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Pepperdine in the News
January 2008
Posted January 24, 2008
Palisadian Post, January 16, 2008 - The Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art was featured in an article titled "Chuck Arnoldi in Wood on Display at Pepperdine," which describes the museum's current exhibition and the artist's life. Read the article.
The Weekly Standard, January 16, 2008 - Joseph Loconte, senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, wrote an article titled "Bush's Leap of Faith," in which he argues that democratic progress in the Middle East will require more than just elections. Read the article.
Fox Business, January 15, 2008 - The Graziadio School of Business and Management was featured in an article titled "New Pepperdine Business Master's Degrees Offer Accelerated Choices in Management, Finance and Global Business" about Pepperdine's new full-time master's degree programs for non-business undergraduate majors. Read the article.
OC Register, January 10, 2008 - Gary Galles, professor of economics, wrote an op-ed titled "A British Lord Who Loved Liberty for All," about nineteenth-century historian Lord Acton and his work for religious and political freedom. Read the op-ed.
Associated Press, January 9, 2008 - Marshall Nickles, professor of economics at the Graziadio School of Business and Management, was quoted in an article titled "2008 May Not Give Stocks Election Year Rebound," about a possible deviation in the typical election year stock surge. The article appeared in multiple publications including the Chicago Tribune and Fort Worth Star Telegram.
Townhall.com, January 9, 2008 - David Davenport, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, contributed an audio segment for Daily Commentary titled "Faith and the Presidential Campaign." Listen to the segment.
The Kansas City Star, January 7, 2008 - Mark Scarberry, professor of law, was quoted in an article titled "Change in Bankruptcy Laws Pondered Amid Home Mortgage Meltdown," about the possibility of changing a 2005 bankruptcy law. Read the article.
San Francisco Chronicle, January 6, 2008 - David Davenport, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, wrote an op-ed titled "Our Democratic Republic Needs Fresh Sources of Energy," in which he identifies informed citizen engagement as a means to energize democracy in the United States. Read the article.
The Courier Journal, January 6, 2008 - David Smith, associate dean of academic affairs at the Graziadio School of Business and Management, was quoted in an article titled "Writer's Strike," about public support for the Writers Guild of America during the strike. Read the article. The issue was further discussed in Forbes.
Los Angeles Daily News, January 5, 2008 - Robert Kaufman, professor of public policy, was quoted in an article titled "Debating the Role of Religion in Politics," about the role that faith is playing in public discussion about presidential candidates.
PBS, January 4, 2008 - David Davenport, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, appeared in a series of conversations titled "Dialogues in Democracy: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness," in which participants and moderator Jim Lehrer explored the rights, responsibilities, and expectations of American citizens. Read about the project and watch the video.
Security Magazine, January 2008 - Robert Chandler, Blanche E. Seaver Professor of Communication and chair of the Seaver College Communications Division, was quoted in an article titled "Nightmare or Opportunity: Top Leaders Talk It Out," which discusses Pepperdine's successful procedures for notifying the community of wildfires. Read the article.
Connecticut Post, December 22, 2007 - Seaver College sophomore Thomas Lambert wrote an op-ed titled "In a Season of Giving, He Gives Thanks," in which he publicly acknowledges his gratitude for numerous things, including his cousins' service in Iraq.
Los Angeles Daily Journal, December 20, 2007 - Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was mentioned in an editorial feature titled "The Next Supreme Court Justice?" which discusses the idea Kmiec proposed in a December 15 The Wall Street Journal editorial about former President Clinton's possible nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court should Hillary Clinton be elected president.
The Journal News, December 17, 2007 - Mark Scarberry, professor of law, was quoted in an article titled "Bankruptcy Rates Creeping Back Up" about bankruptcy protection amid increasing home foreclosures. Read the article.
Daily Camera, December 16, 2007 - Shelley Sheetz, assistant coach of the Pepperdine women's basketball team, was featured in an article titled "Former All-American in Midst of Leave of Absence from Coaching" about the support she is giving her mother in the final stages of her battle with cancer. Read the article.
Los Angeles Times, December 14, 2007 - David Smith, associate dean of academic affairs at the Graziadio School of Business and Management, was quoted in an article titled "Writers Raise Ante with Labor Filing," about the break-off of negotiations between the directors and writers.
