OCTOBER 2009
ALUMNI E-NEWSLETTER 

ALUMNI ALERT: WHAT'S NEW

NEWS
In This Newsletter: Service
Last month, President Andrew K. Benton sent out a video message announcing "Waves of Service" – a new initiative to unite and support alumni as they live out the mission of Pepperdine in their lives and work. In this newsletter, we will give you opportunities to get involved. A few highlights include Stepping Forward with the Houston Waves, Reading for the Record or attending the Global Justice Symposium. We also celebrate in this issue alumni participating in our global day of service. Enjoy!

Alumni Leadership Council Participates in Founder's Day
Annually, the Pepperdine community gathers to celebrate the academic school year. Along with other boards, the Alumni Leadership Council (ALC) marched to represent more than 80,000 alumni. At their meeting following, the council welcomed in new members. Click here for more information. Pictured here from left, Pauletta Walsh (MPP '04), Cynthia Guerrero (MPP '04), Cathy Kort (MA '96), and
Eric Hagen ('92, JD '97).

Crescendo
More than 330 members of the Pepperdine community gathered at Pepperdine on September 12 to enjoy dinner and a show together at Crescendo. Click here to view photos of the event. The password is "peponline."

Pepperdine Directory
Thank you to everyone who updated their profile information for Pepperdine’s Directory Project. Information was collected for more than 22,000 alumni and more than 3,000 offered their services as volunteer mentors as part of the Pepperdine’s Directory Project. It's not too late to order your commemorative directory. Click here for more information. Log onto PAN Online today to find your friends and fellow alumni who live in your area, have similar interests, or graduated in your class.

EVENTS
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs
Saturday, October 24, 2009
San Francisco, CA
Register by October 7 to enjoy a private tour of the incredible King Tut exhibit and an exclusive Pepperdine "Egyptian-style" reception. The treasures of King Tut have returned to San Francisco for the first time since the original 1979 exhibition. The de Young Museum opened “Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs” in late June and has already received rave reviews. Click here for more information.

WCC Basketball Tournament: Pepperdine Fan Ticket Deadline
Deadline: October 12, 2009
Las Vegas, NV
Cheer on the Waves this spring! Reservation deadline to sit in the Pepperdine Fan section is October 12, 2009, to purchase your tickets before they go on sale to the general public. The tournament will take place March 5 - 8, 2010, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Reserve your tickets within the Pepperdine Section by calling (866) WAVE-TIX. Click here for more information.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BENEFIT OF THE MONTH
Life Lock
The Alumni Association is making it easy for you to protect your identity by partnering with the leading company in identity theft prevention. Alumni can receive a 30-day free trial membership to test out its benefits and a special reduced rate for those who choose to purchase an annual membership. Visit www.lifelock.com or call (800) LIFE-LOCK (543-3562) and use promotion code "PEPPERDINE; to take advantage of this offer.

The Paradox of Public Messages in Crisis Communications
Dr. Robert C. Chandler, Professor of Communication, Seaver College
In the field of organizational communication and public relations, the study of reputation management communication research investigates how public communications messages created by businesses, universities, churches, celebrities, elected officials, and government agencies delivered to key constituents can serve to repair relationships and reclaim positive perceptions related to image, brand, and credibility. Dr. Chandler will share the results of his long term research into the question of the effectiveness of communication and image repair strategies. View the lecture.

Download additional podcasts at iTunesU for more Lifelong Learning opportunities.

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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 (GTO): Graziadio School of Business and Management
CareerSpace: Seaver College
Symplicity: School of Law
EPPIC: School of Public Policy

Save-the-Date: University Career Week
February 1 - 5, 2010
Mark your calendar now for the annual University career week that will be occurring early next year. More details to come.

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WAVES OF SUCCESS
Stepping Forward to the Beat of a Different Drum
September marked the launch of Pepperdine’s newest service initiative, Waves of Service, and celebration of the 21st annual Step Forward Day. Nearly 2,000 alumni, students, family and friends set a record for volunteers with over 70 organized service projects.  Chapters from Asia Pacific to Ventura County helped a variety of service organizations from Habitat for Humanity to City Harvest. More...

