Monty Moran, co-chief executive officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill, spoke at the first event of the annual Parris Institute Speaker Series at the Pepperdine School of Law this afternoon. Moran is also a ‘93 School of Law alumnus. Moran said he and founder of the company Steve Ells have a great deal of respect for each other and work well as co-leaders of the company. They … [Read more...] about Chipotle CEO Speaks about Quality, Passion
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Waves Restore Native Plants
Photo by Hannah Fleming Students gathered to help with the Potrero Creek Restoration project Saturday, Oct. 24. The project was hosted by the Mountains Restoration Trust. The Mountains Restoration Trust is “a nonprofit land trust dedicated to preserving natural land in the Santa Monica Mountains through restoration, education and land acquisition,” according to … [Read more...] about Waves Restore Native Plants
Push Past Political Passivity
Art by Peau PorotesanoPolitical passivity for this generation is the easy option. It’s often accepted that “liking” or posting something establishes one’s political agenda, and that’s all that is necessary for involvement. Some may feel that politics are too divisive or that there’s too much going on to understand the truth behind it all, … [Read more...] about Push Past Political Passivity
Religion Professor Serves Others by Writing
Bookshelves surround the entire office of religion professor Ron Highfield, and it’s no coincidence. “I’m sure I have things now that I think, ‘I don’t know if I could do that,’ but writing a book is not one of them,” he said. Multiple professors at Pepperdine have published and continue to publish various personal and academic works. … [Read more...] about Religion Professor Serves Others by Writing
Education Grows in Eden
Sustainability is being promoted in tangible ways this year at Pepperdine. The Center for Sustainability recently announced the official opening of the new “Sustainable Living-Learning Community” known as the Eden Project. The Eden Project, which officially opened Sept. 30, is located on campus in the residence formerly known as Sigma Hall. The residence was … [Read more...] about Education Grows in Eden