Pepperdine University celebrated the year of its founding by George Pepperdine on Sept. 18.Founder's Day is an annual celebration held to commemorate Pepperdine's founding. This year, students, faculty, staff and alumni gathered in Firestone Fieldhouse on Sept. 18 to mark the occasion. "I'm confident because the hand of God who has brought us this far will not abandon us," … [Read more...] about Founder’s Day: Pepperdine Reflects on Its History
Alicia Dofelmier
Step Forward Day Embraces New Changes
Students who missed out on Step Forward Day, can now get involved due to recent changes. Step Forward Day is an annual day of service for the Pepperdine Community and this year, changes were made so that the projects are spread out over the semester, instead of just taking place on a singular day, said Christian Shatzer Roman, director of Community Engagement and Service for … [Read more...] about Step Forward Day Embraces New Changes
Class of ’25 Comes Together to Rock the Brock
Pepperdine Seaver College seniors headed to the home of President Jim Gash and first lady Joline Gash on Aug. 28 to enjoy a night filled with dancing, raffle prizes and being together as a senior class. The night began with the Gashes personally welcoming every student to their home with a handshake. "Lean into who you have become at Pepperdine," Gash said. "Make sure to … [Read more...] about Class of ’25 Comes Together to Rock the Brock
Seaver College Alumni Host Their Annual NSO Event: ‘New Student Mugging’
New Student Mugging is an annual New Student Orientation (NSO) tradition that takes place at Alumni Park, said Avesta Carrera, office manager for Alumni Affairs. The tradition involves alumni returning to campus to serve root beer floats to first-year students. "This is the time that students will make friends for the rest of their life so it's a good time for them to meet new … [Read more...] about Seaver College Alumni Host Their Annual NSO Event: ‘New Student Mugging’
Switzerland Program Travels to Kenya
Students studying abroad in Pepperdine's Switzerland program went on their Spring Educational Field Trip (EFT) to Kenya from Feb. 9, through Feb. 18.Ezra Plank is the director of the Switzerland program and was responsible for organizing the trip. He said that planning for the trip began two years ago to ensure the students could have the best possible experience.“With a … [Read more...] about Switzerland Program Travels to Kenya
