HAYLEY LERCHstaff writer Many Pepperdine alumni have peaced out. They have chosen to use their skills to serve with the Peace Corps, which named Pepperdine one of the top producers of Peace Corps volunteers. Seventeen Pepperdine Alumni are currently serving abroad. Pepperdine ranked No. 21 in the small colleges and universities category, which includes schools with fewer than … [Read more...] about Peace Corps attracts alumni volunteers
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Potential Seaver deans revealed by committee
SHANNON URTNOWSKINews Editor The Seaver Dean Search Committee released on Tuesday the names of two potential candidates to replace dean of Seaver College David Baird when he steps down at the end of the semester. Provost Darryl Tippens, who serves as the chair of the search committee, announced that Associate Dean of Seaver College Rick Marrs and professor of Communication … [Read more...] about Potential Seaver deans revealed by committee
Spring breakers book trips despite economic decline
AARON SCHRANKStaff Writer The American economy is in a state of uncertainty. Foreclosures on homes are at an all-time high. Employment projections are weaker than expected. Talks of a recession have caused wild fluctuations in the stock market. Oil prices are bubbling at around $100 a barrel. We face problems even more specific to travel — the weakest dollar in years and … [Read more...] about Spring breakers book trips despite economic decline
Increasing theft causes concern
SHANNON URTNOWSKInews editor Though the official numbers for 2007 are not scheduled to be released until October, students say they do not need numbers to confirm the problem they have been experiencing since the start of the school year: increased theft on campus. For years, students and faculty have fallen victim to thefts involving items such as laptops, wallets, purses, … [Read more...] about Increasing theft causes concern
Search for dean narrows
SHANNON URTNOWSKINews Editor With Seaver College dean David Baird scheduled to retire at the end of the semester, Pepperdine has been conducting an international search since mid-October to select his successor. The Seaver Dean Search Committee, which is comprised of eight Pepperdine community members, including faculty and staff, was organized to spearhead the effort. “We … [Read more...] about Search for dean narrows