After returning from the inauguration Pepperdine Professor of Constitutional Law Douglas Kmiec defended his choice to support President Barack Obama despite criticism from the anti-abortion community. Kmiec who is also Caruso Family Chair sat down on Friday with John Jones Seaver College communication professor to discuss "Obama Religious Faith and the Public Square."Moderated … [Read more...] about Kmiec explains abortion views at Pep faith forum
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Altmann solid as Waves start season strong
Neither sub-zero temperatures nor opening-match jitters fazed the No. 14 men's tennis team on Friday and Saturday as it kicked off its season with a strong showing in the Midwest. Despite the minus 19 degree temperature outdoors the Waves took to the indoor courts and knocked off Notre Dame 4-3 for their first team win of the year. In singles senior Omar Altmann defeated … [Read more...] about Altmann solid as Waves start season strong
China soon to join global recession
The mood was festive but anything but bullish when China greeted the Year of the Ox on Monday Jan. 26 with fireworks feasts and parades. Regarded as a sign of peace and prosperity through diligence the ox hardly seems the proper astrological beast for a country beholden to exports during a time of decreased global demand and double-digit percent decreases in importations. But … [Read more...] about China soon to join global recession
Tenure under review nationwide
As the national economy continues to struggle Pepperdine has begun to cut back on expenses leaving administrators discussing the possibility of staff cuts. According to Chief of Staff Marnie Mitzie no decisions on the issue of staff cuts have been made but are possible including cuts to tenured faculty members."The university is in a good condition; however what we don't know … [Read more...] about Tenure under review nationwide
Behind the Scenes with Jay Zemliak
The fact that a private Christian university with only 3398 undergraduates can compete in Division 1 athletics is quite remarkable. Yet even more impressive is that many of Pepperdine's athletic teams are in contention for the national title each year.There are many reasons why so many Pepperdine teams are able to sustain such a high level of success without much letup some of … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes with Jay Zemliak