Makoto Fujimura, internationally-renowned artist and writer, and his wife, Haejin Shim Fujimura, lawyer and CEO of global justice organization Embers International, joined the Pepperdine community at Stauffer Chapel on Jan. 18. With the help of the Weisman Museum, they welcomed Makoto Fujimura's new solo exhibit called "Water Flames." They both also touched on beauty and … [Read more...] about Lecture: Artist, Lawyer Discuss Art Exhibit with Beauty and Justice
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Good News: Healed by Moonlight
When the sun sinks behind the horizon and the moon is at just the perfect height in the night sky, the view from behind Stauffer Chapel on campus is breathtaking. There's something about the way the moon's silvery light refracts off the water matched with the lazy rotations of the Santa Monica Ferris wheel that always made me feel safe.The darkness after 10 p.m., has always … [Read more...] about Good News: Healed by Moonlight
Pepperdine Discontinues Weddings in Stauffer Chapel
Photo by Milan LoiaconoPepperdine University said it would discontinue its tradition of hosting weddings in Stauffer Chapel. The revision of their policy comes as a result of logistical challenges from hosting weddings presented, as well as complications with Pepperdine’s tax-exempt status. Provost Rick Marrs said Stauffer Chapel has not always been available for … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Discontinues Weddings in Stauffer Chapel
Pepperdine Holds Memorial for Jake Harris
Photos by Kaelin Mendez Pepperdine held a memorial service for the community to commemorate the life of second-year student Jake Brandon Harris on the evening of Thursday, Jan. 18. Every pew was full in Stauffer Chapel as Pepperdine students, faculty and staff gathered to pray, share stories and pay tribute to the life of Harris with his family and friends. Harris died in … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Holds Memorial for Jake Harris
Solar Eclipse Leaves Impact on Pepp Students and Staff
For the first time in 38 years, a social eclipse was visible in the U.S., on Monday, Aug. 21. It was also the first time in 99 years since a total solar eclipse crossed the country from coast to coast. Although Malibu did not fall within the eclipse's path of totality, Pepperdine students and faculty members were still able to see a partial eclipse on campus. Campus Minister … [Read more...] about Solar Eclipse Leaves Impact on Pepp Students and Staff
