The Pepperdine Volunteer Center leaders pose on Alumni Park in fall 2019 for Step Forward Day. The PVC will close permanently June 7. Photo Courtesy of Derek Pinto The Pepperdine Volunteer Center announced its closure May 27 on Instagram and Facebook due to "a recent reorganization within the University," according to the PVC’s post. On May 25, Connie Horton, vice … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Volunteer Center Closes, Shocking Students and Alumni
Derek Pinto
Goodbye Shanghai; But Why?
Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify The loss of the Shanghai Program is felt by many, but many questions surround why the program closed to begin with. With Shanghai Senior Alumni Kau'i Aguiar, Derek Pinto and Pamela Lim, The Melanated Muckraker explores what Shanghai meant to many, concerns about the Pepperdine Administration and what the possible cultural … [Read more...] about Goodbye Shanghai; But Why?
Pepperdine Closes Shanghai, Program Alum React
The city of Shanghai sparkles in the night. Pepperdine closed its Shanghai program March 10. Photo courtesy of Jiyao Li Pepperdine International Programs announced March 10, the permanent closure of the Shanghai program, eliminating one of Pepperdine's seven academic year study abroad offerings. Shanghai alumni reacted to the news of the suspension and the future of … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Closes Shanghai, Program Alum React
The Pepperdine Volunteer Center Focuses on Education
The Pepperdine Volunteer Center utilizes their social media to advertise Active Global Citizenship week from Feb. 22-26. PVC Director Peter Thompson said these campaigns are used to educate and encourage students. Graphic courtesy of Pepperdine Volunteer Center InstagramAfter the move to virtual volunteering, the Pepperdine Volunteer Center found new ways to both serve the … [Read more...] about The Pepperdine Volunteer Center Focuses on Education
