Actor Dennis Quaid, University officials and others reflected on the legacy of the 9/11 terror attacks and its victims during Pepperdine's annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony, held the morning of the tragedy’s 24th anniversary. Quaid, who recently portrayed former President Ronald Reagan in a 2024 biopic, gave the keynote address at the ceremony. The assassination of right-wing … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Commemorates Victims, Charlie Kirk at 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
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Pepperdine Responds to Charlie Kirk Killing
Thousands of flags fly on Alumni Park as part of the Waves of Flags display Sept. 10. Despite the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, the Sept. 11, 2001 remembrance ceremony near the display will continue as planned. Photo by Betsy BurrowMembers of the Pepperdine community responded to the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk Wednesday afternoon. Kirk was hosting a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Responds to Charlie Kirk Killing
Service on Show at Pepperdine’s 35th Step Forward Day
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
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