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Pepperdine in the News
October 2007
Posted October 25, 2007
SmartMoney Magazine, November 1, 2007 – John Mooney, associate dean of academic programs at the Graziadio School of Business and Management, and Graziadio School student Sally Vosicher were quoted in an article titled “The MBA Express,” about the diversity of MBA offerings at business schools today.
Directorship Magazine, October/November 2007 – Ken Starr, Duane and Kelly Roberts Dean of the School of Law, was featured in an interview titled “An Advocate for a Culture of Integrity In and Out of the Boardroom,” in which Starr discusses topics ranging from his recent legal work to his thoughts on the current U.S. Supreme Court. Read the article.
San Francisco Chronicle, October 17, 2007 – Mike Shires, associate professor of public policy, was quoted in an article titled “A Bay Area Couple with Two Kids Can't Make it on $50,000 a year,” which examines findings from a recent study about the income required to pay for basic necessities in the San Francisco Bay Area. Read the article.
AllAfrica.com, October 16, 2007 – A recent piece written by Marshall Nickles, professor of economics at the Graziadio School of Business and Management, was referenced in an article titled “Kenya: How Politics Affects Stock Markets and Investment,” about the variables that affect stock market behavior. Read the article.
Ventura County Star, October 15, 2007 - Kathy Church, assistant professor of education at the Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP), was quoted in an article titled “3 Universities, Local Schools Pair Up,” about professional development schools in Ventura County and the partnership between GSEP and the Manzanita School in Newbury Park, where student-teachers blend their graduate school instruction with hands-on experience. Read the article.
Ventura County Star, October 14, 2007 – Pepperdine president Andrew Benton wrote an op-ed titled “Challenge Welcomed,” wherein he draws on his years of experience in higher education to offer advice to both college students and parents as they embark on a new academic year. Read the article.
Connecticut Post, October 13, 2007 – Seaver college sophomore Thomas Lambert was featured in an article titled “Fairfield Intern has Lesson in Politics,” about Lambert’s experiences as a congressional intern for Connecticut representative Christopher Shays. Read the article.
Black Issues in Higher Education, October 4, 2007 – The 2006 book, God’s New Whiz Kids, by Rebecca Kim, assistant professor of sociology, was referenced in an article titled “The ‘Asianization’ of Campus Fellowships,” which notes the campus groups that Asians most commonly join are Christian fellowships.
San Fernando Valley Business Journal, October 1, 2007 – In an “executive summary” news brief, the Graziadio School of Business and Management tops the Journal’s 2007 list of the largest MBA programs.
USA Today, September 25, 2007 – The Graziadio School of Business and Management was mentioned in a Snapshot piece, which reported results from a survey of business investors conducted by the Graziadio School about whether it is a company’s responsibility only to increase value to shareholders or for all stakeholders.
Antelope Valley Press, September 25, 2007 – Linda Livingstone, dean of the Graziadio School of Business and Management, was quoted in an article titled “AERO Institute Adds Pepperdine MBA Program,” about the recent expansion of Graziadio School programming through a partnership between the AERO Institute.
Posted October 15, 2007
National Review Online, October 10, 2007 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, wrote an op-ed titled “Rudy Awakening: Giuliani’s The-Constitution-Made-Me-Do-It Excuse Just Doesn’t Wash,” about the differences in Constitutional perspective between presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Rudy Giuliani. Read the article.
Los Angeles Daily News, October 9, 2007 – Nina Matthies, head coach of the women’s volleyball team, was featured in an article titled “Area Volleyball Teams Taking Part in Fight against Cancer,” about the “Dig for the Cure” campaign undertaken by all WCC women’s volleyball teams, including Pepperdine, this season. Chris Sangster, Seaver/George Pepperdine College assistant dean of advancement and alumni relations, was mentioned in the article. Read the article.
Los Angeles Times, October 8, 2007 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “'State Secrets' Case May Get Airing,” about the possibility that the U.S. Supreme Court would hear an appeal from German national Khaled El-Masri, who had accused the CIA of kidnapping and torturing him. Read the article. Kmiec was quoted in a subsequent article about the matter in AHN.
