Video by Marisa Dragos Pepperdine's University Events team hosted a student-focused celebration on Sept. 26 for the Inauguration of President Gash. The event included food trucks, activities and a presentation featuring real wolves. President and First Lady Gash mingled with students throughout the event and participated in a version of the "Newlywed Game," leading to … [Read more...] about Students Celebrate Inauguration of President Gash
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Inauguration Ceremony Celebrates President Gash
Photos by Alex Neis “The world needs more Pepperdine in it. Our mandate, our unique gift to the world is our students," President James A. Gash said Wednesday morning at his inauguration ceremony to the crowd of students, alumni, faculty and distinguished guests at Alumni Park. Gash's inauguration is only the eighth in the university's history. "To my kids Jessica, … [Read more...] about Inauguration Ceremony Celebrates President Gash
Preview of the Gash Inauguration
Infographic by Natalie RulonPepperdine University planned eight days worth of events for the inauguration of the university’s eighth president and chief executive officer, Jim Gash.The inaugural celebration started Tuesday, Sept. 17, and will conclude Thursday, Sept. 26. President Gash described why it is important to attend and get involved in the university's momentous … [Read more...] about Preview of the Gash Inauguration
Democracy Hangs on a Thread of Truth
Art by Sybil ZhangPresident Donald Trump began his presidency by starting a war over crowd size with the media. He claimed that the image comparing his Inauguration's crowd size to President Barack Obama's 2009 inauguration's crowd size was intentionally misleading. It is possible that the crowd seemed incredibly full from his perspective. The crowd sizes aren't actually the … [Read more...] about Democracy Hangs on a Thread of Truth
Attest to Today’s History
Graphic by Nate BartonOur nation witnessed several historic moments this week, from the swearing-in of a new president to the march of millions of women and men across the nation in support of women’s rights. There is no denying that these are big moments – not only for our nation, but for our fellow students, professors and human beings.That being said, times are … [Read more...] about Attest to Today’s History