[youtube valKIEowHXY] If you think back to the last time you saw a sea otter during a beach outing, chances are you can’t remember it. And that’s not because sea otters are easily forgettable or go to extensive lengths to avoid humans. It’s because there aren’t any. At first, it might seem as if this problem is nothing more than a disappointing lack of cute sea creatures in … [Read more...] about Los Angeles fights to restore kelp beds
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Week simulates the plight of homeless
The Pepperdine Volunteer Center and International Justice Mission are hosting the annual Week of Hunger and Homelessness through fundraising and volunteering events to engage the community beginning Monday and running through Saturday. The week started Sunday at 9 p.m. with the International Justice Mission Kickoff Coffeehouse in the Sandbar. Convocation credit was offered for … [Read more...] about Week simulates the plight of homeless
Laptop theft compromises information of 8300 campus community members
Updated 3:04 pm (Dec. 16th 2012) According to DataBreaches.net, the university does not have a list of what information was involved for each person. However, the linked FAQ on the breach indicates the information may have included: name, Social Security number, address or date of birth. The FAQ goes on to say: “regardless; each person is being offered free credit monitoring … [Read more...] about Laptop theft compromises information of 8300 campus community members
Roadwork on Malibu Canyon During Finals Week
Roadwork on a brief stretch of Malibu Canyon began on Dec. 3 (the first day of final exam period) and is expected to continue through Fri., Dec. 14 (the last day of final exam period). According to the City of Malibu, the work will take place on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Lane closures on the remaining days of roadwork are not anticipated. Motorists commuting to campus … [Read more...] about Roadwork on Malibu Canyon During Finals Week
University leaders' compensations compared
President Andrew K. Benton was Pepperdine’s highest-paid employee in the 2010-2011 fiscal year with a compensation of $545,782, according to the university’s most recent IRS tax forms. The IRS Form 990 is an annual tax document that all nonprofit institutions and organizations need to submit to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. These forms are released to the public two years … [Read more...] about University leaders' compensations compared