MARLEE DIPPOLITOStaff Writer Most kids whine and complain when mom sternly says: “no playing – practice your piano.” Then there is Professor Gary Cobb, who begged his parents to let him play the piano after he heard his first concert at the age of 6. Most kids change their minds about what they want to be when they grow up almost daily, from a doctor, to a baseball player to an … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Gary Cobb
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Professor profile: Cindy Colburn
TAI HANSONStaff Writer By day, she is Dr. Cindy Colburn, associate professor of Art History. By night, she is simply known as Mom. Other people would have trouble raising three children, teaching at a college, and doing tons of research in her field, but Colburn is used to managing all three. For five years now, Colburn has been playing the role of teacher and mother. “There’s … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Cindy Colburn
Fine Arts Division overview
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
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