May 2, 2009

The University of San Diego’s Alumni Honors event has evolved as one of the university’s annual signature events. It highlights the enduring core values and key messages of the institution by spotlighting the award-winning achievements of alumni and friends of USD in a variety of fields. Alumni Honors, first inaugurated in 1995, is the premier alumni recognition event for the USD community and honors outstanding graduates in the areas of exemplary volunteer service, contributions to humanitarian causes, athletic excellence and outstanding career achievement.

Reception 5:30 p.m.
Dinner and Program 6:15 p.m.
Dessert Reception 9:30 p.m.
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Directions and Parking

Jenny Craig Pavilion

$150 per person

Valet and Complimentary Self-Parking Available
Black Tie Optional

Mistress of Ceremonies

Barbara-Lee Edwards
News Anchor, KFMB News 8

For years, Barbara-Lee Edwards charmed Canadian viewers on Winnipeg's CTV, but in her heart, she always wanted to live and work in California. So when News 8 came calling, she packed her bags and headed straight to San Diego. You can find her as co-anchor for News 8 at 5pm, 6:30pm and 11pm every weeknight.

2009 Honorees

Mother Rosalie Clifton Hill Honoree

for exemplary service to the university

L. Douglas Robert ’74 (B.A.), ’94 (M.A.)
Senior Program Manager, ITT Corporation


Bishop Charles Francis Buddy Honoree

for contributions to humanitarian causes

Sandy M. Cassell Farrell ’61 (B.A.)
Retired Marriage and Family Therapist


Chet and Marguerite Pagni Family Athletic Hall of Fame

Zuzana Lesenarova ’00 ( B.A.)
Four-time NCAA All-American, 1999 Division I NCAA National Singles Champion, Women’s Tennis


Author E. Hughes Career Achievement Honorees

College of Arts and Sciences

Heather Raffo ’98 (M.F.A.)
Playwright and actress

Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science

Denise M. Boren’01 (Ph.D.)
Assistant Professor for Adult Medical Surgical Faculty,
California State University San Marcos

Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies

Judy Ann Kamanyi’03 (M.A.)
Social Development & Governance Advisor/Consultant

School of Business Administration

John M. Cappetta’83 (B.A.)
President, Cappetta Capital Partners, LLC
Executive Chairman, LJL Funding, LLC

School of Law

Richard M. Bartell’75 (J.D.)
President, Bartell Hotels

School of Leadership and Education Sciences

Leona Makokis’01 (Ed.D.)
President, Blue Quills First Nations College
Patricia A. Makokis ’00 (Ed.D.)
Director of Research and Curriculum Development, Blue Quills First Nations College