JULY 2009
ALUMNI E-NEWSLETTER  

ALUMNI ALERT: WHAT'S NEW

NEWS
27th Annual Alumni Dinner and Show, now named “Crescendo” will take place with Pepperdine’s spectacular view.
This year’s Hollywood Bowl has been revamped, relocated, and renamed. Join us as we provide you with an elegant sunset dinner catered by Room 40 in the newly renovated Joslyn Plaza. Take in the ocean view and help us welcome back former alumni leaders to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Alumni Association as part of this time-honored tradition.  

Our program will include a special ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new plaza, after which you will be treated to Crescendo’s first exclusive performance incorporating the “high octane” modern rhythms of Barrage. More... 

Tickets now on sale!
Click here for additional details and to purchase tickets. Former alumni leaders, we encourage you to get involved and assist us with spreading the word about this wonderful opportunity to reconnect and reminisce.  Call Kelly O'Rear ('07) at (310) 506-4697 or e-mail kjorear@pepperdine.edu.

This event has been generously funded by Room Forty, the Parking Spot, Liberty Mutual, and MARSH Affinity Group.

Alumni have a say: Impact 2010
The Pepperdine University Alumni Association, working closely with the Chapter President’s Council, has developed a brief survey to solicit feedback and assess your interest regarding the types of events and programs you desire in your region. Regardless of your location, we want to bring Pepperdine home to you. Please make sure we know what is most important to you by taking a few minutes to complete this survey.

Athletics Wraps Up Another Strong Year, Both on and off the Field
The Waves athletics teams completed another strong season, and two athletes in particular excelled in notable ways. Men's volleyball star Paul Carroll ('09) was named the National Player of the Year by the American Volleyball Coaches Association and women's volleyball star Julie Rubenstein ('09) was the recipient of the 2009 Mike Gilleran Award, which honors the top female scholar-athlete in the West Coast Conference (WCC). Top honors also went to sports team leaders for their exceptional work with student athletes. Three Pepperdine coaches earned conference Coach of the Year honors. For a full list of athletics achievements, visit the Web site.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BENEFIT OF THE MONTH
LifeLock
Every three seconds another identity is stolen.The Alumni Association is making it easy for you to protect yourself by partnering with the leading company in identity theft prevention.   

LifeLock is offering Pepperdine alumni a 30-day free trial membership to test out its benefits and are passing onto you a special reduced rate for those who choose to purchase an an annual membership. Visit www.lifelock.com or call 1-800-LIFELOCK (543-3562) and use promotion code ‘PEPPERDINE’ to take advantage of this offer.

Time is running out . . . you have one more opportunity to make your
contribution to this year’s Pepperdine Fund. 

Pepperdine’s Fiscal Year ends on July 31

Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference!

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WAVES LIFELONG LEARNING SERIES
Monthly opportunities to expand your education through online lectures and forums.

Promoting Social Justice: Confronting Racism and Homophobia
Presented by panelists Robert R. Cargill, Ph.D. (MS '00, MDiv '00), Naveen Jonathan, and Carolyn A. O'Keefe, Psy.D. (MA '02, PsyD '07). The Diversity Council Speaker Series welcomed a panel of speakers to discuss "Promoting Social Justice; Confronting Racism and Homophobia." The event took place on Tuesday, March 24, 2009. Panel members presented their views on promoting social justice - concentrating on groups that have traditionally been marginalized by society; including minority races and religions, as well as the lesbian, gay, transgender, and bisexual community. To read a recap of this event click here. To watch video, click here.

Download podcasts at iTunesU for additional Lifelong Learning opportunities.

Announcing Lifelong Learning Event:
Psychology Continuing Education Workshop
An Elixir for the Soul - The Expressive Therapies and Their Role in the Healing Arts and Education
Copresenters: Susan Imholz, Ph.D. and Thema Bryant-Davis, Ph.D. More...

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CAREER CONNECTIONS

Be a Career Mentor
Become a career mentor and provide informational interviews, job shadowing, or employment opportunities to recent grads and fellow alumni. Log on to PAN Online to activate and update your career mentor profile. These will be searchable by others once activations are complete.

Online Job Listings
Locate your school's career resources below to access online job listings and more:

PepPro: Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Graziadio Talent Online: Graziadio School of Business and Management
CareerSpace: Seaver College
Symplicity: School of Law
EPPIC: School of Public Policy

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CHAPTERS AND REGIONAL UPDATES

WAVES OF SUCCESS
Pepperdine President Receives Warm Welcome in Volunteer State
On June 25, Pepperdine University president Andrew K. Benton joined many in the Pepperdine community for a special reception in Nashville at the Hermitage Hotel, with a sweeping view of the Tennessee State Capitol. The evening was marked with incoming students experiencing the network of alumni they can look forward to when they graduate. Some alumni travelled several hours to join President Benton and the other alumni and families in attendance. Special thanks to Nashville Waves leadership Brent McCay (’06) and Christopher Cotton (JD ’97) for organizing such an excellent display of southern hospitality and Pepperdine heart.

