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August 2010
ALUMNI E-NEWSLETTER

Alumni News Pepperdine Schools and Programs
Alumni Alert: What's New Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Benefit of the Month Graziadio School of Business and Management
Career Connections Seaver and George Pepperdine Colleges
Chapters and Regional Updates School of Law
Waves Lifelong Learning Series School of Public Policy
Waves of Service Athletics

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ALUMNI ALERT: WHAT'S NEW

NEWS
In This Newsletter: Service
Pepperdine alumni throughout the world commit their lives to service. One of the most tangible ways this is demonstrated is through an annual tradition where alumni step forward in their local communities. In this newsletter find out how to get involved and discover the significant impact former classmates are making on a global scale.

Trip to Italy Planned for Alumni March 7 - 16, 2011
Attend a "Reflections of Italy" webinar on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at 6 p.m. Tour a land rich in history, culture, art, and romance as part of a 10-day adventure on March 7 16, 2011. Explore the olive groves of Tuscany, a Chianti Winery, the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean and Lake Como, ancient Roman ruins, and more. Visit our travel Web site or contact Kelly O'Rear ('07) at (310) 506-4697 or kelly.orear@pepperdine.edu for more information.

EVENTS
Sign Up Now to Volunteer for Step Forward Day
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Join hundreds of alumni, faculty, staff, parents, students, and friends worldwide by making a difference in your community. Service events are occurring coast to coast and across the globe. Register today to reserve a spot and receive a commemorative t-shirt at one of 22 scheduled sites. Serve.

Waves Weekend
October 15 - 17, 2010
Malibu Campus
Mark your calendars for a new Pepperdine tradition set to launch this October. Waves Weekend is a celebration for the entire Pepperdine community and will combine Homecoming, Family Weekend, Blue & Orange Madness, and the Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner into one action-packed weekend of fun. Waves Weekend will be highlighted by a concert in Alumni Park Saturday evening featuring a special guest performer and a few of your favorite alumni bands. More...

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BENEFIT OF THE MONTH
Liberty Mutual
Receive significant savings the through Pepperdine Alumni Group Savings Plus program for auto, term life, homeowners and renters insurance. Get a quote today through Liberty Mutual to find out how much you could be saving.

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WAVES OF SERVICE

Events: 22nd Annual Step Forward Day September 11, 2010

Club Dust
Tijuana, Mexico
Pepperdine alumni, parents, and friends are partnering with Club Dust to build two portable homes in Tijuana, Mexico, for families living in extreme poverty. Serve God's people in simple obedience (James 1:27), no ifs, ands, or "someday" Just Do It! Skills are not required, just a heart to serve. Register.

NomadHope
Online
Pepperdine alumni, parents, and friends are partnering with NomadHope with Internet research, project write-ups, Web site updates, blog articles, French/English translations, and creating PowerPoint presentations. Your work online and in your home will help support rural school programs in Mali, West Africa. Register.

Become a Waves of Service Fan
Become a fan, post an invitation for volunteer service, or share your favorite story of alumni serving others through a career of volunteerism.

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WAVES LIFELONG LEARNING SERIES
Monthly Opportunities to Expand Your Education Through
Online Lectures and Forums

22 Years of Service: An Insider's View into the First Step Forward Day
Hear a podcast about the first Step Forward Day with alumnus Scott Pitts ('89), one of the student founders, and vice chancellor Sara Jackson ('74), former director of the Pepperdine Volunteer Center.

Expand your education through iTunesU, a benefit provided by Pepperdine University. Lectures are available on a variety of topics. Download a podcast today on iTunesU.

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CAREER CONNECTIONS

NEWS
Job Openings at Pepperdine
Check out the Pepperdine Human Resources Web site to explore career possibilities with your alma mater. Recent job openings include:

Director for Library Advancement and Public Relations, Libraries, Malibu Campus
Director, Pepperdine Volunteer Center , Seaver College Volunteer Center, Malibu Campus

Waves Hiring Waves
Are you hiring? Consider a Pepperdine alumnus. Post your job listing with Pepperdine on PAN Online.

