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February 2006

Restoration Quarterly, First Quarter, 2006 - Gary Selby, Seaver College associate communication professor, is published in the 2006 Restoration Quarterly. His essay titled "(Em)bodying the Faith: Baptism as Ritual Communication," is published in the most recent issue of Restoration Quarterly (First Quarter, 2006, pp. 1-10).

Commentary, Feb., 2006 – Ronald Reagan Professor of Public Policy, James Q. Wilson wrote an op-ed titled "How Divided Are We?" about the conservative, liberal divisions facing America.

The New York Daily News, Feb. 1, 2006 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled "Divided Senate gives Alito seat on Supreme Court," about the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito.

The New York Times, Feb. 2, 2006 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled "A Court Remade in the Reagan Era's Image" about the structure of  the Supreme Court after the confirmation of Samuel Alito Jr.

The Palisadian Post, Feb. 2, 2006 – Dan Caldwell, Distinguished Professor of Political Science was featured in an article titled "Caldwell's Book Defines U.S. Security as a Global Campaign," about his recently published book titled "Seeking Security in an Insecure World," co-authored with Robert Williams, Associate Professor of Political Science. The book is an introduction for a general readership to issues of contemporary security.

The Daily News, Feb. 3, 2006, – Several members of the Pepperdine Baseball Team and baseball coach, Steve Rodriguez were quoted and discussed in a feature article titled "Waving a path to Omaha: Recruiting class of '05 has Pepperdine thinking CWS" about the likelihood of Pepperdine's baseball team competing in the college world series.

ArizonaRepublic, Feb. 3, 2006 – Jason Gore was featured in an article titled "Gore Calms Down After Tasting Fame," discussing his outlook on his golfing career and recent improvements in his golf game.

The Age, Feb. 5, 2006 – Katherine Hull and Lindsey Wright, Pepperdine alumnae who won all-American status as golfers when enrolled, was featured in an article titled "Walking in Webb's footsteps," which discusses their successes with the LPGA tour.

Bloomberg News, Feb. 6, 2006 – Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law was quoted in an article titled "Gonzales to Tell Senators Spying Needed in `War of Information'" discussing U.S. Attorney Alberto Gonzales' handling of the Bush administration's domestic spying program.

RunnersWeb.com, Feb. 6, 2006 - Pepperdine's Malibu campus was noted for its excellent running track facilities, which will be used in the nationally publicized upcoming "Malibu Running Camp."

North County Times, Feb. 6, 2006 – Megan Woods, Pepperdine senior soccer player was featured in an article titled "Ex-LCC Star Woods Ponders Future in Sport," discussing Woods' soccer career at Pepperdine, her recent invitation to the prestigious United States Under-21 women's national team training camp, and her future ambitions in the world of soccer playing.

The Commercial Appeal, Feb. 6, 2006 – Pepperdine alumnus Jason Gore was featured in an article titled "Gore's PGA Journey More Than Fantastic" discussing his golfing career and outlook.

NBC's The Today Show, Feb. 7, 2006 – Elizabeth Whatley, director of Pepperdine University's Florence, Italy study abroad program joined Katie Couric on the Ponte Vecchio at Pepperdine's Florence, Italy campus for a live taping segment. The segment included Prof. Whatley giving the history of renaissance flag throwers in Florence, and teaching Couric how to twirl a flag.

Ventura County Star, Feb. 8, 2006 –  Colin Wilcox, Pepperdine sophomore golfer was featured in an article titled "College Transition Game" discussing his transition to college golf, and his enthusiasm about his golf career at Pepperdine.

The Honolulu Advertiser, Feb. 9, 2006 –  Marv Dunphy, head coach of the men's volleyball team was featured in an article titled "Pepperdine Built on Strong Foundation," about his successful approach to volleyball, coaching and life in Malibu.

The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles, Feb. 10, 2006 – An upcoming panel discussion on the film Munich, co-hosted by the School of Public Policy and the Republican Jewish Council was featured in an arts section brief titled "7 days in the Arts."

