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<title><![CDATA[Community Relations Web Site Gets New Look]]></title>
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Loyola Marymount University’s community Web site has been refreshed and now provides even more detailed information about issues that impact the community.

For example, did you know that collectively LMU volunteers more than 175,000 hours of community service each year and contributes more than $40 million dollars in outreach program support for the Southern California region, country and world?

Facts such as these and new initiatives underway at LMU like social and green responsibility practices are available online. The site also provides a thorough listing of all of political representatives for the area.

Neighbors and friends of LMU are encouraged to sign up to receive the monthly e-newsletter. It highlights events and free programs that are open to the public and provide up to date news from LMU.

To check it out, please visit www.lmu.edu/community. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:37:29 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[LMU Hosted Democratic Presidential Candidate Forum]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.lmu.edu/Page41851.aspx?DateTime=633365887800000000&PageMode=View]]></link><description><![CDATA[LMU Hosted Democratic Presidential Candidate Forum

Students resumed classes with a stimulating Democratic Presidential Candidate Forum on Monday, Jan. 14. at Loyola Marymount University.

Representatives from the campaigns of Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Dennis Kucinich and Barack Obama presented their candidate’s platform and took questions from the audience. The event was co-organized by LMU and various local community groups.

“It is important for LMU to host such events for the community-at-large, because we are a university that is engaged in the issues affecting the public,” said Mark Waier, manager of state and federal government relations at LMU. “We want to bring various perspectives to not only our students, but the residents that are part of the community that we share.”

A straw poll was conducted determined that the favorite among attendees that evening was Kucinich with 32 votes, while Obama followed closely with 31. Members of the Westchester Democratic Club, West L.A. Democratic Club and LAX Area Democratic Club were in attendance as co-sponsors of the program.

Disclaimer: Loyola Marymount University does not endorse the views of any political candidate or party. All presidential candidates were offered the opportunity to speak at LMU.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:36:35 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Loyola Law School Dean David W. Burcham Named Provost of LMU]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.lmu.edu/Page41646.aspx?DateTime=633356559000000000&PageMode=View]]></link><description><![CDATA[After eight years at Loyola Law School Los Angeles as the Fritz B. Burns dean and senior vice president, David W. Burcham was named today to the newly created position of executive vice president and provost of Loyola Marymount University. Victor J. Gold, a veteran law professor and a former associate dean, was named interim dean and senior vice president. A national search for a permanent dean will begin immediately.

As provost, Burcham will oversee all aspects of LMU’s internal operations. That encompasses 400-plus faculty and several thousand students spread out over seven colleges and schools, including the law school. In his new position, Burcham vows to make the same commitment to the classroom and scholarly productivity that he did at the law school. “I view LMU’s faculty and students as its greatest strengths and most important assets,” Burcham said.

About David W. Burcham

Burcham ushered in a new era of educational excellence during his tenure at Loyola Law School. Determined to give students a broad range of experience, Burcham oversaw the launch of a host of innovative programs, including the Business Law Practicum, the Center for Juvenile Law & Policy, the LLM in International Legal Practice, the London IP Institute, the Tax LLM program and other vital initiatives. The law school’s practical training programs excelled under Burcham’s stewardship, during which time the Byrne Trial Advocacy Team won five national championships and several regional competitions. He also oversaw the creation of the National Civil Trial Competition, one of the country’s preeminent mock trial events.

Burcham worked to enhance the size and prestige of the law school faculty, increasing the number of full-time professors by almost 15 percent – from 65 in 2000 to 74 in 2007. Under his leadership, the faculty collectively produced more than 400 works of scholarship. Burcham also worked with professors to establish programs in their core areas of expertise, including the Center for the Study of Law & Genocide, the Civil Justice Program, the Distinguished William J. Landers Lecture on Prosecutorial Ethics, the Fidler Institute on Criminal Justice, the IP Special Focus Series, the Journalist Law School, the Sports Law Institute and others.

Burcham made great strides to grow the law school financially. He raised money for the completion of the Girardi Advocacy Center, which houses the school’s flagship classroom, Robinson Courtroom. He then instituted a moratorium on building to focus on the school’s endowment, which more than doubled under his watch. He used part of that money to increase support for the Public Interest Law Department, which helps students pursue public interest careers through scholarships, internships and loan forgiveness. Elsewhere, Burcham worked to establish seven new faculty chairs.

