USD Magazine Summer 2006

LETTERS TO THE EDI TOR

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old son and a 2-year-old daugh- ter. Imagine having a family life with the time he devotes to his production schedules! But some- how he does it. — Vincent Moiso ‘95 As I look back on my educational experience, I can honestly say that my time at the University of San Diego had the greatest impact on the person I’ve become. The friends and memories I made there are with me every day. The best part, of course, was meeting my husband, Tim Lynch. The arti- cle captured the professional Tim Lynch excellently. (I think he failed to mention that he was also nom- inated for a Grammy last year, as producer of a short music video, also with Green Day.) But I am sure he is most proud of his two beautiful children, Cameron and Keira. Thank you for spotlighting a wonderful man! — Jennifer (Lofftus) Lynch ‘95 Generosity of Spirit I was so pleased to see the article on Louise Stanger, “Time to Laugh Again,” in the latest USD Magazine (Spring 2006). I was in the doctoral program with Louise, and as a fellow alumna, it’s reassuring to see acknowl- edgment and praise where it is due. The article did a great job in describing the exciting work- shops that Louise conducted in New York — and it also captured the generous and giving spirit that Louise Stanger embodies. Her dissertation research was innovative and unique, and, as was mentioned in the article, supported wholeheartedly by her doctoral adviser, Johanna Hunsaker. Thanks for highlight- ing these wonderful efforts and demonstrating the diversity that the doctoral program in leader-

pouring every bit of his soul into translating his artistic vision into celluloid, and he was very stressed out. The very real, very generous side of his personality may not have been visible to bystanders, but I know through personal experience that it is always present. In any case, thanks again for the story. — Tim Lynch ‘95 Tim Lynch happens to be one of my best friends. We both gradu- ated in 1995. We were roommates for three years and we both played football together at USD. He has become very successful and deserves the praise in this

ship offers. And, by the way, the photograph was perfect — it really illustrated Louise’s spirit! — Caren Sax, Ed.D., CRC Professor, SDSU Interwork Institute

High Praise Indeed I’m not quite sure who to say this to because many folks are involved, but this issue (Spring 2006) of USD Magazine is absolutely super. Well done! — Paula A. Cordeiro Dean, School of Leadership and Education Sciences Cooler Than He Thinks Although I’m definitely not as cool as writer Julene Snyder made me seem in the recent story "Calm, Cool and Connected" (Spring 2006), she did a good job of making my story interesting, and I appreciate it. That said, I’d like to spread some of the credit around, as the article makes me seem like a superstar rainmaker. It’s the doing of directors like Sam Bayer — and the other directors and executive producers I work with — that I owe my success to. In most cases, they are the ones who give me the gigs, not the bands. As far as Sam goes, I’d like to go on the record as saying that the films that he makes mean everything to him: They are social statements against the war, they are personal visions, and they are proof that he still has the thunder he had early in his career. During the "Jesus of Suburbia" video shoot, Sam was

I was delighted by the article on Louise Stanger’s work with the 9/11 widows. How wonderful to know that a member of our own USD family is making such a sig- nificant difference in the lives of these women and their families. — Susan Instone Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science rules allow current students as well as USD employees who are alumni to enter. The grand prize is spectacular, and the winning entry will be published in these pages in Fall 2006. Find the entry form online or on page one of this issue. So get snappin’. — Editor Write us ... We welcome letters to the editor about articles in the magazine. Letters may be edited for length and content, and must include a daytime phone number. Write: Editor, USD Magazine , 5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110. E-mail: letters@sandiego.edu. [ c o n t e s t u p d a t e ] Don’t wait! Revised photo contest

article. I thought it was very well written and painted such a great picture of what Tim does. There were things that I didn’t even know. He has a brilliant mind and is a good person and the article brought that to light. The photos were great, the presentation was great and I enjoyed many of the quotes, analogies and anecdotes. Really, it was an A+ article. The author obviously spent some time with research, interviews and writing, and Tim deserves it. Well done! The only thing the author failed to mention is that he has two beautiful children: a 4-year-

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