Stauffer Chapel sits empty on Pepperdine’s Malibu Campus in April 2021. The chapel used to be occupied with students every week for Convocation but is currently not able to host students due to the pandemic. Photo by Abby Wilt It's been over a year since COVID-19 forced Pepperdine to suspend Convocation, and the usual spiritual life requirement now has an uncertain future. … [Read more...] about Students Consider the Future of Convocation
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Staff Editorial: The University Needs to Practice Transparent Communication
Art By Leah Bae Since March 2020, Pepperdine University has communicated in an unclear manner regarding COVID-19 updates, staffing changes, International Program updates and the future of the University. In a remote setting, it is vital for the University to provide transparent and timely information. This is not a new conversation in the Pepperdine community, and the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: The University Needs to Practice Transparent Communication
The Rundown – 02.18.21
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Pepperdine Lays Off Convocation Staff Before Start of Spring Semester
Stauffer Chapel on Malibu campus hosts many convocation events over the years. The Convocation Office and the Convocation program faced changes in the coming months. Photo by Ashley Mowreader Pepperdine let go of the Convocation Office’s full-time staff members, Convocation Director Gus Peterson and Administrative Coordinator Anneleise Graf, on Feb. 6, days before the start … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Lays Off Convocation Staff Before Start of Spring Semester
Opinion: Rethink Pepperdine’s Religious Framework
Art is by Madeline Duvall Of the approximate 5,300 universities in the U.S., nearly 600 are Christian-affiliated institutions. This means about one in every 10 colleges in the U.S. is a Christian university. Pepperdine is one of these institutions, but it is unique in that it is specifically affiliated with the churches of Christ. Only 6% of students, however, are … [Read more...] about Opinion: Rethink Pepperdine’s Religious Framework