Pepperdine opened Cutting Board this semester, a new customizable deli option that sits tucked away in the Lighthouse, according to an Aug. 28 email from Business Services. Students said the service is friendly, the food is new and fresh, and it is always delightful to have new food options on a campus that lacks an abundance of them. "The deli stands out not only for its … [Read more...] about ‘Deli’cious: Students React to New Food Option in the Lighthouse
Beth Gonzales
Pepp Introduces New Leadership to the Office of Provost
With Dean Michael Feltner leading the exploration of a possible school of health sciences and former vice provost Lee Kats becoming the interim dean of Seaver, the Office of the Provost has reorganized and added a new member, Public Relations wrote in an Aug. 24 email to the Pepperdine community. Lila McDowell Carlsen, David … [Read more...] about Pepp Introduces New Leadership to the Office of Provost
Tropical Storm Hilary Ushers in New Semester
Tropical storm Hilary hit Southern California last week with strong winds, rain, lightning and thunder. In spite of this, classes resumed as scheduled for Aug. 21 — the first day of the new school year — wrote Emergency Services in an Aug. 21 email to the Pepperdine community. The greatest impacts from Hilary in SoCal were predicted to occur from the afternoon of Sunday, … [Read more...] about Tropical Storm Hilary Ushers in New Semester
Following the Music on My Way Back to London Again
I never thought returning to London through Pepperdine would be possible, but this May, I went once more — as Louis Tomlinson said in his song, "Always You" — "from LAX to Heathrow." Pepperdine's International Programs has changed my life. London and its pop culture wonderland has been my dream since I was a child and I had British flags all over my bedroom. I spent my time … [Read more...] about Following the Music on My Way Back to London Again
Organizations, Policies, Volunteers and More Help Address Animal Overcrowding in the L.A. Shelter System
As of this year, L.A. fell below the 90% benchmark save rate, said Ariel Dengrove, Best Friends LA marketing specialist. Los Angeles County reached its no-kill status through the work of Best Friends, an American non-profit animal welfare organization. A “no-kill” status is reached when a city or county increases its save rate to over 90%, usually with organizations such as … [Read more...] about Organizations, Policies, Volunteers and More Help Address Animal Overcrowding in the L.A. Shelter System