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CHAPTERS AND REGIONAL UPDATES

Connect with Alumni in Your Area
Get involved with the Pepperdine community where you live. Socialize with old friends, network with new Pepperdine business contacts, and serve your community. Find a chapter near you.

Upcoming Events

Colorado "Mile High" Waves
Saturday, August 14
Alumni Night at the Ballpark

Los Angeles Waves
Wednesday, August 4
Alumni Night at the Ballpark SOLD OUT!
Saturday, August 28
Fillmore and Western Railway Co. Murder Mystery Family Dinner Theater
New England Waves
Thursday, August 12
ACT Social

Orange County Waves
Thursday, August 19
Night to Network

Don t see events in your area? If you would like to have Pepperdine come to your neighborhood, please contact Cathy Kort (MA '96), executive director of alumni affairs.

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ATHLETICS

NEWS
Pepperdine Athletics Gets Underway in August
As early as August 20, Pepperdine Athletics will be back on the court, field, and in the pool. Show your support for Pepperdine Athletics by attending a women s soccer, women s volleyball, or men s water polo event in your area. Athletics Schedule of Events.

Save the Date:
The 2010 Pepperdine Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Warner Center Marriott, Woodland Hills, CA
The 2010 Pepperdine Athletics Hall of Fame Class will be inducted on Sunday, October 17, 2010, as a conclusion to Waves Weekend. To make an early reservation or for more information, please e-mail Heather Collart or call (310) 506-6483.

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GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY

NEWS
GSEP Career Services Resources
The Career Services Web site has a wealth of online resources to assist you with your resume, cover letter, interview preparation, and job search. Our Web site provides you with sample documents for your job search, as well as, a career manual that addresses lots of job searching and employment related questions and issues. Career Waves, our e-newsletter, has helpful articles about the job search process. Access these resources and more.

Reduced-Fee Psychotherapy
While it s important for future therapists to obtain their own therapy, graduate students are often on a limited budget! As a service to our students, GSEP makes available a list of our alumni who are local therapists who have agreed to offer reduced-fee therapy for Pepperdine students. Many students who benefit from reduced-fee therapy give back to the Pepperdine community after going into practice by asking us to add their name to the list. Additionally, the Board of Behavioral Sciences allows up to 100 psychotherapy hours to count towards licensure and give you three times the value, or a maximum of 300 hours. If you would like to be added to this list please contact our offices. Please e-mail Kathleen Wenger (MS '92) on the Irvine campus, Rebecca Reed (MA '91) in West Los Angeles, Alice Richardson (MA '05) in Encino, and Andrea Venkat ('90, MA '95) in Malibu.

EVENTS
American Psychological Association Convention
Thursday, August 12, 2010; 3 - 3:50 p.m.
San Diego, CA
Dr. Paul B. Whittemore, Graduate School of Education and Psychology adjunct pyschology faculty, will present "The Unity that Grounds Beneficial Diversity" at the American Psychological Association Convention. The paper attempts to describe important theoretical principles to guide the development of diversity in all areas. More...

22nd Annual Step Forward Day - Hope Gardens
Saturday, September 11, 2010; 9 - 11 a.m.
San Diego, CA
Help the children at Hope Gardens start the new school year by providing a backpack and school supplies through GSEP s annual Adopt-a-student effort. You will receive the name of a child, their age and the list of suggested school supplies for their grade level. Please deliver your child s backpack filled with school supplies to the GSEP Alumni Relations office at the West LA Campus by noon on Friday, September 3. We will also host a back to school celebration at Hope Gardens as part of Step Forward Day on Saturday, September 11, 2010. For more details contact Claudette LaCour at (310) 568-5649.

Alumni are our very best referral source for new students! If you know someone who might be a good candidate for a Pepperdine master's or doctoral program, encourage them to call or e-mail. Contact information for each academic program is listed on the GSEP Web site.

