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Students from across the country as well as from Canada and South Korea will flock to Malibu to attend the largest ethnic-specific student conference in the United States. The 24th annual Korean American Students Conference (KASCON) will take place March 5 and 6 at Pepperdine. KASCON originated at Princeton University in 1987 and has since served to provide … [Read more...] about Pep to host Korean summit

The Malibu Rotary Club welcomed Rep. Henry A. Waxman (D. Calif.) to the Graziadio Executive Center on Friday morning.  Waxman has represented California's 30th district— which includes Malibu­— in the U.S. Congress since 1974."Congressman Waxman is probably one of the three most important House members Dean of Seaver College David Baird said, before … [Read more...] about Congressman Waxman relays news from the Hill

Florence International Program students embarked on a field trip to Israel  during the first week of February. This unique opportunity proved a transformative educational experience for participants.For many the trip was the highlight of the year. "I could not imagine a better place for an EFT [Educational Field Trip] program student Amelia Huckins said. It was an … [Read more...] about Students tour the holy land

Culture of epic proportions will occupy Smothers tonight as curtains rise to premier one of the most celebrated operas of all time: Giacomo Puccini's "La Boheme." Though the performances will be held both tonight and Saturday tickets are rapidly becoming scarce as awareness of this production's uniqueness spreads through the community. The opera combines the talents of the … [Read more...] about 'La Boheme' hits high note

Sara Banta's eyes lit up and a warm smile appeared on her face as she recalled her first meeting with her piano student Rex Lewis-Clack more than four years ago."It was right in this room the Pepperdine music instructor began, looking reflectively at the piano across her studio. She told of how Rex and his mother, Cathleen Lewis, came into her office to assess if Banta and Rex … [Read more...] about Musical mastermind discovered