World Waves students on an excursion at Malibu Yogurt and Ice Cream fall 2021. They spent time together getting to know each other better. Photos courtesy of Cory Robertson The World Waves program, which is in its second year, is an optional fall program to help international students adjust during their first semester at Pepperdine, said Cory Robertson, assistant director of … [Read more...] about World Waves Program Helps International Students Adjust
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Students Discuss What’s Happening at Armenia’s Border
Art by Vivian Hsia Editor's Note: The writer, Tanya Yarian, is an active member of the Armenian Student Association at Pepperdine. She joined the organization in August 2020. In 1915, the Armenian Genocide — which the Ottoman Empire carried out — resulted in the death of almost 1.5 million Armenians. In 2020, more than 5,000 soldiers and 143 civilians died in the … [Read more...] about Students Discuss What’s Happening at Armenia’s Border
Pepperdine Battles Pesky Pests
Ants march in a line across the page. Pepperdine has faced an influx of ants due to the heat wave, said said Marilyn Koziatek, director of Department of Facilities Services. Art by Denae Pitts Pepperdine is located near the Santa Monica Mountains and often has an influx of various pests during the year, said Marilyn Koziatek, director of Department of Facilities Services. But … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Battles Pesky Pests
An Optimist Who Always Had a Smile: Remembering Conner Budge
Conner Budge smiles for the camera while driving a boat. Conner died Sept. 24, and was a senior studying Creative Writing at Seaver College. Photo courtesy of Conner Budge Memorial's Instagram An optimist and a student with the biggest smile — this was Conner Budge. Conner died unexpectedly Sept. 24, and members of the Pepperdine community shared memories of him as they mourn … [Read more...] about An Optimist Who Always Had a Smile: Remembering Conner Budge
UPDATE: Olivia Robinson Resigns from the Hub for Spiritual Life
Updated infographic of the Hub for Spiritual Life's staff positions as of Oct. 2022. Graphic by Abby Wilt. The Pepperdine community is seeing more changes to the Hub for Spiritual Life, after the resignation of alumna Olivia Robinson ('20) assistant director of Community Engagement and Service. Robinson said she submitted a letter of resignation to the Hub last week as a … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Olivia Robinson Resigns from the Hub for Spiritual Life
