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Pepperdine University Names Zachary Luben as Director of Convocation

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Zachary Luben is the new Director of Convocation at Pepperdine University, Seaver Dean Michael Feltner wrote in an April 25 email to the Seaver College community. Luben has worked at the University since 2016, and is a two-time graduate of Seaver College (B.A, 2005; M. Div., 2014). Luben, the former director of Graduate Student Ministries in the Hub for Spiritual Life began his … [Read more...] about Pepperdine University Names Zachary Luben as Director of Convocation

‘We Are All Connected’: Loving One Another in Different Religions

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Art by Abby WiltLove, and how people show and receive it, comes in many forms.These acts of love, or loving kindness, reverberates throughout people of different religious beliefs.“We need to grant each other the dignity of difference, we also need to find those things that build bridges between our differences — and loving kindness does that,” said John … [Read more...] about ‘We Are All Connected’: Loving One Another in Different Religions

Good News: Connecting Without Convenience

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Splitting a bag of chips on the beach. Spontaneous Starbucks dates. Tomato and feta pasta with a friend. A Tuesday and Friday lunchtime that has a permanent space on my calendar. Monday night dinners in the Caf. Takeout at a Graphic production night.Each of these meals is more than just a time to stop and refuel. Each of these moments is a chance to sit down, connect with … [Read more...] about Good News: Connecting Without Convenience

The Graph: PAC on Pause

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Via Apple Podcasts | Via Spotify | Via Stitcher After over 30 years of existence the Pepperdine Ambassador Council (PAC) went on a hiatus for the 2022-23 school year, leading many to wonder about its future. News Editor Samantha Torre talks about want went into the history of PAC, what went into the decision to pause the program, and the future of the council. “It kind of … [Read more...] about The Graph: PAC on Pause

Seaver College Hosts Malibu Reception

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Admitted students and families wait in line for In-N-Out Burger outside Smothers Parking Lot on March 31, during the Malibu Reception. Students said seeing campus in person taught them more about Pepperdine. Photos by Lucian HimesThe rain stopped and the sun began to shine, just in time for newly admitted students to attend Seaver College's Malibu Reception on Friday, March … [Read more...] about Seaver College Hosts Malibu Reception