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
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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
Motorcycle accident near Pepperdine, victim seriously hurt
A man lost control of his Yamaha motorcycle as he came around the corner of the busy Malibu road Tuesday evening around 6:30 p.m., according to Deputy Matt Lewis of the Lost Hills Sheriff Station. He was seriously injured and was quickly carried to UCLA Medical Center. The crash did not involve any other vehicle. The man was rushed to UCLA Medical Center Tuesday evening, … [Read more...] about Motorcycle accident near Pepperdine, victim seriously hurt
Independent review of Malibu Lagoon restoration project approved
The Malibu City Council motioned to spend a maximum of $25,000 on a third-party reviewer to investigate all of the current details on the Malibu Lagoon restoration project set to begin June 1, 2012. This past Monday evening, January 23, 2012, the Malibu City Council held a regular meeting open to the public at the City Hall in Malibu, Calif. During this assembly, Council … [Read more...] about Independent review of Malibu Lagoon restoration project approved