Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. When I took Religion 101, I thought I would do very well on the final exam, but I did not. This mismatch of expectations shook my framework of confidence in my knowledge of religion and obliterated my effort in studying … [Read more...] about Opinion: Limits Let Us Play
Resilience
A Night of Unity: Author Joins the Office for Community Belonging for Story Time
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
Inaugural RISE Summit Explores Definitions of Resilience
RISE Summit attendees eat dinner together March 30 in Joslyn Plaza after hearing stories of resilience from the keynote speakers, Hung Le and Marv Dunphy. After dinner, people played bingo and discussed their definitions of resilience. Photos by Liza EsquibiasEmbracing adversity, making the effort to be mindful, emerging from a difficult situation stronger and leaning on … [Read more...] about Inaugural RISE Summit Explores Definitions of Resilience
The Fine Print: The Challenges of Living On Campus at Pepperdine
Living on campus at Pepperdine is a part of being a Wave that every student should (and, really, has to) experience. You get to live in a community of other students, in Malibu, with easy access to all your classes and everything campus has to offer with views you really can’t beat.While being a part of Pepperdine’s residential community is usually a great part of a … [Read more...] about The Fine Print: The Challenges of Living On Campus at Pepperdine
A Journey from Ruin to Resilience: The Malibu Community Reflects on Woolsey
Evelin Weber, executive director of the Malibu Foundation, aims to create a climate-resilient community and help individuals affected by Woolsey. She said it is crucial to help one’s neighbors, especially those who are most vulnerable. Photo courtesy of ReJeana Goldsborough | Malibu Foundation A childhood stuffed animal. A Bible. A late parent’s watch. A home. A … [Read more...] about A Journey from Ruin to Resilience: The Malibu Community Reflects on Woolsey