RISE Events
March 11, 2023
2:30 pm, Sandstone Peak
Join Outdoor Recreation and RISE on our sunset hike to Sandstone Peak on Saturday, March 11!
All are welcome for this fun outdoor experience combined with conversation around the social dimension of resilience. Sandstone Peak is a local hike in Malibu with the highest elevation in the Santa Monica mountain range, 3,114 ft! Sandstone Peak is not only known for its great hiking trails, but also its amazing sunset views. This 6.25 mile loop is considered moderately challenging and will be counted as DOUBLE PCT mileage for the Virtual PCT Expedition (12.5 miles for each person who participates)! Though this event is free and we welcome all to join us, we will be offering transportation and dinner following the hike only to students. Registration is required to attend, and we will be giving away 10 lululemon water bottles to any students who register.
Transportation will leave Pepperdine around 1:50pm to get to the trailhead by 2:30pm and we will be returning back to campus at around 6:30pm. Dinner, sponsored by RISE, will be provided to students only following the hike! If you are driving yourself, we ask that you carpool with friends if possible!
We hope to see you there!
Every Other Thursday
10:30 am | TCC 250
Next Session: 3/9
Do you like crafts and being around others as you create together? The Breakfast Craft Club is the place for you! Join RISE and the Counseling Center every other Thursday for a time of peaceful crafting and resilience. There will be paper, origami books, coloring pages, colored pencils, and crayons available, along with rotating craft supplies. Feel free to bring your own crafting projects as well!
RISE & Shine Yoga, Tuesdays, 10:30 am
RISE & Rest Yoga, Wednesdays, 5 pm Alumni Park
Join RISE and Campus Recreation at our weekly RISE Yoga sessions - two sessions per week. All levels of experience and capabilities are welcome. Students are encouraged to bring a yoga mat or towel.
Recent Events
January 31, 2023
4-5:15 pm, Lighthouse
Join RISE with helping you build resilience through journaling while enjoying the Malibu sunset. Come ready to learn about the cognitive and social dimensions of resilience, with food provided by RISE!
January 26, 2023
5-6:30 pm, PLC 157
Join ICA and RISE on Thursday, January 26th from 5-6:30 pm in PLC 157 for a workshop on impostor syndrome led by Director of Student Ministries, Cameron Gilliam. Participate in a discussion and workshop that explores the ways in which impostor syndrome can be addressed/overcome in academic spaces as a student leader. This interactive lecture will also focus on the cognitive dimension of resilience; taking a deeper dive into fixed vs. growth mindset and changing irrational thoughts.
Registration is required as only 30 spots are available. Dinner from Mendocino Farms will also be provided.
January 23, 2023
3:30 pm, Meet @ end of Baxter Drive
Join RISE and Outdoor Recreation on a special sunset hike to the cross. This is a moderate to difficult hike (2.5 miles round trip) with spectacular views of the ocean and the entire campus. It's also one of the best sunset viewing points in Malibu!
Registration is required as only 40 spots are available. The group will meet at the trailhead (the end of Baxter Drive). Light hiking snacks will be provided. Follow @pepperdinerise and @pepperdine.outdoor.rec for additional event updates.
Wednesday, November 30
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Fireside Room
Join RISE, Crossroads, and the Feminist Club for an evening of crocheting and scrapbooking while learning about resilience and the history of textile work on Wednesday, November 30th from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Fireside room.
Enjoy some treats from Cafe de the Plague, and all those in attendance will be entered to win some fun prizes including a $25 Amazon gift card and one of 2 self care baskets including loose leaf tea, tea infusers, thinking putty, coloring book, fine line markers, and face sheet masks.
Every Other Friday
12 pm, TCC 250
Last Fall Session: 12/02
Do you like crafts? Do you want a space to just be around others and enjoy the company of being alone together? Crafternoons are the place for you!
Join RISE and the Counseling Center every other Friday for a time of peaceful crafting and resilience. There will be paper, origami books, coloring pages, color pencils, and crayons available. Feel free to bring your own crafting projects (knitting, sewing, cross stitching, painting, etc.) if you'd like as well!
A RISE representative and staff from the Counseling Center will be available at every session.
