Bill Krenn, director of media relations at Pepperdine University, passed away Jan. 19 after battling a prolonged illness at the age of 64. According to a statement released Wednesday morning to the Pepperdine community, Krenn won several awards working at PR and marketing agencies across the country. Krenn came to Pepperdine in 2010 after spending over a decade at The Phelps … [Read more...] about Pepperdine's Media Relations Director loses battle with long illness
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New Director in the Capitol
The Pepperdine Washington D.C. Program has selected Richard Gathro, a 35-year D.C. resident, who was previously the assistant to the president and dean of the Nyack College campus in D.C., as the program’s new director. The new director has had a notable career in education, having served as vice president for Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and having received … [Read more...] about New Director in the Capitol
Standing on Stone gives solid ground for homeless
During Greek recruitment junior Onur Sahin brought his potential Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity brother, Jonathon, to Thursday night dinner for Sigma interviews. “Most people just go to the Caf and talk over a meal, but I like to do weird stuff for my interviews just to kind of see how they’ll react in different circumstances,” Sahin said in November. The “unorthodox” dinner … [Read more...] about Standing on Stone gives solid ground for homeless
Malibu crime rate increased by 24 percent
In a 100-page report published last week by the LA County Sheriff’s Department, 2012 crime statistics indicate that while LA County has the lowest homicide rate since the 1960s, Malibu’s crime rate actually increased by 24 percent. According to Malibu Patch, much of the increase was due to theft, with larceny and burglary being the most common. Overall, the Lost Hills … [Read more...] about Malibu crime rate increased by 24 percent
Expert aids campus safety
In the wake of a national conversation about gun control and mental illness, Dr. Gene Deisinger addressed an audience containing DPS officers, International Programs staff and directors at the Disability Services Office Tuesday afternoon on campus safety in higher education. “You’ve heard I’m both a clinical psychologist and a cop,” Deisinger said jokingly. “When people engage … [Read more...] about Expert aids campus safety
