On the cloudy morning of Sept. 11, 2023, Pepperdine faculty and students honored guests joined together to commemorate those who lost their lives on 9/11 in front of Pepperdine’s annual Waves of Flags display. This year Pepperdine held the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony with remarks from President Jim Gash, Director of Student Veteran Affairs Eric Leshinsky and … [Read more...] about “One Nation Under God”: Pepperdine Honors the 22nd Anniversary of 9/11 with Annual Remembrance Ceremony
Waves of Flags display
Remembering all 2,977: Pepperdine Honors Those Lost on 9/11
Attendees take a moment to pause during the service during Honoring the Heroes of 9/11 on Sept. 12. The event took place on Alumni Park, and consisted of various speakers, prayer and refreshments. Photos by Sammie Wuensche On a cloudless Sept. 12, in Malibu, Pepperdine faculty, honored guests and students gathered in front of a display of flags to commemorate the 2,977 lives … [Read more...] about Remembering all 2,977: Pepperdine Honors Those Lost on 9/11
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
Remembering the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with the Waves of Flags Display
A woman sits and reflects on the tragedies of 9/11 at the annual Waves of Flags display at Pepperdine University. The memorial lasts from Sept. 9 to 25 and honors the victims of the terrorist attacks 20 years ago. Photos by Abby Wilt 2,977 flags. 2,977 lives. The annual Waves of Flags display flew over Alumni Park Sept. 11, and 180 Pepperdine volunteers set up 2,977 flags to … [Read more...] about Remembering the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with the Waves of Flags Display
Pepperdine Erects ‘Waves of Flags’ Memorial on Alumni
Pepperdine's "Waves of Flags" display from 2014 on Alumni Park is an annual tradition to honor the victims of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. This year's display is closed to the public due to COVID-19. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine 2,977 flags span the lawn of Alumni Park, emulating an ocean as the flags catch the breeze from the Pacific. This sea, however, holds no … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Erects ‘Waves of Flags’ Memorial on Alumni
