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An Ode to Spring: Pepperdine Farmers’ Markets Return to Mullin Town Square

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As an ode to spring, the Center for Sustainability and Office of Special Programs returned the popular farmers' markets to Pepperdine grounds March 5. Local businesses showcased their goods to the Pepperdine community in Mullin Town Square from 11 a.m., to 2 p.m., according to an email from the Office of Special Programs. The Office of Special Programs partners with … [Read more...] about An Ode to Spring: Pepperdine Farmers’ Markets Return to Mullin Town Square

‘A Lack of Creativity’: An Investigation Into Pepperdine’s Relationship with Solar Energy

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Editor’s Note: The reporter for this story has graduated from Pepperdine in April 2023. All reporting in this story was conducted prior to April 2023. Pepperdine was on the forefront of sustainability efforts with its implementation of the water reclamation system in 1972, according to the Center for Sustainability. Yet, the University has not implemented a … [Read more...] about ‘A Lack of Creativity’: An Investigation Into Pepperdine’s Relationship with Solar Energy

Ricky Eldridge Is Pepperdine’s Newest Director for the Center for Sustainability

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Center for Sustainability Director Ricky Eldridge smiles for a photo in 2017 at his apartment in Los Angeles. Eldridge said he works remotely at his home in Westlake Village, CA, due to COVID-19. Photo courtesy of Ricky EldridgePepperdine’s Center for Sustainability welcomes its newest director, Ricky Eldridge.Pepperdine hired Eldridge as the new director of the Center … [Read more...] about Ricky Eldridge Is Pepperdine’s Newest Director for the Center for Sustainability

State of Eden Project Raises Questions about Pepperdine’s Sustainability

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Sign marking the entrance to Eden House, located next to Seaside Residence Hall. Photos by Milan Loiacono   When the Eden Project officially opened in Sept. 2015, Pepperdine saw a bright future for its new sustainability residence, according to Chris Doran, founder and coordinator of the Sustainability minor. In the past three years, however, the project has … [Read more...] about State of Eden Project Raises Questions about Pepperdine’s Sustainability