Students and family members mingle on main campus Oct. 8 during Waves Weekend 2021. Pepperdine is reinforcing its COVID protocols before students and parents can return to campus for spring 2022. Photo by Ashley Mowreader The article has been updated to reflect the most recent LA County Department of Public Health guidance regarding face-coverings for institutions of higher … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Reinforces COVID Policies In Face of Omicron
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LIVE UPDATES: President Gash holds President’s Briefing on Jan. 4
The Special President’s Briefing will take place Tuesday, Jan. 4 at 8:45 a.m. See live updates below. Refresh page for most recent update. 10:02: President Gash closes the briefing in prayer, and prays for wisdom, clarity, health and safety as the University moves forward. 9:20: The Q&A portion of the briefing begins. Q: Can we clarify what are the changes in … [Read more...] about LIVE UPDATES: President Gash holds President’s Briefing on Jan. 4
Spring 2022 Classes to Begin Online with In-Person Classes Expected to Resume Jan. 13
A COVID-19 testing site sits on Pepperdine's campus during fall 2021 for students to receive a PCR test. All community members will need to test at one of these sites before they can return to in-person classes. Photo by Ryan BrinkmanPepperdine will welcome students back to campus Jan. 10, to begin online instruction, with in-person classes expected to begin as early as Jan. … [Read more...] about Spring 2022 Classes to Begin Online with In-Person Classes Expected to Resume Jan. 13
What’s On a Plate: Students at Pepperdine Share How They Eat
Students purchase snacks from Nature's Edge, which is located next to the Caf. Students with dietary restrictions expressed difficulty finding options to eat on campus. Photo by Mercer GreeneSophomore Joe Heinemann said eating at Pepperdine is often a "strategic" mission for him.Heinemann spends mealtimes on campus hunting for Kosher foods. Beyond religious restrictions, other … [Read more...] about What’s On a Plate: Students at Pepperdine Share How They Eat
Students Share Mixed Responses to Course Evaluations
Sophomore Sarai Flores fills out a mid-semester course evaluation from one of her professors in October. Many Pepperdine instructors provide their own evaluations over the course of the semester to collect feedback from students. Photos by Carolyn Kimball Students are reportedly split on whether their input matters in course evaluations, leading some to give emotionally … [Read more...] about Students Share Mixed Responses to Course Evaluations
