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Pepperdine in the news
November 2008
Posted November 20, 2008
The Malibu Times, November 5, 2008 - Several Pepperdine students were mentioned in an article titled, "Malibu Residents Exhilarated By Obama's Landslide Victory," in which they gave their varying reactions to President Elect Barack Obama's November 4 win. Read the article.
Christianity Today, November 4, 2008 - Robert Cochran, director of the Herb and Elinor Nootbar Institute on Law, Religion, and Ethics, was quoted in an article titled, "All Eyes on California," in which he discussed the divisions of opinion regarding Proposition 8 despite California's Democratic-leanings. Read the article.
Westside Today.com, November 4, 2008 - The Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) was the subject of a short article titled, "Urban Initiatives by the Pepperdine University Graduate School," about the GSEP inaugural celebrations for the Urban Initiative held in October. Read the article.
Ventura County Star, November 3, 2008 - Julie Rubenstein, women's volleyball outside hitter, was the subject of an article titled, "Camarillo's Julie Rubenstein Has Excelled During Her Four Years at Pepperdine," about the senior player's record for the Waves team was praised. Read the article.
Ventura County Star, November 1, 2008 - Keith Hinkle, vice president for advancement and public affairs, was quoted in an article titled, "Economy Forcing Colleges to Rethink Plans," in which he commented upon the current financial crisis with regards to an impact upon Pepperdine. Read the article.
The Christian Chronicle, November 2008 - Jeff Pippin, senior vice president for investments, was quoted in an article titled, "Wall Street Blues: Christian Universities Tout Long-Term Approach," in which he commented on how the current financial difficulties will affect Pepperdine University. Read the article.
Surfer Magazine, November 2008 - Pepperdine University was mentioned in an article titled, "Live Like Laird: Force of Nature Delivers the Tao of the Towmaster," about renowned surfing pro Laird Hamilton's visit to Pepperdine and book signing at Malibu's Payson Library. Read the article.
The Skeptical Inquirer: The Magazine for Science and Reason, November/December 2008 - David Levy, professor of psychology, authored a satirical article titled, "The Emperor's Postmodern Clothes: A Brief Guide to Deconstructing Academically Fashionable Phrases for the Uninitiated," in which he translated the real meaning behind popular phrases of discussion. More.
Posted November 6, 2008
The Ventura County Star, October 20, 2008 - Brad Dudley, executive director of career services and civic engagement, was mentioned in an article titled, "2009 College Graduates Face Tough Job Climate," in which he commented that jobs in science remain strong, despite a tough employment climate. Read the article.
