New Bank of America Partnership Benefits
Good news! As a Pepperdine University employee, you have special access to enroll in the Bank of America Preferred Rewards program and receive Gold tier benefits without the combined qualifying balance of $20,000. All you need to do is have an existing or new eligible personal Bank of America checking account, set up your Pepperdine University payroll direct deposit into an eligible Bank of America checking or savings account, then enroll in Preferred Rewards to start receiving your Gold tier benefits.
2023 Wellness Week
Pepperdine exercises a holistic approach to faculty and staff wellness, acknowledging that each component of an employee's wellness, physical, social, spiritual, psychological, professional, financial, and intellectual, are intertwined and impact each other.
Reminder of University Policies and Resources
As members of the Pepperdine community, we are charged with maintaining the standards of the University. We are all responsible for practicing integrity, honesty, and fairness in our daily work. Please review the information.
Community Belonging and Faith
Pepperdine is committed to creating an environment that optimally supports the spiritual, scholarly, and professional development of all members of the Pepperdine community. Manifesting the creation of this environment requires invocation of and receptiveness to God's power, Dunamis. This session will elaborate on the Office for Community Belonging's DUNAMIS framework, setting the vision for a diverse community of radical love.
Human Resources at Graduate Campuses
Human Resources is pleased to announce that representatives from HR will be available at the graduate campuses. Take advantage of this occasion to ask questions related to employee relations, hiring and employment, professional development, and supervisor items. Additionally, use this opportunity to raise concerns or make suggestions to better the University. We are excited to connect with you all! Please stop by.
Self Defense Training
Please join us for a training on Awareness and Defense Against Physical Threats (ADAPT) led by Covered 6. Because Pepperdine prioritizes the safety of its community, it is important for all community members to know how to identify potentially suspicious individuals and circumstances, report concerns, and defend themselves in a variety of situations.
Waves Night with the LA Kings
Calling all Waves! Join us on January 19 for an evening of fun and fellowship as the Pepperdine community gathers to watch the LA Kings face off against the Dallas Stars. All attendees will receive a special LA Kings/Pepperdine hat, a $20 concessions credit, and be entered to win Kings memorabilia– all complimentary with your ticket purchase.
Execution of Documents Training Recording
On December 1, 2022, Marc Goodman and Jon Weber led a training designed to help employees understand University contracting polices and how to successfully execute them.
Exercise Catered to You Through Sports Medicine
Have you tried lots of exercise programs, but nothing really stuck? Perhaps it wasn't catered specifically to what motivates YOU - your unique goals and needs – and your starting point with exercise. If you're interested in trying a more comprehensive approach, Seaver College’s Sports Medicine 450 course for the spring 2023 semester is offering a free opportunity for faculty and staff to do just that!
2023 Virtual Pacific Crest Trail Expedition
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a 2,650-mile-long hike from the border of Mexico to the border of Canada, crossing through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. During this 10-week challenge, you and your team can walk, hike, bike, swim, ski, climb, kayak, attend fitness classes, etc. to collectively travel half the distance of the PCT.