Alcala Yearbook 2001

Mortar Board ■ ■ ■ Club ■ ■ ■ The newest chapter of Mortar Board, a national senior honor society with chapters at over 200 universities and col– leges, was installed on our campus on October 21, 2000. University President Dr. Alice B. Hayes was initiated as an honorary member during the installation and initiation ceremony. Chapter mem– bers are chosen in their junior year based on the criteria of scholarship, leadership, and service, which are the Mortar Board ideals. This year the USD chapter, named the Alcala Senior Honor Society, partici– pated in the Toys for Tots campaign, mentored local high school students, and hosted a Faculty Awards Dinner in Febru– ary to recognize the contributions of out– standing faculty members. Students for Life was founded on the principle that all human life, from ferhlization to its natural end, is a gift from God and thus worthy of integrity. We are dedicated to upholding this principle through means such as daily prayer, activism, and the education of the University of San Diego and surrounding communities. We commit ourselves to challenging any culture that accepts artificial contraception, abortion, infanti– cide, euthanasia, and other practices that dimin– ish the sanctity of life. As a group, we dedicate ourselves to discerning God's infinite mercy and divine wisdom so that our efforts in promoting life reflect our respect for God's precious gift of life for all human beings. This year, Students for Life has hosted speakers from Life Resource Network and from local law offices. This years events included vol– unteering at the Polinsky Children's Center, prayer at Planned Parenthood, visits to Nazareth House Retirement Center, and participation in the Cul– ture of Life Fair and Life Walk. Students for Life ■ ■ ■ Club ■ ■ ■

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