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
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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
Stauffer says 'I do'
After a brief suspension of requests to be married at Pepperdine's Stauffer Chapel the university is back in the wedding business but with a few key changes. Following the California Supreme Court's May 2008 ruling to uphold same-sex marriage university officials halted the facility's use for future bookings so they could evaluate their situation.They rescinded the … [Read more...] about Stauffer says 'I do'
Skateboard ban limits mobility senators say
On a campus full of hills Pepperdine students often struggle to find ways to get to class fast.Some students think that this problem is compounded by the ban on skateboards and scooters. In the Vehicles section the Student Handbook states: "Riding skateboards roller skates scooters (e.g. "razors") and roller blades is prohibited anywhere and anytime on campus."Students have to … [Read more...] about Skateboard ban limits mobility senators say