Alcalá View 1996 12.7

A newsletter for the employees of the University of San Diego

April 1996, Vol. 12, Issue 7 View Hinman Ushers USD into a New Universe By Jill Wagner Art covers the walls Netscape:

Kids Carnival

Gather your kids, friends and neighbors and join the Manchester Family Child Development Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m ., April 13, for the annual Kids and Com- munity Carnival. An Astra Jump, a pony ride, food and games booths will be set up in front of the Hahn University Center for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Prizes from local restaurants and retail stores will be raf- fled throughout the day. All funds raised at the carnival will go to the child develop- ment center. Catholic Perspectives The 1995-96 Catholic Perspectives Forum contin- ues at 7 p.m., April 18 in Manchester Executive Conference Center. Ray- mond F. Collins, dean in the School of Religious Studies at Catholic University of America, will speak on "The Bible: Cast in Stone or Living Word?" Admission is free. Family Fair The streets of Linda Vista will be alive with the sounds of music and live entertain- ment from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 27. The annual Linda Vista Fair, sponsored in part by USO, will feature a parade, two performances by the Fern Street Circus, and food and craft booths on Linda Vista Road between Ulric and Comstock streets. Volunteers are needed to staff the USO booth. If you are interested in showcasing your program or volunteering at the booth, call Susan Manard at ext. 4659.

not occupied by book- shelves. A fresh pot of coffee is always brewing. Hundreds of classic vol- umes of moral philosophy are piled on floor-to-ceil- ing bookshelves. Ethics journals and cop ies of current articles on moral issues abound. A comer is set as ide for student and professional philosophers This is the perfect sem- inar room env isioned by Larry Hinman, professor in the philosophy depart- ment. It would be a costly to gather and discuss what they just read.

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--Raphael, ·The School of.Athen3• .Etflit::s Updah:Si:J de:iigned primarily to be used by ethics instructor:, and their :studenb. It i:J intended to provide update:, on current literature, both popular and professional, that relate to ethics.

"departments" on USD's homepage and is among the first of what should be many well-designed, graphically pleas ing sites showing off the univers ity to students, researchers and everyday cybersurfers from around the world. Pres ident Alice B. Hayes has expressed on several occasions, including her inaug- ural speech, that she envisions a fully wired campus with students and employees study- ing, researching and communicating elec- tronically. The Information Superhighway is poised to one day become as commonly tra- versed as Anytown, USA's Main Street, and fo lks like Hayes and Hinman are doing their part to make the roads ide stops familiar and comfo rtab le. Hinman's site opens with a beautiful reproduction of Raphae l's "The School of Athens" and invites visitors to explore ethi- cal theory, applied ethics, the period icals room or the reference room. Bibliographic (Continued on page four)

endeavor, though, to gather all those books and periodicals, acqu ire the art, and make the room comfortable and conducive to study. Hinman found a way around that cost, however, and is in the midst of build- ing this ideal room on the World Wide Web, where access to all sorts of books, magazines and art is available and essentially free. The only thing missing in his virtual seminar room is the coffee, Hinman quips. What originally started as a means to keep information included in his recently published textbook up to date - and ava il- able electronically through the Internet - quickly turned into a project of its own , Hinman says. Last summer, he sat down to build the Web site and discovered a vast amount of ethics-related material was already ava ilable in cyberspace. He set out to organize it into one "room" that is easy to nav igate and fun to hang around. The Ethics Updates site is found under

Counselor's Enthusiasm Inspires Pride By Jill Wagner

Benefit Briefs

"(Kelly) emanates pride in USO," senior Nicole Misseneo wrote in a letter of nomi- nation. "His positive outlook has insp ired all of our (Toureros ) members to take pride in our school. If he's not in his office, he's out on the road promoting USO." Farland's fall semester road trips take him to Arizona, Colorado and other states east of Mississ ippi, where he attends college fairs and visits high schools to recruit USO appli- cants. In the spring, he and the five other

Many employees enroll their child(ren) in summer camp programs as an alter- native to day care. Be aware that the cost of certain sum- mer camp programs is not eligible for reimbursement as a dependent care expense. The sponsor of the camp must be a licensed day care provider such as the YMCA in order for the expenses to qualify for reimbursement. Scudder investment com- pany has added "Scudder Global Discovery Fund" to its family of mutual funds. The fund generally invests in small , rapidly growing com- panies that offer the potential for above-average returns relative to large companies. The fund has the flexibility to invest in any region of the world. Prospectus for each of Scudder's 24 funds are avail- able in human resources. TIAA/CREF is an insur- ance company that offers retirement investments through fixed and variable "annuities." An annuity is a contract by which an insur- ance company agrees to make regular retirement income payment to someone for life or for a fixed period. Investment in TIAA's fixed annuity guarantees principal and a specified interest rate and may also offer dividends. CREF, on the other hand, invests in the market. CREF's Variable Annuity offers no guarantee, and the value fluctuates based on market performance. Today, CREF offers a variety of options, including Stock, Money Market, Bonds, Social Choice, Global Equities, Equity Index or Growth funds. Investors may divide their contributions between TIAA and the seven options in CREF. These investment options are offered under TIAA/CREF's Retirement (RA), Group Retirement (GRA), and Supplemental Retirement (SRA) annuity contracts. - Vicki Coscia

