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We recently acquired a salesman's copy of "The Household Physician, A Twentieth Century Medica; A Practical Description in Plain Language of All the Diseases of Men, Women and Children" (1931) by Herbert Buffum.
Learn about this unique acquisition: bit.ly/47r46cK
ALT Illustration inside book with movable tab.
As part of our commitment to supporting open scholarly inquiry, Pepperdine Libraries awards open access publishing stipends to faculty. We're pleased to recognize faculty who have applied for and received stipends during the 2025-2026 academic year.
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ALT Faculty portraits
Our new Makerspace Cart allows us to bring some of the Genesis Lab's cutting-edge tools and resources directly to you! It includes a small 3D printer and a Cricut Joy 2 for custom vinyl decals, heat transfer projects, and more.
Learn about the cart: bit.ly/4h06rQh
ALT Pepperdine Libraries staff member operating the Makerspace Cart.
On Wednesday, September 23, 6 – 7 PM, Colburn School piano faculty member Hui Wu will perform two pieces by Philip Glass, "Mad Rush" and "Etudes, Book I," in the Payson Library Rushford Center. Admission is free, and refreshments will be provided.
ALT Portrait of Hui Wu next to image of past performance in the Rushford Center.
Today is the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. In remembrance of that fateful day, Pepperdine Libraries has compiled a reading list of resources exploring the history of and fallout from the attacks: bit.ly/4ijwy70.
ALT book covers for "Decision Points," "Women at Ground Zero," and "No Day Shall Erase You."
On Wednesday, September 30, 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM, we welcome Douglas A. Foster, professor emeritus of theology at Abilene Christian University, as the speaker for the annual William M. Green Distinguished Christian Scholar Lecture.
Registration required: events.pepperdine.edu/RNb4R7
ALT portrait of Doug Foster next to book cover.
Join us at the @pepperdine Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art for the opening reception of "Sebastian Thomas: Always the Moon and the Sun" on Tuesday, August 25, 3–5 PM. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations are strongly encouraged: bit.ly/4xJ29Dn
In celebration of the US Semiquincentennial, our friends at @OCLC have created a list of the top 250 nonfiction books about America from every year since 1776: bit.ly/454e4PQ
When you click on a book, set your location to Malibu, CA to find the books in our collection.
Join us in Payson Library's Rushford Center on Monday, April 6, 7 – 8 PM, for the final concert of the semester featuring @pepperdine faculty and members of the Laós Chamber Music collective. Admission is free, and light refreshments will be provided.
ALT Laós Chamber Music members performing
Today at noon in the Payson Library Surfboard Room, Pepperdine Libraries is pleased to present a panel discussion exploring @pepperdine professor Michael Ditmore's latest book, "Texting the Nation: Agencies and Actions in the Declaration of Independence."
ALT Portrait of Michael Ditmore with the cover of his book
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Happy birthday to our local landmark, the Malibu Pier. Photos courtesy of the Malibu Historical Collection by @PeppLibraries.
On March 11, the Pepperdine community was given the special privilege of hearing Deborah Haarsma’s insights on Christian faith and science at the 21st annual Frank Pack Distinguished Christian Scholar Lecture.
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ALT Deborah Haarsma lecturing
"When visitors step into Pepperdine’s Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art's latest exhibition, they enter a story about how modern art inspires us to see differently..."
Read the full story as posted in the Pepperdine Newsroom: bit.ly/3Zt9DLZ
Last year, our community was deeply impacted by the Franklin and Palisades fires. You're invited to help us build a community archive that documents and preserves this period. The project launches Wednesday, February 4, 4-6 PM, in the Payson Seminar Room. bit.ly/4qi8d1v
ALT Plant regrowth in the burn scar.
Join our friends at the Weisman Museum of Art for "A Modern Look: Selections from the Permanent Collection," January 16–March 29, 2026.
Faculty/staff preview: Thursday, Jan. 15, 4–5 PM.
Opening reception: Friday, Jan. 16, 6–8 PM
Refreshments served.
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More than 1,000 students, faculty, staff, and members of the local community attended a flurry of events at Payson Library this fall. Learn more and see photos: bit.ly/44wtlZS
ALT Student performing on the piano in the Surfboard Room.
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The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is an annual tradition where the Pepperdine community gathers for a time of worship in celebration of the birth of Christ. Here are images from the university archival collection, courtesy of @PeppLibraries.
As part of @pepperdine Seaver College's International Education Week, Pepperdine Libraries partnered with the International Studies and Languages Division to host a demonstration of chadō on November 20, 2025.
Read the story: bit.ly/4pN5ddL
ALT Tea ceremony demonstration
Today (Tuesday, December 2), come to the Payson Library Surfboard Room 5 – 6 PM to hear a recital performed by the @pepperdine students of classical guitar virtuoso Christopher Parkening.
ALT Student performing on the guitar in the Surfboard Room.