Students virtually gather at the Student Programming Board's Gingerbread and Jams event Dec. 17. The Board used some of their funding to supply the first 20 signups with a gingerbread making kit. Photo courtesy of Jared Maguire Pepperdine's clubs and organizations are adapting to the changes caused by a reduction in funding over the fall semester while making plans for the … [Read more...] about Clubs and Organizations Fund Events With the Reduced Campus Life Fee
Out-of-State Students Search for a Connection With Peers
Junior Blake Farley studies outside a coffee shop in his hometown of Searcy, Ark., with a local friend Jan. 22. Farley said he has made an effort to connect with local friends while at home. Photo courtesy of Blake Farley College life surrounds junior Religion major Blake Farley, who lives in Searcy, Ark. Searcy is home to not just Farley and his family, but also Harding … [Read more...] about Out-of-State Students Search for a Connection With Peers
Pepperdine International Programs Staff Work to Keep IP Alive
International Programs Ambassadors connect to applicants by hosting virtual meetings, such as the IP London Launch in October, in which students get to know the other students in their program. The IP London Launch celebrated students' acceptance into the London program and provided information about studying abroad. Photo by Sawa Yamakawa Students who hoped to spend the spring … [Read more...] about Pepperdine International Programs Staff Work to Keep IP Alive
Full STEM Ahead: STEM Majors Prepare for the Future
Students attend the Chemistry Club's virtual November General Meeting on Nov. 13, 2020. This meeting, which featured female alumni from the natural sciences, was one way the Chemistry Club took advantage of the online semester. Photo courtesy of Bridget JohnsonStudents in Pepperdine's STEM majors continue to adjust to virtual instruction and interaction in their classes and … [Read more...] about Full STEM Ahead: STEM Majors Prepare for the Future
What’s Up with Word Up
Image courtesy of Launnie PhillipsWord Up is focusing on its community and planning for the upcoming semester. In the online fall 2020 semester and onwards, the organization's leaders are working to utilize faith, music and community to create a safe space for students. Word Up is an on-campus ministry designed to help students become more involved in their faith while … [Read more...] about What’s Up with Word Up