USD Magazine, Winter 2003

WINTER 2003 volume 18 • no. 2 USD MAGAZINE 14 f eatures The Peacemakers

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EDITOR Michael R. Haskins '02 (M.A.) Mhaskins@sandiego.edu CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Cecilia Chan Cchan@sandiego.edu Timothy McKernan Timothym@sandiego.edu Krystn Sh rieve Kshrieve@sandiego.edu DESIGN & PRODUCTION Warner Design Associates, Inc. PHOTOGRAPHERS Fred Greaves Rod ney Nakamoto Gary Payne '86 Brock Scott Front cover: Fred Greaves Back cover: Rodney Nakamoto EXECUT IVE DIRECTOR FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING Harlan Corenman USD Magazine is published quarterly by the University ofSan Diego for its alumni, parems and friends. Editorial offices: USD Magazine, Publications Office, University ofSan Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92 110-2492. Third-class postage paid at San Diego, CA 921 I0. USO phone num– ber (6 19) 260-4600; emergency security (619) 260-2222; disaster (619) 260-4534. Posnnasrer: Send address changes to USD Magazine, Publications Office, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA University of San Diego PRESIDENT AJice Bourke Hayes

As armed conflicts rage in more than two dozen countries around the world, it seems char peace is always out of reach. Bur a small band of students is learning how to bring opposing parties to the table and build peace that lasts. Saving Our Schools The same refrain echoes through count– less media reports on public education - the system is broken, and kids aren't learning. The truth is char the system works well for some, not so good for others. USO experts suggest some ways to end the disparity. Activist students stand up for civic engagement; the campus bids farewell to Harmon Hall; a business class gets a big lesson in management. Also: fine arts expansion; rhe laureates are coming to campus; President Hayes goes to Rome. Alumni Almanac George Clarke '77 is a praiseworthy prosector. Also: awards for outstanding alumni; a major change for the Career Achievement Awards. Faculty Almanac Anthropology Professor Jerome Hall explores the deep. Also: faculty make beautiful music; USO has lots of new profs; second thoughts on deviance; taking candy away from kids. Sports Almanac Torero Jason Blair completes his basket– ball mission. Also: new fashions for fans; WCC Tournament returns; posrseason reports on football and soccer. departments Campus Almanac

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Alumni Gallery/Class Notes Under extreme pressure, Kevin Schultz '94 is one cool customer ... Josie (Gable) Rodriguez '87 discovered that arr com– pleted her life, and is leading others to the same conclusion. Alumni Regional Events In Their Own Words Angela Minhru-Nguyen '02 reveals how a chance disagreement led her to a career in psychology. Calendar

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