Human Events, November 12, 2007 - Bruce Herschensohn, senior fellow in international relations, was featured in an article titled "Long-Time U.S. Ally Taiwan Still Threatened" which highlights his new book, Taiwan: The Threatened Democracy.
Posted January 11, 2008
Townhall.com, January 4, 2007 – David Davenport, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, contributed an audio segment for the Daily Commentary titled "The GOP Frontrunners," in which he describes how he hears the Republican presidential frontrunners define themselves. Listen to the segment.
TIME, December 31, 2007 – James Thomas, professor of English, was quoted in an article about J.K. Rowling, runner-up for TIME 2007 Person of the Year. Read the article.
Los Angeles Times, December 30, 2007 – School of Law dean Ken Starr was featured in a profile article which described his work at Pepperdine and his thoughts on Southern California, among other issues. The article is accompanied by a brief video summary featuring Starr. Read the article.
Los Angeles Times, December 30, 2007 – David Levy, professor of psychology, was quoted in an article titled "Lakers Find Way to Play Nice," about the Lakers' winning streak and collective team attitude adjustment. Read the article.
E! Entertainment Chanel, December 29, 2007 – David Levy, professor of psychology, appeared as the psychology expert in an hour-long segment about the adverse psychological consequences of celebrity status.
Ventura County Starr, December 28, 2007 – Robert Kaufman, professor of public policy, was quoted in an article titled "Bhutto Assassination Complicates Difficult Situation," which discusses the increasingly tense political situation in Pakistan following the assassination of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto. Read the article.
Los Angeles Times, December 27, 2007 – The Education to Business (E2B) program at the Graziadio School of Business and Management was mentioned in an article titled "Unleashing His Pet Project," which discusses one man's efforts to invigorate his business, including seeking assistance from Pepperdine's E2B program. Read the article.
Provocations, December 20, 2007 – Pete Peterson, adjunct professor at the School of Public Policy, wrote an essay titled "Professor Putnam and the City on a Hill," in which he discusses issues of diversity and community in America, particularly as relates to the church. Read the essay.
San Diego Union Tribune, December 20, 2007 – Tyrone Shelley and Malcolm Thomas, Seaver College freshmen and members of the Pepperdine men's basketball team, were among several conference freshmen praised for contributions to their teams in an article titled "West Coast Conference Report: This League's Freshmen are Fab." Read the article.
Posted January 4, 2008
The Weekly Standard, December 19, 2007 – Joseph Loconte, senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, wrote an op-ed titled "The New Fundamentalists," about conflict over faith-based programming for some Washington, D.C. schools. Read the op-ed.
Townhall.com, December 19, 2007 – David Davenport, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, contributed an audio segment for the Daily Commentary titled "The Constitution Doesn't Need an Extreme Makeover," which dismisses the renewed call by a university professor to update the Constitution. Listen to the segment.
MSNBC, December 18, 2007 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, appeared on the live program Tucker to discuss his theory of former President Bill Clinton's possible appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court should Hillary Clinton be elected president.
Ventura County Star, December 18, 2007 – Ginger Rosenkrans, assistant professor of advertising, was quoted in an article titled "Clever? Or is it Just Another Annoying Pop-Up Ad?" about the age-old balance between annoyance and effectiveness as relates to advertising. Read the article.
Associated Press, December 18, 2007 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in an article titled "Justice Dept.: Back off on CIA Tapes," about the controversy over destroyed CIA interrogation tapes. Read the article, which appeared in several publications including The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Sunday Record.
Iran Television Network, December 16, 2007 – Farzin Madjidi, professor of education at the Graduate School of Education and Psychology, discussed teamwork and leadership as a guest on the program Future Builders. He similarly contributed to the Iranian radio program Association of Professors and Scholars of Iranian Heritage on December 14.
Wall Street Journal, December 15, 2007 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, wrote an op-ed titled "Justice Clinton?" wherein he contemplates the possibility of former President Clinton's appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court if his wife should earn the presidency. Read the article. The idea was further discussed in the Blog of the Legal Times.
Los Angeles Times, December 14, 2007 – David Smith, associate dean of academic affairs at the Graziadio School of Business and Management, was quoted in an article titled "Writers File Labor Charge Against Studios," about the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. Read the article.
