SEAVER COLLEGE DR. BIRTHNEY ARDOIN Dr. Birthney Ardoin always remembers to keep things light. Although he hadn’t planned on retiring, Ardoin is looking forward to pursuing something he’s always wanted to do — voice-overs. Of course, that doesn’t mean he’ll abandon his advertising roots. Ardoin has taught in the field of mass communication since 1962. He obtained his doctorate … [Read more...] about Profiles: 13 faculty retire after spring 2002
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Administration, faculty and staff changes
A partial list of key administrative, faculty and staff changes since President Dr. Andrew K. Benton was inaugurated in September 2000, listed with the position they departed from. If the move was internal, the new position is also noted. ADMINISTRATION Otis Baskin Dean, GSBM (move to professor) M. Luisita Archer Registrar (move to Consultant to the Vice President … [Read more...] about Administration, faculty and staff changes
Natural Science Chairperson Steps Down
By Laurie BabinskiEditor in Chief Mixing faculty, staff, curriculum and classes is enough to keep anyone spinning in circles. Then add in the trials of preparing and moving into the new Keck Science Center and overseeing the remodeling of RAC 100, and the result is a typical day for Natural Science Division Chair Dr. Carolyn Vos Strache. And after four years of the chaos, Vos … [Read more...] about Natural Science Chairperson Steps Down
Honor is the key to law enforcement
By Sarah CarrilloStaff Writer Without core values, there can’t be great leaders. And without great leaders, a great police officer ceases to exist. On Monday night, students walked in to see Sheriff Leroy D. Baca’s lecture on “Law Enforcement Challenges in Urban America” and walked out taking with them this memorable lesson. “The Sheriffs Department is the most eclectic and … [Read more...] about Honor is the key to law enforcement
Profs retire in tenure buy out
By Laurie BabinskiEditor in Chief Few know that founder George Pepperdine never had a college education, and even fewer remember the traumatic move from the old campus in South Central Los Angeles to the hills of Malibu. Long-time professors have a wealth of Pepperdine history and stories filed away in their minds, waiting for eager students to inquire and keep the history of … [Read more...] about Profs retire in tenure buy out