RISE & Rest Yoga, Mondays, 4:30 pm
RISE & Shine Yoga, Wednesdays, 9:30 am
Alumni Park
Join RISE and Campus Recreation at our weekly RISE Yoga sessions - two sessions per week - overlooking an ocean view on Alumni Park. All levels of experience and capabilities are welcome. Students are encouraged to bring a yoga mat or towel. All first-year students who participate will win points for House Cup!
November 16, 2022
3:30 – 9 pm, Regency Theatre/HAWC 200
In partnership with RISE, students will travel with BSA and APA to Regency Theatre
in Agoura Hills to watch Black Panther 2 together as a group. Transportation will
be provided to and from the event with a pick-up time of 3:30 pm (the pick-up location
will be sent in a reminder email).
Upon return to campus, the group will gather in HAWC 200 for a talkback event over
pizza. Registration is required as only 50 seats are available for this 2-part event.
By registering to this event, students are agreeing to attend both the movie and talkback
event.
October 26, 2022
7:30 – 9 pm, Mullin Town Square
Adulting can be scary, so join RISE at this fun Halloween-themed Adulting Bingo on Wednesday, October 26th from 7:30-9 pm at Mullin Town Square! Focusing on the life skills and social dimensions of resilience, join RISE for a night of bingo, exciting prizes, great food, and spooktacular fun while learning about time, money, and technology management with some old friends and new.
Halloween-themed outfits and even costumes are encouraged! Break out those jack-o'-lantern socks and punny Halloween shirts and face your fears against adulting with RISE! All first-year students who participate will win points for House Cup! Registration is required on Peppervine as there will only be 150 bingo seats available!
And finally... the prizes!
- Apple iPad
- Thread wallet & wrist lanyard with a $100 Visa gift card
- Hatch Restore, Sunrise Alarm Clock
- $50 movie gift card & assorted games (Codenames, Exploding Kittens, 5 Second Rule,
& Uno)
- And a RISE prize pack for the Halloween outfit/costume contest winner!
October 13, 2022
Service Event: Lower Mullin Town Square, 11 am - 2 pm
Serving Well event: Amphitheatre, 8 pm
Focusing on the spiritual and service dimensions of resilience, join RISE, Community
Engagement and Service, and Worship Ministries in a day of service and a time to reflect
and be in community at The Well on Thursday, October 13th.
First, join RISE and Community Engagement and Service at Lower Mullin Town Square
from 11 am - 2 pm to help assemble care kits for PATH - an organization working to
end homelessness for individuals, families, and communities. The entire campus community
is welcome to join in these service efforts, and all first-year students who participate
will win points for House Cup!
In the evening, join RISE at the Well (8 pm at the Amphitheatre). Worship and reflect
on the heart of service with the Pepperdine community. All first-year students who
attend will also win points for House Cup!
July 26, 2022
5 pm, Seaside Courtyard
Join RISE and The Board for lawn games, sandwiches, and a cornhole tournament. Soak up the sunshine with a classic field day filled with outdoor games, picnics, and healthy competition while focusing on the social dimension of resilience.
July 21, 2022
5:45 pm, Rho Parking Lot/Malibu Creek State Park
Join RISE and The Board in getting your body moving and meeting new friends while enjoying a Malibu hike followed by a sweet Sunlife treat.
June 28, 2022
5:30 pm, The Lighthouse
Join RISE and The Board for a fun, educational, and competitive trivia night at the Lighthouse. You will be able to use resilience facts from the RISE x The Board Bingo to win more prizes during trivia night.
June 24, 2022
5 pm, Seaside Courtyard
Join RISE and The Board for a fun bingo night at the Seaside Courtyard! Come get some free tacos and win great prizes as you learn lots of resilience fun facts. To learn more about these fun upcoming events, check out RISE’s and The Board’s Instagram pages.
April 20, 2022
7-8 pm, BPC188
The last RISE and Paint was a hit, so come back for a fun and relaxing night to de-stress before finals.
April 16, 2022
9 am, George Page Parking Lot
Join us again in fostering your physical resilience with RISE and Campus Recreation on a fun Hike to the Cross! This is a moderate to difficult hike with spectacular views of the ocean and the entire campus. Bring appropriate shoes, sunscreen, and a water bottle.
