USD Magazine Summer 2008

USD MAGAZINE 6 AROUND THE PARK I t was a moment frozen in time: A crowd of 300 thronged around a giant yellow backhoe on a graded dirt lot, smiled for the photogra- pher perched on a ladder and looked into the future of stu- dent life at Alcalá Park. When the four-story, 50,000- square-foot center opens in Fall 2009, that particular image from the March 27 kickoff for the Student Life Pavilion will be on display. It makes for a perfect fit, as the photo not only has a his-

A PLACE TO CALL THEIR OWN Making history at the future site of new Student Life Pavilion by Kate Callen [ m o m e n t o u s ]

toric pedigree — echoing a 1949 picture of Bishop Charles Buddy and Mother Rosalie Hill at the original USD construction site — but it captures a celebra- tion in which excitement about the new campus hub was equaled by elation over the NCAA Tournament appearances of the men’s and women’s bas- ketball teams. Situated east of the Hahn University Center, the pavilion will boast stunning views, wire- less Internet access and an out-

door performance amphitheater. “It will change the lives of every student at the University of San Diego,” Associated Stu- dents President Matt Thelen told the gathering. “It will offer stu- dents a place to relax, gather with friends and cheer on future Torero victories.” Every aspect of the pavilion’s intricate design reflects student demand for a building all their own that will create a palpable sense of community. “The key word is ‘transparency,’” said

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