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Chair pens book on crisis planning

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Poppy Garofalo       STAFF WRITER Hurricane Katrina has shown the importance of planning for crises before they occur. The aftermath of the storm gives new relevance to the studies of three Pepperdine graduate students and their professor. In an advanced organizational communication seminar last semester, Dr. Robert Chandler and his class published a book about crisis … [Read more...] about Chair pens book on crisis planning

Dean may be up for Pres.

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AUDREY REEDNews Editor Dean Linda Livingstone of the Graziadio School of Business and Management has been reported to be one of two finalists for the position of Baylor University president in Waco, Texas. Baylor officials would not confirm any of the candidates, and Pepperdine’s Public Relations office said on behalf of the business school dean that “Baylor is restricting … [Read more...] about Dean may be up for Pres.

Professor appointed head of department

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JESSICA VAUGHNStaff Writer For four years, Dr. Maire Mullins has served the Pepperdine community, working first in the Disability Services office and then as an associate professor of English and the Social Action and Justice Colloquium. In August, Mullins was appointed to head the Human-ities and Teacher Education department as the new chair. The department envelops many … [Read more...] about Professor appointed head of department

Katrina Increasing Gas for Malibu

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Danielle DupuyStaff Writer Hurricane Katrina makes waves in Malibu’s gas prices. The latest triple-A survey reported a gallon of regular, unleaded gas up nearly 46 cents from August 26th, the Friday before Hurricane Katrina knocked out most of the Gulf Coast’s oil industry, including nine refiners that account for ten percent of U.S. gasoline production. Linda Yannetty, a … [Read more...] about Katrina Increasing Gas for Malibu