Kelly Farland keeps an oversized piece of cardboard in his Serra Hall office with a list of questions written in various styles and colors of ink. It's the place student volunteer tour guides go when a campus visitor has asked a question they cannot answer or that is too funny not to share. The current list includes: "What does the blue signify on top of the Immaculata?" and "Are the apartments so far away from the cafeteria because they think USO studen ts need more exercise?" As adviser to the Tour-

eros, Farland is one of the guardians of USO history. He responds to even the most off-the-wall questions and will include the new information in the tour guide tra ining program if it's relevant. The stories told to potential students and inter- ested parents on the tours are often the first bits of USO history they hear, and

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Farland makes sure it is pre- Kelly Farland (center) celebrates his Parent's Association Award of cise. Excellence with President Alice B. Hayes (left) , his mother, Lyn Farland learned firsthand Wadleigh, and stepfather, Fred Wadleigh .

what it takes to be a knowledgeable and effective tour gu ide when he led visitors around the Arizona State University cam- pus during his undergraduate years there. The experience made Farland a natural choice to revamp the struggling Toureros program when he joined undergraduate admiss ions in 1992. He learned USO history simply by living it and hav ing longtime employees such as Terry Whitcomb fo llow his guides around, fi lling in blanks or cor- recting misconceptions. The all-volunteer Toureros is now an official student organiza- tion with 35 guides who lead 12 tours a week. Farland's work with the Toureros and as an admission officer has earned the praise of students and co-workers alike, who admire his enthusiasm and love for the university. Last month he was awarded the first Parents Assoc iation Award of Excellence, which is given to a staff member who exhibits daily USD's motto, "Emitte Spiritum Tuum - Send Forth Thy Spirit."

admiss ion counse lors return to campus and the lengthy process of read ing applications begins. Throughout the second semester Farland continues to build relationships with the hopeful applicants and their families, acting as a counselor to help them through the admiss ions process and the initial move away from home. "Mom and Dad aren't necessarily go ing to fe el comfortable about their student leav ing, so I may symbolize to them somebody who they can trust and who is go ing to be con- cerned about their student," Farland says. As for little known campus facts, Farland too is the guy to trust. Yes, he's heard all the ghost stories, but you'll have to ask him yourse lf if they are true. No, we most cer- tainly should not walk on the tiled seal in Maher Hall. And yes, there's a magical new place on campus known as Echo Point. It's near the west end of the fountain plaza next to the half-circle of benches that surround the small fountain. Visit the spot to discover the meaning of its name for yourse lf.

Department of the Month Legal Clinic

Pedal Power Have you been wondering what motivates those crazy cyclists huffing up Marian Way at 7:30 a.m.? Find out by joining workers all over San Diego who will commute by bike on May 17. The annual Bike to Work Day is part of the American Lung Associ- ation's Clean Air Month. Riders who pledge to bike to work are eligible for prizes and a free T-shirt (if you are among the first 1,000 to regis- ter by April 22) . Sign up forms are available at the Hahn University Center information desk. Once on campus, cele- brate the climb to the peak with refreshments at a univer- sity center reception for USO cyclists. Plan also for an informa- tional meeting May 14 where experienced riders will help you map a route to USO and share tips on safe riding tech- niques, proper clothing and shower facilities. For more information call Jill Wagner at ext. 4684 or Greg Zackowski at ext. 4796. New Hires Welcome to the following employees who recently joined the USO community: Sue Lander, administrative data processing; and York Mitchell, custodial services. Congratulations to the fol- lowing employee who was recently promoted: Nancy Olson, executive as- sistant in university services. Passages Deaths Cleo Green, father of Debra Green, lawyering skills instruc- tor, on March 3. Dennis Manard, husband of Susan Manard, administra- tive secretary in public rela- tions, on March 14. Thank you to USO community for all your prayers and best wishes during my recent ill- ness. It worked! I'm well! Nancy Olson

The staff of the legal clinic includes (front row from left to right): Nancy Keosayian, Patty Cortez, Nina Crow and Theresa Player; (back row from left to right): Steve Hartwell, Richard "Corl

