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USD MAGAZINE
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO / SUMMER 2018
WHAT WAS BROKEN
IS NOW WHOLE
The Beat of Life frees
voices through the
redemptive power of song
STAY CONNECTED [president]
James T. Harris III, DEd
[vice president, university relations]
Timothy L. O’Malley, PhD
[associate vice president, university
communications]
Peter Marlow
petermarlow@sandiego.edu
[far-seeing] [editor/senior director]
Julene Snyder
julene@sandiego.edu
SO MUCH TO OFFER
[senior creative director]
Barbara Ferguson
barbaraf@sandiego.edu
[writers]
Ryan T. Blystone
Kim Green
Dear USD community: Karen Gross
Timothy McKernan
Allyson Meyer ‘16
Don Norcross
Susanne and I were thrilled to be selected Parents Association Board co-presidents. Our daughter, Madison, will be a senior Mike Sauer
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UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO / SUMMER 2018
CONTENTS
B E S T
F E A T U R E S WHERE WORDS FAIL, MUSIC SPEAKS.
F U N C T I O N
20 / W H A T W A S B R O K E N I S N O W W H O L E 14 / C O M M U N I T Y,
Jeni Dominelli ’98 (BA) believes in the power of music to C U B E D There is one
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help people reimagine their own life stories. She knows complicated but simple idea
what it’s like to see life skid out of control — and to at the core of what started
M I N D S
summon the courage to get back on course. Based in as USD’s Office of Volunteer
Nashville, her nonprofit, The Beat of Life, has a mission: Services, became the Center
to bring music and storytelling to people in desperate need. for Community Service-Learning, and is now the Karen and Tom Mulvaney Center for
Community, Awareness and Social Action. It’s all about relationships. For USD students,
M A G A Z I N E
it starts with stepping far outside of one’s comfort zone.
D E P A R T M E N T S
LIFE IS CHANGE. GROWTH IS OPTIONAL. CHOOSE WISELY.
TORERO NEWS
4 / Launching Futures
Summer Internship Awards provide students CLASS NOTES
4
with the support they need to pursue opportu- 26 / Stronger Together
U S D
nities that align with potential careers. Brecia Kralovi-Logan ’77 (BA), ’80 (MEd) is reaching across
the globe to encourage women to weave their stories into
6/ Bringing Your Life to Life evocative pieces of cloth.
For four decades, the University of the Third Age has
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ON THE COVER:
Jennifer, an inmate and participant
in The Beat of Life, was photographed
by Luis Garcia.
successfully kept those 55 and older informed through
offering fresh topics and engaging speakers. 26 30 / Very Much in Sync
An estimated 40 rowing alumni continue to compete, a fitting
number given that this year, USD’s rowing program celebrates
WEBSITE: 7 / Empathy Is Served ALUMNI UPDATE its 40th anniversary.
www.sandiego.edu/usdmag TOGETHER, WE CAN.
Every month during the school year, in conjunction with 12 / Distinctly Awesome
FACEBOOK: University Ministry, students prepare dinner, deliver it and The group of 10 extraordi- 33 / General Accomplishment
facebook.com/usandiego
dine with residents of Rachel’s Night Shelter, a residence ATHLETICS nary alumni who were Retired Army Maj. Gen. William M. Matz, Jr. ’73 (MA) was
TWITTER: for homeless women. 10 / Making the Difference celebrated at this year’s sworn in as secretary of the American Battle Monuments
@uofsandiego
Pitcher Nick Sprengel ’19 Alumni Honors event truly Commission in January.
INSTAGRAM:
8 / Revitalizing USD’s Future is at his best when the represent the university’s
@uofsandiego
The Renaissance Plan is the most ambitious long-term build- Toreros need him the most. best and brightest. Their 34 / Saluting Future Veterans
ing maintenance plan in USD’s history. It addresses deferred He’s all about embracing big accomplishments, service Trustee Roger Joseph ’74 (BS) pledged generously at the
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maintenance, the restoration of certain legacy buildings and moments under pressure and careers inspire the next 2018 Founders Gala to support a new scholarship fund
strategic new construction. and delivering results. generation to excel. for student veterans, inspiring others to follow suit.
