Art by Leah Bae The virtual world doesn’t just stop after online classes for student workers; it continues in the form of remote employment. Student employees continue to serve in their jobs online but face challenges when working remotely, which takes a toll on both student-employment opportunities and job engagement. Available remote jobs for students vary in time … [Read more...] about Student Employees Adapt to Online Jobs
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Greek Life Navigates Online Recruitment
Active members of Kappa Kappa Gamma embrace their new members after receiving their bids in Firestone Fieldhouse during Bid Night 2019. Pepperdine's Panhellenic Association decided to hold sorority recruitment virtually this semester. Photo courtesy of Megan ThomasPepperdine canceling all in-person instruction for the fall 2020 semester meant the University's Greek … [Read more...] about Greek Life Navigates Online Recruitment
IP Director Update: Travis Hill-Weber Navigates His First Year in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Director Travis Hill-Weber smiles for a picture with his wife, Harmony, and two children, Elias and Elora. The director said he is looking forward to students returning to the Argentine campus. Photo courtesy of Travis Hill-WeberArgentine culture is one of physical intimacy — from exchanging kisses on first greeting to sharing a cup of mate and dancing tango … [Read more...] about IP Director Update: Travis Hill-Weber Navigates His First Year in Buenos Aires
Students Adjust to California COVID-19 Guidelines
Sophomore Justin Selva stands on the beach in Malibu. Selva said he chose to move back to the area for the remote semester because he still wanted to experience being a college student. Photo courtesy of Justin Selva When Pepperdine announced it would conduct the fall 2020 semester entirely online, about 200 students chose to move back to the Malibu area to live … [Read more...] about Students Adjust to California COVID-19 Guidelines
Pepp Track and Field Athlete Tests Positive for COVID-19
Graphic file photo A Pepperdine Women's Track and Field student–athlete tested positive for COVID-19, prompting a University alert sent Sept. 16. The athlete was last on campus Monday and was asymptomatic then. The University alerted both the student's close contacts and teammates of the student's test results, with close contacts defined as "individuals who have been … [Read more...] about Pepp Track and Field Athlete Tests Positive for COVID-19