SPRING POLICY INTENSIVE WITH PRACTITIONERS SERIES Every semester the School of Public Policy hosts three policy intensive seminars for students’ professional development, each of which features a unique policy theme and set of leading experts on the topic. This semester’s three seminars complemented the specializations offered in our curriculum: American policy and politics, international relations and national security, and state and local policy. TERRY McCARTHY, president and CEO of the Los Angeles World Affairs Council, hosted the first seminar, “Dealing with Asia, Dollars, and Democracy.” McCarthy discussed the history of US-Asia relations from Commodore Perry’s opening of Japan’s economy to the present rise of China. He lectured on America’s unique relationships with the East Asian community of states and the present economic and ideological challenge posed by a revisionist China whose wealth has not prompted democratization.
TONY BELL, assistant chief deputy and communications deputy of the Office of Los Angeles County supervisor Kathryn Barger, led the second seminar, “Issues Facing the World’s Largest County.” An informative session with questions and answers allowed participants to learn about and better understand the workings of Los Angeles County and the unique challenges it faces in the urban core and rural periphery, housing, and intergovernmental relations and shared duties.
KAY KO, public affairs specialist and former agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), led the final policy intensive, “Civil Liberties and National Security,” which addressed freedom and security balance. The first half of the discussion introduced participants to the nuances of privacy and security needs and to the arguments provided by both the FBI and Apple regarding the San Bernardino terror situation. The second half involved a debate exercise in which students, regardless of their original leanings, were asked to advocate either for the FBI or Apple.
The well-attended series will provide Fall 2018 sessions on how film can influence policy, how the intelligence community works, and opportunities and challenges for California’s community colleges. View the fall lineup and register: publicpolicy.pepperdine.edu/events/policy-intensives/fall-2018
School of Public Policy Mourns the Passing of Board of Advisors Members
BETI WARD and MIREILLE WOLFE
BETI WARD passed away on March 9 after a brief illness. Ward saw a need to provide air cargo service to Hawaii nearly 40 years ago when she launched American International Cargo (AIC) in 1981. She semi-retired when she sold her interest in 1998 and re-established herself in 2000 in the air cargo industry with the formation of Pacific Air Cargo (PAC), where she served as CEO. Among many business achievement awards, Ward was the recipient of the 2004 Business Woman of the Year in Hawaii award and the #1 Woman-Owned Business in Hawaii award from 2000–2006 by Pacific Business News. Reflecting on Ward's membership on the board of advisors, dean Pete Peterson shared that she brought “such a bright shining presence to every conversation and board meeting.” He continued, “She was a terrific business leader and woman of faith who frequently contributed helpful strategic thinking to discussions about the future of SPP. I'll miss her smile and her encouragement.” Ward established the Lydell Ward Endowed Scholarship for exceptional women in public policy, and her support enabled dozens of female students to pursue their master's degrees. 14 | School of Public Policy Dean’s Report
MIREILLE WOLFE passed away on December 9, 2017. She was born in Limoges, France, and was a hidden child in World War II while her parents fought with the French army and resistance. After the war she immigrated to the United States with her parents and grandmother. Professionally, Wolfe served in private practice as an RN/psychotherapist working with catastrophically ill and wounded patients and was a first responder to private industry and government agencies. Alongside her husband, Barry Wolfe, she served on national and regional boards such as StandWithUs and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. In addition, she supported the Daniel Pipes Middle East Forum and several Jewish and Christian organizations to assist the state of Israel. “Mireille had an elegant presence and wonderful sense of humor,” stated dean Pete Peterson. “As a member of the board of advisors, she was a tremendous intellect with a common touch and an engaging conversationalist who could speak on an amazing range of topics from politics to culture.” Through their contributions to the Endowed Jewish Scholarship Fund, the Wolfes have assisted a number of students to pursue degrees at SPP.