forefront following Pepperdine’s Tuesday, Feb. 23 announcement of a partial campus reopening. Members of the Pepperdine community utilize the various platforms to distribute information and share reactions, continuing to build community virtually even as they are able to return to the Malibu campus. Due to improved COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Social Media Distributes Information and Reactions Regarding Partial Campus Reopening
News
Pepperdine Welcomes Students Back To Campus
A group of students sit socially distanced around a table while chowing down on free Chick-fil-A in Mullin Town Square on Feb. 24. The University announced the day prior that Malibu campus' outdoor spaces and Payson Library will be open to registered students, faculty and staff.Photos by Ali LevensFor the first time in almost a year, students gathered at Pepperdine's Mullin … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Welcomes Students Back To Campus
The Show Must Go On: Students and Staff Reimagine Songfest Virtually
Graphic courtesy of @pepperdinesongfest Instagram For Songfest participants, the show will go on this year — not in Smothers Theatre, but virtually. Rehearsals began over Zoom the second week of February following the Feb. 15 kickoff event, with 25 students in attendance in addition to student group leaders. The two Songfest groups — Gamma Ghkkkkket Sigma and Eta Theta … [Read more...] about The Show Must Go On: Students and Staff Reimagine Songfest Virtually
President Gash Reflects on Recently Renovated Brock House
The Brock House stands mid-renovation Aug. 16, 2020. President Jim Gash moved into the house in September and said he looks forward to hosting a variety of student events there. Photo by Ali Levens President Jim Gash and his family moved into the newly renovated the Brock House in late September and look forward to hosting student events as soon as LA County health guidelines … [Read more...] about President Gash Reflects on Recently Renovated Brock House
Good News: Finding Joy in the Simple Things
Throughout the past year, I’ve learned to appreciate all the little things in life — and that’s where my good news comes from. When all the headlines around me are negative, sad or scary, I decide to look at the little things in life that bring me joy and peace.For example, recently I have found joy in the fact that it is staying light longer. After a long … [Read more...] about Good News: Finding Joy in the Simple Things