Art by Natalie RulonCBD products and medical marijuana are not allowed on Pepperdine's campus, despite the fact that cannabis products derived from hemp are legal at both a state and federal level.The state of California passed the Adult Use of Marijuana Act in 2016, which opened the doors for the legal growing, distribution and use of marijuana in California. Until recently, … [Read more...] about CBD, Medical Marijuana Remain Illegal at Pepperdine, Despite Farm Bill
News
Sustainability Minor Promotes a Holistic Perspective on Climate Change
Photos courtesy of Christopher Doran The Sustainability minor at Pepperdine incorporates classes across five of Pepperdine’s eight divisions, making it the largest multidisciplinary academic program in the university's history. "The goal of program is to turn out students who can think holistically about sustainability-related challenges around the planet," Christopher … [Read more...] about Sustainability Minor Promotes a Holistic Perspective on Climate Change
Holocaust Survivor’s Memory Lives On
Photos by Lindsey SullivanPeter Filkins — American poet, literary translator and literature professor at Bard College at Simon's Rock — shared the gripping story of a Holocaust survivor Wednesday, Sept. 25 in the Surfboard Room.Filkins is the author of “H.G. Adler: A Life in Many Worlds," a biography about the life and writings of Holocaust survivor H.G. … [Read more...] about Holocaust Survivor’s Memory Lives On
Inauguration Ceremony Celebrates President Gash
“The world needs more Pepperdine in it. Our mandate, our unique gift to the world is our students," President James A. Gash said Wednesday morning at his inauguration ceremony to the crowd of students, alumni, faculty and distinguished guests at Alumni Park. Gash's inauguration is only the eighth in the university's history."To my kids Jessica, Joshua and Jennifer, I … [Read more...] about Inauguration Ceremony Celebrates President Gash
Joline Gash Opens Up on the Path to Becoming First Lady
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityJoline Gash began her role as the first lady of Pepperdine in August and has since settled into a constant whirlwind of getting to know the community.She first came to Pepperdine as a junior transfer student and graduated from Seaver College as a Biology major in 1992. Since then, Joline cannot seem to stay away from Pepperdine.“The … [Read more...] about Joline Gash Opens Up on the Path to Becoming First Lady