Pepperdine Orientation leaders greet students as they move onto campus. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Student ActivitiesComing back to campus in the fall means several big changes for campus life and events, and New Student Orientation is the first Pepperdine event to officially take place online. In an email sent to orientation presenters and campus partners, Director of … [Read more...] about New Kind of NSO: Pepperdine Releases Plans for Virtual Orientation Events
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Sea Level Rise and Its Impact on Coastal Cities Like Malibu
Beachfront homes on Malibu Beach during high tide. High tide causes the water to come so close to beachfront homes where sometimes the shore disappears during high tide. Photo by Jenna Gaertner and Brianna Willis Sea Level Rise in Malibu The City of Malibu is known for its beautiful beaches and multi-million dollar homes, but sea level rise is slowly claiming parts of the … [Read more...] about Sea Level Rise and Its Impact on Coastal Cities Like Malibu
Pepperdine Honors Law Professor James M. McGoldrick
Law Professor James McGoldrick. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Caruso School of Law Pepperdine mourns James “Jim” M. McGoldrick, a Caruso School of Law professor who died May 16 due to COVID-19 related complications. “The loss of Professor McGoldrick cannot be overstated — it’s devastating to our community,” said President Jim Gash. McGoldrick was a Seaver alumnus, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Honors Law Professor James M. McGoldrick
Pepperdine Restoration Plan Brings Changes to Campus for Fall 2020 Semester
Story updated May 22 to include Seaver College Updates. President Gash shared the Pepperdine Restoration Plan with the Pepperdine community May 15, detailing plans for the 2020–21 academic year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The seven-page email announced Pepperdine will hold in-person classes for fall 2020 and gave the most recent strategies and policies the University … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Restoration Plan Brings Changes to Campus for Fall 2020 Semester
Going Back to the ’Bu: Pepperdine Shares Plans for In-Person Instruction
Pepperdine's main campus is completely empty after classes switched to online classes in March. Photo by Kayiu Wong Story updated May 22 to include Seaver College updates. President Gash announced this afternoon that Pepperdine plans to resume in-person instruction early August on Malibu campus and international campuses. The announcement came a little after 2 p.m., … [Read more...] about Going Back to the ’Bu: Pepperdine Shares Plans for In-Person Instruction