Pepperdine Alumni Travel | Heidelberg 2024
Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Date: Thursday, July 4 - Sunday, July 7, 2024
Location: Heidelberg, Germany
Calling all jet-setting alumni who love to travel, and those looking to experience Heidelberg once again!
Join us this July with fellow alumni, family, and friends.
ALL alumni, and any friends or family you would like to bring along are welcome to attend!
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First Name
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Last Name While at Pepperdine
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Last Name
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Heidelberg
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Class Year
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School
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Pepperdine Affiliation
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Priya |
Agarwal |
Agarwal |
|
2016 |
Graduate School of Education and Psychology |
Alumna
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Eric
|
Atkisson
|
Atkisson |
1993-1994 |
1996 |
Seaver College |
Alumnus |
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Gianna
|
|
Atkisson |
|
|
|
Friend |
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Bianca
|
|
Atkisson |
|
|
|
Friend |
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Ryan
|
|
Bengston |
|
2024 |
Seaver College |
Alumnus |
|
Deborah
|
Dean |
Beyer |
1983-1984 |
1987 |
Seaver College |
Alumna |
|
Eric
|
Beyer |
Beyer |
1983-1984 |
1986 |
Seaver College |
Alumna |
|
William
|
Biller |
|
|
|
|
Friend |
|
Eric
|
Carter |
|
1987/88 |
1990 |
Seaver College |
Alumnus |
|
Alma
|
Chavez Pelaez |
Chavez |
|
2022 |
School of Law |
Alumnus |
|
Chandra
|
Shpak |
Chhun |
2014 |
Graziadio Business School |
Alumna |
|
|
Sennett
|
Chhun |
|
Friend |
|||
|
Lisa
|
Foote |
Christman |
1985 |
1987 |
Seaver College |
Alumna |
|
Naomi
|
|
Cuyugan |
|
2021 |
Seaver College |
Alumnus |
|
Lauren
|
Dam |
Dam |
|
2018 |
Seaver College |
Alumnua |
|
Michelle
|
Leong |
Dam |
|
1982 |
Seaver College |
Alumnus |
|
Cheryl
|
Kimes |
DeLong |
1974 |
Seaver College |
Alumna |
|
|
Matt
|
Ebeling |
Ebeling |
1997 |
1999 |
Seaver College |
Alumnus |
|
Elizabeth |
|
Edwards |
1996-1997 |
1999 |
Seaver College |
Alumnus
|
|
Lincoln
|
|
Edwards |
|
|
|
Prospective Student |
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Lucas
|
|
Edwards |
|
|
|
Prospective Student |
|
Jason |
Eggleston |
Eggleston |
2008
|
Seaver College |
Alumnus |
|
|
Lisa
|
|
Foote-Christman |
|
|
Friend |
|
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Mara
|
Fortin |
Fortin |
2023 |
School of Law |
Alumna |
|
|
Kendall
|
|
Fortin |
|
|
Friend |
|
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Karyn
|
|
Fortin |
|
|
Friend |
|
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Colleen
|
Graffy |
Graffy
|
Fall 1976 , Spring & Summer 1977, 1979-1984 |
|
School of Law |
Faculty |
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Diane
|
Trosino |
Guido |
1982 |
Seaver College |
Alumna |
|
|
Don
|
Guido |
Friend |
||||
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Keely
|
Hall |
Hall |
1994 |
1996 |
Seaver College |
Alumna |
|
Melissa
|
Foley |
Hall |
1993 |
1995 |
Seaver College |
Alumnus |
|
Alixandra |
Erwin |
Handy |
1996-1997, Summer 1998 |
1999
|
Seaver College |
Alumnus |
|
Nathaniel
|
|
Handy |
|
|
|
Friend |
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Juliet
|
|
Handy |
|
|
|
Friend |
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Violet
|
|
Handy
|
|
|
|
|
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Jared |
Hankins |
1999 |
