Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. With the 2025-26 academic year starting, I have been thinking about activities on campus I would like to participate in this year. During my time at Pepperdine, I have been a part of the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA), … [Read more...] about Opinion: Lack of ICA Support Raises Alarm Bells
Intercultural affairs
Students Across Faiths Celebrate Diwali On Campus
Over 300 Seaver students gathered in Mullin Town Square on Nov. 8 for a Diwali celebration hosted by the Indian Student Association. The annual ISA event, a celebration of the Hindu festival of lights, began around 6 p.m. A DJ blasted Bollywood music as the large multiethnic group of students arrived at the event. Lamp posts were wrapped with bright white string lights, … [Read more...] about Students Across Faiths Celebrate Diwali On Campus
Students Positively Review the Year Two San Francisco Experience
During the three-day weekend honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day, over 50 students participated in Intercultural Affairs’ annual Year Two San Francisco Experience. While some joined for a subsidized trip to San Francisco, others sought to enrich their understanding of the world through hands-on experiences.Regardless of their initial motivations, students enjoyed the … [Read more...] about Students Positively Review the Year Two San Francisco Experience
Not Alone: International Students Seek Community in Southern California Universities — Some Find It
The international student ambassadors at the International Student Reception during INSO at the Brock House August 2021. Ambassadors said they love mentoring other international students and strive to advocate for them. Photo courtesy of Merica Sin Merica Sin, a senior international student ambassador, came to the United States from Cambodia to pursue higher education. While … [Read more...] about Not Alone: International Students Seek Community in Southern California Universities — Some Find It
Sharon Wakio Advocates for International Students
Photo by Caroline Conder Having served multiple roles in the Pepperdine community, Sharon Wakio said supporting international students is one of her biggest passions. Wakio, the assistant director of Residence Life for International Students, said this passion of hers began when she earned a scholarship as an undergraduate student working at Boise State University’s … [Read more...] about Sharon Wakio Advocates for International Students