Former DPS officer Henry “Hank” Gamboa was a proud member of the Pepperdine family. At 77, Gamboa passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. As a DPS officer serving until his retirement in 2010, Gamboa grew to love the Pepperdine community and gave much of himself to its advancement. Gamboa was the “face of Pepperdine.” As a booth officer, … [Read more...] about Former DPS Officer passes, legacy lives on
Nathaniel Jones named associate Provost
Dr. Nathaniel Jones III entered his position as Pepperdine’s new associate provost for Academic Administration on Monday. According to Provost Darryl Tippens, there was a pressing need to fully implement the University’s new Strategic Plan as well as meet the demands of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), the regional accrediting agency. The University … [Read more...] about Nathaniel Jones named associate Provost
'Zuma Jay' to leave city politics, environment remains key focus
Malibu City Council member Jefferson “Zuma Jay” Wagner is a quirky mix of traditionalist, environmentalist and empiricist who has made waves in local politics over recent years. Inspired by what future generations will inherit from his own, he has directed his efforts into enhancing and preserving the scenic beauty of Malibu’s 26 miles of coastline. “I got tired of picked up … [Read more...] about 'Zuma Jay' to leave city politics, environment remains key focus
Holocaust survivor artwork adorns Payson
Payson Library’s display of artwork created by Holocaust survivors and a screening of documentary film “As Seen through These Eyes” illuminated survivors’ use of art in the face of tragedy. The Glazer Institute of Jewish Studies and Payson Library collaborated in an attempt to provoke further intellectual discussion among students regarding the Holocaust yesterday in an art … [Read more...] about Holocaust survivor artwork adorns Payson
Specificity stokes interest while GE's stifle
Professors teach their pet subjects well. I took spiritual writing with John Struloeff, who happens to be writing a book on Leo Tolstoy. He went on a tangent about him halfway through class one day, and 30 minutes later, we were all so wrapped up in Tolstoy’s life that we had forgotten to take our break. That’s learning, and that’s why we’re here. At other schools if your … [Read more...] about Specificity stokes interest while GE's stifle