Features
iSpyIt’s a grave new world for those entrusted with protecting a vulnerable populace in our hyper-tech society, but USD graduates-turned-FBI agents are combating online criminals and shaping national cyber-security policies with the click of a mouse. |
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How Can I Keep From Singing?When alumni of USD’s Choral Scholars program came back to campus, they were delighted to not only find their camaraderie in full effect, but to be welcomed by the current crop of Choral Scholars. There was, of course, a whole lot of singing. And just like the old days, it sounded like perfection. |
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Home AwaySwapping homes with strangers may not be for everybody, but for Shelley Miller ’03 (MSEL), it’s provided some of the most precious times of her family’s life. It’s really all about teaming up with other families to be partners in adventure. |
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Departments
Letters to the Editor
Spring 2010Former president weighs in; hard work pays off; opportunity knocks.
Around the Park
A Complex FormulaNew IPJ Executive Director Milburn Line knows all about navigating the intricacies of peace.
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[aid and comfort]Prayers and compassion offered for Haitian earthquake victims.
What’s the Buzz?College of Arts and Sciences Dean Mary Boyd sees keeping the lines of communication open as crucial to her work.
Harnessing Her PowerContrary to popular belief, new study finds that women engineering majors graduate at the same rate as men.
Gifts at WorkInaugural Founders’ Gala exceeds goal; science grant; more.
Operation Magic MomentsWhen USD students sign up to work at Camp Adventure, a youth camp for military families, lives get changed.
Keeping the FaithUSD’s Alumni Endowed Scholarship helps students get the most out of their university experience.
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[etc.]Kyoto Laureate Maestro Pierre Boulez announced; poet Jericho Brown wins Whiting Award; new vice president comes on board.
Torero Athletics
Mr. Washington Goes to the HallBasketball great Stan Washington ’74 to be inducted into USD’s Chet and Marguerite Pagni Family Athletics Hall of Fame.
Sports BriefsMatusz makes MLB debut; Johnson starts for NFL; Women’s softball hosts tournament; more.
Point of View
Blood RelativesA single e-mail led Liz Jordan ’05 to make a decision that would affect any number of lives for years to come.
Class Notes Articles
Swim, Bike, Run, LoveTriathlons are a metaphor for life for cancer survivor J.D. Dudek ’79 (M.Ed. ’85), who’s always felt that faith is connected to athleticism.
Heroic MeasuresArmy nurse Shelly Burdette-Taylor is conducting doctoral research about the quality of life for those who’ve suffered traumatic limb loss.
Righteous DudeBeing in the business of righting wrongs doesn’t make Jim McElroy ’77 (J.D.) popular, but he’s not looking for friends, he’s looking for justice.
