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Pepperdine People Magazine

Pepperdine People Magazine Spring 2008

Message

President Andrew K. Benton

Andrew K. Benton, President

Features

Mission Possible Mission Possible
Duane and Kelly Roberts restore a California landmark and make a historic gift to Pepperdine University.
Fear and Friendship Fear and Friendship
A Pepperdine MBA student reflects on an encounter with anger, fear, promise, and hope.
Heroes on the Line Heroes on the Line
Malibu wildfires showcase the talent and dedication of a highly trained public safety team.
Associated Women for Pepperdine Associated Women for Pepperdine
AWP celebrates 50 years of service to Pepperdine students.
Voice of the People Voice of the People
Pete Peterson advocates citizen involvement in government.
Back to the Future Back to the Future
For Jennifer Bañuelos' fifth grade students, college is just around the corner.
Flights of Angels Flights of Angels
Pepperdine's real estate chief celebrates the 25th anniversary of getting a medical air charity off the ground.
An Idea with Legs An Idea with Legs
Coach Robert Radnoti gets Pepperdine runners moving with his "system of excellence."
Inquisitive by Nature Inquisitive by Nature
Celebrated professor Stephen Davis blends exemplary teaching with new scientific research.
Rooms with a View Rooms with a View
The Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art provides valuable exhibition space to prominent artists and talented students.

Departments

SOL John Roberts

Pepperdine Today

A look at the high points among recent University happenings

Charlie Runnels

32nd Annual Pepperdine Associates Dinner

Celebrating Charlie!

Special Delivery

Planned Giving

UPS retiree makes the gift of a lifetime.

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Remembering our friends

Acknowledgements

Published by the office of
Public Affairs

Megan Huard: Editor
Keith Lungwitz: Art director
Vincent Way: Copy Editor
Ron Hall (SC '79): Photographer

Contributing photographers:
Steve Davis
Lee Kats
Contributing writers:
Jerry Derloshon
Emily DiFrisco
Molly Drobnick (SC '05)
Rick Gibson
Paul Martello
Vincent Way

FRONT COVER:
Duane and Kelly Roberts visit the St. Francis Chapel at the Mission Inn in Riverside, California.

Online Version produced by:
University Communication

Pepperdine People is published to inform donors and friends of the developments and accomplishments of Pepperdine University and its people. The magazine is published by the Public Affairs Office. Andrew K. Benton is president of the University, Charles B. Runnels is chancellor, and Darryl Tippens is provost.

Pepperdine University is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.

Pepperdine is an equal opportunity university.

Pepperdine University is religiously affiliated with Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine University to pursue the very highest academic standards within a context which celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. Students, faculty, administrators, and members of the Board of Regents represent many religious backgrounds, and people of all races and faiths are welcome to benefit from the University's value-centered campuses.

Send address changes with publication name to: Office of Advancement Information Management at Pepperdine University. Other information and queries should be directed to the editor. All material is copyrighted ©2007 by Pepperdine University, Malibu, California 90263, (310) 506-4000, www.pepperdine.edu.

Abbreviations—GPC: George Pepperdine College; SC: Seaver College; SOL: School of Law; SPP: School of Public Policy; GSBM: Graziadio School of Business and Management; GSEP: Graduate School of Education and Psychology.