Features
Flair for the Dramatic
From sitcoms to Broadway, 20 years of collaboration between USD’s M.F.A. program and the Old Globe has made for some mighty impressive résumés. And why not? The intensive two-year program is quite possibly the most acclaimed classical training program in the country. Meet this year’s crop of young actors as they unleash their wide range of talent.
Garden is a Verb
It’s no accident that the campus of the University of San Diego is beautiful. In fact, making the grounds a wonder to behold was a priority for the founders. From the coral tree blossoms that greet visitors at the West Entrance to the stark outlines of cypress to the fluttering stands of purple fountain grass, USD’s flora has something to offer the observant, no matter the season. And when your eyes are wide open and you’re paying particular attention, there’s no telling just what will be revealed.
Departments
Around the Park
Peace Train Sounding Louder»Actor Martin Sheen joined Dean William Headley and Catholic Relief Services’ Ken Hackett at the inauguration of the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies.
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Students “learn and apply the skills and techniques of personal selling.”
Tangled Up in Blue»Icebergs aren’t just passive hunks of ice. According to associate professor Ron Kaufmann, they actually change the chemistry of the objects around them.
Taking Care»
School of Nursing takes the lead in getting doctoral candidates the funding they need to continue.
Final Answer»School of Law professor appears on the TV show “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”.
Up in Smoke»A family bands together to overcome their losses in the aftermath of the devastation wreaked by the Witch Creek Fire.
Shades of Green»
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ALUMNI UPDATE
Never a Dull Moment»Decades after graduation, John Bowman’s bond with the College for Men remains as strong as it was in his early days on campus.
Dream Comes True»
Gifts at Work»
Campaign Corner
Meet Madame Chair»When Darlene Marcos Shiley took the helm of USD’s Board of Trustees, one thing was clear: This is a woman who says what she means and means what she says.
Athletics
Under Construction»Men’s basketball coach Bill Grier wants to promote USD’s own brand of March Madness, making the university’s role in the public eye more prominent.
Senior Moment»Senior Amanda Rego intends to be remembered as the person who led the women’s basketball team to a WCC championship.
FALL HIGHLIGHTS»
Point of View
The Witch Creek Sisterhood»What do you call a caravan of evacuees made up of seven cars filled with moms, dads, teens, dogs and cats? In a word: Community.
Class Notes Articles
Politics, As Usual»Overseeing the day-to-day operations of presidential hopeful Barack Obama’s campaign is a perfect fit for Betsy Myers.
Sweet Spot in the President’s Office»
Documenting the comings and goings of four U.S. Presidents was all in a day’s work for alumna Marilyn (Qualiato) Jacanin.
Underneath it All»
The intersection of medical illustration and pop culture gives birth to Vanessa Ruiz’s unique Web log.
A Life Lived in Service»Fallen Navy Reserve Officer Laura Mankey’s legacy is an endowed scholarship fund that will benefit NROTC students.
