Assistant Professor of Decision Science Robert Shearer was traveling with his son when he discovered Pepperdine. Will, Shearer’s only child, was being recruited to run for the university, and Shearer and his wife Luisa were wandering the campus, not wanting to “hover.” It was then that Shearer chanced across Jere Yates Professor of Organizational Behavior and Management within … [Read more...] about Shearer shares ‘twenty-two years of distilled military wisdom’
Thoughts turn to hunger and homelessness
Photo by Allison Hubbard National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week is the third week of November, and the Pepperdine Volunteer Center is teaming up with student-led clubs and community organizations to facilitate opportunities for students to serve individuals less fortunate than themselves in the Malibu and Los Angeles areas. “There are a lot of resources at … [Read more...] about Thoughts turn to hunger and homelessness
‘Stick or Treat’ doubles last year’s numbers, aims to control flu season
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine University Approximately 190 students attended Stick or Treat, the Student Health Center’s free flu vaccination clinic held at the Student Health Center in Rho Parking Lot last week. In addition to providing free immunizations, basic first aid tips were available along with a prize drawing in which students could win a massage. Dubbed “the … [Read more...] about ‘Stick or Treat’ doubles last year’s numbers, aims to control flu season
How to be a pumpkin entrepreneur
Mike Michalowicz, author of “The Pumpkin Plan” and director of outreach at Nextiva.com, surveyed the crowd as he stepped up to the microphone last Thursday night. At 24, Michalowicz and his family lived out of a retirement home. He had quit his job and decided to start his own business with no contacts, no experience and no savings. That changed as he founded three … [Read more...] about How to be a pumpkin entrepreneur
New Sports Administration major approved, starts in spring
The word “sport” conjures up images of chiseled athletes, screaming coaches and passionate fans. Here in the land of Lakers Nation, specifically, Jack Nicholson and Rob Fukuzaki may come to mind. However, the billion dollar sports industry involves more than just the people on the court or on television. An abundance of careers exists within the industry, which is why … [Read more...] about New Sports Administration major approved, starts in spring
