USD Magazine Summer 2010

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R E M E MB E R T H A T D I AMON D S A R E MA D E U N D E R P R E S S U R E .

14 / GOING MOBILE When Andrew Shelley quit his job and announced he was going to travel the world, he knew the trip would be difficult. So what? He was determined to meet new people, see new places, maybe even fall in love. So he powered up his tricked-out wheelchair and hit the road, itching for the adventure to begin..

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AROUND THE PARK 4 / Not Just Free Money

Undergraduates visit the State Capitol to knock on doors, visit officials and sing the praises of Cal Grants.

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5 / A Real Education The fifth annual Creative Collaborations event is a wildly successful showcase for student/faculty projects. 6 / Culture Comes Alive From Honduras to Guatemala to Costa Rica, immersion trips help students open their minds and suspend preconceived notions.

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ON THE COVER:  Photo of Andrew Shelley ’03 by Tim Mantoani

TORERO ATHLETICS 10 / His Confidence is Contagious Executive Director of Athletics Ky Snyder is on a mission to take the school’s athletic program to ever-greater heights.

7 / Noble Grapes Second annual USD Wine Classic on July 25 to benefit Student Scholarship Fund.

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8 / Banking on Creativity USD’s new Center for Intellectual Property Law & Markets trains students on the intricacies of our ever-changing, knowledge-based economy.

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