USD Magazine Fall 2006

f you’re an alum who doesn’t care about USD, stop reading. But let’s say that you do care, and that your idea of caring means investing yourself on a personal level. Here are a few things you can do to lend a hand. Hungry? How about taking a Torero to lunch? This event — held ALUMNI UPDATE

world is the message of Courtney Smith ’04, who works for San Diego City Councilman Brian Maienschein. As a guest speaker, she gives undergrads a heads-up about what to expect when transi- tioning from school to work. “As I started working, I thought, ’Is this what I’m going to be doing for the next 40 years?’” says Smith. “It’s nice to have somebody say that those feelings are normal.” SamMorgan, president of the

VOLUNTEERS WANTED Al ums have l ot s of oppor tuni t i es to he l p out by Carol Cujec [ p a t r o n a g e ] I

every February — brings alumni and students together to refine networking skills. There’s a faint resemblance to speed dating, with students rotating among tables to quiz alumni about careers. Another way to connect to students is to speak on campus. Learning how to survive in the real

Student Alumni Association, wants to see more alums like Smith on campus. The association seeks ALUMN I UPDATE ALUMN I UPDATE ALUMN I UPDATE ALUMN I UPDATE ALUMN I UPDATE ALUMN I UPDATE

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