During Burcham’s tenure, Loyola saw dramatic improvements in many national rankings: first for Best Classroom Experience and fourth for Professors Rock (Legally Speaking) by the Princeton Review and fifth for Trial Advocacy by U.S. News & World Report. Burcham’s efforts to increase campus diversity were recognized by a number of rankings: ninth for Most Diverse Faculty by the Princeton Review, tenth on U.S. News’ Diversity Index and a listing among the top 10 schools for Latinos by Hispanic Business magazine.

Burcham was a public school teacher and administrator for more than eight years before receiving a J.D. from Loyola, where he was chief articles editor of the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review and received numerous academic honors. After graduation, he served as a law clerk to both the Honorable Ruggero J. Aldisert, chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Byron R. White. Before returning to Loyola as a faculty member in 1991, Burcham practiced labor and employment law with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in Los Angeles. He served as associate dean for academic affairs from 1999-2000 and was appointed the 15th dean of Loyola Law School in 2000.

About Victor J. Gold

Gold, a William M. Rains fellow, earned myriad accolades as an esteemed legal educator and administrator during his two decades at Loyola Law School. A prolific scholar with dozens of law review articles to his name, Gold earned an Excellence in Teaching Award from the graduating class of 2007. Gold’s tenure as associate dean for academic affairs from 2000-2005 saw an increased focus on Loyola Law School’s national stature, a drive to recruit top-notch professors and an emphasis on faculty research.

“Professor Gold is an extremely capable leader who cares deeply about the law school,” Burcham said of his replacement. “He will continue to enhance the academic excellence of LLS.”

Gold teaches and writes primarily in the areas of contracts, evidence and remedies. Widely considered one of the country’s top experts in evidence law, he has penned several books on the topic, including one with fellow Loyola Law School Professor David Leonard. Possessing an uncanny ability to explain legal issues, Gold served as a CBS legal analyst from 1994-97. Prior to teaching at Loyola, he was a law professor at Arizona State University and an associate at Nossaman, Krueger & Marsh. Gold graduated Order of the Coif from UCLA Law School, where he was an editor of the UCLA Law Review.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:31:24 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[History Professor Carla Bittel Awarded a $99K Grant]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.lmu.edu/Page41499.aspx?DateTime=633348840600000000&PageMode=View]]></link><description><![CDATA[Carla Bittel, history professor, was awarded a $99,279 grant to fund a project titled "The Science of Women’s Rights." Bittel was awarded the grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Science and Society Program to study a central figure in the history of medicine.

Bittel’s project will provide historians of gender and science with the first full-length study of Mary Putnam Jacobi, a practitioner of scientific medicine in late 19th century America, whose work illustrates how women used specific knowledge in their pursuit of equality.

Bittel’s objective is to investigate the relationship between science and women’s rights activism and to study Jacobi’s biological knowledge. The project will deepen our understanding of women physicians and the politics of women’s health in late 19th century America. It will also provide important historical context for current debates about gender differences and the representation of women in scientific fields.

According to Birute Vileisis, director of sponsored projects at LMU who helps faculty in their search for funding, this is the first major grant given by the NSF to a Bellarmine College faculty member. "I am truly honored to have an NSF grant because such awards provide critical support for historians who study science in social and historical contexts," said Carla Bittel.

"The Science of Women’s Rights" will be a teaching tool to better understand the history of women in the scientific disciplines. The research will provide a unique opportunity for LMU to integrate interdisciplinary methods and subject matters into the curriculum. The project may also help broaden the participation of women in the sciences by providing historical perspective on current debates about women practitioners, sex differences and female cognition. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[LMU President to Receive 2008 Cardinal’s Award]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.lmu.edu/Page41019.aspx?DateTime=633316723800000000&PageMode=View]]></link><description><![CDATA[LMU President to Receive 2008 Cardinal’s Award

President Robert B. Lawton, S.J. will be among the five recipients of the 2008 Cardinal’s Award. He has been distinguished for his progressive approach to Loyola Marymount University.

According to the Tidings, the weekly publication of the Los Angeles archdiocese, “the award is given to members of the Los Angeles Catholic community who have extensive and distinguished records of service.”

