Pairs of adults with disabilities and their personal coaches separate wood chips and dirt at Shemesh Farms on March 26. Composting is one of several tasks that were included during the morning’s programming. Photos by Henry AdamsInformed by Jewish values of compassion, sustainability, inclusivity and a moral obligation to help those in need, Shemesh Farms strives to make … [Read more...] about Local Volunteers Promote Sustainability and Disability Inclusion Through Shemesh Farms
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Inside SEER: Teaching Future Business Leaders to Build Profit and Purpose Together
Members of the Graziadio Business School's Net Impact chapter, in partnership with PG&E, host the Home Electrification Challenge at the Pepperdine Calabasas campus Feb. 20. Students developed strategies to help homeowners transition to cleaner energy and fight climate change while competing for prizes and mentorship from PG&E’s sustainability team. Photo courtesy … [Read more...] about Inside SEER: Teaching Future Business Leaders to Build Profit and Purpose Together
Letter to the Editor: Pepperdine Needs a Climate Action Plan
Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represent an endorsement of any opinions published. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues which are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. Pepperdine University’s current … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Pepperdine Needs a Climate Action Plan
SGA Passes Climate Action Plan Resolution
On March 12, the Student Government Association (SGA) passed a Climate Action Plan Resolution. Senior Class President Walden Hicks and Sophomore Class President Zayd Salahieh proposed Resolution #08-25 Pepperdine Climate Action Plan to the SGA Senate.After preliminary discussion and overview for the weekly SGA meeting, President Myers Mentzer called for the authors of the … [Read more...] about SGA Passes Climate Action Plan Resolution
Sippin’ Sustainably or Soaked in Regret? Starbucks’ New Cups Stir Debate
Starbucks’ latest eco-friendly move is leaving a bitter taste — not in the coffee, but in the cups. On Feb. 11, Starbucks rolled out their new compostable drinkware and Pepperdine students said they have mixed emotions on the new cups. “I honestly hate the new cups,” said Annabelle Gentling, first-year student. This initiative, which applies to 14 out of the 50 states … [Read more...] about Sippin’ Sustainably or Soaked in Regret? Starbucks’ New Cups Stir Debate