Graphic by Gabrielle Salgado Pepperdine has terminated former University employee Scott Woeckel's employment Tuesday following an internal investigation, according to an Aug. 23 press release. The University initially placed Woeckel on leave after his arrest Aug. 12. Woeckel worked at the Caruso School of Law as the manager in audiovisual production and information … [Read more...] about University Terminates Employee Following Investigation
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Queer-Affirming, Queer-Welcoming or Queer-Hating: The Untold Story of Being LGBTQ+ and Working at Pepperdine
Editor's Note: The reporter for this story has graduated from Pepperdine in April 2023. All reporting in this story was conducted prior to July 2023. Editor’s note: *Name has been changed to J. Doe to protect the individual's privacy. Pepperdine upholds Church of Christ Christian values and strives to lead students toward a life of purpose, service and leadership, according … [Read more...] about Queer-Affirming, Queer-Welcoming or Queer-Hating: The Untold Story of Being LGBTQ+ and Working at Pepperdine
Reporting Sexual Misconduct: How Pepperdine Handles the Process
Content Warning: This story contains explicit descriptions of a reported sexual assault.Editor’s note: *Names have been changed to Jane Doe and John Smith to protect the individuals’ privacy.It was March 2022.Jane Doe* was studying abroad when she and her friends decided to go out for the night.Fellow Pepperdine student, John Smith,* was going out the same night, … [Read more...] about Reporting Sexual Misconduct: How Pepperdine Handles the Process
A Second Church of Christ Congregation: Waves Church Launches at Pepperdine
A new church focused on students is launching at Pepperdine on Sunday, Aug. 20: Waves Church. Board of Regents member Alan Beard and his wife, Dean of Students Sharon Beard, are initiating the launch, Alan said. Waves Church will meet every Sunday evening at 5 p.m. on main campus near the fountain. Waves Church will be affiliated with the Churches of Christ, becoming the second … [Read more...] about A Second Church of Christ Congregation: Waves Church Launches at Pepperdine
Police Arrest Pepperdine Law School AV Staff Member
Graphic by Gabrielle Salgado C.C. Unit — a "self-described child advocacy group" that poses as minors online to catch predators — carried out a "sting operation" to arrest Scott Woeckel, Pepperdine manager, audiovisual production and information systems Saturday, Aug. 12, according to the Malibu Daily News' Instagram. C.C. Unit communicated with Woeckel via an online app, … [Read more...] about Police Arrest Pepperdine Law School AV Staff Member