Image courtesy of the Pepperdine Convocation Office Student-led club convocations will now include a mentorship program for student leaders. This change comes as part of an initiative to unite students, administrators, and faculty/staff through convocation events. According to a University press release, student leaders will be required to meet with a faculty/staff mentor … [Read more...] about Convocation Pivots Toward Student Involvement
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Wooden Mural Removal Sparks Hope for Change
Photo by Madison Harwell President Benton decided to have the wooden carving mural removed from the Waves Cafe in the beginning of July, according to Phil Phillips, vice president for administration. The mural illustrated Father Serra next to a mission, wildlife and conquistadors and a Spanish colonel prominent in the center of the piece alongside a group of Native … [Read more...] about Wooden Mural Removal Sparks Hope for Change
Center for Sustainability switches from single stream recycling
Photo by Terra Atwood Students and faculty must now sort their waste into trash and recycling bins. Pepperdine made this switch after the university began using Waste Management as their waste hauler on Aug. 15. The university used Crown Disposal since 2000 to provide single stream recycling, in which students disposed of their trash in one bin, that was later sorted off … [Read more...] about Center for Sustainability switches from single stream recycling
Made-To-Order Sushi Rolls In
Photo By Terra Atwood Pepperdine Dining Services will be offering made-to-order sushi beginning the first week of school. Sushi, along with Starbucks drinks, will be served where La Brea Bakery previously was, associate dean of Student Affairs Stacy Rothberg wrote in an email to the Graphic. La Brea Bakery decided last school year to cease all franchise agreements to … [Read more...] about Made-To-Order Sushi Rolls In
Payson Renovations Set to Continue
Photo by Terra AtwoodRenovations for Payson Library will continue during the 2016-2017 school year. Construction is scheduled to be finished by fall 2017, according to Phil Phillips, vice president for Administration.Renovations for Payson are part of the long-term Campus Life Project that consists of the construction of a new residence hall and renovations to the School of … [Read more...] about Payson Renovations Set to Continue