The award will be presented by Cardinal Roger Mahony at the Cardinal’s Award Dinner on Feb. 9, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. For information and reservations on the 2008 Cardinal's Award Dinner, call 213.637.7636. Click here to read the complete article. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:22:26 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Issues of Immigration Explored by Panel of Authors at Bellarmine Forum]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.lmu.edu/Page40845.aspx?DateTime=633305436000000000&PageMode=View]]></link><description><![CDATA[Authors Laila Lalami, Andrew Lam, Loida Maritza Pérez and Heriberto Yepez explored the ideas of immigration and globalization in a cross-border literary exchange named, “Beyond the Walls: A Global Literary Investigation,” on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at the Marymount Institute.

“All of [the panelists] are migrants of some sort who move between worlds and, as writers, are preoccupied with representing that passage in language,” said Rubén Martínez, Fletcher Jones Chair in Literature and Writing, and moderator of the panel.

Each of the four authors read excerpts from their writing and engaged in a panel discussion about the issues of immigration, globalization and identity. The panel also answered questions from the audience ranging in topics from fluidity in personal identity to cultural hybridity.

“Immigration keeps a culture vital,” Lalami said “Some languages [and cultures] have become extinct because they have become isolated.”

The event was a part of the 2007 Bellarmine Forum, which was focused on migration. Each year, the forum focuses on a particular topic of international importance that is explored through panel discussions, speaker presentations, documentaries, artistic expression and human interaction.

For more information and to view selected Webcasts of the forum, please click here. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:21:39 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Congresswoman Waters Energized Local Democrats]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.lmu.edu/Page40596.aspx?DateTime=633298525200000000&PageMode=View]]></link><description><![CDATA[Congresswoman Waters Energized Local Democrats

Ahmanson Auditorium in University Hall nearly filled to capacity on Saturday, Oct. 27 as members of the Westchester community, including LMU students gathered to hear Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ presentation to the Westchester Democratic Club.

“Waters energized the audience and commended members of the Westchester Democratic Club for their effort to engage in the political process,” said Mark Waier Manager of State and Federal Government Relations at LMU.

As part of his role at LMU, Waier is actively involved in supporting community groups like the Westchester Democratic Club who are eager to utilize the resources LMU brings to the area.

“It is so important that political figures of her caliber and status come to LMU and share their enthusiasm for politics with the local community and especially our students,” explained Waier. “Student’s fundamental civic engagement oftentimes begins in college … It’s great that our students came out on a Saturday to experience what it’s all about.”

The Congresswoman shared her vision on domestic issues such as the expansion of Los Angeles International Airport and securing healthcare for children. The majority of the presentation, however focused on Iraq and efforts to end the war.

Congresswoman Maxine Waters represents the 35th district which includes LMU. To learn more about government relations at LMU, visit www.lmu.edu/community. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:21:15 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Kaplan Says LMU is Cutting-Edge]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.lmu.edu/Page38501.aspx]]></link><description><![CDATA[Loyola Marymount University has been named one of the “25 cutting-edge schools with an eye toward the future” in Kaplan’s 2008 edition of “You Are Here: A Guide to Over 380 Colleges & Unlimited Paths to Your Future.” 

News and World Report and The Princeton Review also ranked LMU among “Best in the West,” “Most Beautiful Campus” and “Happiest Students”.

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<title><![CDATA[Beth Shaw ’09 Breaks Down Borders]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.lmu.edu/Page38989.aspx]]></link><description><![CDATA[If summer is a time of relaxation for some students, it certainly wasn’t for LMU junior Beth Shaw.Shaw spent her summer studying the immigration issue at the Office of Peace and Justice, Catholic Charities in Phoenix. Her study was supported by the William Fitzgerald Summer Grant, funded by Professor Emeritus William Fitzgerald to support student internships and volunteer opportunities. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh Receives Doshi Family Bridgebuilder Award ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.lmu.edu/Page39059.aspx]]></link><description><![CDATA[Zen master, poet, peace activist and author of 35 books, Thich Nhat Hanh, delivered an insightful speech about the importance of living in the here and now and the practice of understanding and compassion at an event held on Sept. 5 in Gersten Pavilion at Loyola Marymount University. More than 1,400 students, faculty, staff and community members gathered to listen to and meditate with Hahn who was the recipient of the Doshi Family Bridgebuilder Award.]]></description>
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