Professor Laurieanne Dent is a biologist and teacher who joined the Pepperdine faculty this year. But did you know she was also an expert on the uncommon specie of mormyrids. A specie of what? Well a fish, of course, arguably the strangest and most unique fish known to mankind. Native to Africa, mostly in rivers, the mormyrid (pronounced more-my-rid) can also be found in … [Read more...] about Rare fish specialist joins Pepperdine faculty
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China expert professor Chiem encourages global perspective on art
That simple question has elicited much debate in the art world. Should they paint or sing songs all day? Study how to be a real artist or concentrate on art history or music appreciation? Pepperdine Visiting Professor of Art History Kristen Chiem has her own answer. “The most important thing that I would hope my students to take away from my classes is a global perspective,” … [Read more...] about China expert professor Chiem encourages global perspective on art
Pep graduate hired as interview producer for Al Jazeera English
Pepperdine graduate Melissa Giaimo lives life in the fast lane working for Al Jazeera English, a major news production company. Giaimo is an interview producer, better known in the journalism world as a “booker.” She arranges guests to appear on the talk show “The Stream,” which airs Monday through Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The Al Jazeera Network, owned by the state … [Read more...] about Pep graduate hired as interview producer for Al Jazeera English
Astronaut visits campus, tells tale of expedition
Space: the final frontier. And Pepperdine University learned a lot more about it this fall semester when astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson turned Elkins Auditorium into a living planetarium during a November visit to campus, filling the darkened auditorium with stunning images of the earth from space. Participating in three different space missions, Tracy Caldwell Dyson has … [Read more...] about Astronaut visits campus, tells tale of expedition
Professor Chris Stivers carries on Songfest, Pepperdine legacy
Professor and musical director Chris Stivers, fueled by his passion for music, continues his Songfest legacy this year. His close ties to Pepperdine University, his love for music and his intense involvement in Songfest have earned him the label of “Pepperdine Royalty.” Wanting to be near a Christian liberal arts college, Stivers’ grandparents built a house adjacent to the … [Read more...] about Professor Chris Stivers carries on Songfest, Pepperdine legacy