 Save-the-Date
21st Annual International Step Forward Day
Saturday, September 12, 2009

If you would like to see events in your region like those listed below, please contact
Giuseppe Nespoli (’04), director of chapters and regional programs.

EVENTS
Independence Day is a great opportunity to celebrate, network, and give back with Waves. Enjoy your summer season at one of these chapter events...

ATHLETICS

NEWS
Athletics Summer Camps
During the months of July and August, seven of Pepperdine’s elite coaches will host camps for children showcase camps for high school students and even offer an unique adult camp experience (tennis and baseball’s “Father and Son Camp”).

Camps are still open for sign-ups:

• Malibu Hoop Camp (Women’s Basketball)
• Malibu Baseball Camp
• Marv Dunphy Volleyball
• Nina Matthies Volleyball
• Malibu Soccer Academy
• Malibu Tennis Camp
• Terry Schroeder Water Polo Camp

These camps fill quickly. Visit our site to learn more or to sign up.

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GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY

NEWS
GSEP Career Services Appointments and Resources
Need to update your resume or cover letter?  Want to practice difficult interview questions?  Looking for more ways to job search?  Then meet with a Career Services member! Schedule an appointment. The Career Services Web site has a wealth of online resources that could assist you with your resume, cover letter, interview preparation, and job search. To access these resources and more, click here.

Referrals
Alumni are our very best referral source for new students. If you know someone who might be a good candidate for a Pepperdine master’s or doctoral program, encourage them to call or e-mail us. Contact information for each academic program is listed on the GSEP Web site.

EVENTS
Annual CABE Proposal Writing Workshop and Chapter Social
Wednesday, July 8, 2009; 4 p.m.
West Los Angeles Graduate Campus  
The Pepperdine University California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) Chapter will be meeting this month. Learn how to prepare successful proposal for the 35th Annual CABE Conference from recent presenters.  CABE proposals are due July 31. Following the workshop, we will go across the street to Islands for our Annual Chapter Social from 6 to 8 p.m.  For further details contact:  Dr. Reyna García Ramos at rgramos@pepperdine.edu or (310) 568-2306  or Mr. Edgar Angulo, Chapter President at edgar_a_angulo@yahoo.com. More...

Constructing Modern Knowledge Summer Institute
July 13 - 16, 2009
Manchester, NH
GSEP visiting professor Dr. Gary Stager is the founder and host of Constructing Modern Knowledge (CMK), a four-day immersive, minds-on institute where educators from around the world collaborate to create technology-rich projects. CMK offers a playful environment to develop technology skills, reignite creativity and spend time with some of the most powerful thinkers of our time. Go to www.constructingmodernknowledge.com to register and for more information. Enrollment is limited.

APA-Accredited Continuing Education Workshop
Friday, July 17, 2009; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
West Los Angles Graduate Campus
An Elixir for the Soul - The Expressive Therapies and their Role in the Healing Arts and Education  Copresenters: Susan Imholz, PhD and Thema Bryant-Davis, PhD
An overview of theory, benefits, and application of poetry therapy, movement therapy, music therapy, drama therapy, art therapy, and storytelling will be provided. Materials will be provided for some activities, you are invited to bring laptops with wireless capability Cost is $150 for professionals is, $90 for Pepperdine alumni, and $75 for students. For reservations call (310) 568-2343, e-mail gsep.prodev@pepperdine.edu, or visit the Web site.

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GRAZIADIO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

NEWS
Alumni Continue Their Education Affordably with "MBA Plus"
Supporting graduates in difficult economic times, the Graziadio School will provide MBA alumni up to 75% reduced tuition to help those who wish to take additional courses or complete a new emphasis in entrepreneurship, finance, global business, marketing, or leadership and change management. Called MBA Plus, candidates interested in the alumni lifelong learning program may apply for evening and weekend classes beginning this fall. More...

Dr. Ron D. Ford Named to California’s Entertainment and Tourism Advisory Committee
Dr. Ron D. Ford, associate dean of executive programs at the Graziadio School, has been appointed to the Entertainment and Tourism Advisory Committee of the California Commission for Economic Development. The select group of entertainment and tourism industry leaders identifies key strategies and provides recommendations to the governor, lieutenant governor, and legislature to grow California’s competitive advantage.

EVENTS
Presidential Roundtable Luncheon
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica, CA
Alumni and guests of the PRESIDENTIAL and Key Executive (PKE) MBA are invited to a special Presidential Roundtable featuring PKE professor Demos Vardiabasis, PhD More...

