West Los Angeles
End of Spring 2022 Term COVID-19 Considerations
As the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s response to COVID-19 evolves, the University continues its commitment to providing our community with relevant information. Recent Los Angeles County Public Health guideline updates are shifting away from mandates and replacing them with recommendations and guidance designed to assist individuals in making informed decisions best suited for their personal risk tolerance and response to the pandemic.
Over the course of the past two weeks, Los Angeles County has experienced an increase in the average number of daily positive cases, and Pepperdine has likewise seen cases increase over the same period. A number of large events and gatherings will occur over the next several days and weeks, many related to commencement ceremonies and the end of the spring term. As you contemplate participation in these events, we want to ensure you are aware of the following resources:
- Pepperdine continues to offer optional free PCR testing and masks to all community members at the campus testing sites.
- Rapid antigen tests will also be available to Pepperdine community members during the next few weeks.
- Although masks are not required (other than in situations following COVID-19 positive cases and related exposures), you may consider wearing a mask around others, especially in crowded indoor locations.
The University has weathered this pandemic together. As Pepperdine approaches its numerous commencements, celebrating the accomplishments of graduates with their families, our collective effort to remain mindful of current circumstances, considerate of the well-being of our entire community, and informed regarding individual personal health decisions, will serve us well.
UPDATE: Individual of Concern for West LA Campus
To ensure you continue to have the latest available information, we provide the following update: This evening, a PGBS employee reported to Public Safety that she believes she saw Brian Cain standing outside the Howard Hughes Center, near Starbucks, this morning at approximately 9:30 am. The man she believed to be Brian Cain was wearing black jeans, a blue windbreaker, black gloves, and a medical mask. While the University cannot independently confirm the identity of the man, we are treating it as a possible sighting of Brian Cain out of an abundance of caution.
West L.A. campus building security and University security are aware and responding accordingly, including conducting perimeter checks this evening and throughout the day tomorrow. Further, the Los Angeles Police Department is actively investigating the situation and has been made aware of this new information.
If Brian Cain (picture below) is seen on or near campus, call 911 and then, when safe to do so, call the Public Safety Dispatch Emergency Line at 310.506.4441.
- For general or safety information, contact Public Safety Dispatch at 310.506.4442.
- For counseling support:
- Students contact the Counseling Center at 310.506.4210.
- Faculty/staff contact the Employee Assistant Provider 866.799.2728
- For spiritual support contact Associate Chaplain Zac Luben at zachary.luben@pepperdine.edu.
Description
- White Male
- 5’11”
- 155 lbs
- Black Hair
- Dark Eyes
- Age: 34 years
Individual of Concern for West LA Campus
Members of the Pepperdine West Los Angeles campus community are advised to be on the lookout for Brian Cain (pictured below). Brian is not affiliated with Pepperdine University and is not allowed on any Pepperdine University campus. He has made threats toward a Pepperdine community member. He may arrive at the West Los Angeles campus seeking mental health services or requesting information about a faculty member. If seen on or near campus, do not provide any information, call 911 and then, when safe to do so, call the Public Safety Dispatch Emergency Line at 310.506.4441.
West LA campus building security is aware and responding accordingly to protect the campus. Further, the Los Angeles Police Department is actively investigating the situation.
- For general or safety information, contact Public Safety Dispatch at 310.506.4442.
- For counseling support:
- Students contact the Counseling Center at 310.506.4210.
- Faculty/staff contact the Employee Assistant Provider 866.799.2728
- For spiritual support contact Associate Chaplain Zac Luben at zachary.luben@pepperdine.edu.
Description
- White Male
- 5’11”
- 155 lbs
- Black Hair
- Dark Eyes
- Age: 34 years
COVID-19 Weekly Testing Update
The University has closely monitored conditions within the community this semester, including since masking indoors became optional and following returns from spring breaks. There has not been an increase in cases or positivity rates. In fact, Pepperdine’s positivity rate has remained at 0.17% over the past two weeks, and cases within the University community continue to decline.
Following a careful assessment process, which included reviewing current public health guidance, examining Pepperdine’s COVID-19 data, evaluating community feedback, benchmarking with other universities, and consulting with medical and public health experts, Pepperdine has determined the University will shift from required to optional weekly COVID-19 testing beginning Monday, March 21, 2022. Optional testing will remain available for all members of the University community until further notice. Certain groups within the University community will continue weekly testing (e.g., athletics, fine arts, student teachers, etc.) in accordance with guidance from outside agencies, and further details will be communicated to these groups directly.
Those who need or desire to continue testing on a weekly basis are encouraged to do so by walking up to any of the test sites below. Test site locations and hours will be adjusted as follows, and the appointment system will be retired, beginning on Monday, March 21, 2022.
Malibu Campus
- Firestone Fieldhouse Lot – Monday–Friday: 7 AM–Noon
- Mullin Town Square – Monday–Friday: Noon–6 PM
Graduate Campuses
- West Los Angeles – Monday–Thursday: Noon–7 PM and Saturday: 10 AM–2 PM
- Calabasas – Monday–Thursday: Noon–6 PM and Saturday: 10 AM–2 PM
- Encino – Monday–Thursday: Noon–7 PM and Saturday: 10 AM–2 PM
- Irvine – Monday–Thursday: Noon–7 PM and Saturday: 10 AM–2 PM
Additionally, consistent with updates to public health protocols, the University has also removed the mask mandate on University on-campus shuttles, though masking remains required on vanpools and other forms of group transport off campus, in healthcare settings, and through the end of any isolation or quarantine period.
Pandemic conditions continue to improve in Southern California, and the University’s pandemic response plan continues to evolve. The University’s planning also contemplates reinstating or introducing new protection measures, if necessary, to protect the health and safety of our community, should these become prudent.
If you have any questions, please contact the University’s COVID-19 information line at 310.506.8111 or covid19info@pepperdine.edu.
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