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
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Marrs named Dean of Seaver College
Shannon Urtnowski News Editor After reviewing thousands of applications, submitted by candidates from around the globe, Associate Dean Ricks Marrs has been named the newest dean of Seaver College. President Andrew K. Benton met with Marrs personally on Monday to convey the decision, which was a joint effort between Benton and the Seaver Dean Search Committee. The committee, … [Read more...] about Marrs named Dean of Seaver College
Chancellor honored for 40 years of service
JAIMIE FRANKLINNews Assistant The 32nd annual Pepperdine Associates Dinner was held April 2 to honor the life and service of Chancellor Emeritus Charles “Charlie” Runnels. During the 40th year of his service at Pepperdine, Runnels and his wife of 55 years Amy Jo have given $1.6 million to the Pepperdine scholarship fund. The black-tie dinner titled “Celebrating Charlie” was … [Read more...] about Chancellor honored for 40 years of service
Malibu council decided
BRITTANY YEAROUTAssistant News Editor The winners of this year’s Malibu City Council election race were announced Wednesday. Pamela Conley Ulich, Jefferson Wagner and John Sibert will take their seats on the Malibu City Council on Monday, when they will also decide who will be the city’s next mayor. Voting began Tuesday night with the final count showing Conley Ulich with 2,115 … [Read more...] about Malibu council decided
History program cancelled
JAIMIE FRANKLINNews Assistant A department meeting Tuesday determined that Pepperdine’s history graduate program will not continue in the fall due to low student enrollment, according to Maire Mullins, Humanities division chair. However, students currently enrolled in the program will be able to complete their degrees. The program offered graduate students a Master of Arts in … [Read more...] about History program cancelled