After five and a half years as dean of Pepperdine School of Law Starr will leave June 1 to take over as president of Baylor University. But as he prepares to leave for Waco Texas his reflections on Malibu emphasize how much of Pepperdine he will take with him."One of the areas where I really needed to do a lot of homework coming in [as law dean was] what is the idea and nature … [Read more...] about Dean Starr remembers time at Pep
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Pep Law helps accused teens in Uganda
Dirty stale air filled their lungs as soon as they entered the facility. Through the darkness they could make out the forms of 18 African teenaged boys who were perplexed by the sudden presence of a half-dozen white men wearing suits and holding cameras.This was an unusual sight at this remand home a detention center for Ugandan minors who had been accused of crimes and were … [Read more...] about Pep Law helps accused teens in Uganda
Pep to host Korean summit
Students from across the country as well as from Canada and South Korea will flock to Malibu to attend the largest ethnic-specific student conference in the United States. The 24th annual Korean American Students Conference (KASCON) will take place March 5 and 6 at Pepperdine. KASCON originated at Princeton University in 1987 and has since served to provide … [Read more...] about Pep to host Korean summit
Congressman Waxman relays news from the Hill
The Malibu Rotary Club welcomed Rep. Henry A. Waxman (D. Calif.) to the Graziadio Executive Center on Friday morning. Waxman has represented California's 30th district— which includes Malibu— in the U.S. Congress since 1974."Congressman Waxman is probably one of the three most important House members Dean of Seaver College David Baird said, before … [Read more...] about Congressman Waxman relays news from the Hill
'La Boheme' hits high note
Culture of epic proportions will occupy Smothers tonight as curtains rise to premier one of the most celebrated operas of all time: Giacomo Puccini's "La Boheme." Though the performances will be held both tonight and Saturday tickets are rapidly becoming scarce as awareness of this production's uniqueness spreads through the community. The opera combines the talents of the … [Read more...] about 'La Boheme' hits high note