DO IT NOW! Resume Workshops
July 20 and 21, 2009
Irvine and West Los Angeles Graduate Campuses
DO IT NOW! is a series of resume workshops focused on specific industries. Create a powerful, customized resume that maximizes your unique capabilities and personal success. Attend at the Irvine Graduate Campus on July 20 for a resume workshop for finance professionals or on July 21 at the West Los Angeles Campus for a resume workshop for sales and marketing professionals.

What’s Next L.A.? The Road to Economic Recovery
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Los Angeles Airport Marriot
Sponsored by the Graziadio School, Beacon Economics, and the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, this inaugural event will provide a thought-provoking look at where the national, state, and Los Angeles economies are headed. Leading economic forecasters, top academic researchers, and a high-profile CEO panel make this a "must see" event for decision makers from across private industry and the public sector. More...

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SEAVER AND GEORGE PEPPERDINE COLLEGES

NEWS
Volunteer with Pepperdine
Keep the spirit of “purpose, service, and leadership” going in your area during the summer months.  We will support you by recruiting folks in your area to join you. Check out all the possibilities then e-mail us at seaveralumni@pepperdine.edu to let us know when and where. We’ll do the recruiting for your volunteer leadership. More information available at www.volunteermatch.org.
                
Calling All GPC Alumni
Did you graduate from George Pepperdine College between 1965 and 1972?  If so, we would love to meet you, hear stories about your student days on the original Pepperdine campus, and learn of your ideas for powerful ways to reach out to your fellow GPC alumni.  If you are interested in getting involved, please contact GPC Alumni Affairs at (310) 506-4348 or gpc@pepperdine.edu.

EVENTS
Send-off Parties
This summer, join fellow alumni in welcoming new students at local send-off parties around the country. You are invited to serve as a representative of Pepperdine University at the upcoming New Student Send-off Parties. Visit with new students who plan to attend Seaver College this Fall! Mingle, share your experiences, answer questions, and engage young people who will attend your alma mater!  To find out more information and look for a send-off party in your area, visit the Seaver Alumni Web site. New dates and locations just added!

Calling all Seaver Alumni in London
August 3 - 6, 2009
London, United Kingdom
We’re heading to London and want to invite you to join us and London program alumni for some fun in London!. Check out the schedule of events and let us know if you plan to attend. We would love to meet you. Click here for more information.

Click here for more news and upcoming events for Seaver and GPC alumni.

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SCHOOL OF LAW

NEWS
Straus Institute Hosts 22nd Annual Professional Skills Conference
Pepperdine University School of Law has gathered a panel of nationally recognized experts for the 22nd Annual Summer Professional Skills Program in Dispute Resolution. The three-day event on the Malibu campus encompassed a comprehensive program of educational opportunities for practicing professionals. More...

Video: Kmiec Speaks on the Obama Administration and the Sanctity of Life
Douglas W. Kmiec, Pepperdine's Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, participated in a discussion titled, "The Obama Administration and the Sanctity of Human Life: Is there a common ground on life issues? What is the right response by 'Pro-Life' Citizens?" The panel was hosted by the Catholic University of America at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. on May 28. Watch the video on C-SPAN. Kmiec spoke in conversation with Robert P. George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University. Mary Ann Glendon, Learned Hand Professor of Law at Harvard University and former ambassador to the Vatican, moderated the discussion. More...

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SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY

EVENTS
Class of 2004 Reunion
The reunion committee* for the Class of 2004 will soon be setting a date for the upcoming five year reunion to be held this fall. Please contact Pauletta Walsh at (310) 506-6513 or pauletta.walsh@pepperdine.edu for more information. The Class of 2000 will be contacted soon to plan their ten year reunion.

*The Class of 2004 Reunion Committee: Anthony Archie ('02, MPP '04), Jen Burton (MPP '04), Cynthia Guerrero (MPP '04), David Mashuri (MPP '04), and Ryan Miller (MPP '04).

Update: Kemp Institute Dinner and Conference Rescheduled for October 21, 2009
After the passing of Jack F. Kemp on May 2, 2009, and in consultation with the Kemp family, the inaugural conference and dinner of the Jack F. Kemp Institute for Political Economy, originally scheduled for May 13, 2009, in Washington, D.C., was postponed until October 21, 2009. The event will be held at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington, D.C. Please visit the Kemp Institute inaugural event Web site for program details as they become available.

SPP Student Blogs
If you haven’t already visited the School of Public Policy student blogs, check them out today! Eight current students are blogging about their summer internship experiences from Utah to Uganda. We hope to provide a real face and real words to future SPP students through these blogs. Please take a minute to view the blogs and perhaps you’ll find a few to add to your daily “blog roll”!

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