JUNE 2009
ALUMNI E-NEWSLETTER
 

ALUMNI ALERT: WHAT'S NEW

NEWS
Alumni Association Welcomes Recent Grads
Congratulations graduates! In this monthly newsletter, you will find valuable career information, extend your education through viewing a lecture by Activision chief human resources officer Ann Weiser, register for networking events in your region, and stay up-to-date with your alma mater. Information about your automatic membership to the Alumni Association is available at www.pepperdine.edu/alumni.

Sign Up Now to be a Career Mentor
Become a career mentor and provide informational interviews, job shadowing, or employment opportunities to recent grads and fellow alumni. Log on to PAN Online to activate and update your career mentor profile. These will be searchable by others once activations are complete. Your personal experience and insight into your chosen profession will be highly valued by others. Volunteer today. 

Athletics Summer Camps
These camps, run by Pepperdine's elite coaches, will give you or your children an opportunity to sharpen skills, stay active, and enjoy the beautiful Malibu campus of Pepperdine University. Ten different camp experiences are available, some highlights include:

• Terry Schroeder ('81, and three-time Olympian) Water Polo Camp
• Malibu Soccer Academy
• Asbury Basketball Camps (boys only)
• Malibu Hoops Camp (girls only)

These camps fill quickly. Visit our site to learn more or to sign up.

The Counseling Clinics
Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology manages three counseling clinics, which offer support to Pepperdine and local communities. To reach the Pepperdine Community Counseling Clinics toll-free, please call (866) 396-8970 and press 1 for West LA, 2 for Irvine, or 3 for Encino. The fees paid by our clients are based on a sliding scale (between $15-$90) according to annual income and number of dependents. More...

EVENTS
Family of Faith Network Conference
June 18 - 20, 2009
Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA
Join the Boone Center for the Family for the first annual Family of Faith Network Conference. This conference is designed to equip church leaders with the tools and resources to strengthen households, families, and the church.  More... 

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BENEFIT OF THE MONTH
Liberty Mutual
In a world of economic uncertainty, every penny counts. Chances are the Alumni Association's preferred insurance provider, Liberty Mutual, can offer you significant savings. For information on auto and home insurance options click here.

For a full list of benefits, visit the Alumni Association Web site.

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Give to a place where giving makes a difference. 
Support the Pepperdine Fund today.

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WAVES LIFELONG LEARNING SERIES
Monthly opportunities to expand your education through online lectures and forums.

Ann Weiser, Chief Human Resource Officer, Activision Blizzard
In this two-part video, Ann Weiser discusses her career challenges and opportunities as an executive at a premier video game company. Weiser spoke as part of the Graziadio School's Dean's Executive Leadership Series. View this podcast.

To experience more lifelong learning opportunities, visit Pepperdine's iTunesU.

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CAREER CONNECTIONS

Online Job Listings
Locate your school's career resources below to access online job listings and more:

PepPro: Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Graziadio Talent Online: Graziadio School of Business and Management
CareerSpace: Seaver College
Symplicity: School of Law
EPPIC: School of Public Policy

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CHAPTERS AND REGIONAL UPDATES

WAVES OF SUCCESS

The Heart of Pepperdine Makes Its Way to the Heart of our Nation
In May, Pepperdine University celebrated the dedication of its newest property, home of the Washington, D.C. Internship Program, marking a historic moment as one of the only west coast universities to have its own building in the nation’s capitol.  Just four blocks from the White House, president Andrew K. Benton along with congressman David Dreier, D.C. internship executive director Khalil Jahshan, and chapter president Cathryn Kingsbury ('97, MPP '99) addressed the standing room only auditorium ushering a new era for Pepperdine academics.

If you would like to see events in your region like those listed below, please contact Giuseppe Nespoli (’04), Director of Chapters and Regional Programs.

EVENTS
Stay cool this summer with the Pepperdine University Alumni Association. Network with alumni business contacts, give back to your local community, and socialize with Pepperdine friends at a chapter event in your area.

Asia Pacific Waves (Tokyo)
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Best of Pepperdine:
Global outreach strategy discussion with vice chancellor, Michael Warder

Bay Area Waves
Thursday, June 18, 2009
ACT Social (Alumni Coming Together)

Colorado “Mile High” Waves
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Grape Escape
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Father's Day Weekend Hike and Picnic

D.F.W. Waves
Friday, June 5, 2009
Alumni Night at the Ballpark: Rough Riders

Houston Waves
Saturday, June 27, 2009
A Night at the Symphony

Los Angeles Waves
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
South Bay Night to Network
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Alumni Night at the Ballpark: Dodgers vs. Padres

Nashville Waves
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Conversations with the President

New York City Waves
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Freely Give: City Harvest Service Project

Phoenix “Heat” Waves
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
An Engaging Evening with Dean Livingstone

San Diego Waves
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Night to Network

Ventura County Waves
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Night to Network

Washington, D.C. Waves
Saturday, June 13, 2009
IMAX Experience at the Smithsonian

Waves Across America
Destination: Santa Barbara
SAVE-THE-DATE
October 16 - 18, 2009
Join alumni, parents and friends for a weekend escape in Santa Barbara, California. If you are interested to learn more details and pricing as they become available, please join our Alumni Travel Club.

