USD Magazine Spring 2008

N AT U R E I S A R E V E L AT I O N O F G O D .

T H E S T O R Y A LWAY S O L D A N D A LWAY S N E W . CONTENTS

T H E M O R E W E S E E , T H E L E S S W E K N O W F O R S U R E .

22 / GARDEN I S A VERB It’s no accident that the campus of the University of San Diego is beautiful. In fact, making the grounds a wonder to behold was a priority for the founders. From the coral tree blos- soms that greet visitors at the West Entrance to the

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stark outlines of cypress to the fluttering stands of purple fountain grass, USD’s flora has something to offer the observant, no matter the season. And when your eyes are wide open and you’re paying particular attention, there’s no telling just what will be revealed.

C L A S S N O T E S

A R T I S A R E V E L AT I O N O F M A N .

CLASS NOTES 30 / Politics, As Usual

ALUMNI UPDATE 26 / Never a Dull Moment Decades after graduation, John Bowman’s bond with the College for Men remains as strong as it was in his early days on campus. CAMPAIGN CORNER 28 / Meet Madame Chair When Darlene Marcos Shiley took the helm of USD’s Board of Trustees, one thing was clear: This is a woman who says what she means and means what she says.

Overseeing the day-to-day operations of presidential hopeful Barack Obama’s campaign is a perfect fit for Betsy Myers.

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34 / Sweet Spot in the President’s Office Documenting the comings and goings of four U.S. Presidents was all in a day’s work for alumna Marilyn (Qualiato) Jacanin. 38 / Underneath it All The intersection of medical illustration and pop culture gives birth to Vanessa Ruiz’s unique Web log. 42 / A Life Lived in Service Fallen Navy Reserve Officer Laura Mankey’s legacy is an endowed scholarship fund that will benefit NROTC students.

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