Members of the Pepperdine community, past and present, gathered Wednesday for Pepperdine’s annual Founder’s Day celebration in Firestone Fieldhouse. Founder’s Day paid homage to the university’s founder George Pepperdine and commemorated the beginning of Pepperdine’s 87th academic year. President Jim Gash spoke on the 2023-2024 academic year’s theme of “Light." … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Celebrates its Bright Light at Founder’s Day 2023
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Pepperdine Community Members Commemorate Black History Month
Lecturer Sanford Williams, deputy managing director at the Federal Communications Commission, speaks at the Dean's Speaker Series at the Caruso School of Law on Feb. 1. Williams spoke on the intersection between diversity, accessibility and the digital age. Photos by Brandon RubsamenThroughout February, people across the United States will celebrate Black History Month and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Community Members Commemorate Black History Month
Multidimensional Identity: Raica Kwizera
Raica Kwizera, in the center, poses with her co-workers at the Office of Admissions. Kwizera said serving as a student tour guide is one of her favorite things at Pepperdine. Photo courtesy of Raica KwizeraAfter receiving early action decisions from 13 schools in the U.S., senior Psychology major Raica Kwizera was unsure of where to commit.“Nothing was striking to … [Read more...] about Multidimensional Identity: Raica Kwizera
Identity-Based Organizations Host ‘My Culture is NOT a Costume’ Event
Pepperdine students representing identity-based organizations on campus host the "My Culture is NOT a Costume" event Oct. 25. At this function, students learned about the effects of Halloween costume choices. Photo by Sierra MosesSeven of Pepperdine's identity-based organizations worked to spread information about the negative effects of particular Halloween costume choices in … [Read more...] about Identity-Based Organizations Host ‘My Culture is NOT a Costume’ Event
Black Student Association Plans for the Spring Semester
BSA members enjoy one last event together after they found out school will be moved to remote instruction in March 2020. The event consisted of congratulating seniors, reflecting and praying together. Photos courtesy of Paige Singleton Black Student Association continue to adjust to the online world for its members. Junior Underclassman Liaison Aniah Weaks said BSA will … [Read more...] about Black Student Association Plans for the Spring Semester
