Pepperdine reorganized the Department of Student Affairs over summer 2021. Administrators said the changes were made with operations, budget and strategic priorities in mind, but affected personnel share confusion and hurt following the changes.
Chaplain Sara Barton
Pepperdine Remembers Nicholay Osokin as a ‘Beloved Member’ of the Community
In a Nov. 13 email to community members, Connie Horton, vice president for Student Affairs, shared news of the death of sophomore Nicholay Osokin. Friends and professors of Osokin reflect on shared memories to honor his life and legacy.
Administration Restructures Convocation as Seaver 200, Reduces Requirements
Pepperdine restructured its Convocation program for first-years and sophomore students and eliminated the requirement for juniors and seniors. Chaplain Sara Barton and Associate Chaplain Rachel Collins shared the vision behind the restructuring in an exclusive interview with the Graphic.
Healing Comes in Waves: The Grieving Process and Honoring the Lives of Loved Ones
The grieving process involves numerous psychological, cultural and religious components, including important mourning practices. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals have been forced to experience loss differently than they might have expected.
Pepperdine Launches Virtual Spiritual Life Programs for Fall 2020 Semester
The Pepperdine Spiritual Life Office rolls out new plans for the online fall 2020 semester.
“Why Isn’t My Voice Valued in a Church I Love?”
Although women have served the church in many capacities throughout history, women acting as public leaders within the church continues to be controversial, and some women still feel the psychological effects.
Chaplain Becomes First Woman to Teach Preaching Class at Pepp
Students learn from Chaplain Sara Barton and practice the art of preaching in The Ministry of Preaching course.
The Spiritual Life Blogcast Starts Season Two
Season two of the Spiritual Life Blogcast has started. There are new guests that will be joining this season.
‘Where is God in All of This?’: A Letter from Chaplain Sara Barton
Chaplain Sara Barton writes about the resilience of Waves and the importance of peace, hope and joy in the midst of tragedy.
Pepperdine Navigates Church of Christ Influences
The Church of Christ is a historical influence on Pepperdine culture. The core values of the CoC remain present on campus, but there are also things that have changed.