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ATHLETICS

NEWS
Paul Carroll Named National Player of the Year
Men's volleyball player and new graduate of Seaver College, Paul Carroll ('09) has been named National Player of the Year by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). He has previously been named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation's Player of the Year and is a three-time AVCA All-American first teamer. Congratulations, Paul!

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GRADUATE SCHOOL OF
EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY

NEWS
GSEP Career Services Online Resources
Visit the Web site to read our Career Waves Newsletters and Career Services Handbook with tips on all your job searching questions and needs.

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 email – contact information for each academic program is listed on the GSEP Web site.

Waves EDGE
GSEP is offering the Waves EDGE (Education Development Growth and Excellence) program to alumni who want to retool after recent job losses or enhance their skills with an advanced degree.  The program is open to all Pepperdine alumni who are interested in pursuing graduate degree at GSEP for programs commencing in the summer and fall of 2009 only. More...

Now, more than ever, your support is needed for student scholarships.  Click here to make a difference today! 

EVENTS
Intern Fair for MFT Trainees and Interns,
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Carson Civic Center, 3 Civic Plaza Drive, Carson, CA  90745
This free event is sponsored by Long Beach/South Bay, Orange County, and San Diego chapters of the California Assocation of Marriage and Family Therapists (C.A.M.F.T.).  It is open to agencies seeking new counselor trainees or interns as well as to prospective applicants for these positions.  Counselor trainees and interns must be members of both state and local chapters of C.A.M.F.T. Reservations are required. Please RSVP to artemistegan@aol.com.

Continuing Education Workshop: Substance Abuse: Detection and Treatment 
June 19 - 20, 2009
West Los Angeles Graduate Campus
This workshop is worth 15 hours of continuing education credit and is presented by Laurie Schoellkopf, Ph.D. Cost is $150 for Pepperdine students and alumni and $275 for professionals. Both days are required for credit: Friday, June 19 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) and Saturday, June 20 (8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.). To register, call (310) 568-2343, e-mail gsep.prodev@pepperdine.edu, or register online.

Private Practice Visit
Saturday, June 27, 2009; 12:30-2 p.m. 
Yorba Linda, CA
Visit the successful practices of Pepperdine alumni to experience running a private practice in the therapy profession. Join us on our next outing with adjunct faculty member Sherry Helgoe, LMFT. To RSVP, e-mail sheila.sayani@pepperdine.edu or call (310) 568-5776.

Education Commencement Exercises
Saturday, June 20, 2009; 10:30 a.m. 
Alumni Park, Malibu Campus
Please call the graduation hotline at (310) 568-5757 or e-mail gsepgrad@pepperdine.edu with any questions.

Career Services Walk-In Hours
Every Tuesday and Wednesday; 3 - 6 p.m.
5th Floor of GSEP, West Los Angeles Graduate Campus
Get your resume critiqued, receive tips on interviewing and review job search strategies like utilizing PepPro to find job opportunities. More...

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GRAZIADIO SCHOOL OF
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

NEWS
Graziadio School’s E2B Program Featured in BusinessWeek
BusinessWeek cited the contribution that Pepperdine MBAs made in an E2B (Education-to-Business) Live Case class for client Shelly Investments, which owns a pair of car dealerships and an auto repair service, Spectrum Collision, in Irvine, California. Students’ consulting recommendations have helped the business make up for the drop in new car sales with a greater focus on the repair shop. Read full article.

EVENTS
An Evening with Chip Conley
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Hotel Kabuki, San Francisco, CA
Learn how PEAK theory, based on the work of famed psychologist Abraham Maslow, can transform your business, engage stakeholders and increase revenue during this seminar featuring CEO and author Chip Conley. More...

2009 Workforce Planning Symposium
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Villa Graziadio Executive Center, Malibu, CA
The symposium will examine how workforce planners are meeting challenges and improving efficiencies of current business processes in 2009 – and why workforce planners should always be included in strategic planning. More...