Remember the moments of service by viewing the photo gallery.  Please submit your photos serving the community to gnespoli@pepperdine.edu.

EVENTS
Get involved with Waves in your community! Pepperdine chapters are located throughout the nation and designed to keep you connected to your alma mater. "ACT Social" with old friends, network with new Pepperdine business contacts and freely give back to your community.

Save the Date
121st Rose Parade
Friday, January 1, 2010
Pasadena, CA
Year after year, this event is a favorite alumni holiday tradition. Rose Parade tickets will go on sale on October 15 - reserve yours now! Enjoy a great view, preferred parking, grand stand seating, and breakfast. E-mail Allen Gillespie today to reserve your spots.

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NEWS
VIVA LAS VEGAS!
West Coast Conference Basketball Tournament tickets are now on sale. Now is the time to purchase your All-Session Tickets for the 2010 West Coast Conference Basketball Tournament in Las Vegas. Reservation deadline to sit in the Pepperdine Fan section is
October 12, 2009.

Reserve your tickets within the Pepperdine Section by calling (866) WAVE-TIX. Click here for more information.

Hall of Fame Honorees
Pepperdine Athletics is proud to announce its 2009 inductees to the Athletics Hall of Fame. The 2009 Class is:

• Doug Christie ('93) (Men's Basketball)
• Geoffrey Clark ('93) (Men's Water Polo)
• Bob Ctvrtlik ('85) (Men's Volleyball)
• Katherine Hull ('03) (Women's Golf)
• Kelly Jones ('86) (Men's Tennis)
• John Rettberg ('59) (Men's Basketball)
• Rod Wilde ('80) (Men's Volleyball)

Tickets are available to attend the 2009 Pepperdine Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony. There will be a reception at 5 p.m. and dinner and presentation at 6 p.m. at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills, California. RSVP to Heather Collart by Monday, October 12 at (310) 506-6483. Cost is $50 per person

Men’s Basketball Season Tickets On Sale
Don’t forget to purchase your Men’s Basketball Season Tickets for the upcoming 2009-2010 Season! Call (866) WAVE-TIX or click here.

Support Women's Basketball - Get Drafted!
Now is the time to purchase your All Sports Pass (allowing entry to all regular-season, home contests, excluding men’s basketball). Go to www.pepperdinefandraft.com to GET DRAFTED!

Junior Waves
Sign up your children for the Jr. Waves Club!  All kids in the 6th grade and younger are eligible as members of the Jr. Waves Club.  Members receive free admission into all Pepperdine Athletics events (except premiere men’s basketball games), a free t-shirt, membership card, pizza parties, clinics with Pepperdine teams, and more. Cost is $20 and $15 for each additional sibling. Sports seasons are about to get underway, so visit www.pepperdinesports.com/jrwavesclub to download the 2009-10 Jr. Waves Application form today!

EVENTS
Fall sports are well underway. Cheer on the waves. To find a game near you, visit: www.pepperdinesports.com.

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EVENTS
Career Services: PhD vs. PsyD Workshop
Wednesday, October 7, 3 – 4 p.m.
West Los Angeles Graduate Campus, Room 346
Come learn the differences between the two psychology advanced degrees, preparation for the application process, tools, and resources. To RSVP, e-mail gsepcareer@pepperdine.edu or call (310) 568-5666.

Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis
Thursday, October 8, 2009; 8 - 9:30 a.m.
Alpert Jewish Community Center, Senior Room
Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis will present at End Abuse Long Beach. Continuing education units for MFTs are available. More...

Law and Ethics Workshop Presented by Pamela H. Harmell, PhD
Friday, October 16, 2009, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
West Los Angeles Graduate Campus 3rd Floor, Rooms 333-334
This workshop will offer six hours of continuing education credit. Cost is $150 for professionals, $90 for Pepperdine alumni, and $75 for students. To register, call (310) 568- 2343, e-mail gsep.prodev@pepperdine.edu, or visit the Web site. 

