Senior Smayana Kurapati has spent her time at Pepperdine curating community. Ahead of graduation, Kurapati is reflecting on the past four years of her involvement on campus as part of the Student Wellness Advisory Board, Women in STEM and Gamma Phi Beta. After starting her first year on Zoom, she said she was determined to have a real college experience. “I love just … [Read more...] about Smayana Kurapati Creates Community at Pepperdine
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SGA Brings Back Committees and Welcomes Two New Additions
The Student Government Association brought back committees and implemented two new committees this year to give students a voice on campus for dining and spiritual life. There were five committees: spiritual life, dining services, diversity, equity and inclusion, health and wellness and sustainability. These committees met every Wednesday at 11 a.m., and ran for four … [Read more...] about SGA Brings Back Committees and Welcomes Two New Additions
Students Prevented A Flu Spook This Spooky Season
Flu shots are a popular commodity among Pepperdine students this time of year. Especially when Halloween-themed Charlie Brown crewnecks are on the line, senior Olivia Noell Baker said.Nothing could stand in the way of students' excitement over free ramen, massages and spooky Charlie Brown crewnecks. Not even the line that snaked from the entrance of the Student Health Center … [Read more...] about Students Prevented A Flu Spook This Spooky Season
Student Wellness Advisory Board Builds Community Through Tabling
"Tomorrow needs you." "You are not alone." "You are seen." "You are loved." Colorful index cards with these affirmations laid on a table at the Student Wellness Advisory Board's first tabling event of the year Sept. 13. SWAB members and students wrote the affirmations for passersby to give to their friends and peers or take one for themselves. The … [Read more...] about Student Wellness Advisory Board Builds Community Through Tabling
Kickin’ It Back at Recess: Swab’s Mental Health Event
Angeleno’s Wood Fired Pizza truck sits on Alumni Park at the SWAB’s Recess event with glowing lights March 13. Students waited for their fresh pizza while talking with friends. Photos by Denver PattersonAs semester tests and projects are in high swing, the Student Wellness Advisory Board (SWAB) hosted Recess — an event of fun activities including an inflatable … [Read more...] about Kickin’ It Back at Recess: Swab’s Mental Health Event
