Month: June 2013

On June 16, 2013, co-founder of Body Glove International / Dive N’ Surf Inc., adventurer and Anaheim University supporter, Bob Meistrell (1928-2013), passed away at the age of 84. He lived his motto of “Do what you love, love what you do.” until his last day when he died from a heart attack on his boat, “The Disappearance”. Bob and his twin brother Bill, who passed away in 2006, helped to create the worldwide “Surf Culture,” with their design, manufacturing and selling of the first commercially viable neoprene wetsuits. Body Glove wetsuits enabled surfers to stay in the water longer and more comfortably than ever before. Bob and Bill are two of only three watermen to be inducted into the Surfers and Divers Hall of Fame. The logo of Body Glove International, which celebrated its 60-year anniversary in 2013, is one of the most globally recognized brand logos. The company is a leading, worldwide action sports brand specializing in wetsuits, swimwear, clothing, footwear, accessories and technology accessories. Its contributions to action sports include the Body Glove Surfbout (4 Star WQS event), continued support of the NSSA National Scholastic Surfing Championships and sponsorship of one of the most respected surf and wakeboard teams in the industry. Through Reef Check, SIMAs environmental fund, and the Surfrider Foundation, Body Glove works to preserve the purity of the waters it loves. Body Glove products are sold in the U.S. by a network of independent retailers and in approximately 50 countries internationally through distributors, sales agents and licensees. The firm does more than $200 million in business each year. The Meistrells’ success was seen in Hollywood. They consulted and provided equipment and custom wetsuits for “Sea Hunt”, the television show that launched Lloyd Bridges’s career. Bill and Bob taught the entire Bridges family to dive, as well as Gary Cooper, Hugh O’Brien, Charlton Heston, Jill St. John, and Richard Harris. The Meistrells even made a custom wetsuit for legendary Los Angeles Lakers player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Bob Meistrell and Body Glove were contributors to Anaheim University’s Tuition Relief Program and Bob contributed his time on numerous occasions to conduct video interviews for Anaheim University’s business and entrepreneurship students. On July 8, 2009, Bob even threw the first pitch on behalf of Anaheim University at the Los Angeles Angeles of Anaheim game. Bob Meistrell will always be remembered by Anaheim University for his honesty, kindness and ever-positive attitude.

Anaheim University is redefining the nature of online higher education by beaming expert professors in the fields of business and English teacher education to computers across the globe through live webcam classes.  While many online courses constitute a series of videos adapted from pre-existing local programs, Anaheim capitalizes on the borderless nature of the internet, enlisting distinguished authors and teachers regardless of locale to develop curriculum and lead interactive seminars. Such notable scholars who have joined forces online in this international classroom include Dr. David Nunan, founding Dean of Anaheim University’s Graduate School of Education and a pioneer in the field of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).  Dr. Nunan is a distinguished linguist who hails from Australia and resides in Hong Kong.  His colleague, Dr. Rod Ellis, TESOL Chair of the Graduate School of Education and a guru on the subject from the U.K., has himself written more than 30 core books and texts on second language acquisition that are used around the world Students in Anaheim University’s graduate programs receive direct feedback from such distinguished professors in what might be termed a “flipped classroom”: Watch the lecture independently, and then engage with the professor during weekly interactive face time via live webcam classes and daily discussion forums or projects.  This international classroom model offers a network of professors and peers with whom both students and alumni can stay connected Many prospective students have never heard of Anaheim University or its high-octane faculty.  But those who have know they’ve discovered a hidden treasure – and they don’t have to quit their jobs or forgo daytime salaries to earn graduate degrees with some of the world’s finest educators and classmates.  Anaheim has tapped the educational possibilities of a globally-connected society, and it’s only a matter of time before other institutions decide to follow

To assist students in these uncertain economic times, new degree-seeking students as well as graduate diploma and graduate certificate students in International Business, Sustainable Management and Entrepreneurship who enroll by September 16, 2013 through the Tuition Relief Program will have the tuition fee portion of their fees reduced by 50%. This program was made possible through the support of such contributors as legendary actress/comedienne Carol Burnett and BodyGlove. Students who enroll in the following programs are eligible for the Tuition Relief Program: International MBA Graduate Diploma in International Business Graduate Certificate in International Business MBA in Global Sustainable Management (Online Green MBA) Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Management Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Management Master of Entrepreneurship Please Note: The Tuition Relief Program applies to the actual tuition fee and does not apply to other fees including the Application Fee, Registration Fee, Records Fee, On-Campus Fee, Residential Fee, Graduation Fee or any other fee. The Tuition Relief Program cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts on fees offered by the University. Only first-time applicants are eligible for the Tuition Relief Program. About Tuition Relief Program Contributor Carol Burnett Carol Burnett (born April 26, 1933) is an Emmy-Award and Golden Globe Award-winning American actress, comedian, singer, dancer and writer. She has been selected by Entertainment Weekly as one of the greatest TV icons in television history as well as one of America’s most liked celebrities. Ms. Burnett started her career in New York. After becoming a hit on Broadway, she debuted on television. After successful appearances on The Garry Moore Show, Carol moved to Los Angeles and began an eleven-year run on the The Carol Burnett Show which was aired on CBS television from 1967 to 1978. With roots in vaudeville, The Carol Burnett Show was a variety show combining comedy sketches, song, and dance. The comedy sketches ranged from movie parodies to character pieces which featured the many talents of Burnett herself who created and played several well-known and distinctive characters. Ms. Burnett was a recipient of the 2003 Kennedy Center Honors at the age of 70 and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom on November 9, 2005. Ms. Burnett helped create the Carrie Hamilton Scholarship in honor of her daughter Actress Carrie Louise Hamilton, who passed away from cancer in January 2002. About Tuition Relief Program Contributor BodyGlove Founded in 1953 by twin brothers Bob and Bill Meistrell, Body Glove is a leading, worldwide action sports brand specializing in wetsuits, swimwear, clothing, footwear, accessories and technology accessories. Its contributions to action sports include the Body Glove Surfbout (4 Star WQS event), continued support of the NSSA National Scholastic Surfing Championships and sponsorhip of one of the most respected surf and wakeboard teams in the industry. Through Reef Check, SIMAs environmental fund, and the Surfrider Foundation, Body Glove works to preserve the purity of the waters it loves. Body Glove products are sold in the U.S. by a network of independent retailers and in approximately 50 countries internationally through distributors, sales agents and licensees.