MFT Employment Options Panel
Friday, October 23, 2009; 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
West Los Angeles Graduate Campus, Room 203
Learn about public and private employment opportunities for MFTs. This is a great networking opportunity. Cost is $15 for students and $20 for community members ($5 parking). RSVP is required to attend. This panel is sponsored by Pepperdine University, GSEP Career Services and AAMFT- American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.

Federal Career Options for Education and Psychology Degrees
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 3 - 4 p.m.
West Los Angeles Graduate Campus, Room TBA
Learn about career options and job openings in education and psychology with the federal government. RSVP for find out other opportunities for career services support by e-mailing gsepcareer@pepperdine.edu, calling (310) 568-5666, or visiting the Web site.

Leadership Institute for Educators (L.I.F.E.)
Friday, November 6, 2009; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Los Angeles Downtown Marriott
Dean Margaret Weber presents on servant leadership as part of the annual
Greenleaf Foundation’s L.I.F.E. More... A doctoral alumni reception will follow from 5 to 7 p.m. Reservations are required. Please call (310) 568-5649 or e-mail clacour@pepperdine.edu.

Clinical Connections 
Network with Pepperdine students, staff and alumni while you acquire additional training and skills in psychology. Don’t miss out on these FREE opportunities! Clinical connections will be available through the West Los Angeles, Irvine, and Encino campuses. More...

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NEWS
Pepperdine’s National Association of Women MBAs Lead the Way
The Pepperdine Chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs was selected to serve on the planning committee for the organization’s national conference which will bring over 1,500 business students, alumni, and employers to Anaheim, California from October 29 – 31, 2009. Our student leaders have been instrumental with planning local arrangements for the conference. Learn more about the conference program, speakers and career fair.

Graziadio School Names Technologist as Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Award-winning inventor and entrepreneur John G. Shearer joins the business faculty to develop MBA student-founded, innovation-based businesses by identifying and locating cutting-edge technologies from other universities, national research laboratories and the private sector, ripe for commercialization.

EVENTS
Presentation with Rick Woodbury, CEO and Founder of Commuter Cars
Monday, October 5, 2009
Drescher Graduate Campus
Pepperdine University’s Entrepreneurship Society, NetImpact, Graziadio Alumni Network, and the Green Team invite you to join Rick Woodbury, founder and CEO of Commuter Cars, and inventor of the Tango two-seat electric car. Rick will share his entrepreneurial journey of bringing to market Commuter Cars' revolutionary environmentally-friendly solution to traffic congestion. More...

Virtual Career Fair
September 21 – October 31, 2009
The Office of Alumni and Career Services is pleased to partner with AlumWire to invite students and alumni to participate in a virtual career fair this month. Connect with companies including Micros Systems, CDW Corporation, Comcast Interactive Media, Xcel Energy, Medco Health Solutions and Ecolab through interactive chat. More...

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NEWS
Seaver College Alumni Is Online
Keep up with your Seaver and George Pepperdine College Alumni Affairs events and activities online:

• Follow us on Twitter: @PepSeaverAlumni
• Friend us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/15ul5i

EVENTS
W. David Baird Distinguished Lecture Series: Dr. Cornel West
Thursday, October 8, 2009; 7 p.m.
Elkins Auditorium, Malibu Campus
Dr. Cornel West has been a champion for racial justice since childhood. His writing, speaking, and teaching weave together the traditions of the black Baptist Church, progressive politics, and jazz. In October, he will present "An Evening with Dr. Cornel West."

Alumni Discount Tickets for The Persians
Thursday, October 8, 2009; 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Lindhurst Theatre, Malibu Campus
Join Seaver Alumni Affairs and Friends of the Theatre for a special alumni reception prior to The Persians play at Lindhurst Theatre.  Discount tickets for alumni available for $12.  To RSVP, contact Tara Lawrence at tara.lawrence@pepperdine.edu or (310) 506-6667.

