In a message circulating on Facebook, Don Lawrence announced that he is no longer working for Pepperdine University. The message, sent out Saturday night to dozens in the Pepperdine community, consists of Lawrence announcing his departure from the University to find a “place that will better appreciate [his] strengths and utilize [his] skills.” The reason for the abrupt … [Read more...] about Lawrence and University part ways
Pepperdine admitted to Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
This week Pepperdine University was admitted to the 2010 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The recognition comes from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) which has been administering the honor roll since 2006. The process of selecting honor roll members was long with 851 institutions applying for the 2010 Honor Roll. A total of … [Read more...] about Pepperdine admitted to Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
Pepperdine mourns unexpected death of employee
The Pepperdine community suffered the loss of Juan Cueto Hernandez this afternoon. Cueto Hernandez passed away on campus while playing soccer during his lunch time hour. Hernandez had been a Pepperdine employee for 21 years. He currently worked as a leader in the University's Campus Operations Landscaping Services. Cueto Hernandez wasn't the only one in his family working for … [Read more...] about Pepperdine mourns unexpected death of employee
Pepperdine receives approval on expansion project
The Campus Life Project is one step closer to approval since the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission gave its support to the proposition at a meeting on May 4. The plans for expansion aim to resolve a few campus issues with the addition of 468 beds to reduce the number of student commuters, 2,000 seats to the existing athletic stadium (totaling 5,470 seats), … [Read more...] about Pepperdine receives approval on expansion project
Students sound off about bin Laden's death
As students celebrate their graduation President Barack Obama announced perhaps another reason to celebrate. At approximately 11:30 p.m. (EST) on Sunday the president officially announced the killing of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden at a compound in Pakistan by U.S. forces. Shortly after Obama's announcement Waves weighed in on their concerns and ideas for what this means … [Read more...] about Students sound off about bin Laden's death