Calabasas

Malibu Campus In-Person Classes Canceled for Today 

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Due to multiple road closures leading to the Malibu campus – all in person classes on the Malibu Campus will be canceled today. Communications regarding potential online delivery of classes will be sent following this message and may come from the University or individual schools. 

  • Malibu Canyon is closed due to a rockslide north of the tunnel. 
  • PCH north of campus at Corral Canyon remains closed due to a mudslide.  

Critical support personnel, as designated by their supervisor, should follow established departmental protocols for determining whether to report to campus if they can safely do so. All other employees should check in with their supervisors about working remotely today.

All other campuses remain open at this time. 

All employees and students are encouraged to drive slowly and carefully, leave plenty of extra time for travel, and remain informed about conditions for Pepperdine’s Southern California campuses by utilizing the following resources: 

Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed online at www.sigalert.com.

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Irvine, Malibu, West Los Angeles.

PCH Closed North of Campus by Mudslide

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PCH is closed in both directions at Corral Canyon due to a mudslide. All other routes to campus are open and clear of any major delays and University operations continue as normal. Note University shuttle service may be impacted this morning as shuttle drivers may be delayed in arriving to campus.

All employees and students are encouraged to drive slowly and carefully, leave plenty of extra time for travel, and remain informed about conditions for Pepperdine’s Southern California campuses by utilizing the following resources: 

Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed online at www.sigalert.com.

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Malibu.

Rain Expected Next Week

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Pepperdine officials are monitoring the weather forecast which anticipates rain in Southern California from Sunday through Wednesday. The National Weather Service is suggesting the storm may result in less rain than the previous storm and with slower anticipated rates of rainfall. However, flooding, debris flows, and/or impacts to roads may still be possible.

The University’s Southern California campuses are currently fully operational and expected to remain operational throughout the upcoming weather system. 

The University’s Emergency Operations Committee will continue to monitor forecasts and evaluate conditions and campus impacts, including any road closures, and information from government officials and other local resources. Decisions regarding class cancellations and campus operations, are typically made by the Emergency Operations Committee and communicated as early as possible and no later than approximately 6 AM on any impacted day.

All employees and students are encouraged to drive slowly and carefully, leave plenty of extra time for travel, and remain informed about road and campus conditions for Pepperdine’s Southern California campuses by utilizing the following resources: 

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Malibu.

Pepperdine Campus Operations Normal Following Earthquake

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A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California today at 1:47 PM Pacific Time with a reported epicenter near Decker Canyon, with at least two smaller aftershocks following shortly thereafter. The shaking from the initial earthquake was felt on the University’s Southern California campuses, and in particular at Malibu and Calabasas. At this time, the University is not aware of any injuries or damage as a result of the earthquake. Utility service continues at all University campuses, and there are no reported impacts to campus routes. 

In case of an earthquake, the Pepperdine community is reminded to follow the Duck, Cover, and Hold On procedures:

  • Duck under an object, such as a desk or table if inside, to prevent any falling objects from hitting you;
  • Cover your head and neck;
  • Hold on to the furniture to ensure it does not shake/move away from you. 
  • When the shaking stops, leave the building. 

Additional information regarding earthquake preparedness is available on the University’s Emergency Information website.

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Malibu, West Los Angeles.