I want to provide an update on an issue that weighs heavily on many of our minds: encouraging academic freedom while refraining from political endorsement by Pepperdine University. As most are aware, Yes on 8 ads airing on television and radio feature one of our professors. The Pepperdine name is prominently displayed in the current round of ads and many vocal supporters and … [Read more...] about A message from President Benton sent to University faculty on Oct. 14:
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IT Help Desk lays off eight employees in reorganization effort
John VignoloStaff Writer Eight employees were recently laid off from Pepperdine's Information Technology Help Desk because of an effort to reorganize its system. The IT Help Desk is located in TAC 180 and offers technology support for students, faculty and staff. On Nov. 1, IT Help Desk operations will be transferred to an outside vendor known as SunGard Higher Education, … [Read more...] about IT Help Desk lays off eight employees in reorganization effort
Plane plunges into Pacific, two men injured
Photo courtesy Juan Cruz MELISSA GIAIMO Assistant News Editor A two-passenger private airplane crashed in the Pacific on Tuesday just east of the Malibu Pier. The two passengers, unidentified middle-age males, sustained moderate head and chest injuries, according to Los Angeles Fire Department officials. At 5:16 p.m., witnesses said they saw the plane flying unusually low, … [Read more...] about Plane plunges into Pacific, two men injured
Paparazzi Task Force meets for second time
Lindsay Lopez The Regional Paparazzi Task Force continues to juggle paparazzi regulation with First Amendment rights. Malibu Mayor Pamela Conley Ulich and Los Angeles Councilman Dennis Zine led the second meeting of the Task Force on Thursday. Task Force members representing Los Angeles, Calabasas, Malibu, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills convened at the Malibu Performing Arts … [Read more...] about Paparazzi Task Force meets for second time
President Benton addresses economy
Dr. Andrew BentonUniversity President M E M O R A N D U M TO: Campus Community FROM: Andrew K. Benton President DATE: September 30, 2008 RE: Wall Street, the Credit Crunch and Pepperdine While we may be far removed from New York City and Washington DC, the remarkable events of the past few days have our rapt attention. I thought it … [Read more...] about President Benton addresses economy