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Pepperdine in the News
January 2009
Posted January 28, 2009
Catholic News Agency, Jan. 26, 2009 - Douglas W. Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was the subject of an article titled, "Kmiec Considers Himself a Candidate for Vatican Ambassadorship," about his time spent with President Obama at the inauguration on Jan. 20, and his hopes for his future as a high profile Catholic. Read the article.
The Comment Factory, Jan. 26, 2009 - Steven V. Rouse, Frank R. Seaver Professor in Social Sciences, was quoted in an article titled, "Online Chatting Reaches New Heights. But is it Dangerous?" in which he commented upon the social dangers of online conversations. Read the article.
The Philadelphia Inquirer, Jan. 25, 2009 - Dennis Torres, director of real estate operations at the Graziadio School of Business and Management, was quoted in an article titled, "On the House: Housing Crisis Needs Solutions, Not Scapegoats," in which he speculates about house price trends in the coming years. Read the article.
Bacon's Rebellion, Jan. 18, 2009 - Pepperdine University was mentioned in an article titled, "Lowering the Costs of Virginia's Prison System," in which Pepperdine's work with Hawaii's Opportunity Probation with Enforcement program, or H.O.P.E., was highlighted. Read the article.
WPTV, Jan. 18, 2009 - Pepperdine University was mentioned in an article titled, Musical Genius Performing on Treasure Coast," in which the University's work with musical savant Ray Lewis-Clack was highlighted. Read the article.
Posted January 22, 2009
Forbes Magazine, Jan. 20, 2009- Pepperdine University was mentioned in a column titled, "Obama Family Values," which highlights the increasing emphasis placed on traditional family values among today's college students. Read the article.
CSPAN-2, Jan. 18, 2009- Robert Kaufman, professor of public policy, appeared on Book TV to speak about his book In Defense of the Bush Doctrine.
Ventura County Star, Jan. 18, 2009- Douglas W. Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was featured in an article titled, "Change Comes ... Even For a Conservative," in which he chronicles the rationale behind his support for President Barack Obama, despite his prominent conservative background. Read the article.
Rockford Register Star, Jan. 17, 2009- Pepperdine University vice chancellor Michael Warder was quoted in an article titled, "Obama's ‘Change' Agenda Meets Real World," which discusses the implementation of President Barack Obama's policies into society. Read the article.
Los Angeles Times, Jan. 14, 2009 - David Smith, associate dean of academic affairs at the Graziadio School of Business and Management, was quoted in an article titled, "Drama Dims Chances of SAG Strike," in which he commented upon the problems encountered by those in Screen Actors Guild looking to strike. Read the article.
Ludwig von Mises Institute, Jan. 14, 2009 - George Reisman, professor emeritus of economics, authored an article titled, "Falling Prices Are the Antidote to Deflation," in which he outlined economic rules, including the true meaning of economic deflation. Read the article.
The Matthew's House Project Blog, Jan. 2009- Pepperdine provost Darryl Tippens was interviewed in an entry titled, "Shadow and Light: Literature and Faith," in which he describes his edited literary anthology Shadow and Light: Literature and the Life of Faith, meant to reestablish the study of spirituality in university literature. Read the article.
Posted January 15, 2009
Los Angeles Times, Jan. 18, 2009 - The Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art at Pepperdine University was the subject of an article titled, "Robert Dowd: Pop Art Money," about the exhibition of the same name opening on Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Weisman Museum, Malibu. Read the article.
Commonweal, Jan. 16, 2009 - Douglas W. Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, authored an article titled, "A Tangled Web: The Election & the Blogosphere," in which he commented about the online Catholic backlash against his support of President-elect Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential election. Read the article.
Patrol Magazine, Jan. 12, 2009 - Kelsey Stapler, a Pepperdine School of Law student, authored an article titled, "The M.B.A. President: How President Bush's Business-Management Style Affected the Republican Party," in which outgoing President George W. Bush's leadership decisions were critiqued. Read the article.
San Diego Union Tribune, Jan. 11, 2009 - Michael Shires, associate professor of public policy, was quoted in an article titled, "Fallout from Budget Impasse Could Soon Hit Hard and Wide," in which he commented upon the current economic crisis. Read the article.
The Washington Post, Jan. 8, 2009 - Bruce Herschensohn, senior fellow in international relations, was quoted in an article titled, "Obama Assembles Powerful West Wing," in which he commented upon President-elect Barack Obama's choice of Cabinet members. Read the article.
Santa Barbara Noozhawk, Jan. 7, 2009 - Pete Peterson, adjunct professor at the School of Public Policy, authored an article titled, "Commentary: Deficits Create Surpluses in Democracy in Local Government," in which he highlighted the potential for increased civic engagement during the economic downturn. Read the article.
Posted January 8, 2009
Los Angeles Times, Jan. 8, 2009 - James Q. Wilson, Ronald Reagan Professor of Public Policy, authored an op-ed article titled, "Crime and Economy Don't Tell Whole Story," in which he argues that a poor economy does not necessarily translate into a higher crime rate. Read the article.
Career Realism, Jan. 6, 2009 - Matthew A. May, adjunct professor at the Graziadio School of Business and Management, was mentioned in an article titled, "Work 2.0: An Issue of Calling and Cause, Not of Career," in which the pros and cons of freelancing were weighed up. Read the article.
Brand Science Institute, Jan. 2, 2009 - Dave McMahon, associate professor of marketing, was mentioned in an article titled, "Search Engine Marketing For Non-Profits," in which he was paraphrased for his opinion on non-profit search engine marketing capabilities during difficult financial times. Read the article.
Ventura County Star, Jan. 2, 2009 - Pepperdine University was mentioned in an article titled, "CLU gets second partner school: Student teachers, professors, facility, kids work together," in which the University's partnership with Manzanita School, Newberry Park, was highlighted. Read the article.
The Christian Chronicle, Jan. 2009 - Daniel Rodriguez, associate professor of religion and Hispanic studies, was quoted in an article titled, "'One Church Explores Today's Meaning of Classic Restoration Document," about unity in the modern Churches of Christ. Read the article.
Sports Illustrated, Dec. 22, 2008 - Lisa McCloskey, a freshman on the women's golf team, was mentioned in the "Faces in a Crowd" selection of distinguished college athletes. Read the article.
Catholic News Service, Dec. 16, 2008 - Douglas W. Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was mentioned in an article titled, "Year in Review," in which his pro-life, pro-Obama political stance was scrutinized. Read the article.
The New York Times, Dec. 22, 2008 - David M. Smith, associate dean of academic affairs at the Graziadio School of Business and Management, was quoted in an article titled, "L.A. Dispatch: Inside SAG's Strike Authorization Battle," in which he commented upon the potential economic implications of a Screen Actors Guild strike. Read the article.
Ventura County Star, Dec. 21, 2008 - Connie Horton, the director of the counseling center, was quoted in an article titled, "College Students Go Home for Break," in which she encouraged parents to keep an open mind about the changes in their student children, returning home for Christmas after months of independence. Read the article.
