From October 25 to 26, 2025, more than 100 佩珀代因大学 students laced up their running shoes to be part of Malibu Moves at Zuma Beach. Welcoming participants of all fitness levels to join a 5k race, Pepperdine’s RISE（弹性知识技能教育）研究所 jointly sponsored the event to encourage students’ wellness through exercise while getting involved in the local community.

Identifying 弹性的六个关键维度—physical, social, cognitive, spiritual, service, and life skills—the 增加研究所 seeks to provide 佩珀代因学生, as well as 佩珀代因大学以外的学术和企业合作伙伴, with resources and opportunities such as Malibu Moves to cultivate skills in each of these avenues alongside their peers and mentors.

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“The RISE-sponsored Malibu Moves race was the perfect opportunity to practice resilience skills,” says 康妮·霍顿（82届）, vice chancellor of the 增加研究所. “While students’ lives are filled with engaging academics and fun experiences, students also experience a range of challenges and stressors. Partaking in opportunities for exercise and social connections among their peers helps them be resilient through it all.”

Representatives of each of Pepperdine’s six schools attended, including 天使Coaston, founding dean of the 护理学院 at the 佩珀代因华体会体育. The physical dimension of resilience, Coaston explained, is remarkably important for incoming medical professionals to be mindful of, as nurses must care for their own health to perform at their best. Coaston encouraged her students to take advantage of opportunities such as Malibu Moves where they can create treasured memories in a fun environment while forging healthy habits.

许多佩珀代因家庭都在一起

“Malibu Moves allows us to live out our commitment to building resilience in community,” Coaston said. “Nursing is a sacred calling and sometimes difficult, so from the start, we teach students to strengthen their spiritual, physical, financial, and emotional well-being. When we move together, we strengthen our whole selves and learn how to remain healthy throughout our careers.”

学生 wore special RISE T-shirts as they raced alongside alumni, faculty, staff, and their families. Erica Segel, founder and race director of Malibu Moves, shares that the Pepperdine community's enthusiastic participation was “an example of what resilience looks like in action” where students can learn about strength, mindfulness, and service not just in the classroom, but by living it out through movement and community.

西维尔大学 alumna Emily Luong (’25), who now serves as the RISE program specialist, expressed her excitement to return to the event for a second time, having first taken part as a student.

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“马里布移动是RISE计划赞助的我最喜欢的活动之一，”Luong说。 “我希望能延续回来的传统。 The event incorporates many of the RISE wellness dimensions, making it a healthy and engaging event for all.”

A current Seaver student shared that she was encouraged to participate in Malibu Moves after being involved with the RISE program for two months. As a runner, she said that participating in a community run along the coastline with both new and familiar faces was an offer she couldn’t forgo.

“Opportunites such as RISE’s sponsorship of Malibu Moves urge students to get involved in the local community in a comfortable setting together with friends,” she said. “我相信这样的活动有助于平衡生活。”

First-time Malibu Moves participant and a current student at the Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology relates that events like this race support long-term holistic well-being.

“Moments such as this bring people together, and I think that when in community, people are in healthier mind spaces,” he said. “Coupled with that dynamic, the physical health aspect of the race offers an integrated approach to wellness that equips Pepperdine students to become well-rounded and healthy individuals.”

访问 the RISE研究所网站 to learn more about available resources and upcoming events.