Pepperdine commemorates Sept. 11, 2001 during its annual 9/11 memorial and attendees reflect on that day where time stood still.The memorial ceremony was marked with themes of honor and freedom for all of the first responders, firefighters and police officers who risked and sacrificed their lives during 9/11. President Jim Gash called for attendees to not only remember those … [Read more...] about Waves of Flags: Remember and Honor
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“One Nation Under God”: Pepperdine Honors the 22nd Anniversary of 9/11 with Annual Remembrance Ceremony
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
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