Volunteers gather at the amphitheater Sept. 10, for Step Forward Day. Students sat with their project leaders and groups. Photo by Tanya YarianDuring Pepperdine’s annual Step Forward Day on Sept. 10, students went beyond the Malibu campus to give back across Los Angeles. While they were in L.A., other students served on campus. In total, around 640 people took part in … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s 34th Step Forward Day Serves Various Communities
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Pepperdine Hosts September President’s Briefing
President Jim Gash hosted a Sept. 7, President's Briefing in Elkins Auditorium for Pepperdine community members wishing to join, as well as via Zoom. This is the first president's briefing over two years conducted in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Overview of the Briefing Michael Thomas, vice president of Integrated Market Communications, opened the briefing with a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hosts September President’s Briefing
Big Hearts Rebuild Big Heart Ranch
Photos by Lindsey Sullivan Big Heart Ranch, a Malibu local community wellness center and animal rescue sanctuary, is still recovering from this past November's Woolsey Fire. The ranch, like many members of the Malibu community, experienced significant damages because of the fire. Pepperdine student volunteers joined with Big Heart's Community Relations Volunteer Denise … [Read more...] about Big Hearts Rebuild Big Heart Ranch
Students Define Service at Step Forward Day
Photos by Jessica StombergPepperdine held its 31st Step Forward Day on Sept. 7, serving over 40 nonprofits within the Los Angeles and Ventura counties, with over 1,200 volunteers. Alongside student volunteers, there were staff, faculty, alumni and friends who came together to benefit the community on this annual day of service.Step Forward Day was put on by the Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Students Define Service at Step Forward Day
Step Forward Day Celebrates 30 Years of Service
Photos by Kaelin MendezPepperdine students helped the Volunteer Center celebrate the 30th anniversary of both the office and Step Forward Day with old and new service projects Saturday, Sept. 8. Step Forward Day is an annual event where Pepperdine students volunteer with organizations in Malibu, Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Step Forward Day was the first event out of the … [Read more...] about Step Forward Day Celebrates 30 Years of Service