2001 |
Seaver College
|
Alumnus |
|
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Natalie
|
Cameron |
Hankins |
1999 |
2001 |
Seaver College |
Alumna |
|
Sylvia
|
Hankins |
Prospective Student |
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|
James |
Howell |
Howell |
2022 |
Caruso School of Law |
Alumnus
|
|
|
Denise |
Huth
|
Huth |
1995 |
Seaver College |
Alumnus |
|
|
Dirk
|
|
Jouret
|
1990 |
1992 |
Seaver College |
Alumnus |
|
Amol
|
|
Kakker |
|
Friend |
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|
Melissa |
|
Labnow |
2017-2018 |
2020 |
Seaver College |
Alumnus
|
|
Mary |
Jimenez |
Labnow |
1987-1988 |
1990 |
Seaver College |
Alumnus
|
|
Gina Marie |
Lalena
|
Lalena |
|
2024 |
School of Law |
Alumnus |
|
Corinne |
Sanchez |
Le |
1984-1985
|
1987 |
Seaver College |
Alumna |
|
Garrett
|
|
Le |
Fall 2021 |
2024 |
Seaver College |
Alumnus |
|
Hung
|
Le |
1985 |
1987 |
Seaver College |
Alumnnus/Staff |
|
|
Matthew |
Le |
Le |
2018-2019 |
2021 |
Seaver College |
Alumnus
|
|
Ngockhanh |
Le |
Le |
Fall 1995 |
1996 |
Seaver College |
Alumnus
|
|
Ronald
|
|
Locklar |
|
1984 |
Seaver College |
Alumnus |
|
Erich |
|
Meltvedt |
1987-1988 |
1991 |
Seaver College |
Alumnus
|
|
Patricia |
Mamola |
Moore |
1974 |
Seaver College
|
Alumna |
|
|
Rachel
|
Moran |
Moran |
2017 |
Seaver College |
Alumna |
|
|
Matthew
|
Moran |
Moran |
2016-2017 |
2019 |
Seaver College |
Alumnus |
|
Jillian
|
Moran |
Moran |
2022 |
Seaver College |
Alumna |
|
|
Monae |
Moran |
Moran |
Seaver College |
Parent
|
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|
Mary(Ali) |
Mullin |
Mullin |
2018-2019 |
2021 |
Seaver College |
Alumna
|
|
Jennifer
|
Bruce |
Navarro |
|
1996 |
Seaver College |
Alumna |
|
Emma
|
Navarro |
Navarro |
|
2022 |
Seaver College |
Alumna |
|
Grace |
Navarro |
|
|
2024 |
Seaver College |
Alumna
|
|
Patrick
|
Quigley |
Quigley |
1979 |
Seaver College |
Friend |
|
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Beverly
|
Quigley |
Friend |
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Chad
|
Quiñones |
Staff |
||||
|
Alana
|
Richards |
Richards |
2018-2019 |
2021 |
Seaver College |
Alumna |
|
Patricia
|
|
Schneiter-Kirby |
|
|
|
Friend |
|
Derek
|
Sharp |
Sharp |
1987-1988 |
1990 |
Seaver College |
Alumnus |
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Merri (Missy)
|
|
Sharp |
|
|
|
Parent |
|
Christian
|
Cowan |
Socquet |
1984-86 |
1987 |
Seaver College |
Alumnus |
|
Neil
|
|
Socquet |
1984-85 |
1987 |
Seaver College |
Alumnus |
|
Timothy
|
Song |
2021 |
Seaver College |
Alumnus |
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Monica
|
Sousa |
Sousa |
1994 |
1996 |
Seaver College |
Alumna |
|
Derek
|
St. Louis |
Friend |
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Joshua
|
Strutzman |
Strutzman |
2006 |
2008 |
Seaver College |
Alumnus |
|
Terri
|
Sullivan |
Sullivan |
|
2016 |
Graduate School of Education and Psychology |
Alumnus |
|
Ali
|
|
Winiesdorffer |
2018-2019 |
2021 |
Seaver College |
Alumnus |
|
Cathy |
Pham |
Zotti |
1991
|
1992 |
Seaver College |
Alumna |
|
Anthony
|
Zotti |
Zotti |
Friend |
|||
|
James |
Zotti |
Zotti |
Friend |
Heidelberg Itinerary
Return to Heidelberg or experience it for the first time with your alumni family July 4-7!
Immerse yourself in the culture, while you make new memories with old friends and discover new connections with your Pepperdine family.
This weekend is sure to be filled with all the magic Heidelberg has to offer!
Optional activites you can look forward to include:
- Welcome Boat Cruise
- Mooore Haus Tours
- Castle Tours
| Wednesday, July 3 |
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Optional event for early arrivals.