Pasatiempo Magazine - Feb. 10, 2006 – Michael Zakian, director of Pepperdine University's Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, was quoted in the article "Giving, Selling, Stealing, and Protecting O'Keeffe," in the weekly culture magazine of the Santa Fe New Mexican, about California painter Agnes Pelton's art who was a colleague of Georgia O'Keefe

Fresno Bee, Feb. 11, 2006 – Pepperdine student Paul Coleman was featured in an article titled "Waves Wash Over Batesole's Bulldogs" highlighting Pepperdine's recent baseball win over Fresno State, and Coleman's involvement as pitcher for the team.

San Francisco Chronicle, Feb. 12, 2006 – David Davenport distinguished professor of public policy wrote an op-ed titled "The Case for a Citizens Assembly" advocating for citizens to be more fully involved in the political process.

Associated Press, Feb. 12, 2006 – School of Law Dean, Ken Starr was mentioned in an article titled "Jurors' Letters to Spare Man May be Forged" about his involvement in a clemency petition for Michael Morales.

Orange County Register, Feb. 12, 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled, "Ex-Slave Who Freed Others" about the inspirational actions and character of Booker T. Washington in promoting black equality.  Galles states that Washington's alternatives to coercion provide lessons for the rest of society, including parents. 

Orange County Register, Feb. 12, 2006 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled, "Ex-Slave Who Freed Others" about the inspirational actions and character of Booker T. Washington in promoting black equality.  Galles stated that Washington's alternatives to coercion provide lessons for the rest of society, including parents. 

Associated Press, Feb. 13, 2006 – School of Law Dean, Ken Starr was mentioned in an article titled "Starr Withdraws Papers Questioned in Case" about his involvement in a clemency petition for Michael Morales. The article was reprinted in numerous California. publications.

Associated Press, Feb. 13, 2006 – School of Law Dean, Ken Starr is mentioned in an article titled "Starr Withdraws Papers Questioned in Case" about his involvement in a clemency petition for Michael Morales. The article was reprinted in numerous California publications.

The Daily Progress, Feb. 14, 2006 – Dennis Lowe, Graduate School of Education and Psychology professor and founding director of the Center for the Family was quoted in an article titled "Looking for Real Love" about a trend in higher education to teach classes on love and relationships.

Los Angeles Times, Feb. 14, 2006 – Lita Albuquerque Exhibit at Pepperdine's Weisman Museum of Art was featured in a critical review titled "The stars shine bright, but vacant."

The Daily Progress, Feb. 14, 2006 – Dennis Lowe, Graduate School of Education and Psychology professor and founding director of the Center for the Family was quoted in an article titled "Looking for Real Love" about a trend in higher education to teach classes on love and relationships.

Los Angeles Times, Feb. 14, 2006 – Lita Albuquerque Exhibit at Pepperdine's Weisman Museum of Art was featured in a critical review titled "The stars shine bright, but vacant."

Wall Street Journal, Feb. 15, 2006 – Ronald Reagan Professor of Public Policy, James Q. Wilson's op-ed titled "How Divided Are We?" about the conservative, liberal divisions facing America. The op-ed was originally printed in Commentary.

Wall Street Journal, Feb. 15, 2006 – Ronald Reagan Professor of Public Policy, James Q. Wilson's wrote an op-ed titled "How Divided Are We?" about the conservative, liberal divisions facing America. The op-ed was originally printed in Commentary.

Los Angeles Times, Feb. 16, 2006 – School of Law Dean, Kenneth W. Starr, was mentioned in an editorial titled "It's Not About Michael" regarding his involvement in a clemency petition for Michael Morales.

San Francisco Chronicle, Feb. 16, 2006 – School of Law Dean, Kenneth W. Starr, was mentioned in an article titled "Clemency Flap Puts Starr in Spotlight Again; Apparently Bogus Documents Mar His Bid to Halt Execution" about his involvement in a clemency petition for Michael Morales.

Los Angeles Times, Feb. 17, 2006 - School of Law Dean, Kenneth W. Starr, was quoted in an article titled "Bid to Bar Execution Uses Starr Power" about his involvement in a clemency petition for Michael Morales.

Sacramento Bee, Feb. 17, 2006 – School of Law Dean, Kenneth W. Starr, was quoted in an article titled "Defense Tries to Clear Air on Clemency Plea" about his involvement in a clemency petition for Michael Morales.

