To inspire innovation and communication, President Andrew K. Benton and his team launched an initiative on April 3 to allow “students, faculty and staff to contribute creative ideas and suggestions to further enhance the reputation and operation of the University.” Chair of the committee that oversees Waves of Innovation Lee Kats wrote in an email that they expect more than … [Read more...] about Waves of Innovation deadline approaches
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Where do all the points go?
It’s always a hot topic of conversation, especially at the beginning of each school year. Generic, frustrated exclamations can be heard all over campus: “I seriously ransacked the HAWC every day for a week last year, and I still had a million points left. If they carried over to this year, I wouldn’t have even had to buy a meal plan.” It’s a question everyone asks. Why … [Read more...] about Where do all the points go?
EOC strengthens emergency preparedness
The Emergency Operations Committee is among the few groups on campus that hopes never to see its policy in action. But behind every fire drill is a whole host of risk mitigators who quietly formulate the “what ifs” of an emergency situation. “Over the years, the EOC has built up an impressive store of experience and emergency response plans, and this level of preparedness … [Read more...] about EOC strengthens emergency preparedness
Tri-Valley Roller Hockey League Fuses Skate and Sun
For 17 years, Ned Collins (above) has organized the Tri-Valley Roller Hockey League at Juan Bautista de Anza Park in Calabasas. Currently, he single handedly runs nine divisions with practices and games on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. “The problem about the sport sometimes is getting people out here to actually play it,” Collins said. “But once you play, it’s … [Read more...] about Tri-Valley Roller Hockey League Fuses Skate and Sun
Pro baseball player returns to Pepperdine
Photo by Allison Hubbard As children, nearly all athletes share the same dream of turning pro. No matter the sport, young athletes are coached to believe that practice makes perfect and that hard work will eventually pay off. Succeeding in any sport at the professional level is a dream not often achieved, but former Pepperdine pitcher Adam Olbrychowski’s dream started … [Read more...] about Pro baseball player returns to Pepperdine