Alcalá View 1990 6.10

Bores' next project: retirement

By Jacqueline Genovese When Al Bores and his college bud- dies saw the 1940 Hollywood film "I Wanted Wings," war and flying seemed romantic, glamorous. After flying 35 B-29 missions over Japan, Manchuria and the Malay Peninsula, Bores real- ized that war was an awful nightmare. "When I joined the Army Air Corps I felt patriotic and eager to do my part as did everyone in those days," Bores explains. "But after 16 months in com- bat and seeing my buddies die, I prayed for it to end." Although he was decorated many times, receiving two distinguished flying crosses, three air medals, six bat- tle stars and three Presidential citations, the Escondido resident says he never felt like a hero. "I just felt lucky to make it back. So many of my buddies didn't." After the war, Bores spent 22 years in the Air Force, flying and specializing in weapons and supply contracts. He brought that experience to Alcala Park in 1975, when Jack Boyce, vice presi- dent for financial affairs, asked him to come to USD as a project manager and help restore and renovate the campus buildings. "The school was pretty worn down at the time, and there wasn't a lot of money for refurbishing the campus, so I (Continued on next page) Vol. 6, No. 1O

The recently completed Legal Research Center. Campus construction update

Completion of the Legal Research Center (LRC) construction set in mo- tion another round of office shuffling on campus. The moves: • School of Law programs former- ly housed on the first floor of Guadalupe Hall - the Law Cen- ter, Patient Advocacy Program and the Public Interest Law Cen- ter - have moved to space in the LRC. • University Relations develop- ment offices now housed in the St. Francis Seminary apartments will move into the remodeled top floor of Guadalupe by the end of July. That includes the Develop-

ment, Parent Relations, Corporate Relations, Advancement Ser- vices, Annual Fund and Prospect Research offices. Groundbreaking is scheduled in the fall for construction of a 43,900-square- foot building to house the electrical en- gineering and physics departments now quartered in Serra Hall. "The rest of the science departments are in Serra, so we wanted this building to be near Serra," explained Roger Manion, director of physical plant. Other factors influencing the site selec- tion included room for expansion of the Bookstore and Mail Center, impact on parking and the ability to provide space (Continued on page 3) USD Employee Newsletter

July 1990

Around the Park

Burns , Cynthia Butler, William Camero, Susan Carrico, Eduardo Castro, Cecilia Cheatom, Modena Conrad, John Cunningham, Julie D'- Angelo, Teresa Duhon, Barbara Dunn, Hank Egan Jr ., Calista Frank, Richard Gaby, Elizabeth Givens, Sixto Gomez, Bill Hall, Joanna Hickman, Frank Holcomb, Tom Iannacone, Janiece Ken- nedy, Mary Kennedy,

Loan Collections' John McCloskey reports that payroll manager Vicki Coscia recently accepted the position of assistant director of human resources. Best wishes to Vicki, she will be missed! The accounting department also welcomes Betty Mat- kovich to the Student Ac-

counts Office and sends her belated birthday wishes for her June 6 birthday. Also belated birthday wishes to Jan Gal- loway of the Student Accounts Office for her June 8 birthday. Congratulations to cashier Carmen DeCordova for her recent promotion to student accounts clerk. Happy birthday wishes this month to the following employees: Deirdre Alfred, Patricia Armstrong, Carmen Barcena, Anne Barker, Judy Barnes, John Beale, Julia Benites, Jody Bong, Al Bores, Pat Boyce, Maria Briseno, Richard Byerly, James Carter, Dan Clark, Eileen Clark, Kathleen Clow, Jimmy Contreras, Astrid Diaz, Diane Ditman, Vincent Fernando, Brian Fogarty, Jackie Frieburg, Don Gen- nero, Jon Hansen, David Hay, Kathi Horton, Guadalupe Huidor, Vina Al Bores (Continued from page 1) had to hire students and deal with several contractors to get the work done for a price we could afford," Bores explains. The Ohio native, who retired in June, counts the Hahn University Cen- ter, the Helen and James K. Copley Library and the Hahn School of Nurs- ing as major building projects he directed. But he says he is proudest of orchestrating the filling of the canyon between the University Center and the valley student housing. "It took 20,000 truckloads of dirt to fill the canyon," Bores remembers. "We got the dirt for free and it gave the university 5 1/2 acres of level ground." After working for the military and private industry, the father of four says there is no place like USD. "The people here are good people, everyone is like a

Theodora Kostka, Angeline Labrucherie, Gumaro Lopez, Sr. Helen Lorch, Shey! Lorey-McAtee, Peter Martin , Fr. Mike McKay, Sr. Virginia McMonagle, Jeffrey Mer- cer, Candace Mulvey, Dino Navarro, Maria Nyffenegger, Isabel Oliveira, Frank Orlando, Carl Oshiro, Karen Overly, Phillip Payton, Deborah Pint, Karen Richeson, John Rollo, Oscar Ruiz, Elizabeth Rumery, Doug San- for, Sr. Annette Schmeling, Pedro Servin, Kerri Stonecipher, Kristine Strachan, Al Sutlick, Therese Thies- sen, Angel Tirado, Ramiro Torres- Plascencia, John Trifiletti, Reante Valois, Eileen Van Tassell, Leroy Weber, Celste Weinsheim, Stewart Westdal, Kathryn Whistler, Mandy Wiedower, Kristine Zaki.

