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The Campaign for pepperdine…Changing Lives

The Biggers Family

Courtyard... honoring faiThfuL friends

Though the name Biggers does not grace buildings or scholarships or institutes at Pepperdine, it is bigger than life across the University.

Behind that moniker are years of volunteer leadership, three decades of generous giving—and two alumni. And at long last, after silent but significant support at many levels, Board of Regents chair Edwin L. Biggers has humbly consented to let Pepperdine honor him.

The Biggers Family Courtyard—nestled between Rockwell Academic Center and Elkins Auditorium in the Mullin Town Square—will be dedicated May 3. Reflecting the gentility and faith-centered lives of Ed and his late wife Joan, the courtyard is a favorite resting place for students, professors, and visitors alike. Stone benches, a gurgling fountain, and a rockstrewn pool invite passersby to stop for a moment or sit and read for a while. A California sycamore offers a canopy of shade. Scriptures from Isaiah, Psalms, Peter, and John are etched into the courtyard’s stone landscape.

Its namesake, chair of Pepperdine’s governing board since 2004, was president of Hughes Missile Group and held a host of management posts during a three-decade career with Hughes Aircraft. A U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Ed was a consultant with the U.S. Department of Defense and a member of the Defense Science Board.

Parents of two Pepperdine graduates, Ed and Joan—a past president of the Associated Women for Pepperdine—have been faithful supporters, investing in scholarships, the Boone Center for the Family, and the President’s Excellence Fund. The Biggers Family Courtyard will forever recognize their contributions to the University and, more profoundly, to the students whose lives have been changed by their loving generosity.

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Campaign CeLebraTes nine miLLion doLLar deCember

Christmas cheer was bountiful during the holiday season as the Campaign for Pepperdine received end-of-year gifts totaling a spectacular $9 million.

New friends to the University provided two major estate gifts. Significant funding was pledged to support the new University Events Center and multiple athletic teams. Two Seaver College sweethearts became among the youngest alumni ever to endow a scholarship at their alma mater. And hundreds Continued page 11

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Greetings

from the CampaiGn for pepperdine are Lives aLready being Changed by The Campaign for pepperdine?

Barely 10 months into the public phase of our $450 million effort, it is a question worth asking.

With direct support for students at the heart of our campaign goals, we already have tallied $51.5 million in gifts and pledges for scholarships, fellowships, and student-serving programs.

That translates to life-changing opportunities for students through need- and merit-based support. It also represents crucial financial aid for some of the nation’s best students who might not otherwise be able to afford a Pepperdine education.

To all who have designated your giving toward scholarships, just imagine the lives you will impact for decades to come. Students in today’s classrooms will be the teachers, business leaders, doctors, lawyers, film makers, policy shapers, and communicators of tomorrow, applying their distinctive Pepperdine learning in service to society.

Co-chair Marylyn Warren and I are so encouraged by the good work of our 125 campaign committee members—more than half of them Pepperdine alumni—who are busy sharing campaign priorities with our global community. Campaign commitments to date have exceeded $287 million, and by investing in key initiatives and needs across the University—from faculty chairs and fellowships to science equipment and library resources—our supporters are changing the world, enabling a transformative education that we believe is found uniquely at Pepperdine.

We are grateful to the thousands of alumni, friends, foundations, and corporations who have already stepped forward to help. While we still have a long way to go toward that $450 million goal, let there be no doubt that the Campaign for Pepperdine is changing lives…for the better… every single day.

Glen A. Holden, Campaign Co-chair Former U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica Member, Board of Regents

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KaThy and Lou CoLombano

Fervent fans of the Pepperdine Waves for a quarter century, Lou and Kathy Colombano rarely miss a home basketball or volleyball game, avidly support the Center for the Arts and the Boone Center for the Family, enjoy travels with the Pepperdine Associates, and serve on advisory boards and committees. Their daughter Lisa, (’91, JD ’94), and son-in-law John Marking (JD ’94), are both graduates of the Pepperdine School of Law. With the launch of the Campaign for Pepperdine, the Colombanos have enhanced their giving to the Mark Colombano Memorial Scholarship, honoring the memory of their late son and our former student. And, with Lou serving on the committee raising funds for the University Events Center, it is no wonder that these two Pepperdine friends were among the first to make a gift to the future “Home of the Waves.”

