Students, staff, faculty and alumni all got to work an the 35th annual Step Forward Day on Sept. 7.The Waves of Flags at Alumni Park was one of many events that the Pepperdine community could serve in throughout the week, according to Christin Shatzer Román, Pepperdine's director of Community Engagement and Service."We had about 600 people signed up for today, and then we … [Read more...] about Service on Show at Pepperdine’s 35th Step Forward Day
9/11 tribute
Waves of Flags: Remember and Honor
Pepperdine commemorates Sept. 11, 2001 during its annual 9/11 memorial and attendees reflect on that day where time stood still.The memorial ceremony was marked with themes of honor and freedom for all of the first responders, firefighters and police officers who risked and sacrificed their lives during 9/11. President Jim Gash called for attendees to not only remember those … [Read more...] about Waves of Flags: Remember and Honor
Makoto Fujimura Brings Art of Healing to Weisman Museum
Makoto Fujimura's artistry features Japanese techniques, incorporates religious elements and displays a message of resilience amid devastation. The "Water Flames" exhibit finds Fujimura investigating the trauma he has endured, turning it into magical paintings of triumph and color — currently on display in the Weisman Museum.Survival and Recovery Through ArtA few of … [Read more...] about Makoto Fujimura Brings Art of Healing to Weisman Museum
“One Nation Under God”: Pepperdine Honors the 22nd Anniversary of 9/11 with Annual Remembrance Ceremony
On the cloudy morning of Sept. 11, 2023, Pepperdine faculty and students honored guests joined together to commemorate those who lost their lives on 9/11 in front of Pepperdine’s annual Waves of Flags display. This year Pepperdine held the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony with remarks from President Jim Gash, Director of Student Veteran Affairs Eric Leshinsky and … [Read more...] about “One Nation Under God”: Pepperdine Honors the 22nd Anniversary of 9/11 with Annual Remembrance Ceremony
Remembering all 2,977: Pepperdine Honors Those Lost on 9/11
Attendees take a moment to pause during the service during Honoring the Heroes of 9/11 on Sept. 12. The event took place on Alumni Park, and consisted of various speakers, prayer and refreshments. Photos by Sammie Wuensche On a cloudless Sept. 12, in Malibu, Pepperdine faculty, honored guests and students gathered in front of a display of flags to commemorate the 2,977 lives … [Read more...] about Remembering all 2,977: Pepperdine Honors Those Lost on 9/11
