Photo by Alex Neis | Pepperdine RISE Program hosts the Hope Forward wellness fair with food trucks and tables for art, service projects, psychoeducation, music and spiritual processes.One year after the Borderline Shooting and the Woolsey Fire, Students Affairs planned events to help the community along in the healing process. While some students said they appreciate these … [Read more...] about Students Respond to Memorial Events
Dining Services Evaluates Food Provider Candidates
Photos by Alex NeisStudents head to the Waves Cafe, Pepperdine's largest and most popular food service location, for a bite to eat.As Pepperdine approaches the expiration of their contract with food provider Sodexo, a request for proposal process seeks to find the best option for food service in the Waves Cafe.While the search is conducted by university officials, the concerns … [Read more...] about Dining Services Evaluates Food Provider Candidates
SGA Denounces Hate Speech and Homophobia
Poster by Mary BuffaloeThe Student Government Association (SGA) passed a resolution Wednesday, Oct. 23, which denounces hate speech and homophobia on campus. The resolution was brought forward by Senior Sen. Daniel Iturri, who said this particular issue motivated him to get involved in student government.SGA Members met in the TAC boardroom to discuss the resolution. Photo by … [Read more...] about SGA Denounces Hate Speech and Homophobia
Healthy Strategies Help Students through Burnout Season
Infographic by Natalie RulonAs midterm season approaches, students may be in danger of experiencing “burnout.”Burnout can result when a student is unable to manage thier work with a healthy balance. Vice President for Student Affairs Connie Horton discussed burnout and strategies students can employ to avoid it during this especially busy time in the semester.What … [Read more...] about Healthy Strategies Help Students through Burnout Season
Inauguration Ceremony Celebrates President Gash
Photos by Alex Neis “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, … [Read more...] about Inauguration Ceremony Celebrates President Gash