JoLyn and seTh haye

Jolyn (’02) and Seth (’02) Haye, having established an endowed scholarship at their alma mater, Seaver College, are certainly among the youngest alumni to make a Pepperdine education possible for future generations of Waves. But creating a legacy barely 10 years after graduating is only part of the story. High school sweethearts from Washington State, they came to Malibu as freshmen in 1998, became engaged during their year in Europe at Pepperdine’s Florence campus, married before their senior year, and graduated as organizational communications majors in 2002. Seth is senior vice president at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and partner in the Garapedian & Haye Group in Westlake Village, where the Hayes reside with two-year-old daughter Kiley. Still fully connected to alma mater, Seth serves on the Alumni Leadership Council and the Pepperdine Business Advisory Council.

“As Pepperdine students, Jolyn and I both had the responsibility of paying for 100 percent of our college education,” Seth explained.

“We had tremendous gratitude for the scholarships and grants we received while studying at Pepperdine. It’s truly our pleasure to now be helping future students.”

Young lives committed to changing lives at Pepperdine, indeed.

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Campaign for pepperdine hoLds

2012 all-Committee Campaign Conference “The success of the campaign is present in this room,” acclaimed Pepperdine president Andrew K. Benton, encouraging campaign committee members to use their unique abilities to draw in new friends who are essential to the campaign’s ongoing success.

Pepperdine’s CEO was addressing more than 100 of the 125 campaign committee members gathered in mid-February at the California Club in downtown Los Angeles. The second annual meeting of the

campaign’s volunteer leadership provided a rare occasion for collaboration and strategic planning.

Keith Hinkle (JD ’97), senior vice president for advancement and public affairs, shared campaign benchmarks, crediting the efforts of the volunteers for exceptional giving the last two years of $51 million and $61 million respectively. “Our inspired and empowered volunteer committees are key to our success,” Keith said.

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record-Breaking faculty/Staff Campaign The Campaign for Pepperdine came home in 2011 as the Pepperdine Fund team joined forces with a faculty/staff steering committee to launch a University-wide giving campaign.

Designed to cultivate, recognize, and inspire members of the University’s faculty and staff, the campaign used a peer-to-peer approach that encouraged participation over dollars, as well as an assortment of multimedia channels to reach out to all University employees.

The faculty/staff campaign saw giving participation from 72.5 percent of all fulltime employees and the highest donor count ever, raising nearly $4.5 million.

of admission records at Seaver College, who made her first gift after an appeal from her peer campaign volunteer.

Perhaps the most important triumph is found in the 317 employees who gave to Pepperdine for the first time as a result of the campaign and its mission to change lives. Among them is Lauren Broussard (’05), associate director

Since the launch of the faculty/staff campaign, the number of faculty and staff who have given to the Campaign for Pepperdine is now more than 1,000 strong.

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“This campaign is so special,” said Lauren, an alumna of Seaver College and current MBA candidate at the Graziadio School. “In this historic anniversary year, there’s a palpable momentum at Pepperdine, and all of us are eager to do whatever we can to help the future of the school and its extraordinary students. When I was asked to give to the faculty/staff campaign, I couldn’t resist being a part of it.”

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“These dedicated individuals who love the University and our students are bringing their talents, time, and treasure to bear on the success of the campaign.”

Library chair Robert Barbera shared his committee’s progress, with Pepperdine regent and athletics co-chair Joe Rokus (’76) sharing updates about the University Events Center. Vice chair Susan Rice (EdD ’86) reported for the Graduate School of Education and Psychology, including its accolade of garnering the most research awards of any school at Pepperdine last year.

Campaign vice chair Tim Phillips (’87) introduced each of the seven campaign committee leaders. Seaver College co-chair John Lewis (’83) reported on the latest strides for his campaign committee, and new School of Public Policy chair Joe Czyzyk, replacing interim chair Pat Boone, updated that the school’s campaign has already reached more than two-thirds of its goal with over $17 million raised.

Individual reports concluded with chair Marcus Hiles (MBA ’92) reporting significant successes for the Graziadio School, and co-chair Barbara Jones (JD ’89) proudly announced that the School of Law has already exceeded its robust campaign goal of $56.25 million.

