Online Alumni Engagement
How do you Stay Connected?
Looking to learn a new skill, participate in a webinar, or get tips on how to have
a productive work from home day? The Seaver College and George Pepperdine College
Alumni Relations team is here for you. Let us help provide you with an outlet, discover
a new network of support, and find new Wave connections as we embrace being social
from a distance. Join events while you are #safeathome.
Career and Mentoring Resources
PeppConnect offers the unique opportunity for students and alumni to connect from anywhere in
the world. During this time of need, if you have any resources or mentorship that
you can offer to students or alumni, you can use PeppConnect to get your message directly
to them. Simply post in the main feed or groups to let Waves know you are willing to help.
Activities and Events
NEW EVENT | Strategic Plan Virtual Forum | Monday, November 9, 2020 | 5 PM (PST)
On November 2, Seaver College will release the initial draft of its 2030 Strategic Plan. This plan will outline the strategic direction and primary strategic initiatives for the College over the next decade. As we continue to advance and refine the strategic plan prior to its completion in early 2021, Seaver College Dean, Michael Feltner, invites alumni to share their thoughts and provide feedback on the 2030 strategic plan.
Join us Monday November 9 from 5:00 – 6:30 PM (PST) to participate in an online forum hosted by Dean Feltner and the Seaver and George Pepperdine College Alumni Relations team.
During this virtual forum, Dean Feltner will provide a brief overview of the strategic plan. Alumni will be invited to submit thoughts and comments following the presentation.
All feedback on the plan will be thoughtfully considered by both Dean Feltner and the strategic plan leadership teams as they continue to refine the plan.
Pepperdine Alumni Book Club
Get lost in a new book with the Pepperdine Alumni Book Club!
You're invited to vote for the next book club selection beginning on Tuesday, August 18! The next reading period is October 15th - December 17.
In this online community, you can connect with fellow Waves while discussing a wide range of books. The book club connects through a private online forum where participants can discuss the current book and learn from one another.
Join the club today, or login to the online forum to select your book today!
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The current Pepperdine Alumni Book Club session began reading Bryan Stevenson's Just Mercy on August 6.
Stevenson's book is a powerful reflection not only on his own career and work as a lawyer defending the rights of marginalized and disempowered Americans, but also on the state of the United States justice system, and what we need to do in order to reform it.
The Seaver Speaker Series
The Seaver Speaker Series is an opportunity to have an insightful conversation with our Seaver family, and explore ideas with some of Pepperdine's brightest minds. With this series we will share stories, make connections, and help to build a brighter future. The Seaver Speaker Series was created in a partnership with the Seaver and George Pepperdine College Alumni Relations Office and the Seaver Career Center.
Virtual Third Thursday
Tis' the season of health and wellness. Jump into fall with Hippnation FitCamp, hosted
by Seaver College Alumnus Jon Hippensteel ('08).
Join this high interval training workout Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 4 PM (PDT).
Learn to make homemade jam and style a charcuterie board with Kylie Mazon-Chambers. Create a dish that will brighten your Instagram aesthetic and satisfy your taste buds!
Kylie will be presenting a recipe for raspberry habanero jam from her new cookbook, Share + Savor. She will also show you how to assemble a charcuterie board with plenty of styling tips to ensure it's a success.
Cook along with Kylie, or sip on a glass of wine and take notes to make later!
the next installment of SVR and GPC Alumni's monthly 3rd Thursday event welcomes PlyoJam co-founders, Jason Layden and Stacey Beaman. Join this duo for a private virtual PlyoJam session on August 20, 2020 at 4pm (PDT), and dance those quarantine pounds away!
PLYOJAM is a cardio dance fitness program blending hip-hop and plyometrics. Not a dancer? Not a problem. Beginners will feel like superstars as you tear it up with surprisingly intense, yet easy-to-follow routines. You'll leave feeling invigorated and with a renewed sense of confidence.
Thursday, June 18 | 12 PM (PST) | Zoom
Take a well deserved break from your busy day to stretch, and breathe with us! Join a virtual Barre class hosted by Seaver College Alumna and Barre3 Certified Instructor Luci Prosapio ('11). All ages are welcome to participate, and there are modifications for every ability - every move is approved by a physical therapist.
Waves of Hope: Alumni Stories
Read these inspiring, educational, and interesting stories about Waves sending messages of hope in the midst of challenging times, and everyday. These stories show how our Seaver College and George Pepperdine College alumni find grace in the most difficult moments, and highlight the special ways they are being of service. With innovation and creativity, these profiles demonstrate the roots of Pepperdine's mission, and display the incredible difference Waves are making.
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