Highlights and Events

LOQUI: A Celebration of Community Belonging and Culture

May 2, 2025
Smothers Theatre

Intercultural Affairs celebrated the end of the academic year with the Pepperdine community, including family and friends, by gathering at Smothers Theatre to recognize and celebrate Seaver College graduates and honor select faculty and staff. It was a wonderful experience that our students will never forget.

Continental Connection Dinner

ICA hosts an annual Continental Connection Dinner to honor and celebrate AAPI heritage, featuring a delightful menu of cuisines, including Hawaiian Musubi, Korean BBQ, and more.

Martin Luther King Jr. Chapel

 

The Pepperdine community gathered in the Light House for a special screening of National Geographic's Genius series, highlighting different points in MLK Jr.'s life and engaging in meaningful conversations about his legacy.

Diwali: Festival of Lights

 

Diwali is a time when people from diverse backgrounds come together to illuminate their homes and hearts with warmth, kindness, and compassion. This festival symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. This celebration transcends religious and cultural boundaries, allowing students to appreciate the universal values of peace, love, and unity.

Hispanic Heritage Month

 

Intercultural Affairs celebrates the stories of the Hispanic communities, especially among Pepperdine students. Each year, heritage months capture the essence of family, joy, and culture, providing a multicultural experience for all.