USD Magazine Spring 2017

H E ’ S G O T T H A T F I R E I N H I S B E L L Y .

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16 / TO PROTECT AND SERVE Helping to lessen racial tensions between law enforcement and the disenfranchised in the U.S. is part of the focus of USD’s Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leader- ship master’s program. Its students have a significant, hands-on impact on our communities.

24 / THE DAY BASEBALL LOST I TS MIND Kris Bryant, the Torero-turned-Chicago Cub, is not only a world champion, he’s also a history-maker. Bryant is the first player ever, in consecutive seasons, to earn recognition as the nation’s best collegiate player, Baseball America’s Minor League Player of the Year, National League Rookie of the Year and National League Most Valuable Player.

S P R E A D I N G J O Y T H R O U G H M U S I C I S A P R I V I L E G E .

CLASS NOTES 30 / A Joyful Noise

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Founders Chapel Choir Director Annette Welsh ’79 has been a fixture on campus for decades, spreading her love of music to generations of students. 36 / Making the Connection Regina Bernal ’13, the School of Business’ entrepreneurship manager, shares unique traits that help people get things done. 38 / R.I.P. Father Owen J. Mullen The beloved university chaplain is remembered for his rela- tionships with student-athletes and members of Greek Life. 40 / Community Builders USD students find satisfaction in service work with neigh- bors in diverse communities.

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ALUMNI UPDATE 28 / Extraordinary Lives USD’s most renowned alumni will soon be stand- ing in the spotlight to be honored for the amazing ways they’re leading change and changing the world.

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