The Orange County Register, Feb. 18, 2006 – Pepperdine alumnus Robert Turner was featured in a story titled "Globetrotter Comes Home" about his post-Pepperdine participation with the Harlem Globetrotters.  Turner plays with the Globetrotters Blue Team and is touring in Southern California. 

Los Angeles Daily News, Feb. 18, 2006 – Seaver college senior basketball player Tashaan Forehan-Kelly was quoted and mentioned in an article titled "Will L.A. Go Gonzaga for Morrison?" about the Pepperdine vs. Gonzaga Pepperdine game held in Firestone Fieldhouse on Monday, Feb. 20.

Los Angeles Times, Feb. 19, 2006 – Pepperdine School of Law student Annalisa Peterson was quoted in an article titled "A Run on the Wild Side" about the increasing popularity of nature trail running, especially in southern California. 

Newsweek, Feb. 20, 2006 – Sports medicine professor Holden MacRae was quoted in an article titled "Athletic Aging" about the change in how doctors and equipment makers look at exercise as the world's fitness generation grows older.

Los Angeles Business Journal, Feb. 20, 2006 – Pepperdine Graziadio School of Business and Management dean, Linda A. Livingstone, is featured in an extended question and answer piece with Los Angeles Business Journal writer David Geffner, titled "Pepperdine's Time" covering dean Livingstone's perspective on business, her background, sports and her unique role as a woman leading a top-level graduate school of business.

Malibu Times, Feb. 22, 2006 – Pepperdine Vice Chancellor Michael Warder and public policy professor Robert Kaufman were quoted in an article titled "Lively Panel Discussion of Munich Fills Pepperdine Auditorium to Right and Left" about the viewpoint diverse discussion event co-hosted by Pepperdine's School of Public policy and the Los Angeles Chapter of the Republican Jewish Coalition on the recent Stephen Spielberg film.

WAMU (88.5 FM), Feb. 22, 2006 - Khalil E. Jahshan, executive director of Pepperdine's Washington, D.C. Internship Program appeared on the Diane Rehm Show with former Middle East Special Coordinator Dennis Ross to  discuss current attempts to engage or isolate Hamas after its recent  electoral victory in Palestine. 

La Canada Valley Sun, Feb. 24, 2006 – Pepperdine sophomore Holland Kerker, was featured in an article titled "La Cañada Flintridge's Holland Kerker in Mozart's Marriage of Figaro" about her role as Despina in Pepperdine's Fine Arts Division presentation of Mozart's most famous opera. 

Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles, Feb. 24, 2006 – Robert Kaufman, School of Public Policy professor, was quoted in an article titled "'Munich' Still Topic of Debate," about the accuracy of the film's portrayal of the Munich attack's historical context. 

Tucson Citizen, Feb. 24, 2006 – Pepperdine Alumnus, Jason Gore, was featured in an article titled "Cokry: Golf's Not a Thinking Man's Game" about his successes as a golfer due, in part, to his mental game.

CNN, Feb. 24, 2006 – Brad Dudley, director of Pepperdine University's Seaver College Career Center, was quoted in the article titled "Job Prospects Heat up for the Class of '06" about the shift in students' desire to work for companies that share students' values.

Wall Street Journal, Feb. 27, 2006 – School of Law Dean, Kenneth W. Starr, was quoted in the "Opinion Journal" daily brief "Best of the Web Today," in the section titled "Winter for Summers," about the bright future of Pepperdine, considering the serious workloads and study of classic works undertaken by undergraduate students, in contrast to other prominent institution undergraduates such as Harvard University.

Insurance Journal, Feb. 27, 2006 – School of Law Dean, Kenneth W. Starr, was referenced in an article titled "Sarbanes-Oxley Oversight Board Facing Constitutional Challenge" concerning his recent involvement in a constitutionality challenge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Los Angeles Times, Feb. 28, 2006 – Paul Westphal, Pepperdine men's head basketball coach, was quoted in an article titled "Leaving it on Empty" about the USC Sports Arena's much needed retirement from hosting sporting events.