2 U SD M A G A Z IN E SUMMER 2018 3
[AROUND THE PARK]
TORERO NEWS TORERO NEWS TORERO NEWS TORERO NEWS TORERO NEWS TORERO NEWS TORERO NEWS
with potential career goals.
With the help of James D.
Power IV, ’85 — an alumnus,
parent, trustee and chair of MBA Program Lauded
TORERO NEWS USD’s Leading Change campaign
committee — the Power family’s
Kenrose Kitchen Table Founda-
tion created the fund so that
students can take advantage
of internship opportunities.
This spring, the Financial Times ranked the
University of San Diego’s MBA as one of the
top 100 programs in the world, among the
top 50 in the United States, and the sixth-best
in California. Additionally, the program was
the only full-time MBA ranked in San Diego
“I encourage more parents, by U.S. News & World Report. “These recognitions
alumni and friends to support are a tribute to the high caliber of our alumni,
this valuable cause,” says Power. students, faculty and staff,” says University
Coordinated by the Career of San Diego School of Business Dean Jaime
Development Center, donations Alonso Gómez.
have primarily come from the
foundation and the Parents Fund.
Annually, parents give to USD O’Malley Steps Down
to support causes like this one; Vice President for University Relations Timothy
leaders of the Parent Board see O’Malley, PhD, who joined the university in
great value in supporting real- 2006, announced his retirement this spring.
life experiences prior to gradua- Among his many accomplishments is the suc-
tion and have earmarked a cessful spearheading of Leading Change: The
portion of the general Parents’ Campaign for USD, the university’s most ambi-
Fund to the Summer Internship tious fundraising initiative in its history. “Tim
Award over the past three years. and his late wife, Sheila, fully embraced the USD
“When parents give to USD, community and have been beloved figures at
it’s a measure of satisfaction and the university,” said President Jim Harris. “Their
endorsement for our programs,” impact on this institution has been great.”
says Parent and Family Relations
Director Renda Quinn. “This award
is just one example of their con- Hail to the Chief
[transformative] tributions making a difference.” Christina Saad ’18 was selected as USD’s third
LAUNCHING FUTURES
through contacts students make A total of $111,000 was dis- student President for a Day in April. Her duties
on their own, through connec- tributed to 36 students during gave her a taste of what it’s like to be at the
tions provided by professors Summer 2017. helm of the university. Meanwhile, President
and academic offices, alumni For Robin Darmon, senior Harris attending Saad’s classes and fulfilled her
and parents, or through the director of the Career Develop- extra-curricular commitments. Saad was
Internships change lives through powerful partnerships on-campus events and recruiting ment Center, the award encap- thrilled about the opportunity. “It’s a chance
initiatives organized by the sulates USD’s commitment to to see the trajectory of where USD hopes to
S
enior Mallory Banner is Romantica Cultural Center and kian at his research lab at Univer- Career Development Center. students. “Perhaps the only go in the next couple of years,” she said.
effusive when she looks Gardens, her daily tasks included sity of California, San Diego, The Summer Internship Award bittersweet aspect of the project “And as a senior, this is a chance to reflect
back on her 2017 summer creating social media posts and helped her land a job in the bio- fills much-needed financial gaps is there is much more demand upon my four years here.”
internship. The marketing and working on the website for the tech industry after graduation. by providing students with the than we’re able to accommo-
international business major has organization, which provides arts “Professor Der-Avakian be- financial support they need to date,” she says. “Approximately
unequivocal advice to others and cultural opportunities for came my mentor and helped pursue such opportunities. 50 percent of the need could Scholl Named Head Coach
looking to take part in USD’s youth in San Clemente, California. to guide me so that I could see The application process is inten- not be met due to the limited In early April, Sam Scholl ’01 (BA) was
Summer Internship Program: The experience illuminated where I wanted to be in the tionally selective; those chosen funds available.” named head coach for men’s basketball.
