Alcalá View 1980 1.5

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JLJM\~~~~ With t his issue, Alcala View introduces "Trading Post," a column where USD employees can exchange ideas, tips on services and bargain shopping, fun places to go, good places to eat, etc. Alcala View in no way endorses any of the services, businesses or ideas presented. It is the responsibility of each consumer to make su re that he or she is getting the best bargain and adequate servi ces. The names of people recommending items to the Trading Post are listed in paranthesis after each item. If you have experiences, ideas and suggestions, send a note to Sandra Edelman, DeSales 260, for inclusion in the Trading Post. RESTAU RANTS : Macchu Picchu, in Mira Mesa, offers authenti c Peruvian cuis in e at moderate prices (Gary McNamara) . Osaka, 3645 University Ave. , has very good Japanses cu isin e, with prices from $2.35 and up (Emil y Pfi zenmaier). Camel Jockey, 8th and Broadway, offers Middl e Eastern fa re and a low cost (Emily Pfi zenmaier) . FUN PLACES : Mithras Bookstore, 7456 La Jolla Blvd., has new and used books in unu sual atmosphere. Open to midnight, has good music and is located within th e Unicorn movieh ouse (Sandy Edelman). Calico Ghost Town, 7 miles east of Barstow off Hi ghway 15, is a refu rbished 19th century mining town. Great fi eld trip for kids (An n Bastis). DOLLAR STRETCHERS: CalPIRG's Food Price Survey revea ls t hat Von's is the lowest on fro zen food s, baked goods, cereals, staples; Fed Mart is low for meats; Big Bear for dairy products ; Alpha Beta for beverages; Gemco for processed fruits and vegetabl es; and Mayfa ir on produce.

successful work sho p wh ich was held last November. By atte ndi ng this workshop the parti cipa nts will learn t hat it is not lu ck but rather pl anning that wil l all ow themselves to achi eve happiness and success in th eir li ves. Lorraine leads the parti cipants through a se ri es of written exerc ises des igned to make each one think deeply about themselves and their goa ls. Wh en you find your own li fe goals and th en take the steps to accomp li sh these goa ls you will fin d new meaning in your life . To have the oppor tunity given to us for a structured workshop setti ng and a skill ed workshop leader is a be nefit not to be passed up. If you are in tcrested in thi s Personal Ac hi evement Workshop pl ease contact Fran at extension 4594. REMINDER The next S.E.A. meeting will be on February 20, 1980, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the Serra Conference Room 304. All empl oyees are members of the Staff Emp loyees Association and are welcome to attend the meetings. More fun-lover delights ... Si x Flags Fun Seeke rs Club will soon be avail abl e to empl oyees. This card will enti tle people to di scounts at Magic Mounta in and the Mov ieland Wax Mu seum. Attention staff employees. If you are a permanent staff employee, over 25 years of age, and you have been wi th USD for more than one year, you are eligible to enroll in the Retirement Savin gs Pl an. Dro p by the Personn el Department fo r more deta il s.

OPINION POLL : Qu es ti on: Wh at types of art icles or info rmati on would you li ke to see in the S.E.A. colu mn7 ANN BASTIS, Financial Affai rs: More around-campus in fo rmati on and an opin ion for um. PAM TENNEY, Personnel: Hi ghli ght staff empl oyees deserv ing of recogn iti on fo r special talents or abiliti es. EMMA SAUNDERS, Physical Plant: More in fo rmati on on empl oyee benefits– those now avail able and act ions taken on suggestions. If yo u have any suggesti ons as to th e types of in for mati on you fee l employees would like to sec in thi s co lumn, please contac t Peggy Agerton, Ext. 4210. Lorraine Watson, Director of Personnel, will aga in offer the Personal Ach ievement Workshop for USD Staff employees on Monday & Tu esday, February 11 & 12 from 11 :00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This is a repeat o f the very Around Campus As you may have noticed , we have J new race behind the cas hier 's window. She is Doreen White, who recentl y c<,P1c to USD and the San Diego area frvm Cov in gton, Ohi o (smart movc 1 ). The Personnel Department reminds fun- lovers th at your Magi c Kingdom ca rds for Di sneyland have expired as of December, 1979. New ca rds arc ava ilable in the Personn el Dept. Stop by and fill ou t a new registra tio n card.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The Alcal~ View is publi shed nine times per yea r by the Personnel Department of USO. Edi tor: Lorraine Watson. A ssistant Editor : Bill Ritter. Editorial Board: Sara Finn, Su e Howell , DeForest Stru nk , and Fran Swank. Prod uction: Lind a Ash and Mi chael Denaco. Overall co nte nt of the newsletter is determined by th e Editorial Board , which holds open meetings each month. Artides written express the opinions of the author. We welcome contributions. The Editor reserves th e right to edit co py for space and content.

• Feb. 9 :

Howard K. Smith, veteran television newscaster, speaks in Cam ino T heatre, 7 p.m . Limited Seating. Ti ckets in Dean of Students Office aft er Feb . 5.

• Feb. 13:

Noontime Concert, 12 :15, French Parlor, w ith cellist Marjorie Hart.

* Feb. 14:

Funding of public education debate, School of Law Courtroom, 8 p.m.

• Feb. 14:

Dr. Leo Buscaglia, USC Professor and author of book titled '" Love" speaks on relation ships, love, and emotions. Camino Th eatre, 8 p.m.

* Feb. 17:

Beethoven Cycle. 4 p.m ., Camino Theatre.

Noontime Concert, 12 :15, French Parlor, w ith baritone Conrad Von Metzke .

* Feb. 27 :

* Feb. 28 :

" Inching Through the Everglades," a play performed by the Provi sional Theatre of Los Angeles, 8 p.m. in Camino Th eatre. Film on Mexico, 4 p.m . in Salomon L ec ture Hall . Produced by the Mexico T ourist Bureau .

* Feb. 29 :