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Pepperdine in the News
September 2009
Posted September 17, 2009
Lansing State Journal, Sept. 14, 2009 - James Q. Wilson, the Ronald Reagan Professor of Public Policy, was quoted in an article titled, "Age is Key Factor in Risks of Recidivism," in which he commented upon how age determines the likelihood of criminal activity in a person. Read the article.
The Los Angeles Times, Sept. 11, 2009 – Pepperdine University was included in an article titled, In L.A. County, remembering 9/11 victims ," about the memorial flag display on Malibu's Alumni Park. Read the article. The display was also mentioned by ABC 7, LA Observed, and LA Weekly.
Business Week, Sept. 10, 2009 – Dennis Torres, the director of real estate operations at the Graziadio School, was quoted in an article titled, "Where to Find America's Most Affordable Real Estate," in which he commented on the opportunity for buyers to obtain an affordable home in the wake of the housing crash. Read the article.
Christian Chronicle, Sept. 2009 – Ronald C. Highfield, professor of religion, was the subject of an article titled, "Does God Know the Future? Books Debate Theology," in which his book, Great is the Lord – Theology for the Praise of God, was reviewed. Read the article.
Posted September 10, 2009
Ventura County Star, Sept. 8, 2009 – Robert Kaufman, professor of public policy, was quoted in an article titled, "Ugly Fight Forecast for Immigration Reform," in which he commented on potentially dramatic changes that President Obama may make to immigration policy during the early stages of his first term in office. Read the article.
Google News, Sept. 7, 2009 – Lee Kats, the associate provost for research and Frank R. Seaver Chair in Natural Science, was quoted in an article titled, "Post-wildfire Worries: Floods, Damaged Ecosystem," in which he commented that the devastating August 2009 wildfire in Los Angeles killed potentially "thousands and thousands" of animals. Read the article.
The New York Times, Sept. 7, 2009 – Wilfred McClay, 2009-2010 William E. Simon Distinguished Visiting Professor, and James Q. Wilson, the Ronald Reagan Professor of Public Policy, were both cited in an article titled, "The Bloody Crossroads," for their thoughts on the nature of policy makers. Read the article.
The Honolulu Star Bulletin, Sept. 6, 2009 – Angela Hawken, assistant professor of public policy, was mentioned in an article titled, "Where Hope Thrives," for her work on the Hawaii's Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE) project. Read the article.
All About Jazz, Sept. 3, 2009 – Pepperdine University was mentioned in an article titled, "Cleo Laine with John Dankworth Group in Concert at Pepperdine University," about the September 18 event starring Britain's reigning jazz royalty to be held in Smothers Theatre, Malibu. Read the article.
Ventura County Star, Sept. 3, 2009 – Christine Chambers Goodman, professor of law, was quoted in an article titled, "Prowler Not Suspected in Laut's Death, Police Say," in which she commented upon the many reasons why the wife of Oxnard homicide victim, Dave Laut, might have hired a lawyer. Read the article.
Ventura County Star, Sept. 1, 2009 – David Smith, associate dean of academic affairs and associate professor of economics, was quoted in an article titled, "Californians: We're Working More For Less," in which he commented on the California economy and how it might affect employees. Read the article. Smith was also quoted in a Pasadena Star-News article about the same study. Read the article.