“Apply! The money can help a clear career path for Banner field,” she says. “I love the behav- are eligible to receive up to Power is optimistic that when He is the Toreros’ 13th head coach in pro-
cover housing costs for a full (pictured, above). “It helped ioral neuroscience major at USD, $3,000 to offset costs related to word gets out, others will con- gram history and is the sixth head coach
summer, so students can accept me solidify what I want to do but having that internship at a participation. Funds may cover tribute. “Together we can help since USD moved to the NCAA Division I
an internship basically anywhere.” in my future career: help under- big research institution gave me travel, business attire, child care, to provide a life-changing rank in 1979-80. “I am thrilled to announce
Her own experience is proof. privileged children,” she says. great experience.” housing outside of one’s home- experience for our students this appointment,” says USD Executive
“Without the award, I wouldn’t “For that, I’m grateful.” USD encourages undergradu- town and funds to augment to catapult them into fulfilling Director of Athletics Bill McGillis. “He embod-
have been able to accept this Athena Jimenez ’17 — who ate students to participate in at sometimes low-paying opportu- careers,” he says. ies everything we are looking for in a head
internship, since living in Orange participated twice in the pro- least one internship or research nities. This allows students to coach — tremendous character, integrity
County is very expensive,” she gram — agrees. The work she did experience during their time be thoughtful in choosing To learn more, go to sandiego. and values, as well as the expertise and
says. As an intern with Casa for USD professor Andre Der-Ava- on campus. These can develop opportunities that truly align edu/give-internship. experience necessary to teach the game.”
4 U SD M A G A Z IN E SUMMER 2018 5
[faith in action]
T O R E R O N E WS
USD Psychology Professor Emeritus Program highlights include
Gerald Sperrazzo, PhD, helped out field trips to interesting places,
EMPATHY IS SERVED
during a presentation about the such as a tour of the San Diego
work of the San Diego Repertory Repertory Theatre, an excursion
Theatre to attendees of the Univer- to the tarmac at San Diego’s
sity of the Third Age this spring. airport and a behind-the-scenes
visit to an operating room in a
[enlightening] Mercy hospital ship docked at Student outreach meets people where they live
the San Diego harbor.
BRINGING YOUR LIFE TO LIFE
Waterhouse takes care to
keep offerings fresh — topics
and speakers tend not to repeat.
“I love to challenge each session
with new topics and information
University of the Third Age celebrates 40 years of learning that attendees might not other-
wise seek out on their own,”
says Waterhouse.
It’s not uncommon for partici-
pants to learn about things on
the leading edge. “In our house-
hold, we have what’s called the
‘U3A effect,’” Hodik says. “Often-
times, within a month or two
of the speakers you’ve heard
at U3A, you’ll see them in news
headlines.” As a regular attend-
ee with 25 sessions under her
belt, she says she’s saved all
of the folders of information
NICK ABIDILLA
from past years, going back
to refer to useful tidbits on a
regular basis.
“This is an important pro-
gram,” says Agnes West-Kohler, a by Allyson Meyer ‘16
I
1965 graduate of the San Diego t’s afternoon as students enter It’s not long before vans pull up and conversation fills the area as
College for Women and a U3A a small USD apartment. There in front of a nondescript building the dinner companions — stu-
attendee for six years. “There are they begin a monthly ritual — with large windows that let in dents and residents side by side
so few opportunities for seniors preparing dinner for 20. Tonight, waning sunshine. The students — swap stories and connect over
to gather and listen to marvel- it’s taco salad. Tasks are delegat- unpack, talking with the women shared interests, life experiences
ous speakers who are interested ed and the smell of sautéed and sharing anecdotes about one and a good meal. The food helps
in us and interested in telling turkey spreads throughout the another’s lives. By 5:30, it’s time for to break down barriers; nervous-
NICK ABADILLA
this population what they’re building. dinner. After a student-led prayer, ness dissipates as students and
doing and what they’re contrib- This evening, University Ministry the women line up, as students residents find camaraderie in
uting to San Diego.” staff members will drive students serve up warm comfort food. their shared encounter.
