Photos by Kaelin MendezPepperdine students helped the Volunteer Center celebrate the 30th anniversary of both the office and Step Forward Day with old and new service projects Saturday, Sept. 8. Step Forward Day is an annual event where Pepperdine students volunteer with organizations in Malibu, Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Step Forward Day was the first event out of the … [Read more...] about Step Forward Day Celebrates 30 Years of Service
Step Forward Day
SoCal Fights Food Waste
Photos by Sherry YangA farmer picks 10 oranges from one of the trees in her orchard. These oranges are the result of five to eighteen months of growth, 138 gallons of water and hours of work. But odds are, 4 of the 10 will soon end up in an American trash can.40 percent of food in the United States is never eaten, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council.“That … [Read more...] about SoCal Fights Food Waste
Pepp Steps Forward in Service
Photo by Terra Atwood You've just been served: the Pepperdine community came together Saturday to participate in the 29th annual Step Forward Day. Step Forward Day served up a storm after more than 1,000 volunteers gave back to 67 local charities. Students, faculty and alumni came together to serve organizations in both the Ventura and Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Pepp Steps Forward in Service
Staff Editorial: Step Forward For More Than One Day A Year
Art by Peau Porotesano More than 1,000 students gave their time to assist the community during Step Forward Day, but students should continue to serve others beyond just one day. The thought of consistently volunteering can be daunting, since Pepperdine students often lead busy lives, but helping others positively benefits both the volunteer and the recipient. Many … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Step Forward For More Than One Day A Year
FOOD Share Collaborates with Pepp to Feed the Elderly
Photos By Addy Rogers Gray Wilking is outfitted in a long-sleeved flannel shirt, rain pants and hiking boots, despite the fact that it’s only 9 a.m. and almost 80 degrees. On this particularly sunny day in October, her job involves leading a small group of Pepperdine volunteers through freshly planted rows of asparagus, citrus trees, green beans, beets, sugar peas and snap … [Read more...] about FOOD Share Collaborates with Pepp to Feed the Elderly