DUNAMIS! Professional Development Training

Throughout the academic year, the Office for Community Belonging, in partnership with Human Resources, delivers a curated series of professional development workshops focused on its DUNAMIS! framework. This series is designed to support our institutional mission and operationalize a vision for a diverse community characterized by radical love, intellect, critical thinking, and a sense of belonging. 

In these sessions, you will: 

• Articulate a clear Christian basis for Pepperdine’s commitment to diversity, fairness, inclusion, and belonging.
• Reflect upon how our commitments and attitudes manifest during our workday.
• Learn to influence your environment positively.
• Explore how you can create a stronger sense of belonging at Pepperdine. 

These sessions will be led by Dr. J. Goosby Smith, Pepperdine's Vice President for Community Belonging.

While this is a workshop series, each session is standalone. Attendance at the first workshop is not a prerequisite.

Upcoming Sessions:

Creating Inclusive Work Environments 

• Virtual session
  • Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 12-1 PM
  • Zoom
  • Register

Previous Sessions: 
Community Belonging & Faith

• Virtual session
  • Friday, December 5, 2025 | 1-2 PM
  • Zoom
  • Register
• In-person session
  • Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 12 - 1:30 PM
  • Calabasas, Room 108
  • Refreshments Provided
  • Register

Creating Inclusive Work Environments 

• In-person session
  • Monday, December 1, 2025 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM
  • West LA, Room 333
  • Refreshments Provided
  • Register