Volunteer Opportunities for the month of October : Read for the Record
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Los Angeles Central Library
Join Jumpstart’s international campaign to bring preschool children together with caring adults to read the same book, on the same day in communities across the globe.  Get involved by reading to children at the Los Angeles Central Library. Call the Volunteer Center at (310) 506-4143.

Blue and Orange Madness
Friday, October 16, 2009
Malibu Campus, Firestone Fieldhouse
This spirited event, held in conjunction with the Seaver College Family Weekend, will take place from 7 to 10:30 p.m. on the Malibu campus. Blue and Orange Madness marks the first opportunity for the Pepperdine men's and women's basketball teams to practice for the 2009-10 NCAA season. Prior to the scrimmage, festivities will begin at 7 p.m. with carnival-like activities in the “Madness Village” located on the Firestone Fieldhouse parking lot. A broad range of complimentary food, student competitions, games, interactive activities, and raffles for prizes donated by Malibu businesses will be available until 8:15 p.m., when doors open for the main program. Visit us at the Seaver Alumni Affairs booth and register to win a prize!

The event and all related features are free of charge. For more information on Blue & Orange Madness, please contact Michael Sprague at michael.sprague@pepperdine.edu or (800) 767-2586.

Red Cross Blood Drive
October 20 -22, 2009
Malibu Campus
Donate blood for those in need!  Register online for an appointment on the Red Cross Web site at www.givelife.org or you may call the Volunteer Center at (310) 506-4143.

W. David Baird Distinguished Lecture Series: W. S. Merwin
Thursday, October 27, 2009; 7 p.m.
Elkins Auditorium, Malibu Campus
In a career spanning five decades, W. S. Merwin, poet, translator, and environmental activist, has become one of the most widely read poets in America.  He presents "An Evening of Poetry with Pulitzer Prize-winner W. S. Mervin."

Host a Hang 10 Dinner
November 7 and 8, 2009
Various Locations
This year, the Student Alumni Organization (SAO) is hosting Hang 10 Dinners in the fall and spring! Hang 10 Dinners bring together students and alumni in a series of small intimate dinner parties at the home of an alumnus.
Interested in hosting a dinner? Dinner dates for this fall are Saturday, November 7, 2009 and Sunday, November 8, 2009. Please register for hosting a dinner online at http://studentorgs.pepperdine.edu/sao/hang10. If you have any questions or comments, please email sao@pepperdine.edu, or call us at (310) 506-6585. More...

Sponsorship and Volunteer Opportunity for the Wave Classic Golf Tournament
Monday, November 9, 2009
Lake Sherwood Country Club, Thousand Oaks, CA 
The Pepperdine Wave Classic Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, November 9, 2009. As alumni of the University, there are several ways that you can be involved in this year’s tournament, such as volunteering on the day of the event or serving as a sponsor or auction donor. Please visit the tournament Web site at seaver.pepperdine.edu/waveclassic or call (310) 506-6110 for more details. Don't forget we have a wonderful half-day clinic as well!

Night 2 Network
Thursday, November 19, 2009; 7 p.m.
Malibu Campus
We’re looking for alumni who work in the nonprofit field. Help us by serving on our alumni panel for our upcoming Night 2 Network event for current Seaver students.  Contact Michael Sprague at michael.sprague@pepperdine.edu (310) 506-6580.

Heidelberg Alumni: Save the Date for your reunion in Heidelberg!

• 10 Year Reunion: July 18-22, 2010
• 20 Year Reunion: July 19-23, 2010
• 30 Year Reunion: July 20-24, 2010
  

Check your mail for your official Save the Date. Contact Tara Lawrence at tara.lawrence@pepperdine.edu or (310) 506-6667 for more information.

Stay connected! Let us know what you are doing.

