Happy Autumn! Malibu may be in its perpetual state of sunshine, but we are gearing up for an exciting fall season (even if we don't need scarves and hot cocoa just yet). Waves Weekend is right around the corner Oct. 17-19! We encourage you and your family to come and celebrate with the Pepperdine community. It will be a great time to reconnect with your student and relieve them of their "studies" for a few days (or do they really just go to the beach?). Either way, we hope to see you there!

"And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near." Hebrews 10:24-25

Registration is open for this Pepperdine tradition and we can't wait to welcome you
"Back Home!" 

Parents and Alumni come together to celebrate being a Wave.  New families especially love this homecoming weekend - enjoy a reception at President Benton's home, brunch with the Dean, and Madness Village!

Friday, October 17
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4:00-5:30 pm Brock House Reception: Rick Marrs, provost; Michael Feltner, dean of Seaver College; and Marnie Mitze, president's chief of staff welcome students and their families to Waves Weekend at a casual, come-and-go reception in the President's home.
6:00-10:00 pm: Blue and Orange Madness: Firestone Fieldhouse. Come celebrate Pepperdine’s biggest carnival of the year and stay for the fall sports teams kick off and a chance to attempt a half-court shot for a year of free tuition!

Saturday, October 18
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9:00 - 10:30 am Devotional & Prayer Walk: Starts at the Stauffer Chapel.
10:30 to 12:00 pm Brunch with the Dean:  Enjoy brunch with other families while you have the opportunity to hear from the dean of Seaver College and the vice chancellor. Special performance by the Concert Choir
12:00 - 1:00 pm Grandparents Reception: Fireside Room. Grandparents are invited to bring their students and families to a festive time of honoring their participation in Waves Weekend.

The annual Saturday night Waves Weekend Concert is shaping up to be one of our most entertaining shows yet.  There is no better way to kick back and let loose with your family than in Alumni Park with a world-famous Malibu sunset.

We're excited for the concert lineup, co-headlining platinum-selling artists,
The Plain White T's and Andy Grammar!

A block of rooms have been reserved at Hilton Agoura Hills hotel especially for parents. The special rate will be available until Oct. 3. Get your room today by clicking here!

Pieces of There offers care packages of products from home. It's a perfect homesickness cure for any student who is missing home (but won't admit it!). This gives you, as parents, an easy and fast way to send a piece of home to your student while they are at Pepperdine University. 

Also, check out their subscription program to have care packages delivered automatically to your college student each semester! Use the discount code "pepperdineparent" for 10% off.

Click here for more information!

During check-in at Waves weekend, you can create a memory that will last a lifetime… while encouraging your student! Come take a photo with one of several different Pepperdine backgrounds to choose from, including one overlooking the scenic campus! By making a donation of any size, we will take the photo and email your student a personalized photo of encouragement.

Waves of Thanks Day: On Monday, November 17th, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, Seaver students will be thanking Pepperdine donors by writing cards to them. Encourage your student to stop by the table outside the caf and give thanks!

International Programs is offering more opportunities than ever for students wishing to attend summer programs abroad. Flight fees are waived for all summer programs, so students pay tuition and room and board only! Options include programs in Jordan, China, Fiji, Kenya, Washington DC, Argentina, Spain, Uganda, the UK, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

The priority deadline for the 2015-2016 academic year was September 22, 2014, however, IP will still accept students' applications on a space-available basis.

Save the Date:
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location:
The Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills

Honoring:
Joni Eareckson Tada and Ken Tada

Friday, October 24
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Drescher Campus, Malibu

Register Now!

Thursday, October 2, 7:30-9:30 pm, Smothers Theatre: Pepperdine Wind Ensemble, Tony Cason, conductor, featuring the US Army Herald Trumpets


Friday, October 10, 9:30-10:30 am, Chase Gymnasium, Biola University: Pepperdine Chamber Choir, Lincoln Hanks, director, sing Hanks’ Tegel Passion, a cantata based upon the writings of theologian and anti-Nazi dissident Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

Thursday, October 23, 2014
6:00 p.m. - Reception
7:00 p.m. - Speaker Presentation

Monday, October 6, 2014 at Capitol Hill
6:30 p.m.


The Institute for Public Service & Policy Development of Pepperdine University is pleased to present The 3rd Annual Mark O. Hatfield Lecture on Monday, October 6, 2014. The event, hosted by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), begins at 6:30 p.m. with a reception, followed by the lecture at 7:00 p.m. Learn more >>

The Pepperdine Wave Classic Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, November 3, 2014. We are grateful to our parent sponsors, auction donors, and volunteers who make this a highly successful event. An exciting day of golf and fellowship is in store for the 16th Annual Pepperdine Wave Classic, and we look forward to partnering with you in support the students of Seaver College.

Our exciting day will consist of a tasty breakfast, barbeque lunch; contests will include a Golf "Warm-Up" Clinic, Longest Drive, closest to the pin and Putting Contest. The day will close with a cocktail reception and awards dinner in the clubhouse dining room followed by silent and live auctions.

The Parent Program only holds one fundraiser a year and we need parent volunteers like you! Here's some ways to get involved:

Career Corner: Is your son or daughter sill looking for an internship or full-time job?  Remind them to check out CareerSpace - the exclusive career management platform that features "Jobs & Internships for Waves." 

Current students can access the site through Wavenet under 'Student Services,' while recent graduates can access the resource by visiting the Alumni Career Services Job Search page.

The Seaver College Career Center is always here to help, no matter where our Waves are at in their job search process.

