The Pepperdine University Spirit Cup Competition has taken an early fall start. The Spirit Cup traditionally corresponds with Homecoming. However with plans to move Homecoming to the fall next year moving the 2009 Spirit Cup is a test."It's kind of easing the transition said Kapua Kauhane, Pepperdine student activities coordinator and a 2008 alumna. Michael Sprague, manager … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Spirit Cup competition moves to fall
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Florence program restricts late nights
While students studying abroad in Florence are not under the same curfew policy as last spring's group a modified curfew is part of International Programs' concerted effort this year to curb excessive late-night drinking and protect students' safety.For the first two weeks of class Sept. 28 to Oct. 12 students must return to the Florence program's residential villa by 1 … [Read more...] about Florence program restricts late nights
Sodexo tastes victory in renewal
Pepperdine has agreed to renew its multi-year dining services contract with Sodexo solidifying plans to bring in more eating locations and leading to comparisons with other universities that use the food service company.Sodexo's previous contract expired last academic year and has been renewed. Alex Pang, associate vice president for campus operations and business, is leading … [Read more...] about Sodexo tastes victory in renewal
Justice symposium plays host to nobility
A tidal wave of applause welcomed Baroness Caroline Cox of Queensbury as she glided into the Caruso auditorium of Pepperdine School of Law. Before the entrance of the guest of honor the audience watched a short documentary on the internship program on which her organization Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust (HART) collaborates with Pepperdine School of Law. HART sends students … [Read more...] about Justice symposium plays host to nobility
Students build houses faith in Mexican community
The recent media coverage of the drug wars and swine flu in Mexico did not deter a group of 51 Pepperdine students and staff members from attending Campus Ministry's annual fall service trip to San Felipe from Oct. 2 through Oct. 4.Students said the trip provided a way to put their faith into action serving Christ through serving others. Katie Gilliam a sophomore made her first … [Read more...] about Students build houses faith in Mexican community