Tim Spivey has officially started work in his new position as Vice President of Spiritual Life. Spivey was appointed to this job Dec. 13, and it officially went into effect Jan. 1, according to previous Graphic reporting. “I’m super excited,” Spivey said. “I like to be involved in lots of different things, and I enjoy serving. I think it gives me the chance to broaden what I'm … [Read more...] about Tim Spivey Begins Work as Vice President of Spiritual Life
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Tim Spivey Promoted to Vice President for Spiritual Life
Pepperdine announced Tim Spivey as the new vice president of Spiritual Life, President Jim Gash wrote in a Dec. 13 email to the Pepperdine community.Spivey's promotion comes just months after he started as associate vice president of Spiritual Life. Spivey began work as associate VP of Spiritual Life in April, according to previous Graphic reporting. "I’m looking … [Read more...] about Tim Spivey Promoted to Vice President for Spiritual Life
Leaning on Each Other: How the Pepperdine Community Is Coming Together Through Grief
Community members leave flowers and notes. After the tragic loss of four seniors, the Pepperdine community is coming together to honor Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Deslyn Williams and Asha Weir. Pepperdine community members said they are leaning on each other to heal together and grow together through their grief. “Healing together is a lot better than healing by … [Read more...] about Leaning on Each Other: How the Pepperdine Community Is Coming Together Through Grief
The Power of an Empty Chair: How Pepperdine Professors are Coping with Loss
Class after class, professors are used to seeing the same students, in the same seats. Some students talk more than others, but each one has a value, purpose and place in the classroom.And then — after a tragedy, their seats are empty, and professors can distinctly tell the community is missing someone. “Often, professors are expected to be immediately OK, mature … [Read more...] about The Power of an Empty Chair: How Pepperdine Professors are Coping with Loss
Community Contribution: A Message from Tim Spivey
After the on-campus memorial service for Deslyn, Peyton, Asha and Niamh, I went home. Not the home where I receive my mail and sleep at night. There was another home calling me. Some call it, “church.” That evening, I called it home. I didn’t go out of obligation or fear. I went because I needed to. My soul needed it —my weary, worn-out soul. Of course, there was a part … [Read more...] about Community Contribution: A Message from Tim Spivey