Learn more about the career services for your student at: seaver.pepperdine.edu/careercenter

Follow Us on Facebook or Twitter: @SeaverCareers

August 26–November 30, 2014


Artists have been inspired by nature since the dawn of time. This exhibition features a diverse group of contemporary artists who comment on our relationship to the natural world. Their art reveals the complex ways nature functions in society—ranging from a source of beauty to be admired to a resource to be respected, utilized, and conserved. Works by artists such as Ed Ruscha, Joe Goode, Peter Alexander, Chuck Arnoldi, and many younger talents capture our complex and multifaceted connection with our environment.

Open Tuesday - Sunday, 11 AM to 5 PM, and one hour prior to most performances through intermission. Admission free. Please call 310.506.4851 for more information, or click here.

Help current students discern their career goals through Project e(X)ternship, a job shadow program! Project e(X)ternship is an alternative Spring Break opportunity for students to explore their career interests by shadowing an alumnus, parent or friend of the University for 1-3 days.

Friday, October 18, 2013 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm:

Help welcome families to their return to Pepperdine! Volunteers will be working at the registration area greeting guests, handing out goody bags, family weekend materials and Parents Program information, as well as answering questions and helping give directions around campus. Shifts are available in 2 hour increments.    

You are invited to join fellow parents, alumni and staff in welcoming prospective students at a Fall Information Session (See dates below). The goal of this event is to promote Pepperdine University to current high school junior and seniors who are perhaps thinking of applying to Pepperdine University next year or future years. We would be thrilled to have you attend to answer questions from prospective parents and students, or simply to share about your experiences with the University.

Chicago, IL       Sunday, October 5         3:00 - 5:00 p.m.   Hyatt Lisle near Naperville

Seattle, WA       Sunday, October 5         3:00 - 5:00 p.m.  Seattle/Bellevue Downtown Courtyard

Atlanta, GA       Sunday, October 19       3:00 - 5:00 p.m.  Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel

Denver, CO       Sunday, October 19       3:00 - 5:00 p.m.  Denver Marriott Tech Center

Nashville, TN    Thursday, October 23     7:00 - 9:00 p.m.  Franklin Marriot Cool Springs

San Francisco, CA Sunday, October 26  3:00 - 5:00 p.m.   Embassy Suites San Francisco Airport

Sacramento, CA Thursday, October 30   7:00 - 9:00 p.m.   Lions Gate Hotel

Pepperdine Athletics is offering an exclusive All Sports Pass this year that will allow cardholders to gain entry to all home games for women’s soccer, men’s water polo, men’s and women’s volleyball, baseball and women’s basketball. 

With over 100+ games scheduled on the 2014-15 calendar, don’t miss out on being able to catch the Waves in action for only $100 per pass. Skip the box office lines and call 866-WAVE-TIX to purchase your All Sports Pass today. Visit Pepperdine Athletics for the most up-to-date schedules and times.

The Pepperdine mobile app is now available for free download in both iTunes and Google Play stores. The app will give you instant access to:

• University news and events calendars
• Updated emergency info
• Campus maps
• Much more!

Questions? Feedback? Contact us at imc@pepperdine.edu.

A LinkedIn Pepperdine Seaver Parents Association group has been started. If you are a LinkedIn member, please join our group. We would enjoy connecting some of our outstanding students to you and your business through this media.

The Pepperdine Parents Program Facebook page and Instagram account are now up and running! Please follow us to stay connected with what fun events and activities are happening here on campus through posts and pictures. 
 
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pepperdineparents
Instagram: @PepperdineParentsProgram 

10/3/2014 Faculty Conference; no classes meet
10/15/2014 Seaver undergraduate Spring 2015 application deadline
10/17/2014 Waves Weekend (3 Days) 
10/17/2014 Blue and Orange Madness (6 p.m.)
10/20/2014 Last day to withdraw with a grade of W
11/4/2014 Early registration period for spring and summer terms
11/5/2014 Graduate student and senior registration for spring and summer terms
11/6/2014 Junior registration for spring and summer terms
11/7/2014 Sophomore registration for spring and summer terms
11/10/2014   First-year registration for spring and summer terms
11/14/2014 Last day for oral defense of master's thesis
11/17/2014 Last day to submit tentatively approved copy of thesis and signed thesis routing sheet to the Seaver Dean's Office (master's programs)
11/21/2014 Last day to withdraw with a grade of WP/WF by 5 p.m.
11/21/2014  Online Course Evaluation period (17 Days)
11/24/2014 Deadline for submission of final signed copies of thesis or project to the Seaver Dean's Office
11/24/2014  Thanksgiving Service
11/26/2014  Thanksgiving holiday; no classes meet (3 Days)
12/1/2014 Last day to submit Change of Final Exam form
12/8/2014 Final exams (4 Days)
12/8/2014 Residents check out of on campus housing 24 hours after their last final, but no later than Friday at 9 a.m. (5 Days)
12/12/2014 Fall 2014 degree conferred date
12/12/2014 Residence halls close at 9 a.m.

Jesus says in Matthew 18:20, “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” If you need prayer or would like to join others in lifting up Pepperdine and our communities in prayer, then please join us! Everyone is welcome Stauffer Chapel from 12:30-1:00PM, Monday through Friday. We hope to see you there! 

Also, we would love for you to join fellow parents, faculty and staff as we are on out knees praying for the needs of Pepperdine students, programs and leadership. We will publish a daily prayer calendar to guide you through the 365 days of 2014. 

For the most current prayer calendar, click here.

Please take a moment to look for the latest and greatest bargains for your travels to Malibu at the newest addition to our Parent Program Website.
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The Parents Program Office

Vice Chancellors: Sara Young Jackson and Lou Drobnick
Team: Kim Barkis, Lacey Von Lanken. Kelly Semkiw and Amy Clark
For more information, please visit: seaver.pepperdine.edu/parents