Art by Ally Armstrong Typically bustling Pepperdine locations like Payson Library and Alumni Park remain closed, and the University continues to prohibit off-campus students from entering campus absent an exception. Other universities in the area mirrored Pepperdine's decision to shut down campus and its resources as a result of Los Angeles County health orders. Following … [Read more...] about Pepp Campus to Remain Closed Due to LA County Health Orders
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A Look Inside Pepperdine’s Emergency Operations Committee
Students pack up their dorms and head home indefinitely as Pepperdine announces remote classes due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Photo by Milan Loiacono Pepperdine’s decision March 11 to cancel in-person instruction and move students off campus came in an email from University President Jim Gash. Although the email bears his name, Gash said it was a team of university leaders … [Read more...] about A Look Inside Pepperdine’s Emergency Operations Committee
EOC strengthens emergency preparedness
The Emergency Operations Committee is among the few groups on campus that hopes never to see its policy in action. But behind every fire drill is a whole host of risk mitigators who quietly formulate the “what ifs” of an emergency situation. “Over the years, the EOC has built up an impressive store of experience and emergency response plans, and this level of preparedness … [Read more...] about EOC strengthens emergency preparedness
