Mullin Town square stands empty of students April 7. Pepperdine's Malibu campus experienced three COVID-19 outbreaks, two of which administration linked to on-campus residence halls. Photo by Ali Levens Pepperdine moved 65 students receiving hardship housing in Drescher Campus Apartments on Sunday, April 11 following three COVID-19 outbreaks on campus. Drescher has housed … [Read more...] about HRL Rehouses Students Following COVID-19 Outbreaks on Campus
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Sodexo to Remain Food Provider Through 2021-22 School Year
A student patiently waits for her plate at Waves Cafe during the 2016-2017 school year. The University was in the process of choosing a food provider for 2020-21 when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, so the postponed selection led Pepperdine to extend its contract with Sodexo through July 2022.Pepperdine was in the midst of selecting a food provider for 2020-21 when COVID-19 hit, … [Read more...] about Sodexo to Remain Food Provider Through 2021-22 School Year
Administration Answers Community Questions in Virtual Town Hall
Administration provided Seaver students and parents with updates for spring 2021 semester with important information regarding housing, the academic calendar, International Programs and updates to university communication in a Zoom town hall.President Jim Gash, Vice President for Student Affairs Connie Horton and Seaver Dean Michael Feltner gave both general and departmental … [Read more...] about Administration Answers Community Questions in Virtual Town Hall
Pepper-dining in 2020–21: Sodexo is Back
Photo by Kayiu WongAn empty Waves Cafe sits barren and quiet after students were sent home in March. The wait to grab a seat will be continued through the fall semester, as Sodexo prepared grab-and-go meals for the few students left on campus.The decision to determine Pepperdine’s long-term food service partner will have to wait at least another year, thanks to … [Read more...] about Pepper-dining in 2020–21: Sodexo is Back
Battle of the Vendors: Pepperdine Gets a Taste of Dining Provider Finalists
Art by Ally ArmstrongAs Sodexo's contract expires this year, Pepperdine Dining Services has narrowed down the candidates to three finalists: Bon Appetit, Chartwells and Sodexo. Pepperdine Dining Services hosted two taste testings Monday for Bon Appetit and Chartwells and will host Sodexo on Friday. The University will make their decision by the end of the month. "In the end, … [Read more...] about Battle of the Vendors: Pepperdine Gets a Taste of Dining Provider Finalists