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GRAZIADIO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
NEWS
Private Business Grow, But Feel the Pinch
Over three quarters of private business owners (78%) said they have a solid growth strategy in the next 12 months, according to a study from the Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Project. More...

New Director Named for MSOD Program
Miriam Y. Lacey, Ph.D., associate professor of applied behavioral science, has been named director of the master of science in organization development, the MSOD program. The graduate executive degree program, among the few in the country, prepares leaders in the art and science of managing strategic change through experience-driven field research, international professional engagement, and applied learning course work.

EVENTS
New Graduate and Alumni Reception
Thursday, August 12, 2010; 7 - 10 p.m.
Hotel Maya, Long Beach
Alumni, students, and friends of the Graziadio School are invited to a relaxing evening reception accompanied with music and complimentary appetizers at the elegant Hotel Maya. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet alumni working in a diverse array of industries from the Graziadio Alumni Networks of Los Angeles and Orange County. Bring plenty of business cards to share with professionals in fields such as aerospace, biotech, banking, consulting, finance, accounting, entertainment, entrepreneurship, social media, advertising, real estate, nonprofit, and more. There is no charge to attend this event, registration is encouraged. Register.

Applied Research Symposium: Creating Value After a Down Economy
Thursday, August 31, 2010; 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Drescher Graduate Campus, Malibu, CA
The inaugural Applied Research Symposium features industry experts and applied researchers who will join forces to put together a cross-discipline panel discussion to share the latest strategies for creating value after a down economy. Hear best practices and strategies from prestigious multinational firms such as Warner Bros. and Hitachi Consulting, as well as, research conducted by Southern California s leading applied research graduate faculty from Pepperdine University and the University of Southern California. Speakers include Kathleen Allen, USC; Charla Griffy-Brown, Pepperdine University; Kevin Groves, Pepperdine University; Linnea McCord, Pepperdine University; Jeff Paradowski, Hitachi Consulting; Bob Sachs, Kaiser Permanente; and Thomas Tileston, Warner Bros. There is no charge to attend this event, registration is encouraged. Register.

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SEAVER AND GEORGE PEPPERDINE COLLEGES

NEWS
Worldly Waves Alumni Travel Program
Join Seaver College and George Pepperdine College alumni in Buenos Aires, Argentina in November: Find out more and register online.

Alumni Feedback Survey
We want to know where you want our next Worldly Waves trip to take place! Take our short survey!

New Student Orientation Volunteers Needed:

Move-In Day - Were you an NSO counselor or just want to welcome the new students? Then join us on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, as we help current NSO counselors move in the new students. Shifts are available from 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. on the Malibu campus. Sign up here.
NSO Mugging with Student Alumni Organization (SAO) Want to help us mug the new students in Alumni Park? Join us on Thursday, August 26, 2010, at 7 p.m. to serve root beer floats in mugs with SAO! Bring friends and a blanket and stay for the movie in the park following the mugging. Sign up here.
Events
Employer Malibu Retreat
Friday, August 20, 2010; 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Payson Library, Malibu Campus
The retreat is intended for recruiters and hiring managers interested in making deeper connections with the University in order to maximize recruitment opportunities throughout the academic year. By attending, you will connect with the career center, University faculty and staff members, hear directly from students during the student panel, meet influential faculty and staff leaders, and receive first-mover opportunities to partner in classroom presentations, Pepperdine Career Week, and networking events. We will offer updates on the changing profile of our student body. Continental breakfast and lunch for all of our guests. There is no charge to attend. To RSVP, please contact Katrina Holland ('05) at (310) 506-7781.

Founder's Day
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Malibu Campus
Help us honor our 74th year of tradition at this year s Founder s Day Convocation. Please come and join us for a continental breakfast at 9 a.m. and carry your class-year banner at convocation for an inspiring morning recognizing our founder s vision! Please call the Seaver Alumni Affairs office at (310) 506-4348 to confirm your reservation.

