Photo by Allison Hubbard The Waves made some noise for Gavin DeGraw. The singer gave an acoustic performance to an adoring crowd at Alumni Park on Saturday evening. Students, families and alumni gathered around the temporary stage as they swayed along to DeGraw’s music. Highlights of the concert include his opening act, 2007 alumna Jessica Childress, his intimate … [Read more...] about Gavin DeGraw blows up Alumni
Waves Weekend
Planned Parent Fun
The following is a running thought time line from “Normal Pepperdine Dad” during Waves Weekend: (Friday Afternoon): Man, how beautiful is this place? Are you goofing me!? I hope you know how lucky you are, son. This is fun! (Friday Night): Let’s go surfing as a family tomorrow that would be so classic California! I mean, we have to do it once, right? Oh we’re going to the … [Read more...] about Planned Parent Fun
WAVES: Join in the madness
Photo by Allison Hubbard Pom Squad and Step Team energize guests during homecoming kick off As the sun set over the horizon on Friday, Pepperdine began to buzz with sights and sounds. It was time for Blue and Orange Madness — Pepperdine’s version of a homecoming and the kick-off event for Waves Weekend. Flashing blue, green, red and yellow lights emanated from the giant … [Read more...] about WAVES: Join in the madness
‘Freely Give:’ Campaign for Pepperdine
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine University In May 2011, 900 alumni, friends, business and community leaders, faculty and staff gathered together with one common vision: changing lives. This event, the 35th annual Pepperdine Associates Dinner, was the public launch of the Campaign for Pepperdine. Fast forward two years later, and the campaign has raised approximately $403 … [Read more...] about ‘Freely Give:’ Campaign for Pepperdine