Pepperdine University - Promenade Yearbook (Malibu, CA)

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Another year Pepperdino-Malibu was the setting for many events and interesting public figures this year. Doors opened the fall trimester with a record enrollment of 1540 students. Provost Jerry Hudson faced the increased enrollment by beginning a series of fireside” chats on Monday nights in his home to increase communication between the administration and students. Campaign Week was held near the end of October to offer students the opportunity to meet with various political candidates. Among the hopefuls were Brian Van Camp. Congressman Barry Gold water. Paul Priolo, Arline Mathews, State Senator H.L. Richardson. Consumer Director John T. Kehoe and William Norris. The candidates appearances were scheduled by Stephen Mcllargue. political science instructor. Pepperdine's radio station. KMBU, debuted. Honor societies Alpha Chi and Kappa Omicron Phi were formed honoring outstanding students in academics and home economics, respectively. Dr. Ruth Patrick was awarded the S150.000 Tyler Kcology Award for outstanding service in the field of fresh water enviornment. The award is under the direction of Bob Bales, vice president of special affairs. Tuition spiraled to $99 per unit to be effective the fall of 1975. In Pepperdine’s first major concert, comedian Bill Cosby entertained 1400 persons in Firestone Field house. Pepperdine’s year climaxed with the re-institution of the block system for the spring trimester. 10

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Upper left: Mrs. Gerald Ford was a guest on the Los Angeles campus for Mrs. Pearl William s 106th birthday celebration. Los Angeles County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn (pictured next to Mrs. Williams) also attended the occasion. Lower left: The Waves baseball team triumphantly enjoyed a victory over University of Arizona during the playoffs. Upper right: The Brock House is the $350,000 home where Pcppcrdine President William S. Banowsky and his family reside. Jxywer right: Mrs. Banowsky converses with Mrs. George C. Brock, the donor of the home. Mrs. Brock is a frequent visitor to the university. Far lower right: Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Brock House is often called “the house on the hill. ” 9

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I ower left: Mrs. Kay Gable, Sir Peter Scott and Tyler Ecology Award recipient Dr. Ruth Patrick chat during the award dinner. Center: Art Linkletter escorts Mrs. Alice Tyler to the dinner. Upper right, lower right: Billie Jean King and Congressman Barry Gold water Jr. visit Pepper-dine. II