April 11, 2022
5-6 pm, Lighthouse Patio
Join RISE for a time of gratitude, journaling, and snacks at the Lighthouse Patio!
April 8, 2022
7-8 pm, Fireside Room
An event series where RISE provides lunch and students get to learn a new skill. For this event, Jade DeBruyn, RISE student worker, will be leading a discussion on nutrition. Jade will guide you through a workshop that explains principles, tips, and tricks related to nutrition and healthy eating!.
April 6, 2022
12-1 pm, BPC188
With the final stretch of school left, relax and channel your inner "Bob Ross" with RISE as we paint and engage with the social dimension of resilience.
RISE & Shine Yoga, Wednesdays, 10-10:50 am
RISE & Rest Yoga, Thursdays, 6:30-7:20 pm
Fitness Studio
Join RISE and Campus Recreation at our weekly RISE Yogas - two sessions per week. All skill levels are welcome, and there will be regular giveaways for attendees!
March 30, 2022
5-9 pm, Elkins Auditorium/Mullin Town Square
RISE is excited to invite you to our inaugural RISE Summit! We will have a Keynote speaker presentation, dinner, and the return of our famous Bingo!
The theme of RISE Summit is "Metamorphosis" - rooted in the idea that we are able to be renewed by the transforming of our minds and build healthier practices to help us be more resilient. Marv Dunphy, Head Coach Emeritus and Olympian, and Hung Le, Associate Vice President and Registrar, will serve as our dual keynote speakers for the Summit, to share their stories of transformation and resilience.
March 23, 2022
12-1 pm, BPC189
An event series where RISE provides lunch and students get to learn a new skill. For this event, Emily Luong, RISE student worker, will be leading a workshop on overcoming mental blocks/irrational thoughts! We will be talking about some strategies to combat perfectionism, worrying about the future, and catastrophizing events.
March 11, 2022
8 am, George Page Parking Lot
Come foster your physical resilience with RISE and Campus Recreation! This is a moderate to difficult hike with spectacular views of the ocean and the entire campus. Bring appropriate shoes, sunscreen, and a water bottle. Meet at 8am at the George Page parking lot (in front of the Law School). All attendees will get a RISE drawstring bag and a Hydro Flask!
This hike will count as a double mileage opportunity for anyone who is part of the PCT challenge!
January 20, 2022
6-6:50 pm, The Cage
Join us for our kickoff of weekly evening yoga with Campus Rec! All skill levels are welcome, and all in attendance will receive a RISE Hydroflask. The first 15 students will receive free Sunlife.
January 19, 2022
10-10:50 am, The Cage
Join us for our kickoff of weekly morning yoga with Campus Rec! All skill levels are welcome, and all in attendance will receive a RISE Hydroflask. The first 15 students will receive a free breakfast burrito.
November 17, 2021
11 am-12 pm, Fireside Room
An event series where RISE provides lunch and students get to learn a new skill. For this month's event, Samantha Ortega and Ethan Barragán, RISE student workers, will be holding a workshop on Growth Mindset. They will guide you in adopting a growth mindset that can be pivotal in creating a happier and more resilient you!
November 15-19, 2021
A week of special events to highlight the importance of gratitude for our community, our loved ones, our bodies, and ourselves.
November 10, 2021
7-8:30 pm, Lower Mullin Town Square
Join us for a bingo night where students will get to have fun, eat tacos and churros, and win awesome prizes while learning about the social and life skills dimensions of resilience.
October 21, 2021
5:30-7:30 pm, Seaside backyard
Join RISE Interest Community members, RISE Staff, and Campus Partners to celebrate and introduce the RISE Interest Community to the campus community through engaging activities around resilience.
October 14, 2021
6 pm, Alumni Field
Focusing on the physical and cognitive dimensions of resilience: all levels of experience and capabilities welcome. The first 50 students will receive a RISE Hydroflask and Sunlife, and all first-year students will win points for house cup.
September 30, 2021
8 pm, Amphitheatre
Focusing on the spiritual and service dimensions of resilience: join us at The Well. All first-year students will win points for house cup, and any first-year students who bring their donation bins will receive additional points.
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