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Malachowsi, Grace McElhaney, Seamus McFadden, Kevin McGarry, Judy Mersino, James Middleton, Betsy Mueller, Judith Munoz, Penny Navarro, Stephen Nellis, Carl Nelson, Denise North, Isaias Nunez-Lopez, Jean Phersson, Harold Pennoyer, Helen Picado, Alejandro Pimentel, Enrique Plascencia, Mezelal Rezene, Deborah Santos, Lisa Smith, Jose Tavares, Charles Thomas, David Tiedemann, Thich Tran, Raymond Trujillo Jr . , Wen-Hsiang Tsai, Jan Tuomainen, Ruben Valdez, Cindy Vil- lis, Arlene Weeks, Gary Whitney . Happy birthday wishes to the fol- lowing employees who have August birthdays: Marcelino Aguirre, Jose Azevedo, Lourdes Barradas, Mar- garita Bermudez, James Burns, Paul

Al Bores (left, back row) and his crew pose in front of the B-29 that Bores flew during World War II.

coming in and doing work for her," he explains. "And Human Resources is talking about forming a group for USD retirees, I would really enjoy that." Retirement plans also include a lot of tennis and golf, and traveling to visit children and grandchildren throughout the U.S.

family, and everyone works together as a team. You don't find that in too many other places," he says. The 70-year-old Bores is so fond of USD that he plans to return during his retirement and volunteer in different areas. "I've already ia!ked to Nancy Carter (Legal Research Center) about

Watson's work is risky business By Jacqueline Genovese Pat Watson almost wasn't an Alcala Park employee. "In 1982, I applied for a faculty secretary job at USD, but I didn't get it,"

Cornish , clerical assistant, Graduate Admissions; Lisa L. Davis, senior secretary, Capital Campaign; Diane Mary Deerman, data processing, Development; Lorraine S. Esrig, ad- ministrative/executive assistant, Test Preparation; Marilyn Hiskett, secretary, Development; Kristy Rae Hutcherson , assistant cook, Grille; Cathy M. Joseph, secretary, Fine Arts; Juan Manuel Martinez , equipment operator, Grounds/Maintenance; Betty J. Matkovich, clerical assistant, Con- troller; Jeanne B. McDonald, clerical assistant, Controller; Linn McLaurin, secretary, Development; Kathryn Louise Moreschi, secretary, Career Counseling; Harold B. Pennoyer, maintenance mechanic, Building Main- tenance; Kristine Marie Pierce, cleri- cal assistant, Bookstore; Kim L. Trout, secretary, Public Relations; Lynette Vaughn , secretary, School of Nursing; Phyliss Whitehorse, clerical assistant, Controller. Congratulations to the following employees who recently received a promotion: Sandra L. Harrod, from secretary II to senior secretary, School of Busi- ness; Ann Ochs, from clerk, Admis- sions to clerical assistant I, Regi- strar/Records. Correction In the May issue of the Alcala View, Kathryn Elizabeth Pierce's job title was incorrectly listed. Her correct title is secretary, Law School administra- tion. Construction of the new building will eliminate about 56 parking spaces, according to Manion. Meanwhile, work is under way on the north perimeter road behind the Im- maculata. The two-phase construction project will include removal of sidewalks, concrete aprons and asphalt concrete. New curbs, gutters, sidewalks, asphalt concrete, lighting and landscaping will be installed. "Our work on the north perimeter road is just one step closer to realizing our ultimate goal, which is a perimeter road that goes completely around the university," according to Manion. "That perimeter road is necessary before we can begin Lo implement the mall area construction that is in the university's long range plan ."

