The Waves of Innovation presentations came and went last week and were generally regarded as a major success. The finalists for the maiden program received initial funding and advanced to the next round where they hope to receive the full amount of financial support to help ensure their given project’s realization. But, as with any story of triumph in life, there are untold … [Read more...] about Rejected Waves of Innovation pitches
Waves of Innovation
Innovation awards project changes to the future of campus
Photo by Katrina Kirsch With just over a week since the first Waves of Innovation grants were awarded, the finalists face a new challenge — turning their ideas on paper into reality. Each idea had a three-year implementation plan prepared before the talks. Now, they must bring those large-scale changes to the campus and curriculum. For Founding Director for the Center for … [Read more...] about Innovation awards project changes to the future of campus
Waves of Innovation deadline approaches
To inspire innovation and communication, President Andrew K. Benton and his team launched an initiative on April 3 to allow “students, faculty and staff to contribute creative ideas and suggestions to further enhance the reputation and operation of the University.” Chair of the committee that oversees Waves of Innovation Lee Kats wrote in an email that they expect more than … [Read more...] about Waves of Innovation deadline approaches
Waves of Innovation Phase II begins
Students are often told that college will change their lives. This year Pepperdine University is offering students the opportunity to change their college. One hundred and sixty students, faculty, staff and alumni, both independently and collaboratively, have submitted proposals to “re-think Pepperdine” and “help shape its future.” Waves of Innovation is beginning Phase II … [Read more...] about Waves of Innovation Phase II begins
The results are in: Benton announces phase 1 winners of Waves of Innovation
Successful applicants of President Andrew Benton’s Waves of Innovation will receive one-time planning grants up to $5,000 to prepare a proposal for consideration to be on Jan. 15, 2014. Benton has chosen the following eight initiatives: 1) Joe Fritsch (Seaver College, faculty): Biodegradable Plastics Prepared with Optimized, Environmentally-Friendly Catalyst– A proposal to … [Read more...] about The results are in: Benton announces phase 1 winners of Waves of Innovation