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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

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

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

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

MELENA CARRIONStaff Writer Endless phone calls are just part of an average day for Geneeva Moore. As the administrative assistant in the Humanities Division, Moore finds herself advising students, catering to professors, and taking care of everyone in between. Moore has been at Pepperdine for nearly seven years when her husband, Tyson Moore, was an undergraduate religion … [Read more...] about Humanities Division: Administrative assistant Moore