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Pepperdine Launches New Spiritual Life Programming — The Hub for Spiritual Life

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Pepperdine's Stauffer Chapel sits empty April 7, 2021 after three semesters without events due to COVID-19. The Spiritual Life Office will undergo a reimagining Aug. 1 in preparation for the start of fall 2021. Photo Courtesy of Peyton LeeGoodbye Spiritual Life Office, hello Hub for Spiritual Life.After months of reimagining, President Jim Gash announced changes to the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Launches New Spiritual Life Programming — The Hub for Spiritual Life

Students Consider the Future of Convocation

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Stauffer Chapel sits empty on Pepperdine’s Malibu Campus in April 2021. The chapel used to be occupied with students every week for Convocation but is currently not able to host students due to the pandemic. Photo by Abby Wilt It's been over a year since COVID-19 forced Pepperdine to suspend Convocation, and the usual spiritual life requirement now has an uncertain future. … [Read more...] about Students Consider the Future of Convocation

Staff Editorial: The University Needs to Practice Transparent Communication

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Art By Leah Bae Since March 2020, Pepperdine University has communicated in an unclear manner regarding COVID-19 updates, staffing changes, International Program updates and the future of the University. In a remote setting, it is vital for the University to provide transparent and timely information. This is not a new conversation in the Pepperdine community, and the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: The University Needs to Practice Transparent Communication

Pepperdine Lays Off Convocation Staff Before Start of Spring Semester

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Stauffer Chapel on Malibu campus hosts many convocation events over the years. The Convocation Office and the Convocation program faced changes in the coming months. Photo by Ashley Mowreader Pepperdine let go of the Convocation Office’s full-time staff members, Convocation Director Gus Peterson and Administrative Coordinator Anneleise Graf, on Feb. 6, days before the start … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Lays Off Convocation Staff Before Start of Spring Semester