Introducing Bob Clark (MBA 79) Executive Director of the Pepperdine University Alumni Affairs
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GRAZIADIO SCHOOL ALUMNUS BOB CLARK (MBA '79) has taken the reins of the Pepperdine University Alumni Affairs as the newly appointed executive director. The alumni association is over 90,000 alumni strong and includes 30 regional alumni chapters in the U.S. and abroad. These groups host 250 alumni events annually, welcoming alumni from all schools, parents, family, and friends of the University.
"Bob Clark has served Pepperdine for seven years and knows Pepperdine very well,"
says Lou Drobnick, executive vice chancellor of advancement. "He has a fabulous appreciation
for the University's Christian heritage, our mission, and the diversity and interests
of our undergraduate and graduate alumni."
Clark was the founding president of the Alumni Leadership Council (ALC) and served
on the ALC executive board for four years. He is the proud parent of three Pepperdine
graduates: daughter Marshawn (MBA '97) and sons Jonathan ('08) and Benjamin ('10).
Bob and his wife Amy were instrumental in the creation and development of the Colorado
"Mile High" Waves chapter. They have served on the Seaver Parents Council and Bob
has worked closely with the alumni affairs office over the past seven years.
Clark and his staff, in collaboration with each of the five alumni affairs offices
and the office of athletics, share Mr. Pepperdine's challenge to build a vibrant community
of alumni and leaders who "will work diligently to carry out the ideals set before
them while in our college and multiply my life's work a thousand fold, or more as
the number of alumni increases."
Clark encourages all alumni to connect with their alma mater and with their fellow
alumni. There are many ways to get involved:
Career mentoring and workshops
Waves of Service
Waves Hiring Waves
Regional socials and Night-to-Network events
Lifelong learning seminars and iTunes University (itunesu.pepperdine.edu)
School and University lecture series
Annual giving to support student scholarships
New campus building projects
And many more!
Reignite Your Pepperdine Experience Through PAN Online
Whether you graduated recently or many years ago, PAN Online—the Pepperdine Alumni
Network—is the place to reconnect.
Looking for attendees for your 75th Anniversary Celebration Party? PAN Online can
help.
If you don’t have a PAN Online account, join today and discover how to stay connected
to Pepperdine.
Search the alumni directory for classmates, mentors, and alumni in your industry or
profession
Post and search for resumes or find Waves to hire
Update your profile
Serve with Waves
Attend Pepperdine events, regional events, or host your very own 75th Anniversary
Celebration
Be a part of the Pepperdine community
Get involved today and enjoy the benefits of a Pepperdine degree.
Waves of Service Volunteer Match Launching This Fall!
Serve with Waves
Find ways to volunteer
Track your service hours
Search for group events
Post volunteer opportunities
Discover family-friendly options
And much more!
wavesofservice.volunteermatch.org
Pepperdine Career Week
Mark your calendar now for the fourth annual Pepperdine Career Week: February 6–10,
2012. The week will consist of dozens of sessions, online and on campus, to give you
a competitive advantage in the workplace. Don’t miss the chance to network with students
and alumni from all five schools at the SoCal Social.
www.pepperdine.edu/alumni/careerweek/