Hodick, too, finds tremendous to Rachel’s Night Shelter, a resi- “It’s about being with them, in It’s nearly seven o’clock. Hugs
by Ryan T. Blystone value in the sessions. “Those of dence for homeless women, solidarity, and having a kinship. are exchanged as the students
T
he University of the Third and supported by then-USD The program offers topical minded and successful people.” us who come here regularly where they’ll eat in communion Meals are a sacred experience. say good night. They climb back
Age (U3A) is USD’s longest- President Author Hughes and information from experts such Lois Hodik fits that description. travel, volunteer and work out, with the residents. “It’s an immer- We sit with them and listen to into vans and, before long, arrive
running community out- his wife, Marge. as police officers, medical doctors, A U3A attendee since 2006, Ho- but we put all of that aside twice sive experience,” says sophomore their stories,” says Charlotte Coe, back on campus and head to
reach program. This year marks “I’d hear wonderful stories lawyers, authors, USD faculty and dik is among a group of student a year,” she says. Eric Hanson. “It breaks down the resident minister who leads the small apartment where they
its 40th anniversary of success- every January and July about a popular librarian who makes ambassadors that Waterhouse “We don’t make travel plans in borders and walls. You’re able the group on this particular began several hours earlier.
fully keeping those 55 and older what they’d learned,” she recalls. book recommendations. relies on for feedback to maintain January or June because we to meet people where they are.” evening. “Catholic Social Teach- There the group reflects on
engaged and informed. “They were so enthusiastic about “I love the six weeks with the the program’s effectiveness. know we’re coming to U3A. It’s The outreach program is only ing emphasizes a special focus their experiences and then scatter,
Diana Brotherton-Ware is it that I put it on my bucket list to University of the Third Age stu- “There are so many things already written on our calen- a few years old. Each month, resi- on those who are marginalized. acutely aware of the privilege of
a second-generation U3A at- attend when I retired from teach- dents,” says Director Jodi Water- happening in the community, dars. This has become our uni- dent ministers take students to the It’s about bringing them in from being part of an event that was
tendee. Her parents took part ing. I’ve been coming regularly house. “There’s no age limit to in science, at this and other versity of choice.” nearby shelter, introducing them the margins.” about far more than just dinner.
back when U3A was brought for 12 years and I’ve been an learning something new. These universities, or on the border,” to lives and experiences that are One large family-style table
to USD by General Victor Krulak, enthusiastic participant ever since.” are sharp, bright, community- Hodik says. Learn more at sandiego.edu/u3a. very different than their own. dominates the room. Laughter sandiego.edu/nightshelter.
6 U SD M A G A Z IN E SUMMER 2018 7
GIFTS
[leadership]
T O R E R O N E WS
Strategic campus construction, says. Following their restoration,
such as a new building for the a new Business School building
WITH A PURPOSE
Business School (pictured), is will be built in what is currently
part of USD’s Renaissance Plan,
which spans 10 years.
the Olin parking lot.
The launch of final planning
AT WORK
and construction of the new
USD School of Business Complex Global scale learning The student philanthropy
[reawakening] was made possible by the gen- initiative is known as “Give and
erous $20 million leadership gift by Ryan T. Blystone Invest For Toreros,” or GIFT.
REVITALIZING USD’S FUTURE T
from USD Board Chair Donald he University of San Diego create value for business and soci- Over the course of the Leading
R. Knauss and his wife, Ellie, is one of three schools in ety,” says USD School of Business Change campaign, USD has
last November. the U.S. that offers study Dean Jaime Alonso Gómez. “The received more than 9,000 gifts
While the Learning Commons abroad experiences through a SIBC is education with a purpose.” from students. The undergradu-
and Business School are directly Student International Business New projects emerge each ate student GIFT Committee and
The Renaissance Plan will position the university for its next chapter related to the Renaissance Plan, Council (SIBC). semester. In Fall 2017, one such the Senior Class Legacy Commit-
other new construction will be The SIBC is the only privately project was a marketing cam- tee worked hard to educate
conducted at the same time. Engi- endowed, student-run council on paign for a global pharmaceuti- their peers on the importance
neering space is being expanded campus. Open to undergraduates cal conference hosted by Vector of giving back. Students on
in the Loma Annex, where renova- of all majors, the council’s mission Pharma in Mexico City. these committees shared with
tion will create new classrooms is to empower students through “I learned a lot about my own their peers how important pri-
and office space. Additionally, the ethical advancement of com- personal leadership style,” says vate support is for scholarships,
fundraising for a new campus Min- merce by developing leadership, Zeyna Alfi ‘18. “I was leading student programming and ath-
istry Center building adjacent to entrepreneurial ability and global our seven-person group. They letics. So far this year, 15 percent
Casa Maria behind Founders Hall is interaction with a vision of peace brought in the president of the of all undergraduate students,
in the final stages. This building through commerce. biggest pharmaceutical organi- and 45 percent of the senior
will create new office and activity “I’m so happy to see students zation in Mexico, which set class have made gifts to USD.
space for Mission and Ministry. take the SIBC seriously and the expectations even higher.”
