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Pepperdine Parents in Prayer

Fellow parents, alumni, faculty, and staff gather monthly in prayer, both in-person and virtually, to pray for the specific needs of the Pepperdine community.

Join us on the second Wednesday of each month (September through April) with an inspiring devotional from a special campus partner guest speaker and pre-selected prayer points thoughtfully chosen to follow each month's theme. These special events are hosted by First Lady Joline Gash and the Parent and Family Program at Pepperdine.

Register now for December Pepperdine Parents in Prayer ~ Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Pepperdine Parent and Family Walking and Hiking Club

Fellow parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends explore the local Malibu area parks and trails together on quarterly hikes and walks. Each semester (August through April) for various pre-selected, picturesque Malibu hikes. These special events are hosted by the Parent and Family Program at Pepperdine.

Registration link and details coming soon for our February 2025 excursion in Malibu!

Pepperdine Parent and Family Book Club

Fellow parents, alumni, faculty, and staff gather each semester, both in-person and virtually, for lively discussions. Book selections are chosen by, led by, and sometimes written by our very own Pepperdine faculty on a variety of topics. Each semester (August through April) for a variety of handpicked selections. These special events are hosted by the Parent and Family Program at Pepperdine.

September Pepperdine Parent and Family Book Club ~ September completed!

Thank you for joining us either in person or virtually for our September book club (The Defining Decade) meeting led by Dr. Stella Erbes, Divisional Dean and Associate Professor for Humanities and Teacher Education.

Upcoming in-person and online book club dates:

November Pepperdine Parent and Family Book Club ~ Wednesday, November 20, 2024 ~ 4-5 PM PT

February Pepperdine Parent and Family Book Club ~ Wednesday, February 26, 2024 ~ 4-5 PM PT

Join us either in person or virtually with President Jim Gash. Registration link coming soon!

March Pepperdine Parent and Family Book Club ~ Wednesday, March 26, 2024 ~ 4-5 PM PT

Join us either in person or virtually with Professor Jessica Hooten-Wilson. Registration link coming soon!

April Pepperdine Parent and Family Book Club ~ April TBD

Book TBA. Registration link coming soon!

Pepperdine Parents' Theatre Series

Introducing the Pepperdine Parents' Theatre Series. The Pepperdine Parent and Family Program invites you to join us with other parents, alumni, friends, faculty, and staff for a series of hand-selected professional and student performances. Enjoy light refreshments and socializing prior to the performance.

Student Performance Receptions:

Pepperdine's Performance of The Lost Girls ~ Completed!

Pepperdine's Fall Musical Performance of 9 to 5 on Saturday, November 16, 2024

Pepperdine's Performance of Passage ~ March TBD

The reception registration link is coming soon

Holiday Events and Opportunities:

Celebrate the season with Pepperdine Waves! Come home for the Holidays with other Pepperdine parents, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends. Find an event near you, and continue to check back for more offerings!

We hope you will enjoy the opportunity to connect and celebrate with your Pepperdine Family across the world! Register to attend a holiday event, or find a gift in this year's holiday gift guide We hope that you will participate in some of these festive activities intended for the whole family.

Pepperdine Parent and Family Regional Coffees

Join the Pepperdine Parent and Family Program, together with local parents, for coffee, conversation, and kindness. Gather with other Pepperdine parents and family members, parents living in the area who are also navigating the college journey, as well as parents of recent graduates to share stories and resources and catch up on all that's new. Hosted by regional parents in homes, coffee shops, or clubs.

Enjoy refreshments and socializing while giving back by supporting a chosen local charity.

San Antonio, TX Mom's Fall Coffee - Completed!
Dallas, TX Mom's Fall Coffee - Completed!
Phoenix, AZ Parent's Fall Coffee - Completed!
Los Gatos, CA Mom's Fall Coffee - Completed!
Los Altos, CA Mom's Fall Coffee ~ Completed!
Arvada, CO Mom's Fall Coffee ~ Completd!
Registration coming soon - Salt Lake City, UT
Registration coming soon - Santa Barbara, CA
Registration coming soon - Orange County, CA
Registration coming soon - Pasadena, CA
Registration coming soon - San Diego, CA

If you are interested in hosting a local coffee near you, please contact me by email at Christine Galvin or (310)506-6334. Looking forward to hosting with you soon!

New Student and Family Send-off Parties and Alumni Gatherings

We hope you will join us this May through August in hometowns nationwide for a local Send-off Party and Alumni Gathering! These parties are designed especially for students, parents, and family members of newly admitted Seaver College students and local alumni and families. The parties provide an opportunity to hear up-to-date announcements, learn about helpful resources, ask questions, and get to know other Pepperdine families and alumni from various locations before the college journey begins. Let us know if you would like to host a gathering for the summer of 2025!