Special Publications

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

LINDSEY DAY HOFFMANStaff Writer Dr. Lorie Goodman is passionate about many things. Whether she is teaching in the classroom or working with the homeless, her bright outlook on life is apparent in all that she does. With her constant smiling and unique laugh, she is quick to make visitors to her office feel at home. She is outspoken and opinionated, yet has a desire for hearing … [Read more...] about Humanities Division: Professor Goodman

GREG BARNETTStaff Writer “Students don’t interrupt my work; students are work.”  These are the words Dr. Jeff Banks tacked to his bulletin board outside his office door in the Cultural Arts Center.  That sheet of paper outside his door epitomizes why over the last 21 years Dr. Banks has become one of the most popular professors on Pepperdine’s campus. “Basically, he's … [Read more...] about Humanities Division: Professor Banks

ERIK HAYDENStaff Writer After being hailed as a woman of passion and winning numerous awards for her public service and teaching credentials, what Betty Glass loves to do the most is simply instruct students and teachers alike. “She is passionate about children’s learning, future teachers, and the field of education as a whole,” said Lindsay Kleban, one her … [Read more...] about Humanities Division: Professor Glass

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