Presidential Roundtable Luncheon
Wednesday, June 24 and Friday, July 17, 2009
Newport Beach and Santa Monica, CA
Alumni and guests of the Presidential and Key Executive (PKE) MBA are invited to a special Presidential Roundtable featuring distinguished PKE professor Demos Vardiabasis, Ph.D. More...

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SEAVER AND GEORGE PEPPERDINE COLLEGES

NEWS
Welcome, New Alumni!
Seaver graduates, welcome to the next exciting chapter of your relationship with Pepperdine!  As new alumni, please know that our team, Seaver/GPC Alumni Affairs, is always here for you as your number one resource for all things Pepperdine.  Stay in touch to let us know how we can serve you by calling us at (310) 506-4348 or e-mailing us at seaveralumni@pepperdine.edu. Click here to meet the team!
                
Volunteer with Pepperdine
Keep the spirit of “purpose, service, and leadership” going in your area during the summer months!  We will support you by recruiting folks in your area to join you!   Check out all the possibilities then e-mail us at seaveralumni@pepperdine.edu  to let us know when and where!  We’ll do the recruiting for your volunteer leadership!  More information available at www.volunteermatch.org.

Calling All GPC Alumni
Did you graduate from George Pepperdine College between 1965 and 1972?  If so, we would love to meet you, hear stories about your student days on the original Pepperdine campus, and learn of your ideas for powerful ways to reach out to your fellow GPC alumni.  If you are interested in getting involved, please contact GPC Alumni Affairs at (310) 506-4348 or gpc@pepperdine.edu.

Alumni Gathered in D.C.
In early May, more than 30 Seaver College alumni attended the dedication of the new Washington, D.C. Internship Program Center, alumni reception and the alumni night at the ballpark. Current D.C. program interns had an opportunity to network with Seaver alumni and create lasting connections.  More...

EVENTS
10- and 20-Year London Reunions
August 3 - 6, 2009
London, United Kingdom
Join us in London for your 10- and 20-year reunions.  Total cost for four days/three nights of lodging, most meals, and activities is estimated at $600 (airfare not included). Contact Tara Lawrence for more information.  Check your mail for your official invitation. Cheers!

Click here for more news and upcoming events for Seaver and GPC alumni.

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SCHOOL OF LAW

NEWS
Nootbaar Institute Hosts Civil Rights Attorney Fred Gray
Pepperdine's Herbert and Elinor Nootbaar Institute on Law, Religion, and Ethics hosted Fred Gray, the former attorney to Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Friday, May 8, at the School of Law. The topic of Gray's lecture was "How the Civil Rights Movement Led to the Election of Our President." More...

Straus Institute Ranks Number One Fifth Consecutive Year
Pepperdine School of Law's Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution has been ranked the Number One program by U.S. News & World Report for the fifth consecutive year. In the last 13 years, the Straus Institute has never been lower than third and has achieved the Number One position eight times. More...

Stipanowich Awarded William H. Webster Chair in Dispute Resolution
Thomas J. Stipanowich was recently named the William H. Webster Chair in Dispute Resolution, a new endowed chair at Pepperdine University School of Law. The chair is named for the Honorable William H. Webster, the only person to have been the director of both the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). More...

EVENTS
California Bar Exam Admission Ceremony
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
School of Law, Malibu, CA
School of Law graduates once again tested strongly for the bar. Join us at a special ceremony and reception for graduates who have passed the February 2009 California State Bar Exam. Contact Morgan Thrower, or call (310) 506-6567 for more information.

Dispute Resolution Skills Building Program
June 11 - 13, 2009
School of Law, Malibu, CA
This comprehensive program provides three days of unique educational opportunities for practicing professionals. Visit the Web site to register. Contact Lori Rushford or call (310) 506-6342 for additional information.

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SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY

EVENTS
SPP Student Blogs
The School of Public Policy is pleased to announce the launch of new student blogs. There are eight current students who are blogging about their summer internship experiences from Utah to Uganda. We hope to provide a real face and real words to future SPP students through these blogs. Please take a minute to view the blogs and perhaps you’ll find a few to add to your daily “blog roll”! More...

Update: The Inaugural Dinner and Conference of the Jack F. Kemp Institute for Political Economy
Pepperdine University had planned for some time to launch the Jack F. Kemp Institute on May 13, 2009, following Secretary Kemp's announcement, in 2007, that he would place at Pepperdine his extensive papers and many mementos of a 40-year career in public service. Due to Secretary Kemp's death on May 2, and in consultation with the Kemp family, the University has postponed the inaugural dinner and conference to October 21, 2009, and joins a host of friends and associates of Secretary Kemp in offering our sincerest sympathy to his family. Please visit the Kemp Institute Web site for forthcoming information.

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