Archives for January 2012

The revived Learning Exchange at Pepperdine (LEAP) program has moved on to the tackling the Chinese speaking populace. Tonight LEAP kick-starts the new semester with a Chinese New Year party held for international students from China and International Programs alumni from Shanghai in the HAWC. The program couples Spanish-speaking Pepperdine workers with Buenos Aires returnees. … [Read more...] about LEAP program connects students, staff through language

Acclaimed journalist Sonia Nazario captivated her Elkins audience Wednesday as the latest speaker in the Seaver Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series. In an address focusing on her most recent book “Enrique’s Journey,” Nazario described her experiences researching the hardships that face Latin Americans who immigrate to the U.S. The work, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 2003 for … [Read more...] about Pulitzer Prize winner shares story of immigrants

Professor Randy Harris is spiritual director in the Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. He will be at speaking at Pepperdine in Elkins Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Sunday for the first night of the 2012 Veritas Forum.     Graphic: This year’s Veritas Forum at Pepperdine University is titled: “Radical … [Read more...] about Q&A with Veritas Forum speaker Randy Harris

Pepperdine senior Alec Eagon was struck by a car by a 92-year-old woman while running in Portland, Ore., in December. He flew through the windshield and was then catapulted 10 feet in the air before falling on the pavement several feet away from her car. Immediately after the accident Eagon was in ICU, and fortunately saw a substantial amount of recovery and was able to return … [Read more...] about Car accident victim to walk at graduation

The streets of Taiwan were crowded with exhibitions, parades and concerts. The culinary smells and intricate sights filled alumnus David Ari Marzban’s senses. All around him seemed to be the center of everything, the culmination of all his learning. “I was moved by the excitement and passion of the Taiwanese people,” Marzban recalled. This event, hosted at the Taipei Guest … [Read more...] about Fulbright scholar builds on international upbringing