Waves Weekend
October 15 17, 2010
Malibu Campus
Mark your calendars for a new Pepperdine tradition set to launch this October. Waves Weekend will combine Homecoming, Family Weekend, Blue & Orange Madness, and the Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner into one action-packed weekend of fun. Waves Weekend will be highlighted by a concert in Alumni Park Saturday evening featuring a special guest performer and a few of your favorite alumni bands. Other activities include: Fab Five Reunion, Class of 2000 Reunion, Sweethearts Brunch, University Church 40th Anniversary Celebration and much more. Be the first to receive the latest updates on Waves Weekend by following us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/wavesweekend

More information will be shared soon. In the meantime, if you have any questions or ideas for enhancing this experience, please direct them to Alumni Affairs for Seaver and George Pepperdine College at (310) 506-6580.

Connect with us:

Keep up-to-date with news and events for George Pepperdine and Seaver College alumni. Call (310) 506-4348, e-mail alumni services, or visit seaver.pepperdine.edu/alumni.

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SCHOOL OF LAW

NEWS
McDonald Shares Expertise for the Daily Journal and Fox News
Barry P. McDonald, professor of law, published an op-ed on the topic of counseling terrorists in the Daily Journal on July 2. He also shared his expertise with Fox News regarding the state of Arizona's immigration law on July 2. His comments were featured in a national segment on television and on foxnews.com. More...

Einhorn Appointed to the ABA National Commission on Immigration
Retired federal immigration judge Bruce J. Einhorn, adjunct professor of law and the director of Pepperdine s Asylum and Refugee Clinic, was appointed to the ABA National Commission on Immigration in early July by Stephen N. Zack, president-elect of the American Bar Association. More...

James Speaks on Cyberbullying to the New York Times
Bernard James, professor of law, was quoted in the the New York Times on how primary and secondary schools currently react to cyberbullying at their institutions. The article appeared in the online and print versions on June 28. More...

EVENTS
New Law Student BBQ
Friday, August 20, 2010
Alumni Park, Malibu Campus
The School of Law Deans invite all law alumni, students, and faculty to welcome the Class of 2013 while we enjoy food, Ultimate Frisbee, and fellowship. For additional information e-mail Courtney Echols.

San Diego Law Alumni Reception
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, San Diego, CA
Hosted by David C. Boatwright (JD '81). Contact Morgan Thrower or visit the Web site for additional information and to register.

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SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY

NEWS
Don't forget the School of Public Policy is on Facebook and YouTube. Keep up with news, events, and watch recent lectures.

The School of Public Policy Welcomes Deirdre Shipstead
Deirdre Shipstead has been selected as the new senior advancement officer for the School of Public Policy. She is replacing Pauletta Walsh (MPP '04), assistant dean for advancement and alumni affairs, who left in March. Shipstead started her career as an attorney and moved to nonprofit management as associate director for continuing education for the Bar Association of San Francisco. She also served as the director of alumni relations and development at Santa Clara University School of Law for five years. After a number of years in legal marketing for the intellectual property groups of two large Bay Area law firms, she most recently was with the Nueva School, a K-8 independent school for gifted children, in Hillsborough, California. In her previous assignments she gained broad experience at the senior level as the director of annual giving and advancement program manager, where she was responsible for all aspects of annual fund communications, the development of advancement business models and plans, and generating and cultivating relationships with constituents. Shipstead holds a JD from Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, California, and a BA magna cum laude in psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles. She can be contacted at (310) 506-6513 or deirdre.shipstead@pepperdine.edu.

What s New With You?
Please send us your latest news new jobs, promotions, education updates, marriages, births, honors, and awards that we can include in our Summer edition of the upcoming Dean s Report. E-mail your alumni update to Christina Ramirez.

For the most recent event listings, subscribe to the School of Public Policy event calendar. Choose an RSS feed, Atom feed, monthly e-mail, or download an iCalendar file.

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