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Paint the Rock

NSOh the Places You'll Go painted on the rock

Reserving the Rock

  Clubs and Organizations
  1. Log in to your Peppervine account using your CAS Wavenet login.
  2. Create an event through your organization. Only officers/EBoard members can create an event.
  3. Input capacity number as 0 (zero).
  4. Select the "Book Room" function and type in "The Rock" in the search tab.
  5.  Select "The Rock" option, not the "Adamson Plaza - The Rock " option. 
  6. Submit the event. Please note that if the event/form is not submitted, the space will not be reserved.
  Departments

1. Log in to 25Live.

2. Select "Location" and type in "The Rock" in the search bar.

3. Select the dates and times you would like to reserve the Rock. 

4. If you need support or clarity, please reach out to Susan Bousman, susan.bousman@pepperdine.edu.

The Rock Policy

  • Only recognized student organizations or departments can paint the rock.
  • Groups can begin painting the Rock at 8 PM the night before their reservation.
  • Groups are responsible for providing paint, brushes, and other supplies for painting the Rock. Additionally, groups are responsible for properly disposing all painting materials.
  • Damage or paint spills in the area surrounding the rock will result in a minimum fine of $100 to the person(s), organization, or department responsible.
  • Groups are encouraged to use a tarp
  • Profanity or indecency of any kind is prohibited.
  • Painting of other campus rocks or areas on campus is prohibited.
  • Battling for the Rock or stakeouts are not allowed.
  • No items or structures can be added to the Rock and the area surrounding it.
  • No items may be strung from plaza walls or buildings, and no light poles or handrails may be decorated.
  • No items such as furniture, mattresses, tables, or chairs, may be taken from any location on campus to place around the Rock.
  • Dolores is not allowed to be painted and is off limits for any advertising.
  • Failure to fully comply with these guidelines will result in immediate removal of the structure by the University and a $100 fine issued to the responsible persons/organization/department.
  • Failure to comply with the stated regulations will result in loss of future Rock painting privileges, removal of the display, possible fines, and possible referral to the appropriate University discipline committee.

For questions about the Rock and other advertising policies, please reach out to Student Activities, student.activities@pepperdine.edu