PEPPERDINE FUND

Seaver College Fab Five Challenge
If you graduated between 2005 and 2009, you are part of the Fabulous Five graduating classes. Collectively you made a tremendous impact on Pepperdine last year through your generous donations. In last year's challenge, the Class of 2004 donated the most dollars, but the Class of 2005 had the highest participation. This year, which class will rise to the top?

Your gifts are an endorsement of your experience here, an important factor in the eyes of grant-making foundations and ranking institutions such as U.S. News & World Report. As Pepperdine embarks on this year’s challenge, please remember that your participation, regardless of amount, makes a difference.  Help your class win by donating today.

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NEWS
Straus Institute and Palmer Center to Host Sustainability Symposium More...
Maureen Arellano Weston Named New Associate Dean for Research More...
Dean Starr Named in the Top 100 Lawyers in California More...
Straus Institute Hosts 55 Judges from Thailand More...

EVENTS
"The First Monday In October: The Roberts Court, 2009"
Panel Discussion and Reception
Monday, October 5, 2009; 6 p.m.
O'Melveny & Myers LLP, Washington, D.C.
This event has been generously sponsored by Barbara Stettner (MBA '93, JD '94) and O'Melveny & Myers. Register online or e-mail morgan.thrower@pepperdine.edu.

4th Annual Global Justice Symposium
October 6 - 7, 2009; 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Malibu Campus, School of Law
The Nootbaar Institute on Law, Religion, and Ethics invites you to join us for two inspirational conversations - Baroness Caroline Cox on October 6, and Ambassador Pierre Prosper (JD '89) on October 7.  Register online, contact Morgan Thrower, or call (310) 506-6567 for more information.

An Engaging Evening with Dean Kenneth W. Starr
Thursday, October 15, 2009; 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Portland Marriott City Center, Portland, OR
This event is hosted by the Pepperdine Alumni Association. Enjoy a hosted private reception with fellow alumni, parents, and friends.  There is no charge to attend this event but due to limited seating advance registration is required. Register online, contact Sandra Barsoum, or call (310) 506-6982 for more information.

The Nootbaar Institute presents: Os Guinness
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
School of Law – Malibu, CA
This event is hosted by the Nootbaar Institute on Law, Religion, and Ethics. Os Guinness will speak on the topic of law as a calling.  Visit the Web site or call (310) 506-4623 for more information.

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NEWS
School of Public Policy Launches Alumni and Career Services Blogs
The School of Public Policy has launched a series of alumni and career services blogs. Several alumni are blogging about their careers in public policy, reflecting on their experience at Pepperdine in relation to their job, posting commentary about relevant current policy issues, events, and publications. Read the alumni blogs. The career services blog is authored by Jody Brightman, manager of career services. The blog titled, "Waves of Public Policy," will offer answers to the most frequently asked student internship and career questions about public policy. Read the career services blog.

Wilfred M. McClay to Serve As 2009–2010 William E. Simon Distinguished Visiting Professor
The School of Public Policy has announced the appointment of Wilfred M. McClay as the 2009–2010 William E. Simon Distinguished Visiting Professor which is funded by the William E. Simon Foundation and the John M. Olin Foundation. The program gives the school the opportunity to invite a series of nationally recognized and highly respected individuals to be in residence each year. Each visiting professor leads a class or seminar, devotes significant time as a resident mentor to student scholars, and leads presentations for the entire campus community.

EVENTS
"The Bush-Obama Stimulus Programs and the Future of American Capitalism"
Monday, October 19, 2009; noon
Drescher Graduate Campus Auditorium, Malibu, CA
This lecture will be given by Dr. Randall Holcombe, professor of economics at Florida State University. More...

U.S. Foreign Policy Roundtables with Bruce Herschensohn
Every Thursday through November; 6 p.m.
Drescher Graduate Campus Auditorium, Malibu, CA
Bruce Herschensohn, Senior Fellow, at the School of Public Policy is hosting his annual U.S. Foreign Policy Roundtables this fall. Please RSVP to marieann.thaler@pepperdine.edu or (310) 506-7691. More...

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