USD Magazine, Summer 2003

University of San b1ego ArchiV&S SUMMER 2003 volume 18 • no. 4 USD MAGAZINE 14 features Reflections on the Life of a President

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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 Krysm Shrieve Kshrieve@sandiego.edu DESIGN & PRODUCTION Barbara Ferguson barbaraf@sandiego.edu STUDENT INTERN Liz Biebl '03 PHOTOGRAPHERS Fred Greaves

During her eight years as USD president, Alice Bourke Hayes frequently seemed to be more than one person. But while she slipped effortlessly in and out of so many critical roles, each persona was a reflection of her visionary leadership. Diary of Discovery Scott Heidler '90 passed up a comfort– able career to document life in places where war rages, poverty abounds and hope often seems beyond reach. Each stop on his journey was a rite of passage, revealing more than he expected about the world, its people and himself. Minor Miracles Professional baseball players make the game look easy, but getting co the major leagues is a physical and mental struggle. Five former Toreros are in the midst of chat struggle, hoping to make their dreams come true.

departments Campus Almanac New Views on Religion; Q&A with USD President Mary Lyons. Also: Grads say goodbye; science center opens; faculty suggest a summer syllabus. Alumni Almanac Robert Wise '87 is an environmental Mr. Clean. Also: Homecoming plans; a Mars mission; cop reacher in the tundra. Faculty Almanac Linda Robinson will document life on the from lines of AIDS. Also: law prof analyzes greed; new nursing dean arrives; innovative projects for professors. Sports Almanac Rower Kelsey Watters sets a frenetic pace. Also: Toreros send first swimmer to NCAAs; cough finish for men's tennis. Alumni Gallery/Class Notes Kathryn Hole '84 makes the golden years shine; Bridget Banner '95 is for the birds; kids learn soccer and life skills from Carlos Gonzales '97. Alumni Regional Events In Your Own Words John Carlos Frey '85 found success by making a film chat nobody wanted. Calendar

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