On Nov. 2, Pepperdine University hosted the monthly President's Briefing. At the briefing, administration interviewed students, faculty and staff and discussed University updates ranging from construction to upcoming events. "I believe that our work here at Pepperdine is wholesome and noble," said Tomas Bogardus, associate professor of Religion and Philosophy. "And when we do … [Read more...] about Gash Announces University Updates In November President’s Briefing
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Yes, They Can: Pepperdine Custodians Face the Pandemic at Half Capacity
Pepperdine’s full custodial staff, including managers and outside-contracted employees, meet at a daily line-up before the workday. Of the 22 pictured, only half are Pepperdine employees, while the 2019 staff had at least 20 without a third party. Photos by Mackenzie DawsonWhen the world stopped, the spotlight shined on the people in scrubs. But the workers doing the … [Read more...] about Yes, They Can: Pepperdine Custodians Face the Pandemic at Half Capacity
Temporary Fitness Center Faces More Delays
Construction crews continue work on Pepperdine's new temporary fitness center Feb 3. Large amounts of rain over winter break caused pooling in the site, and contributed to the delay on completion. Photo by Samantha Torre A construction zone between Seaside and Eden House and no fitness center in sight greets students according to winter break. According to an October Graphic … [Read more...] about Temporary Fitness Center Faces More Delays
COVID-Related County Guidance Impacts Pepperdine Operations
Firestone Fieldhouse, Pepperdine’s arena and recreational space, sits empty on Oct. 12. Following changes to county regulation, any indoor event with more than 1,000 attendees will require organizers to check COVID-19 vaccine cards or negative tests. Photo by Ryan BrinkmanWith the constantly shifting landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic come changes to health ordinances and … [Read more...] about COVID-Related County Guidance Impacts Pepperdine Operations
New Parking Lot in the Works on John Tyler Drive
Construction is underway on the new parking lots next to John Tyler Drive. The project launched in August and will expand the current lots to add 200 spaces or so, according to a Sept. 7 email from Director of Public Safety Dawn Emrich. Photo by Ryan Brinkman Driving up John Tyler Drive, Pepperdine community members are faced with an unsightly project — the beginning … [Read more...] about New Parking Lot in the Works on John Tyler Drive