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The Jewish Book Council has named Malibu resident Tema Merback's In the Face of Evil: Based on the Life of Dina Frydman Balbien as a finalist for the 2012 National Jewish Book Awards, according to the MalibuPatch. The book is entered in the "Children's and Young Adult Literature" category and tells the story of Merback's mother who survived the Holocaust. "They [stories of … [Read more...] about Malibu resident named finalist for National Jewish Book Awards

A story made in Malibu hit shelves last month when alumnus James Russel Lingerfelt published his first novel “The Mason Jar.” The novel follows the stories of two fictional Pepperdine students, Clayton and Savannah, on their journeys of love, loss and reconciliation. The story, set largely on and around campus, is partially inspired by Lingerfelt’s experience as a Seaver … [Read more...] about Pepperdine featured in new novel from alumnus author

With Pepperdine’s highly acclaimed study abroad programs and large percentage of students who study overseas, often for the entirety of sophomore year, International Programs’ summer internship programs are sometimes overlooked as another valuable study abroad opportunity. The window in which to apply to these summer internship programs in London, Lausanne, Buenos Aires and … [Read more...] about Internships abroad enhance global worldview

The sophomore class will be locked in the Waves Café for the first-ever “Sophomore Lock-In,” courtesy of the Student Programming Board and the Student Government Association (SGA). Festivities will begin at 10 p.m. with games, goodies, giveaways and last until 6 a.m. the next morning. Even President Andrew K. Benton will be stopping in for a round of karaoke. The Sophomore … [Read more...] about The Sophomore experience brings new life to 'The Malibu Program'

Martin Luther King Day marked the beginning of the Week of Peace, Hope and Justice, a week focused on civil rights, equality and social movements. Sponsored by the Pepperdine Volunteer Center (PVC) and the Office of Intercultural Affairs, the week is full of activities, events and trips aimed at recognizing and attempting to stand up against the injustices of the world. MLK … [Read more...] about Week of Peace, Hope and Justice sparks MLK-inspired service