| Morning | Breakfast on your own |
| 8 AM |
Farmers Market in Neuenheim
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| Thursday, July 4 |
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|
8 AM - Noon |
Check-In for guests staying at Moore Haus |
|
10:00 AM |
“First Look” Gathering at the Alte Brücke/Old Bridge Meet at bridge |
|
11:30 AM–12:30 PM |
Lunch on your own |
|
12:30–2:00 PM |
Welcome Reception: Pepperdine Classrooms
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2:30–3:00 PM |
Walk to Boat Cruise |
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3:00–3:30 PM |
Board Boat: Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure |
|
3:30–6:40 PM |
Four Castles Boat Cruise
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|
7:30 PM |
Dinner on your own/self-planned
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| Friday, July 5 |
|---|
| We intentionally left this day unscheduled, allowing everyone to explore Heidelberg at your own pace. Please see the “Heidelberg Tips” document for ideas. Restaurants fill up quickly for dinner times, so remember to make reservations early. |
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Morning
|
Breakfast on your own |
|
TBD |
Excursions / Activities |
|
11 AM–5:00 PM |
Heidelberg Castle Tours (pre-registered)
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Evening |
Alumni dinners (no-host / self-planned)
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| Saturday, July 6 |
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Morning |
Breakfast on your own |
|
10:00–11:30 AM |
Heidelberg Castle Tours (guided) |
|
11:30 AM |
Meet at Funicular Guests not on 10 AM castle tour will meet at the Funicular
|
|
12:00–4:30 PM |
Moore Haus Group Experience
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|
4:30–6:30 PM |
Castle Grounds Visit & Group Photo |
|
6:30–9:30 PM |
Group Dinner
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|
9:30–9:45 PM |
Sunset at Heidelberg Castle
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| Sunday, July 7 |
|---|
|
9:30 AM |
Meet at Old Bridge to walk to Neuberg Abbey (45 min walk) |
|
11 AM |
Devotional in Neuberg Abbey Chapel |
|
Noon |
Lunch available at the Abbey |
| Monday, July 8 |
|---|
|
8 - 10 AM |
Check-out of Moore Haus |
Around Heidelberg
Optional Excursions and Activities
The following excursions and activities are offered as optional items during registration.
We invite you to join us for a magical 3-hour Four Castles tour! We’ll set course upriver to Neckarsteinach, past sights such as the impressive Beneditctine Abbey of Neuburg and the picturesque Neckargemünd. During the relaxing ride, you will have the opportunity to admire the beauty of the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, which stretches out before you with its lush green splendor. On board is a spacious open sun deck to enjoy the breathtaking views.
| Friday, April 5 |
|---|
| 3:30 PM - 6:45 PM |
In 1965, two years after the “Year-In-Europe” program began in Heidelberg, Pepperdine
purchased a permanent facility located 300 yards from the entrance of the Heidelberg
Castle. This spacious and beautiful villa was built in 1906 and renovated into dormitory
building when, in 1966, students moved into Pepperdine’s own facility named after
the late J.C. Moore, Jr., Pepperdine controller and spiritual father of the Heidelberg
program.
In 2016, thanks to the generosity of donors, Moore Haus went through a complete renovation
of the building, turning it into a gem that countless Pepperdine students will continue
to enjoy in years to come.
Whether you lived at Moore Haus as a student or it’s your first time visiting, you’ll enjoy touring this beautiful villa where so many students have called home for 60 years!
| Friday, July 5 |
|---|
| 10 AM - 11 AM |
| 11 AM - 12 PM |
| 12 PM - 1 PM |
| 1 PM - 2 PM |
| 2 PM - 3 PM |
| 3 PM - 4 PM |
| 4 PM - 5 PM |
Heidelberg Castle towers majestically above the Neckar Valley and continues to enchant visitors from near and far.
This world-famous castle is the epitome of German romanticism and the walls tell of the destruction of the castle at the end of the 17th century, its slumber in the 18th century, and the beginning of tourism under the sign of the romanticism of the 19th century. Tour through the castle courtyard and the castle garden, immerse yourself in the colorful history of the world-famous structure.
*See tour schedule below!
| Friday, July 5 |
|---|
| 11 AM - 12:30 PM |
| 12:30 PM - 2 PM |
| 2 PM - 3:30 PM |
| 3:30 PM - 5 PM |
| Saturday, July 6 |
|---|
| 10 AM - 11:30 AM |
| 11:30 AM - 1 PM |
| 1 PM - 2:30PM |
Heidelberg Registration
The Heidelberg Alumni Trip registration fee includes a tax deductible donation of $100.00, a group dinner just steps from the Heidelberg Castle at Burgfreiheit restaurant on July 6th, and costs associated with utilizing our beautiful Moore Haus during our visit.
Lodging at Moore Haus
We’re excited to offer rooms and bed spaces in Moore Haus as an opportunity for you to relive your experiences as students and save money on accommodations.
Rooms are available beginning July 4, 2024, check-in time TBD, through Monday July 8th, with a firm check-out time of 10:00 AM. (Luggage may be stored at Moore Haus Sunday July 8th).
Rooms are based on availability, first come-first serve. A group room must be paid in full ($150/bed) at the time of registration. A registrant who selects a group room must intend to fill each bed with a family member or friend. We want to be sure as many alumni and guests can stay at Moore Haus as possible, we do not want to have empty beds in group rooms.
*Cost Per-Person
$150.00 covers 4 nights per person at Moore Haus. Guests must pay the full $150.00
for any portion of their stay between July 4-7, 2024. Coffee available each morning.
