AMY ROGGStaff Writer Great Books wouldn’t be the same without great professors. Dr. Paul Contino is a loved and cherished Great Books professor at Pepperdine University. Hailing from the East Coast, Contino came to Pepperdine in admiration for the school’s church-related mission and exceptional academics. “We wanted to move to California because we have many family members … [Read more...] about Humanities Division: Professor Contino
Humanities Division: Professor Thomas
STEVEN ARNOLDStaff Writer After 26 impressive years of service to the Pepperdine academic community James Thomas is still casting spells of intrigue on his students through the enchantment of classic literature. Thomas, an expert on 20th century Southern writers such as Lyle Saxon, Sherwood Anderson, and the highly influential William Faulkner, has given great effort to … [Read more...] about Humanities Division: Professor Thomas
Humanities Division: Professor Giboney
TAELORE RHODENStaff Writer With enough credentials to fill an encyclopedia, Professor Susan Giboney is arguably one of the most hard-working, passionate educators in her field. “I hope that I’ve modeled, as a woman, how to have a happy life, family and profession,” she says of herself. Very modest, she does not do herself justice. “I have known Susan Giboney for many years as … [Read more...] about Humanities Division: Professor Giboney
Humanities Division: Professor Rivas
LIDA MANUKYANStaff Writer “Currently, I am the old timer.” These are the words of Professor Darlene S. Rivas, explaining her role at Pepperdine University. Rivas is all of 46 years old. “When I first began working here, I was the brand new colleague,” Rivas explained of the history program. “Eleven years have passed, and I have seen death and retirement, and now feel that I … [Read more...] about Humanities Division: Professor Rivas
Humanities Division: SAAJ Program
BLAKE KNIGHTStaff Writer “Strengthening Lives for Purpose, Service, and Leadership.” Students have heard Pepperdine’s mission statement a thousand times before. But is that really what they’re getting out of their college experience here in Malibu? Those who have participated in the Social Action and Justice freshman seminar shout a resounding yes! While a significant … [Read more...] about Humanities Division: SAAJ Program