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TAI HANSONStaff Writer By day, she is Dr. Cindy Colburn, associate professor of Art History. By night, she is simply known as Mom. Other people would have trouble raising three children, teaching at a college, and doing tons of research in her field, but Colburn is used to managing all three. For five years now, Colburn has been playing the role of teacher and mother. “There’s … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Cindy Colburn

ALYSSA TOOMEYStaff Writer Most buildings at Pepperdine are lifeless at 2 o’clock in the morning.  But take a walk through the Fine Arts building at this time of night and more likely than not, a student will be singing, acting or painting a picture.  The vibrancy of the Fine Arts Division and the strong dedication of its students can easily been seen in any Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Fine Arts Division overview

BRIANNA BAXTERStaff Writer It has only been six months since Professor Andrei Duta set foot in Malibu, Calif., but the impact he has made on the world began a long time ago. His non-profit organization “His Little Ones” has captured the hearts of people throughout the nation and is quickly capturing our hearts here at Pepperdine. Professor Duta spent his childhood in communist … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Andrei Duta

ABYAH WYNNStaff Writer Many members of the Pepperdine community would never guess that behind the doors of the Ahmanson Fine Arts Center lies a side of Pepperdine that enlightens the mind, refreshes the spirit and entices the imagination.  Stepping into the F.A.C. is like stepping into an entirely different world, and the students, who have the amazing opportunity to call the … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Melanie Emelio

ALEX JOKICHStaff Writer Qualified.  Credible.  Creative.  And the list doesn’t end there.  Fine Arts professor Joe Piasentin leaves an invaluable impression on every student and colleague he encounters. One of the original faculty members to teach on Pepperdine’s Malibu campus, Piasentin boasts not only a Stanford diploma, but also international acclaim.  Always engulfed in a … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Joe Piasentin