Breakfast is on your own
Guests are also welcome to stay at a local hotel. Be sure to review the lodging options carefully to find the accommodations that best suit your needs.
| Room Type | Beds | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed Bedroom: Couples or Mixed Gender Friend Group of 2 | 2 | $300 |
| 4 Bed Bedroom: Families of 4 or Mixed Gender Friend Groups of 4 | 4 | $600 |
| 3 Bed Bedroom: Family of 3 or Mixed Gender Friend Group of 3 | 3 | $450 |
| 7 Bed Bedroom: Family of 7 or Mixed Gender Friend Group of 7 | 7 | $1050 |
| 4 Bed Bedroom Single: Female Single Bed Space w/ assigned same gender roommates | 4 | $150 (per bed*) |
| 4 Bed Bedroom Single: Male Single Bed Space w/ assigned same gender roommates | 4 | $150 (per bed*) |
*Rooms are based on availability, first come-first serve. A group room must be paid in full ($150/bed) at the time of registration. A registrant who selects a group room must intend to fill each bed with a family member or friend. We want to be sure as many alumni and guests can stay at Moore Haus as possible, we do not want to have empty beds in group rooms.
The Deadline has passed for Hotel Blocks.
Please feel free to use the website to find accommodations.
The 8 hotels are pinned on this Google Map to show where they are in relation to Pepperdine's Moore Haus.
Travel Tips
Guests are responsible for their individual travel arrangements to Germany and to Heidelberg. We recommend that you fly into Frankfurt as it is the most convenient airport.
- Taxi
When you arrive at the Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof (main train station), the most efficient way to get to Moore Haus is by taxi. Tell the driver, "Graimbergweg 10, bitte" (pronounced "Grime-berg-vague Tsane, Bit-a"). The taxi driver will drop you off at the front gate.
- By Train
If you fly into the Frankfurt airport, you have a choice of three ways to get to Heidelberg. The simplest, but most expensive, is to take a taxi. However, this may not be an unreasonable choice if the fare can be shared between three or four of you. A less expensive option is to travel to Heidelberg by train. A railway runs through the lower level of the airport. Trains to Mannheim are more frequent than those to Heidelberg and a shared taxi fare from Mannheim to Heidelberg is not out of the question. However, should you choose to continue to Heidelberg by train, there are also frequent connections from Mannheim directly to the Heidelberg main station.
- By Shuttle Bus
The most economical way to travel from the Frankfurt airport to Heidelberg is via Lufthansa shuttle. These shuttles leave the Frankfurt airport on the hour in the daytime. Shuttle buses depart outside the arrival area for Lufthansa flights from Terminal 1, section B (meeting point). Tickets must be purchased online to guarantee a seat on the bus. The bus will take you to the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Heidelberg, from which you can take a taxi to Moore Haus (See: "By Taxi" above).
In and Around Heidelberg
Pepperdine strives to facilitate a fantastic trip to Heidelberg for each of you! We wanted to offer you optional activities while you travel with us but we also understand that you want the chance to hang out with each other and make your own plans in smaller groups.
Planning activities on your own:
Seaver Alumni Relations recommends you visit the Heidelberg Marketing GmbH website for tourist information and activities. Explore activities to plan on your own and
have the ability to book some of these activities directly with Heidelberg Marketing
GmbH! If this page comes up in German, simply click the DOWN ARROW on the top right
beside "DE" and change the view to "EN" (English)
FAQ:
We recommend flying into Frankfurt airport, as it is closest to Heidelberg. Transportation to and in Heidelberg is easily accomplished by taxi, train, and shuttle bus. View travel information on this site.
We have had success with this trip booking local events through "Heidelberg Marketing GmbH." If you and a group of friends are interested in a group or individal activity, visit "Heidelberg Marketing GmbH." At the top right of your screen you can click the down arrow for the site in English.
- Lightweight Clothing: Opt for light, breathable fabrics like cotton or linen to keep cool during the day. Pack t-shirts, dresses, shorts, and light trousers to stay comfortable in the warm summer temperatures.
- Layer Up for Evenings: Even though days are warm, evenings can get a bit cooler. Carrying a lightweight jacket, sweater, or shawl is advisable for those breezy summer nights.
- Comfortable Footwear: Whether you're walking on the cobbled streets of historic towns or hiking in the beautiful surroundings, comfortable shoes are a must. Think about packing a pair of stylish yet comfy sandals, sneakers, or walking shoes.
- Rain Gear: Summer showers can pop up unexpectedly. so it's wise to always carry a small, foldable umbrella or light rain jacket. Waterproof shoes can also come in handy on rainy days. Check out this "Ultimate Packing list for Germany" for more tips.
Please contact Chad Quiñones or call 310.506.4348 with any additional questions,
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