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Gives with Global fervor Recent alumna Kylie Hughes (’11) knows firsthand how Pepperdine changes lives.

Although she graduated last spring with her bachelor’s degree in advertising, four years earlier the local Malibu resident came to Pepperdine to pursue a degree in music, whose rigorous course requirements did not allow her to follow an ordinary undergraduate path where students study abroad in their second year. But Kylie’s wanderlust made her determined to experience life overseas, so when she had the opportunity to study in Florence the summer before her senior year, she did not hesitate.

“Looking back on my time at Pepperdine, my experience abroad was one of the most defining moments of my four years,” Kylie enthused. “I want every student lucky enough to attend Pepperdine to have the same unforgettable experience I did.”

At only age 22, her predilection soon became an unshakable calling to change lives in the way her own life was changed. In December, Kylie decided to make a donation to Seaver College’s International Program Fund, aiding students who want to follow in her Firenze footsteps.

“When I decided to start tithing, I knew I wanted to give back to Pepperdine,” Kylie reflected. “And I believe that Pepperdine’s international programs are among the many places that God is working.”

Kylie’s gift will provide scholarship support for Seaver students to participate in Pepperdine’s international programs around the globe.

“Sensing the disappointment of friends who were unable to go abroad, I want my gift—and others like it—to provide the opportunity to any student with a desire to experience the world,” said Kylie. “The gift was easy.

Other than money, what do you have to lose?

You’re blessing someone else. I can’t imagine anything better.”

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Coming home again “i have aLways been rewarded by The ChoiCe i made To aTTend pepperdine.”

alumnus ernie maldonado endows research and Scholarship fund

By Nate Ethell (’08)

As Pepperdine University opened its new Malibu campus in 1972, George Pepperdine College’s original Los Angeles campus was enjoying its twilight years.

Honoring the school’s historic roots, the University maintained a two-campus strategy for the next decade, offering course work and degrees on the Los Angeles campus for undergraduate and graduate students. But as the multi-campus experiment progressed in the 1970s and student enrollment trends shifted, the University recognized that continuing two colleges of letters, arts, and sciences was no longer pragmatic. As a result, academic programs on the Los Angeles campus were reorganized into the School of Professional Studies (SPS), designed to draw upon the success of the business school’s BSM program by offering courses for working professionals in a variety of liberal arts and professional fields. Although the short-lived school was phased out in 1981 as Pepperdine’s era in Los Angeles came to a close, its impact lives on in the lives of the school’s nearly 4,000 alumni.

Among these alumni is Dr. Ernest M. Maldonado (BSM ’76, MP ’80), now senior adjunct professor at the University of La Verne, who initially pursued a degree in public management from the Pepperdine School of Business.

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“As a criminal justice employee, I qualified for federal tuition assistance under the Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP) in the 1970s. When I saw the chance to get a bachelor’s degree, I grasped the opportunity,” reflected Ernie. “I could have gone to a number of schools across town, as many of my colleagues did, but I chose Pepperdine instead because of the values and principles it demonstrated.”

After nearly three years of service on the School of Public Policy’s Board of Visitors, Ernie’s firsthand perspective of the lives he is helping to change has inspired him to commit $125,000 to create a permanent endowed fund at Pepperdine. “Education has always played such an important part in my life,” said Ernie on his decision to give. “I can’t think of a greater cause than helping others who value education and who will contribute to the human condition.”

Following the completion of his bachelor’s program in 1976, Ernie matriculated at SPS, finishing his master’s degree in public administration in 1980.

“My participation at SPS was terrific. Students in the program came from a variety of government employment backgrounds, providing an excellent learning experience. I have always been rewarded by the choice I made to attend Pepperdine.”

The newly established Maldonado Family Endowed Fund will be used to sustain merit scholarships, student internships, faculty research, fellowships, and other programs or initiatives in the fields of intelligence, national and homeland security, and criminal justice and enforcement. “Understanding more thoroughly these fields is so critical,” Ernie expressed. “I believe that we must first work to make our communities, nation, and world safe so that our efforts to improve the human condition can succeed.”

