Pepperdine’s shelter-in-place protocol serves as inspiration for nearby universities. Pepperdine’s shelter-in-place protocol received some criticism from the community following the ignition of the Franklin Fire on Dec. 9 when students sheltered in Payson Library or Tyler Campus Center while the rest of Malibu was under an evacuation warning. The L.A. County Fire Department … [Read more...] about Westmont College Calls Pepperdine’s Shelter-in-Place Protocol ‘The Gold Standard’
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Pepperdine Students Reflect on Fire Response
When the Franklin and Palisades wildfires swept through Malibu, Pepperdine University was caught in the crossfire, and students found themselves sheltering in place as flames closed in. Now, months later, some students are grappling with the question: Do they feel safer, or has the experience heightened their concerns? While some said they found reassurance in the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Reflect on Fire Response
The President’s Speaker Series Welcomes Barbara Barrett
The President's Speaker Series invited Barbara Barrett to open the first event of the semester. The President's Speaker Series welcomes highly regarded scholars and leaders who represent various points of view to speak on important topics in today's world, according to Pepperdine University's website. Recent speakers have included Rick Caruso, Liz Truss and Palmer Luckey. … [Read more...] about The President’s Speaker Series Welcomes Barbara Barrett
Franklin Fire: Timeline Lapse
A helicopter works to extinguish the Franklin Fire which ignited Dec. 9. The blaze spread throughout Malibu. Photo courtesy of Ryan Bough The Franklin Fire took the Pepperdine community by surprise coming very late in the 2024 fire season. As students studied for finals in the evening of Monday, Dec. 9, the power went out as the Franklin Fire ignited. Events of Monday, Dec. … [Read more...] about Franklin Fire: Timeline Lapse
Dana Gioia Inspires the Next Generation of Poets
Poetry is not just a job for Dana Gioia, celebrated poet and literary critic. It is his passion.Gioia served as the chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts from 2003-2009 and was the California State Poet Laureate in 2015. He now is taking the time to share his wisdom with college students. Jessica Hooten Wilson, professor and chair of Great Books, had Gioia guide her … [Read more...] about Dana Gioia Inspires the Next Generation of Poets
