USD Magazine Spring 2016

T H E D E C I S I O N B E G I N S W I T H A C A L L I N G .

CONTENTS

20 / MEN ON A MI SS ION Tucked among the dorms and apartments east of the main campus, adjacent to the athletic fields, is a tranquil piece of property that’s owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego. This placid enclave near the lip of Tecolote

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Canyon is the diocesan pre-theology seminary at USD. This is where Catholic men officially begin their path to priesthood through a program of discernment and formation. It’s a tradition with a long and successful history.

T H E N I G H T S A R E W A R M A N D T H E D A Y S A R E Y O U N G .

ALUMNI UPDATE 26 / Best and Brightest

The accomplishments of extraordinary alumni will be cele- brated at the annual Alumni Honors event on April 30, 2016.

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CLASS NOTES 28 / Older? Yes. Wiser? Maybe.

For the better part of two decades, Jackson Muecke ’69 was Alcalá Park’s clown prince of conviviality. He sat down with USD Magazine to share his recollections. At least the ones fit for print. 35 / Classics, Reimagined Janessa Leoné ’09 makes classic hats meant to hold up 50 or 60 years after they’re made. The idea is to create a sense of timelessness.

ALUMNI NEWS 24 / Celebrating in Style The 2015 Founders’ Gala was a resounding success; guests gave generously to ensure that undergraduate, graduate and law students can afford a USD education.

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