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Program Creates Link between God and Nature

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Photos courtesy of Lizzie LeBleuTwice a year, Pepperdine organizes a trip to give students the opportunity to escape the everyday hustle and bustle and submerse themselves in nature, reflection and devotion. God in the Wilderness occurs once each semester. The fall trip, which this year took place Friday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 4, consists of three days and two nights at … [Read more...] about Program Creates Link between God and Nature

Gus Peterson Officially Joins Pepperdine Staff

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Photo by Alec McPikePepperdine students most likely saw Gus Peterson around last semester. And anyone involved with New Student Orientation this week couldn’t have missed him or his bright orange shoes. Working closely with Chaplain Sara Barton, Peterson acted as the interim director of Convocation for the spring 2015 semester. After spending most of his summer in … [Read more...] about Gus Peterson Officially Joins Pepperdine Staff

Respect Convo

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Photo courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityLike many other students, I pondered the utility of having to take six “extra” classes, half in religion, the other half in humanities. I was told that the purpose of this was to establish a common curriculum among students of different majors. Thanks to this tradition, you can rest assured you have something in common with … [Read more...] about Respect Convo

Director of Convocation Sarah Jaggard Resigns

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Director of Convocation Sarah Jaggard has resigned after almost five years in her position. In a statement to the Graphic about the reasons behind her resignation she wrote in an email:"I am immensely grateful for all that the last five years of service at Pepperdine has provided. It’s been truly an incredible experience. During that time I believe I have grown and … [Read more...] about Director of Convocation Sarah Jaggard Resigns

Veterans’ Day Convo in the Works for Fall

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Photo by Veronica JohnsonA Convocation event geared toward veterans’ affairs is in the works for the upcoming fall semester, and will possibly consist of a veteran speaker as well as other events to raise awareness for veterans in the Pepperdine community. The planning for this event is in its beginning stages. “The idea was brought about through our new partnership … [Read more...] about Veterans’ Day Convo in the Works for Fall