Watson recalls with a smile. "Then I was offered a job in the School of Nurs- ing but had to tum it down because of the hours. Then a secretarial position came open in Development and I was hired. I guess three was my lucky num- ber," she says with a laugh. After working for four years in Development, the Florida native says she "found her home in Human Resour- ces," where she has served as risk management assistant for the past two years. The Coronado resident isn't the only one who feels she is "right at home" in Human Resources. Watson's hard work and dedication were publicly recognized when she was named runner-up for the 1989 Employee of the Year Award at last year's Staff Appreciation picnic. "I was flabbergasted when my name was called!" Watson remembers. And for good reason. "I had typed the list of nominees for Judith (Munoz)," she ex- plains, "and my name was not on that list!" In nominating the mother of five for the Employee of the Year Award, Dr. Munoz, director of human resources, said Watson's "performance was almost flawless. She plans ahead, anticipates needs and is very productive. In a busy office with conflicting demands, her maturity, good judgment and sense of humor make it easier for all of her co- workers." As risk management assistant, Wat- son serves as a liaison between USD and various insurance representatives, and processes claims on damaged or stolen university property. "The claims range from employees being rear-ended in a university car to students driving through the walls of dorms," Watson re- lates. "I really enjoy what I do and get a lot of satisfaction when we're able to help somebody whose property has been stolen or damaged." Looking down the road, Watson can't imagine working anywhere else. "I've worked all my life," she says, "but I've never worked at a place like USD. And it' s the people. The people here make all the difference."

Pat Watson Passages Deaths Bruce Randall, father of Carrie Wil- son, assistant dean, Law School, in May. Katina Spanis, motherof Dr. Curt Span is, professor of biology, in June. Morris Snyder, father of Lester Snyder, professor of law, in May. New hires, promotions Welcome to the following in- dividuals who recently joined the USD community: Melody R. Church, special services worker, General Services; Robert F. Construction (Continued from page 1) to house equipment required for the eventual installation of air conditioning in the new facility, Serra Hall and More Hall. Construction of the new building is expected to take a year. When it is com- pleted, the amhropology and sociology departments now located on Guadalupe 's bottom floor will move into the offices in Serra vacated by electrical engineering and physics. That will allow the University Rela- tions offices of the Capital Campaign, Trusts and Estates and Special Projects - now located in the Mission housing complex - to move to Guadalupe.

Seminar on difficult people Like everything about your job ex- cept one person? Could your office be declared a war zone? Then Human Resources has a seminar that might help. "Dealing with Difficult People," will be held from 8:45 a.m.-noon, Aug. 14. It will teach you new ways of com- municating with people who have the ability to push your "hot" button when- ever they speak. For more information, call Esther at ext. 4594, and watch your mail box for a memo. Classifieds Aluminum cans wanted. Bring your empties to the Manchester Family Child Development Center. Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. For rent. Spanish-style home, Ken- sington area , above Mission Valley. 3bdrm., 1 1/2 bath. Furnished or unfur- nished. Large redwood deck. Available mid-August 1990. Call Barbara at 283- 2873. For rent. Unfurnished townhome within walking distance ofUSD. 1 Bdr. plus loft, 1 1/2 bath. 2 car garage, all ap- pliances, AC, fireplace, vaulted ceil- ings, pool, jacuzzi. Available 8/1. $1150/ month. Call Karen at 278-6697. Alcala View is published rrwnthly September through July by the Publica- tions and Human Resources offices. The news/el/er is distributed 10 all USD employees.

Coming Up July Through August 17

Sports Camps. Camps for boys and girls, ages 7-18. W eekJy sessions avail- able for both resident and day campers. Programs include tennis, basics tennis , competitive swimming, boys and girls basketball, soccer, football, volleyball, baseball and softball. USD campus. Resident camps from $325, day camps from $235. 260-4593 . 9 Monday University of the Third Age. A pro- gram of physical exercise classes and a variety of lectures for persons 55 and older. Manchester Executive Con- ference Center. $55. 260-4585. Creative Kids '90. A program for kids entering grades two through seven devoted to helping students stretch their creative abilities. Two-week sessions in which children choose from geography, arts & crafts, drawing, African safari, saving our environment, computers, literature, theater production and T. V. Picnic reminder Don't forget to put on your duds and mosey on over to the Employee Appreciation Picnic from 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. on Friday, July 27, behind Copley Library. To guarantee eligibility for a door prize, (and that the proper amount of food is ordered) all employees plan- ning to attend the picnic are asked to RSVP to Human Resources by July 23. Please remember the picnic is for employees only. To RSVP and for more informa- tion call ext. 4594.

journalism. 9-11 :45 a.m., Manchester Executive Conference Center. After- noon enrichment programs from 11 :45 a.m.-5 p.m. Classes $70. After- noon enrichment programs $170. Repeated July 23 through August 3. 260-4585. 10 Tuesday Continuing education course. Certificate in International Business. "Importing Strategies." Continues Tuesdays through July. 6:30- 9:30 p.m., Manchester Executive Con- ference Center. Fee. 260-4644. August 26 Sunday Soccer vs. alumni squad. 1 p.m., Torero Stadium. Fee. 260-4601 29 Wednesday Soccer vs. U .C. San Diego. 7:30 p.m., Torero Stadium. Fee. 260-4601 . 31 Friday Women's volleyball vs. Cal State Fullerton. 7:30 p.m., Sports Center. 260-4601 .

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