The President's Briefing will take place Monday, Feb. 22 at 8:45 a.m. PST. See live updates below. 9:48 - Gash closes the Briefing in prayer. “God bless you, stay safe and travel back to us soon.” 9:47 - The University will provide a complete memorandum with details regarding a partial reopening once Pepperdine receives official guidance. 9:47 - International Programs … [Read more...] about LIVE UPDATES: Administration Host President’s Briefing, Discusses Partial Reopening
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The Pepperdine Volunteer Center Focuses on Education
The Pepperdine Volunteer Center utilizes their social media to advertise Active Global Citizenship week from Feb. 22-26. PVC Director Peter Thompson said these campaigns are used to educate and encourage students. Graphic courtesy of Pepperdine Volunteer Center InstagramAfter the move to virtual volunteering, the Pepperdine Volunteer Center found new ways to both serve the … [Read more...] about The Pepperdine Volunteer Center Focuses on Education
More Students Migrate to Malibu Despite Ongoing Virtual Format
Graphic by Annabelle ChildersA first-year experience. A college community. A final track season. With the start of another online semester, students are hoping to salvage some of the experiences they’ve lost.Seaver Dean Michael Feltner’s Jan. 8, announcement outlined plans for an online start to the spring 2021 semester, prompting some students to pack their bags … [Read more...] about More Students Migrate to Malibu Despite Ongoing Virtual Format
Pepperdine Preps to Reopen with New LA County Guidelines
File photo It's not a campus reopening, but it's getting close. Pepperdine sent an email announcement to community members Feb. 19 anticipating LA County Department of Public Health to allow for limited on-campus activities. The LA County COVID-19 case rate dropped to 20.0 per 100,000 residents this week, and with the case rate below 25, universities will be allowed to … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Preps to Reopen with New LA County Guidelines
Wellness Check Restricts Access to Malibu Campus
Art by Ally Armstrong Pepperdine requires anyone coming onto the Malibu campus to complete a Daily Wellness Check. The DWC asks screening questions to determine an individual’s COVID-19 risk and Department of Public Safety officers check every campus visitor’s status at the entrance gate. The University introduced the program in early September to help combat COVID-19 on … [Read more...] about Wellness Check Restricts Access to Malibu Campus