1. Where is your department located? Our department is located in the law school building, Warren Hall, on the third floor in room 308. 2 . What are the functions of your department? Our department functions as a small law office. We provide free legal services to low- income people who res ide in San Diego County. We have various cl in ics that make up the department, includ ing the civil, env ironmental, criminal, immigration and men tal health clinics. 3. What is the biggest challenge your department faces? Probably the biggest challenge is try ing to prov ide legal services to as many clien ts as possible. We are only able to prov ide ser- vices to a fract ion of the many requests we rece ive each day. 4. How has your department changed during the past 10 years? We have recently updated our computer faci lities, which now include a computer research room fo r the clinic's studen ts.

5. What is the one thing you would like the campus community to know about your department and its functions? Because we are funded in part by a grant, we can only see cl ients who are low- income (that is, clients who fa ll at or below the fed - eral poverty guidelines). These income guide lines apply to USO employees as well. Surf's Up The days are longer, the sun is warmer and plans are in the works for a super cool Employee Appreciation Picnic. Start dig- ging out the wild swim trunks and zinc oxide because the annual party, dubbed "Surf C ity USO" by the campus dudes and dudettes, is scheduled for noon to 3:30 p. m. June 7 at the Sports Center pool. In the meantime, for all you non-native, non-beachgoing San Diegans, you better h it the shores in preparation for next mon th's unique contest. You' ll be challenged to identify local surfing hotspots pictured in the next issue of the Alcala View and beat the native beach bums to a totally awesome prize that will be awarded at the picnic.

Debate Watch '96 The following committees, which make up USD's Presidential Debate Task Force, will oversee planning _and staging of the October debate: Operations Committee Jack Cannon, chair Kate Callen Student Program Committee Greg Zackowski, chair Members to be named

University Ministry Events Penance Service, 5 p.m., April 1, in Founders Chapel. Passover Seder, 6 to 9 p.m., April 2, in UC Forum AB. Reservations are required. Call ext. 4735 for more infor- mation. Bible Study, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., every Wednesday, in UC104. Catholic Worker Soup Kitchen, 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., every Monday and Tuesday. Sign up in UC238. Classifieds Wanted to rent: R.S.C.J. sisters need a 4 to 5 bed- room home in the San Diego area available in June or July. Contact Sister Pat Schaffer at ext. 4034. For sale: Spalding women's 21 ", 18-speed multi-track bicycle. Includes gel seat, water bottle rack. Like new, no scratches or rust. $130 or best offer. Call Cindy at ext. 4675. For sale: large, hard plastic pet carrier. $30 or best offer. Call Cindy at ext. 4675. Wanted to buy: Printer for 386 PC. Willing to pay $100. Call Ryan at ext. 8763. Michael Haskins Trisha Ratledge Production and Design: Judy Williamson Photography: Ken Jacques Jill Wagner Alcala View is published monthly (except January) by the publications and human resources offices. The newsletter is distributed to all USO employees. [0396/1200) Alcala View Vol. 12, Issue 7 Editor: Jill Wagner Contributing Editors:

John Forbes Don Johnson Roger Manion

Special Events Committee Esther La Porta, chair Members to be named Community, Government and Civic Committee Maria Martinez-Cosio, chair Members to be named

Maria Martinez-Cosio Antoine Marcais David McCluskey Rudy Spano

UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO Greg Zackowski 1 9 9 6 Academic Committee

Del Dickson, co-chair David Sullivan, co-chair Members to be named

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New Universe (Continued from page one)

high school students and the media. Information currently available through the site includes staff and student directories, course schedules, program descriptions, a calendar of events and alumni association news. The USO site can be found at http://www.acusd.edu. Hinman's site can be accessed directly at http://www.acusd.edu /-hinman. Editor's note: This is the first in an occa- sional series highlighting Web sites designed by faculty and staff. If you have created a site you think should be featured, contact Jill Wagner at ext . 4684 . Walk For Someone You Love Join the SEA and support the March of Dimes Walk America on Saturday, April 27. For more information, contact Sandy Archambo at ext. 4523 .

information, the text of articles and class syllabi are a few of the resources gathered in Hinman's Ethics Update. "Building a Web site is as much about the psychology of organizing information as it is about providing the information," he says. "I hope to provide an anchor for all the philos- ophy resources out there." The professor says he spends two to three hours a day adding to and fine-tuning the site. He is brimming with ideas to enhance the pages and make them useful for all types of philosophers. Meanwhile, several other groups and individuals on campus are updating USD's homepage, adding department pages and working toward creating a site useful to employees, students, alumni, college-bound t {J:J) University of 8an Die8o

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