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
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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
Pepperdine Cross Country Complete Only Home Meet of Season
Pepperdine Cross Country completed the Waves Invitational on Aug. 30, at Alumni Park. In the only home meet of the year, both men's and women's teams competed. The men's team completed a 6K run, while the women's team completed a 4K."I think the kids really gained a lot of confidence out there today," Head Coach Lauren Floris said. "Seeing what they could do on tired legs after … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Cross Country Complete Only Home Meet of Season
Pacific Sounds Music and Arts Festival Celebrates Art, Music, Community
With the goal of bringing the community together to celebrate art and music, Pepperdine’s Student Programming Board held the annual Pacific Sounds Music and Arts Festival. The PSMA concert featured student musicians and guest musicians, showcased a student art exhibition and hosted food trucks and activities for attendees March 23, at Alumni Park.PSMA is one of the main … [Read more...] about Pacific Sounds Music and Arts Festival Celebrates Art, Music, Community
Seniors Enjoy Food, Music and Community at Senior Sunset
Seniors (left to right) Elizabeth McLaughlin, Katelyn Hudson, Sophia Sullivan and Sheridan Schroeder pose for a picture during Senior Sunset at Alumni Park on April 7. Board Event Planner Kelly Chu said she wanted to create a nostalgic and fun event for seniors. Photos by Sammie WuenscheSenior Sunset brought graduating seniors together at Alumni Park on April 7 for an afternoon … [Read more...] about Seniors Enjoy Food, Music and Community at Senior Sunset