National Law Journal, October 8, 2007 – Ron Phillips, vice chancellor and Dean Emeritus of the School of Law, was quoted in an article titled “A New Dean Braces to Build a Law School: Chemerinsky's Bid to Create UC Irvine,” about the challenges and opportunities the UC Irvine law school will face under its new dean, Erwin Chemerinsky. Read the article.
Townhall.com, October 8, 2007 – David Davenport, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, contributed an audio segment for Daily Commentary titled “The New Push for States’ Rights,” about the discussion on states' rights to be raised in the 2008 presidential campaign. Listen to the segment.
San Francisco Chronicle, October 7, 2007 – David Davenport, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, and Gordon Lloyd, professor of public policy, coauthored an op-ed titled “The New States' Rights?” about the heightened national conversation about the appropriateness of states' rights on a diversity of issues. Read the article.
Daily Pilot, October 4, 2007 – Lee Muense, corporate account executive for the Graziadio School of Business and Management, was quoted in an article titled “Universities Seek Focused Transfer Students,” about the qualities that four-year colleges seek in community college transfer students. Read the article.
Townhall.com, October 2, 2007 – David Davenport, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, contributed an audio segment for Daily Commentary titled "A Bible Ban in Our Prisons?" Listen to the segment.
Commentary Magazine, October, 2007 – James Q. Wilson, Ronald Reagan Professor of Public Policy, wrote an article titled “Bowling with Others,” wherein he critically analyzes the findings on diversity expressed in a recent paper by political scientist Robert D. Putnam, author of the book Bowling Alone. Read the article. Wilson’s article was referenced and quoted in an October 9 abstract in The Chroncle of Higher Education. Read the article (subscription required).
MSN Encarta, October, 2007 – Robert deMayo, associate dean of psychology for the Graduate School of Education and Psychology, was quoted in an article titled “Could You Be a Shrink?” about the various uses of a psychology degree and the educational journey into the field. Read the article.
California Lawyer, September 1, 2007 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, wrote an op-ed titled “Precedent Rules in the Roberts Court,” about the legal positions issued thus far by the Roberts Court.
Posted October 8, 2007
New York Times, October 4, 2007 - Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “Secret U.S. Endorsement of Severe Interrogations,” which discusses the role of the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Council in advising President Bush about presidential authority to order brutal interrogations. Read the article. The article was subsequently run in The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Entrepreneur.com, October 2007 – Charles Morrissey, associate professor of strategy at the Graziadio School, was quoted in an article titled “Cool for School: College Connections Can Give your High-tech Business an Edge,” about the importance of networking in startup technology-related businesses and how college can provide those unique opportunities. Read the article.
Orange County Register, September 28, 2007 – The Pepperdine School of Law was highlighted in an op-ed titled “Justices not Ready for Their Close-ups,” which argues the merits of televising U.S. Supreme Court proceedings and presents Justice Samuel Alito's opinions on the matter, as discussed at Pepperdine's William Smith Memorial Lecture. Read the article.
Orange County Register, September 27, 2007 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled “Anti-federalists Didn't Know How Right They Were,” wherein he argues that opponents of the Constitution correctly foresaw government run amuck. Read the article.
KNX, September 25, 2007 – Robert Kaufman, professor of public policy, was a featured discussant about the speech made by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at Columbia University.
NPR, September 25, 2007 – Ed Larson, Hugh and Hazel Darling Professor of Law, was a featured guest on The Diane Rehm show to discuss his new book titled A Magnificent Catastrophe: The Tumultuous Election of 1800, America’s First Presidential Campaign. Listen to the segment. He was similarly interviewed on XM Radio’s program POTUS ’08 in a show titled Morning Edition and on The Thom Hartmann show, produced by WTKG.
National Law Journal, September 25, 2007 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “High Court is Set for High Drama,” about the early drama and potential landmark rulings in the new term of the still-evolving Roberts Court. Read the article. Kmiec was quoted in a similar article in the San Francisco Chronicle on October 1. Read the article.
