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State of Eden Project Raises Questions about Pepperdine’s Sustainability

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Sign marking the entrance to Eden House, located next to Seaside Residence Hall. Photos by Milan Loiacono   When the Eden Project officially opened in Sept. 2015, Pepperdine saw a bright future for its new sustainability residence, according to Chris Doran, founder and coordinator of the Sustainability minor. In the past three years, however, the project has … [Read more...] about State of Eden Project Raises Questions about Pepperdine’s Sustainability

Institute for Entertainment, Media, Sports and Culture Unites Pepperdine’s Campuses

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Photos courtesy of Jeremy Evans The Institute for Entertainment, Media, Sports and Culture (IEMSC) is gearing up for a new year with numerous upcoming events and activities for students. After receiving a grant from Waves of Innovation in March, the Institute plans to launch and plan more programs for students to get involved in. Executive Director of the IEMSC Nelson … [Read more...] about Institute for Entertainment, Media, Sports and Culture Unites Pepperdine’s Campuses

Pepperdine Makes Waves with Innovation

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Image Courtesy of Pepperdine Waves of Innovation websiteMove over "Shark Tank," Waves of Innovation is taking the stage.Pepperdine will host the fourth Waves of Innovation talk featuring the six finalists and their ideas Monday, March 18. Each finalist will give a presentation on their idea and why they believe they should be awarded a grant from Pepperdine, which can range … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Makes Waves with Innovation

The Genesis Lab Celebrates the Joy of Creation

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Photos by Elena Luo and Lawrence LiuBlinking lights flash from a windowed space on the second floor of the Pepperdine library. Next to the blinking lights are whirring machines churning out 3D models of cells made of plastic. Alongside the back of the room are computers wired to host virtual reality (VR) experiences for biologists, gamers and journalists alike. The space that … [Read more...] about The Genesis Lab Celebrates the Joy of Creation

When Oceans Rise

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Photos by Katrina Warme and Courtesy of Heidi BernardPepperdine opened its first sustainable residence hall last semester: the Eden House. As one of the 2014 winners of Waves of Innovation, the Eden Project is an integral project of the Center for Sustainability, providing a sustainable living-learning environment for students living on campus and serving as an experiment for … [Read more...] about When Oceans Rise