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Lexa MorrisStaff Writer Whether it is for an internship, a summer job, or the beginning of a new career, the interview process can be a daunting obstacle for students who want to be sure to impress but are not quite sure how to prepare. Understanding basic interview etiquette as well as the expectations of employers can help alleviate some of the anxiety that often accompanies … [Read more...] about Successful Interview Secrets

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

GARRETT MCGALEStaff Writer Many students searching for their choice occupation will switch majors countless times until they find their niche.  This was the case with Pepperdine’s esteemed Fine Arts Division Professor Henry Price. Dr. Price started his professional life at University of North Texas in 1965.  Majoring in English at the time, he took part in the school choir.  … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Henry Price

MIA TAYLORStaff Writer It is no surprise that Milton Pullen won Pepperdine’s  Howard A. White Award for teaching excellence in 2005.  The award recognizes professors throughout the university that motivate, challenge and inspire their students. For Pullen, the award honors 30 years of teaching music and dedication to his students. Pullen’s musical interest sparked from his … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Milton Pullen

KAILEEN KELLYStaff Writer Shakespeare wrote, “All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances.” Pepperdine’s stage is undergoing a scene transition not unlike the one from “As You Like It” as some fine professors make their exits of the Fine Arts Division and new professors enter with an enthusiasm for change. … [Read more...] about Professor profiles: Benoit Beauchamp & A. Bryan Humphrey