The President’s Briefing will take place Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 8:45 a.m. View the meeting here. See live updates below. Refresh page for most recent update. 9:47: Bell’s prayer finishes. Meeting is adjourned. 9:45: Sierra Bell leads the group in closing prayer, thanks God for “trusting us to be stewards of our love” and asks for us to understand our “duty within the … [Read more...] about LIVE UPDATES: Pepperdine Updates Community in February President’s Briefing
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LIVE UPDATES: President Gash holds President’s Briefing on Oct. 5
The President’s Briefing will take place Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 8:45 a.m. PDT. See live updates below. 9:41: Gash introduces Jonathan Winder, head men’s volleyball coach, who closes the briefing in prayer. 9:31: Gash passes the microphone around Elkins Auditorium for new employees to introduce themselves. Many new employees referred to the “Purpose, Service, Leadership” mission … [Read more...] about LIVE UPDATES: President Gash holds President’s Briefing on Oct. 5
Founder’s Day 2022: Pepperdine Celebrates 50 Years in Malibu
The crowd waves orange and navy bandanas as L.A.-based singer-songwriter, David Davis, sings at Firestone Fieldhouse on Sept. 21. Davis ended the Founder's Day celebration with the song "Yes We Will." Photos by Mary Elisabeth This year marks the 50th anniversary of Pepperdine's Malibu campus, which opened for its first year on Sept. 12, 1972. To commemorate this milestone, … [Read more...] about Founder’s Day 2022: Pepperdine Celebrates 50 Years in Malibu
Gash Updates the Community in an April President’s Briefing
Graphic by Karl Winter President Jim Gash hosted the final President’s Briefing of the spring 2022 semester April 6 via Zoom for Pepperdine community members. Gash said the briefings will resume in person in June and provided updates on COVID-19, study abroad programs and upcoming events. “As you recall, we don’t have President's Briefings in May because that is the middle … [Read more...] about Gash Updates the Community in an April President’s Briefing
President’s Speaker Series Highlights the Power of Prayer
Will Ford III kneels beside a family heirloom at the first President's Speaker Series event of 2022. Ford and Matt Lockett became friends after they discovered Lockett's family owned Ford's as slaves. Photo by Lucian Himes The first event of 2022 for the President’s Speaker Series took place Feb. 16, in Elkins Auditorium. Guest speakers Will Ford III and Matt Lockett shared … [Read more...] about President’s Speaker Series Highlights the Power of Prayer