Pairs of adults with disabilities and their personal coaches separate wood chips and dirt at Shemesh Farms on March 26. Composting is one of several tasks that were included during the morning’s programming. Photos by Henry AdamsInformed by Jewish values of compassion, sustainability, inclusivity and a moral obligation to help those in need, Shemesh Farms strives to make … [Read more...] about Local Volunteers Promote Sustainability and Disability Inclusion Through Shemesh Farms
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“Moments in Time”: A History of Pepperdine Traditions
Pepperdine students perform at Songfest in 1989. Though no longer an event for current students, the tradition lives on in alumni's memories. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Libraries Digital Collections Unlike its larger neighboring schools, Pepperdine does not have many school traditions centered around sports. Instead, Pepperdine traditions have promoted community through … [Read more...] about “Moments in Time”: A History of Pepperdine Traditions
Pepperdine Serves Local Communities at 37th Step Forward Day
Students wearing matching Step Forward Day T-shirts sit with their service project groups in the Ampitheatre on Sept. 6. Volunteers from across the Pepperdine community signed up for over two dozen service projects for this year's day of service. Photos by Melissa Houston Over 550 members of the Pepperdine community came together to serve those in need across Malibu, Ventura … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Serves Local Communities at 37th Step Forward Day
Opinion: Coordinate Step Forward Day and Sorority Recruitment
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Clarification: PGM met with leaders for the Hub for Spiritual Life after this story was published. In that meeting, Hub leaders informed the Graphic staff they are actively creating ways for students involved in sorority … [Read more...] about Opinion: Coordinate Step Forward Day and Sorority Recruitment
Service on Show at Pepperdine’s 35th Step Forward Day
Students, staff, faculty and alumni all got to work an the 35th annual Step Forward Day on Sept. 7.The Waves of Flags at Alumni Park was one of many events that the Pepperdine community could serve in throughout the week, according to Christin Shatzer Román, Pepperdine's director of Community Engagement and Service."We had about 600 people signed up for today, and then we … [Read more...] about Service on Show at Pepperdine’s 35th Step Forward Day