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Seaver College in the News

August 2008

Posted August 28, 2008

The Seattle Times, August 9, 2008 – Dean Baim, professor of economics and finance, was quoted in a story titled, “Army of volunteers powers the Olympics,” in which he questions the problem of authority in using volunteers to coordinate the Beijing Olympic games. Read the story.

Ventura County Star, August 8, 2008 – Terry Schroeder, longtime coach of the Pepperdine men’s water polo team, was the subject of a story titled, “Water polo coach wants team to dominate,” in which he gives his thoughts on taking the U.S. water polo team to the Beijing Olympics as head coach. Read the story.

Forbes, August 6, 2008 – Dean Baim, professor of economics and finance, was quoted in a story titled, “Olympian Entrepreneurs,” in which he comments on the short-lived celebrity status of Olympic athletes post-games. Read the story.

The Malibu Times, August 6, 2008 – Pepperdine University was mentioned in a news brief titled, “Pepperdine athletic blog launched,” about the new interactive feature of the Pepperdine Athletics Web site. Read the story.

Ventura County Star, August 4, 2008 – Terry Schroeder, longtime coach of the Pepperdine men’s water polo team, wrote a journal entry titled, “Beautiful Day in Beijing,” in which he chronicles his experience in China as water polo coach for the U.S. Olympic team. Read the peice.

Los Angeles Times, July 26, 2008 – Pepperdine University was mentioned in a story titled, “Deputies will hit Malibu beach, with an eye out for paparazzi,” about the increase of police enforcement along the Malibu coast. Read the story.

The Oklahoman, July 19, 2008 – Pepperdine president Andy Benton was the subject of a story titled, “University leader travels for answers,” in which he commented on his recent journey along Route 66. Read the story.

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Posted August 1, 2008

Citizen Link, June 27, 2008 - Pepperdine University was mentioned in an interview with actress Patricia Heaton, in which she, as honorary chairwoman of Feminists for Life, addresses the need for colleges to improve facilities for pregnant students and new parents. Read the article.

Los Angeles Times, June 26, 2008 - Pepperdine University was mentioned in a story titled "Deputies will hit Malibu beach, with an eye out for paparazzi," in which the conflict between paparazzi and locals is addressed. Read the article.

The Detroit News, June 25, 2008 - Charles Hall, dean of international programs, was quoted in a story titled "Weak dollar keeps students from Europe," which discusses the increase in study abroad participants in countries like China and Argentina due to expense concerns. Read the article.

Gadling, June 24, 2008 - Pepperdine University was mentioned in an article titled, "Talking travel with college admissions guru Katherine Cohen," in which she names the Pepperdine as one of her top travel universities for its views of the Pacific Ocean. Read the article.

The Wall Street Journal, June 1, 2008 - Pepperdine University was mentioned in a story titled "Don't Pay the Sticker Price for College," in which the costs of public versus private colleges are discussed. Read the article.