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Waves Weekend

Established in 2010, Waves Weekend was created when Alumni Affairs and Student Activities combined several annual Pepperdine events into one unified celebration for the entire University community. During Waves Weekend, Pepperdine’s Malibu campus comes alive with a full lineup of events for students, families, alumni, and friends, including; Madness Village, a fun and festive carnival-like experience featuring a Ferris wheel, carnival games, food trucks, and the Family and Alumni picnic, a time when the full Pepperdine community comes together, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.

Save the Date

October 3–5, 2025

Contact

For all questions regarding Waves Weekend, please contact wavesweekend@pepperdine.edu, or 310.506.4201.

For alumni-specific questions, please contact Chad Quinones at chad.quinones@pepperdine.edu, or 310.506.4348.


 

Waves Weekend 2025

October 3–5, 2025


This year, we're excited to welcome alumni, students, families, and friends back to campus for Waves Weekend—an unforgettable celebration of community, tradition, and school spirit. From October 3 to 5, Pepperdine will come alive with high-energy events, meaningful connections, and the vibrant excitement only Waves can bring!

Two Special Reunions This Year

2000s Decade Alumni Reunion

More details coming soon

2000s alumni holding waves letters

We’re excited to celebrate the reunion of the classes of 2000–2009. To honor the connections across overlapping graduation years, we’re also welcoming alumni from the classes of 1996–1999 and 2010–2013. This event is a great opportunity to reconnect with classmates, reminisce on your college days, and catch up with fellow alumni from the 2000s. We welcome you and your family to join us in sharing memories and strengthening your connection to the Pepperdine community.

Connect with 2000s Decade Alumni

Florence Alumni Grand Reunion

Brock House | Saturday, October 4, 2025

students on the rooftop overlooking Florence

Celebrate 40 incredible years of the Florence program—a milestone honoring the unforgettable journeys, lifelong bonds, and the defining experiences that began in the heart of Italy. Join fellow alumni and Elizabeth Whatley (’84), director of the Florence International Program, at the Brock House on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in celebrating a program that has left an indelible mark on lives for over four decades, sparked global perspectives, and created bonds that last a lifetime.

Connect with Florence Alumni

Additional Reunions

We’re excited to welcome back alumni for a variety of campus group reunions that celebrate shared experiences and connections. Featured reunions include:

  • Pepperdine Ambassadors Council
  • SGA
  • Student Life Leaders (NSO, HRL, SGA)
  • Sororities and fraternities
  • Black Student Association


Are you interested in organizing your own campus group reunion or supporting current ones? Contact Chad Quinones at chad.quinones@pepperdine.edu for more information.

 


 

Annual Activities


 

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Students on a carnival swing
Student slam dunking over another student
Students sitting in Alumni Park
Ferris wheel lit up at night