Chris Singleton reads his first published children's book, "Different: A Story About Loving Your Neighbor," in the Villa Executive Dining Hall on March 13. Singleton shared his children's books with the Pepperdine community during the Office for Community Belonging's Story Time event. Photos by Lucian Himes The Office for Community Belonging hosted a night of faith and unity … [Read more...] about A Night of Unity: Author Joins the Office for Community Belonging for Story Time
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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
Students Look to Office for Community Belonging for Actions Toward Inclusivity
Graphic by Ali Levens After calls for more diversity and inclusion initiatives at Pepperdine and the hiring of a chief diversity officer last March, students are hopeful the new Office for Community Belonging will fulfill its goals. The OCB, which opened June 1 and is located in the Thornton Administrative Center, intends to create a safe place for students to come together … [Read more...] about Students Look to Office for Community Belonging for Actions Toward Inclusivity