Poppy Garofalo STAFF WRITER Hurricane Katrina has shown the importance of planning for crises before they occur. The aftermath of the storm gives new relevance to the studies of three Pepperdine graduate students and their professor. In an advanced organizational communication seminar last semester, Dr. Robert Chandler and his class published a book about crisis … [Read more...] about Chair pens book on crisis planning
Waves roll over Kansas at tourney
JANE LEESports Assistant Senior forward Megan Woods’ goal with less than six minutes remaining broke a 2-2 tie to lead the Pepperdine women’s soccer team to victory Sunday afternoon over Kansas at the San Diego Tournament. While Kansas’ record fell to 3-2-1 on the season, the win improved nationally ranked Pepperdine, which is 5-0-0, its best start in school history. Woods … [Read more...] about Waves roll over Kansas at tourney
Storm trek: La. to L.A.
ANNA KINGStaff Writer Few students could begin to fathom the difficulties facing 12 undergraduate students from Tulane, Loyola and Dillard Universities who were forced from the university that they called home. Through the work of the Admission office and faculty members, these students have already begun their semester here at Pepperdine and are beginning to settle into lives … [Read more...] about Storm trek: La. to L.A.
The Red Cross’ legacy continues
GLORIA SHELLERStaff Writer The American Red Cross has its hand in everything and thank God for that. For almost 125 years, the Red Cross has been saving lives around the world. The organization’s creator, Clara Barton, branched the American Red Cross from a larger international movement based in Europe. Barton’s goal? To protect the war injured, which she did in the Spanish … [Read more...] about The Red Cross’ legacy continues
Dean may be up for Pres.
AUDREY REEDNews Editor Dean Linda Livingstone of the Graziadio School of Business and Management has been reported to be one of two finalists for the position of Baylor University president in Waco, Texas. Baylor officials would not confirm any of the candidates, and Pepperdine’s Public Relations office said on behalf of the business school dean that “Baylor is restricting … [Read more...] about Dean may be up for Pres.