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
Car accident victim to walk at graduation
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
Fulbright scholar builds on international upbringing
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
Alumnus founds taskforce to unite missions efforts
An International Programs trip to India just over a year ago provided the spark of inspiration for a worldwide Christian service network. Phoenix Eyre and Chelsea Kadovitz both graduated from Pepperdine in 2011 and have started the Global Christian Taskforce (GCT) with the goal of making it easier for missionary activity to get off the ground. “It’s very possible to answer … [Read more...] about Alumnus founds taskforce to unite missions efforts
Lausanne program partners with Terre des Hommes
Lausanne Program Director Mary Mayenfisch is bringing sustainability and a humanitarian perspective to the Switzerland program. In her visit to Malibu last week, she shared her plans for a partnership with Terre des Hommes, a nonprofit organization that operates in Switzerland and in 30 other countries. The organization has been around since 1960 and is the largest NGO that … [Read more...] about Lausanne program partners with Terre des Hommes