Members of the Catholic Student Association participate in mass at Our Lady of Malibu in 2017. CSA has existed since the mid-90s and the group continues to attend Our Lady of Malibu frequently. Photo courtesy of Thomas Vandergon Clarification: The article has been updated to clarify policy surrounding campus visitors and how that relates to clergy. The creation of the … [Read more...] about Student-led Ministries Readjust Under Hub Policy Changes
Hub for Spiritual Life
Students Convene Weekly at the Well
University Chaplain Sara Barton gives the first sermon at the Well in spring 2022. The Well meets every Thursday at 8 p.m. Photos by Sammie Wuensche The Well provides students with the weekly opportunity to worship, reflect on a sermon and pray as a community. Senior Blake Farley, one of the Culture and Hospitality student leads for the Well, said the gathering seeks to … [Read more...] about Students Convene Weekly at the Well
The Hub Revamps Seaver 200 with Interest-Focused Breakout Groups
The famous cross above Pepperdine reminds students of the significance of faith at the University. Assistant Chaplain Peter Walton said Seaver 200 is a core element of the student experience. Photo by Abby Wilt Faith on campus is a core part of Pepperdine's mission, and Seaver 200 brings that to life, Associate Chaplain Rachel Collins said. May 2021, the University announced … [Read more...] about The Hub Revamps Seaver 200 with Interest-Focused Breakout Groups
Hub Serves the Unhoused and Hungry
Associate Chaplain Zac Luben and junior Dacia Hannel put together care packages for the Los Angeles homeless Friday, Jan. 28. Students placed essentials such as socks, granola bars, wipes, hand sanitizer and water bottles in the kits. Photos by Sammie Wuensche The Community Engagement and Service branch of the Hub for Spiritual Life put on a Hunger and Homelessness Awareness … [Read more...] about Hub Serves the Unhoused and Hungry
‘I Felt Disposable’ — Student Affairs Layoffs Impact Operations, Trust and Community at Pepp
The front desk for the Hub for Spiritual Life sits vacant in the TCC fall 2021. The Hub remodeled the second floor of the TCC for its office suites and student study spaces. Photo by Ashley Mowreader It started with a Facebook post. Convocation Director Gus Peterson announced Feb. 10, 2021 via his personal Facebook page that Pepperdine laid him off. Then, it was … [Read more...] about ‘I Felt Disposable’ — Student Affairs Layoffs Impact Operations, Trust and Community at Pepp