After Pepperdine, Ernie continued his educational pursuits, completing his PhD in criminal justice from Claremont Graduate University in 1983. As the years passed, he continued to receive updates from Pepperdine, remaining intrigued by the growing success of his early alma mater. Finally, in late 2008— nearly three decades after graduating—Ernie decided to reconnect with Pepperdine. His areas of interest, especially those related to his SPS degree in public administration, led Ernie to James R. Wilburn (MBA ’82), dean of the School of Public Policy, who invited him to join the Board of Visitors at the School of Public Policy in early 2009.

As Ernie looks forward to his continuing involvement with the School of Public Policy, he is eager to see how his gift will impact the lives of students at Pepperdine.

“When it comes to changing lives, giving back is the easiest part. For anyone thinking of giving to Pepperdine, listen to what is in your heart. Change will soon follow.”

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Gifts pledges We are grateful to the following major benefactors whose generous support in recent months has brought our total to more than $287 million.

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gLenia reafsnyder established a charitable gift annuity for her home totaling $2.45 million to benefit Pepperdine. iLse erpeL established a charitable gift annuity for her home to support Pepperdine. bLanChe and peTer Johnson pledged $300,000 to establish the Peter and Veronica Johnson Endowed Scholarship for public policy students. dennis p. CrowLey pledged $250,000 to the University Events Center and Crowley Family Basketball Fund. agnes s. TsuChiyama gave a total gift of $233,799 to establish the Ross Tsuchiyama Memorial Endowed Scholarship. noeLLe C. burKey gave $210,000 with gifts supporting the Nonprofit Leadership Collaborative and Pierre P. Claeyssens Endowed Scholarship.

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about the

CampaiGn

The Campaign for Pepperdine, led by cochairs Marylyn Warren (’58) and Glen Holden, and seven volunteer-led campaign committees, is transforming the lives of our students through four aspirations that advance learning, knowledge, and scholarship; honor God and our heritage of faith; build community; and respect diversity and promote global understanding.

With “Changing Lives” as the campaign theme, Pepperdine has set a goal of $450 million to support student-centered priorities to do just that—educate our students to change lives around the world.

The campaign has already received more than $287 million in gifts and pledges.

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Jean Tong and shao Xi Liu provided furnishings for Pepperdine’s campus in Florence valued at $186,102, adding to their generous contributions to several other Pepperdine international campuses. mariLyn and aLLen puCKeTT added an additional $150,000 to the Allen and Marilyn Puckett Endowed Scholarship for public policy students. mary and ernie (bsm ’76, mp ’80) maLdonado pledged $100,000 to establish the Maldonado Family Endowed Fund, with an additional $25,000 provided for immediate funding opportunities. bui (’96) and herb simon added $100,000 to the existing Bui Simon Thai Endowed Scholarship and $25,000 to the Board of Regents Scholarship. miCheLLe (Jd ’89) and marK (Jd ’88) hiepLer gave $115,000 to enrich the Mark and Michelle Hiepler Endowed Scholarship, the Board of Regents Endowed Scholarship, and the Ken Starr Excellence Fund. edwin L. biggers made a recent gift of $100,000 with $70,000 designated to the President’s Excellence Fund and $30,000 to the Board of Regents Scholarship.

KaThy and Lou CoLombano pledged $100,000 with $50,000 to the University Events Center and $50,000 to the Mark Colombano Endowed Scholarship. sharon and barry garapedian pledged $100,000 to establish the Barry and Sharon Garapedian Endowed Scholarship for students who are members of the men’s tennis team.

JoLyn (’02) and seTh (’02) haye pledged $100,000 to establish the Seth and Jolyn Haye Christian Leaders Endowed Scholarship. peggy and Chris seaver pledged $100,000 to the Seaver Scholars Program.

$287,360,612* *as of January 31, 2012

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aLLowing your

Home to Work for You

Our homes can be places of refuge, solitude, and peace. But often to keep them in tip-top shape, we have many projects on our to-do lists making us sometimes feel as though we are working for our home. Did you know that it is possible to allow your home to work for you? With a charitable gift annuity for home (“CGA for Home”) with Pepperdine, you dedicate your home to Pepperdine after your lifetime, and in exchange Pepperdine pays you a fixed income for your life. Essentially, as the homeowner, you continue to live in the home while also continuing the maintenance, insurance, and taxes, but you receive fixed lifetime income to help cover home expenses or to use for anything else you desire. Further, you also receive an income tax deduction, and a majority of your income from Pepperdine can be tax free.

