Our Mission Pepperdine Magazine is the feature magazine for Pepperdine University and its growing community of alumni, students, faculty, and friends. The magazine showcases individuals, news, achievements, and challenges across the entire University, while engaging in an open dialogue about relevant and topical issues pertaining to the University and its mission. With bold, compelling, and lively storytelling, Pepperdine Magazine aims to tackle complex and pertinent subjects, embrace a multitude of perspectives, and convey an honest portrayal of Pepperdine today. The magazine features content that is intellectually stimulating, socially conscious, infused with Christian values, and full of personality. The magazine serves as a central communication channel with the University’s vibrant alumni community, demonstrating the growing value of their degree, education, and place in the Pepperdine family. As a tool to inform, inspire, and connect, it also aims to reach and impress readers unfamiliar with Pepperdine University. Published three times a year by the University’s Public Affairs division, Pepperdine Magazine features a robust Web site and online community with exclusive Web articles and interactive opportunities.
Published by the office of public affairs associate vice president for public affairs Rick Gibson executive director of university marketing & communications Matt Midura (’97, MA ’05) director of creative services Brett Sizemore director of web & multimedia Ed Wheeler (’97, MA ’99)
PEPPERDINE MAGAZINE staff editor Megan Huard art director Keith Lungwitz copy editor Vincent Way photographer Ron Hall (’79) production manager Jill McWilliams writers Emily DiFrisco, Sarah Fisher, Audra Quinn, Vincent Way PEPPERDINE MAGAZINE on the Web staff
web manager Kyle Dusek (’90, ’97, MS ’99) web designer/developer Adam Spelbring web developer Dean Shelton graphic designer Maz Ameli (’04)
Pepperdine Magazine is produced with guidance from an advisory board representing a crosssection of the University community. Send address changes with publication name to: Office of Advancement Information Management at Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California, 90263. Other information and queries should be directed to the editor. All material is copyrighted ©2009 by Pepperdine University, Malibu, California 90263
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