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Pepperdine Releases Tentative COVID-19 Policy, Leans Toward Requirement

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Pepperdine created a second draft of its COVID-19 Vaccine Policy, which would require students to be vaccinated before attending school in the fall. The University Management Committee shared a second draft of its interim COVID-19 Vaccine Policy on May 12 for community review. The updated policy would require students to be vaccinated before attending school in the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Releases Tentative COVID-19 Policy, Leans Toward Requirement

Creatures of the Night: California Rallies for Wildlife Restoration

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Art by Milan Loiacono and Savannah Welch. While the Malibu community falls into a deep sleep, a frog calls for his lover; a mountain lion hunts for her cubs; an owl sings for all of the Santa Monica Mountains to hear. The night is alive. Although unseen to many, nocturnal animals continue to play a vital role in the Santa Monica Mountains — keeping ecosystems balanced … [Read more...] about Creatures of the Night: California Rallies for Wildlife Restoration

Woolsey Scars Show Ecological Recovery, Even as Fire Frequency Rises

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While fire may be a natural cycle of the Santa Monica Mountains, short-term plant life recovery is not. “If you’re interested in Mediterranean ecosystems, you’re interested in fire,” said Marti Witter, a fire ecologist with the National Park Service. The Santa Monica Mountains are part of California’s natural chaparral environment. Shrubs with large leaves dominate the … [Read more...] about Woolsey Scars Show Ecological Recovery, Even as Fire Frequency Rises

Mountain Lion Killed By Car Raises Questions About Population Viability

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Photos courtesy of the National Park ServiceA female mountain lion’s remains were discovered on Malibu Canyon Road two weeks ago. The mountain lion was known as P-23 and she called the Santa Monica Mountains home.It is suspected that P-23 was hit by a car because of the condition of her body said Kate Kuykendall, the public affairs officer of the National Park Service. … [Read more...] about Mountain Lion Killed By Car Raises Questions About Population Viability

Waves Share Innovation

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Pepperdine sets the example for innovation. Recently, President Andrew K. Benton’s brainchild, Waves of Innovation, was adapted into a detailed outline for other universities to follow, if interested in adopting a similar program. After working closely with Benton and Vice Provost of Research and Strategic Initiatives Lee Kats, the TIAA-CREF Institute released its report, … [Read more...] about Waves Share Innovation