Orange County Register, September 24, 2007 – Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled “An Unseaworthy SCHIP of Welfare State,” about the State Children's Health Insurance Program that covers 6 million children whose parents earn too much to qualify for Medicaid. Read the op-ed.
Daily News, September 24, 2007 – The Graziadio School of Business and Management was noted in an article titled “Pepperdine Offering MBA Classes in Palmdale,” for classes beginning in spring 2008. Read the article.
KTLA, September 15, 2007 – Several Pepperdine students were interviewed in an evening news segment about Step Forward Day, Pepperdine’s annual day of community service.
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, September 14, 2007 – Shannon Kelly, Seaver college senior and editor-in-chief of Graphic student newspaper, wrote an article titled “Local Programs Push to Curb ‘Brain Drain’,” about ways the city’s “knowledge-based” economy strives to keep college-educated workers in Philadelphia through various networking programs.
Posted October 1, 2007
Los Angeles Times/Sydney Morning Herald, September 20, 2007 – Harry Caldwell, professor of law, was quoted in an article titled "Judge Considers Lesser Charge for Spector," about the Phil Spector murder case and the judge's 11th-hour reconsideration of a manslaughter charge against him. Read the article.
Wall Street Journal, September 19, 2007 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, wrote an op-ed titled “The Attorney General's Job,” about the role of the United States Attorney General and the nomination of Michael Mukasey for the job. Read the article (subscription required).
Malibu Times, September 19, 2007 – Rebecca Carson, the newly named director of Pepperdine's Center for the Arts, was featured in a news brief announcing her appointment. Read the article.
Los Angeles Times, September 18, 2007 – Hilary Reed, visiting assistant professor of law, was quoted and discussed in an article titled "A Touch of Hope for the Straight and Narrow," about the critical mentorship and assistance Reed and other area lawyers are offering ex-convicts in Los Angeles. Read the article.
Ventura County Star, September 18, 2007 – Pepperdine president Andrew Benton and Seaver freshman Daelan Blankfein were quoted in an article titled "Programs Help Students Transition to College," about the on-campus orientation programs that many colleges and universities require of incoming freshman to help welcome and acclimate them to their new environment. Read the article.
Canadian Press, September 18, 2007 – School of Law professor Peter Wendel was quoted in an article titled "How to Ensure Money, Care for Your Pet After You're Gone," about legal and financial devices that pet owners can establish to benefit their pets after the pet owners die. Read the article.The article ran in multiple other publications, including the Palm Springs Desert Sun.
Brian Leiter’s Law School Reports, September 18, 2007 – Robert Pushaw, James Wilson Professor of Law, refuted Leiter's negative claims about Pepperdine in a posting titled “In Fairness to Pepperdine," in which Pushaw celebrates the academic intensity of the law school’s programming. Read the blog entry.
NPR, September 17, 2007 – On the radio show All Things Considered, Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, participated as an on-air guest to discuss the recent nomination of Michael Mukasey for the post of U.S. Attorney General. Listen to the program.
NBC, September 16, 2007 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, appeared on an afternoon news program to discuss the legal actions of Republican Senator Larry Craig and the support he is receiving for those actions by the American Civil Liberties Union.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 15, 2007 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled “A War-torn Document” about the United States Constitution and how it is upheld in times of war. Read the article.
Los Angeles Times, September 13, 2007 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled "UC Irvine Post is Taken from Liberal Legal Scholar," in which he compliments now-named Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and scolds UCI for the school's initial dismissal of Chemerinsky from the post. Kmiec was similarly quoted in The National Law Journal, Atlanta Journal Constitution, and Newsday.
KCET-TV, September 10, 2007 – Pepperdine's 2006 Parkening International Guitar Competition was featured in a documentary that covered the world's preeminent guitar competition from beginning to end. Read more about the documentary feature.
USA Today, September 5, 2007 – The Graziadio School of Business and Management was mentioned in a Snapshot piece, which reported results from a survey of business investors conducted by the Graziadio School about whether corporate officers guilty of practices harmful to employees and investors should be sent to jail.