“Education is so important in this day and age, and it’s not getting any less expensive. I didn’t get the opportunity to have the

After your lifetime, the value of your home can be used to change lives of our extraordinary students at Pepperdine by creating an endowed scholarship in your name, supporting a program of your choice here at Pepperdine, or even creating an endowed chair at one of our five schools.

If you have any questions or would like a personalized, no-obligation proposal detailing your benefits for creating a CGA for Home at Pepperdine, please call me at (310) 506-4082. I look forward to visiting with you about this wonderful opportunity.

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education I wanted, so in creating my charitable gift annuity to Pepperdine, I’m delighted to know that I can change the lives of young men and women over and over again by helping to give them a world-class education.”

Stephanie C. BuCkley, JD, llM

Glenia Reafsnyder

Associate Vice Chancellor

Center for Estate and Gift Planning

easy steps to

income security and Legacy A ChAritAble Gift Annuity

1. GiFt to PePPerdine Stock, cash, or real estate Bypass capital gain taxes Tax deduction

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2. Annuity PAyment For LiFe Guaranteed income for life to one or two individuals Higher rates for older donors Portion of income is tax free

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3. remAinder to PePPerdine After lifetime, remainder benefits Pepperdine students and faculty

evenTs on The horizon Campaign Celebrates Nine Million Dollar December continued

of thousands of dollars were designated to scholarships and strategic initiatives across the University.

“Nine million dollars is nine million more ways we can make an impact,” said Vice Chancellor Claudia Arnold Preston, director of the Campaign for Pepperdine. “But we’re not resting on our laurels and are already well on our way to a successful 2012.”

Momentum continues as the new year unfolds. Enduring support invigorates the Glazer Institute for Jewish Studies, and major gifts to the School of Law are following on its heels. “Our friends near and far continue to inspire and energize every part of the campaign with their friendship and support,” Claudia praised. “They demonstrate the generous spirit and deep sense of goodness that we hope students from every background will find so nourishing at Pepperdine.”

for more information or to register for an event, please call (310) 506-4448.

marCh 24 - 6:30 p.m.

36th AnnuAl PePPerdine AssociAtes dinner Warner Bros. Studios Burbank, California

apriL 20 - 9 a.m. lAw review symPosium – “lAwyer of the future” School of Law, Malibu Campus

apriL 20 - 10:30 a.m. school of Public Policy GrAduAtion Alumni Park, Malibu Campus

Matthew J. Flynn, Class of 2012 Art History Major Seaver College

“I have had so many incredible experiences unique to Pepperdine. My time on the staggeringly beautiful Malibu campus, studying abroad in Florence, going on an educational field trip to Israel, or with the Pepperdine Ambassadors Council would not have been possible without the generosity of Pepperdine donors and alumni. I have benefited in so many ways through their benevolence and can’t wait to be a part of that giving community myself.”

apriL 21 - 10:30 a.m.

GrAziAdio school GrAduAtion Firestone Fieldhouse, Malibu Campus

apriL 28 - 10:30 a.m. seAver colleGe GrAduAtion Alumni Park, Malibu Campus

may 18 - 10:30 a.m. school of lAw GrAduAtion Alumni Park, Malibu Campus

may 19 - 10 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.

GrAduAte school of educAtion And PsycholoGy GrAduAtion

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Alumni Park, Malibu Campus 10 a.m. – Education Division Ceremony 2:30 p.m. – Psychology Division Ceremony

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Contact us The Campaign and university advancement teams at pepperdine stand ready to respond to your inquiries and discuss the campaign and giving methods with you and your financial advisors. all inquiries will remain confidential. for more information, please call or e-mail:

S. Keith Hinkle (JD ’97)

Senior Vice President for Advancement and Public Affairs

(310) 506-4898 keith.hinkle@pepperdine.edu

Claudia Arnold Preston

Campaign Director and Vice Chancellor

(310) 506-4546 claudia.arnold@pepperdine.edu Campaign Office (310) 506-4546 pepperdine.edu/Campaign

Editor Nate Ethell (’08) Graphic Designer Liz Waldvogel (’05) Photographer Ron Hall (’79)

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Patti Yomantas Director, Advancement Communications

An Enduring Legacy… a Living Endowment

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