Approved by the Board of pressing need for peaceful co- She and her fellow students Thanks to the leadership
Trustees in Spring 2017, the time- existence. I see our students play- presented ways to market Asia of David Casey and Virginia
line for the Renaissance Plan ing an integral role in keeping and Europe contacts through Nelson, as well as the generous
spans 10 years. the peace,” says Frank Potenziani, different communication meth- support of USD alumni and
Of note is that the Renaissance SIBC’s benefactor at the only three ods. “We gave them the tools, friends, the law school has
Plan is funded through multiple universities where it exists: Notre resources and apps to make their shattered its previous goal of 80
sources, including capital budgets Dame, USD and Benedictine marketing much more efficient.” annual named scholarships and
and fundraising. It does not rely College in Kansas. “The lessons last a lifetime,” says recently celebrated the creation
upon any tuition increases and “This is a unique learning associate dean and economics of its 100th such scholarship —
will employ a “save-and-spend” experience for students. A professor Stephen Conroy. “Work- the Fellmeth Public Interest Law
approach to ensure that no globally minded education ing on consulting projects pro- Scholarship Fund, which honors
project moves forward without empowers them with tools vides a window into how people 25 years of dedicated advocacy
funding already in place. and methods to positively in other parts of the world con- work by Professors Robert and
“Our approach for this is to in- transform lives and communities. duct business. Experiential learn- Julie Fellmeth.
by Julene Snyder volve our campus community,” Our students then sustainably ing is deep learning.”
W
hen it comes to reasons moment longer. tainly jaw-dropping, the good strategic new construction.” says Snyder. “Each one of these Commemorating the 40th
why we tend to ignore Thankfully, the University of news is that careful consideration That new construction will be projects has a stakeholder group anniversary of the law school’s
the adage that one San Diego is not following in the of how to solve the problem in a the first of these efforts. A new that will have representation. Distinguished Alumni Awards
shouldn’t put off to tomorrow footsteps of the average Joe; USD thoughtful, lasting manner is well Learning Commons will be built “We’re very blessed to have been (DAA), Todd Stevens ’88 and John
what is better done today, most is willing to face the fact that the under way. behind Copley Library; it will offer ranked by the Princeton Review as Morrell ’84 are leading the effort
of us can offer up a dozen excuses time has come to hunker down “The Renaissance Plan is the classrooms and flexible study the most beautiful campus in the to reach out to 75 past award re-
without breaking a sweat. Whether and do what needs to be done. most ambitious long-term build- space. Concurrently, the library country. But we also know that cipients to fund a new endowed
it’s avoiding scheduling that an- “Across the country, there is a ing-maintenance plan in USD’s his- will undergo renovation to be- behind walls and ceilings, we have scholarship at USD School of
nual checkup, procrastinating growing crisis of deferred mainte- tory,” explains Snyder. “It’s coupled come a space befitting the 21st things we can improve upon. As Law. The support of DAA honor-
about finally getting a quote to nance on campuses,” says Ky Sny- with strategic new construction century. Once these efforts are we celebrate our 75th anniversary ees was immediate: More than
have the roof replaced or post- der, vice president of university and is divided into three strategic complete, the plan is to move on in 2024, we will have set up the 13 awardees have committed
poning a trip to the dentist, the operations. “And at USD, we have approaches: annual deferred main- to Camino and Founders. university for its next 75 years.” their support to the fund, and
universal human condition sug- $312 million of deferred mainte- tenance, the restoration of what “These are original buildings by November, the first student
gests that we’re hard-wired to put nance that’s coming due over the we call the legacy portfolio — on our campus, and they have Learn more at sandiego.edu/ recipient of this collective
off prosaic tasks until there’s sim- next 10 years.” Camino, Founders and Olin Halls many of the original systems university-operations/ scholarship fundraising effort
ply no option to ignore them for a While that dollar amount is cer- as well as Copley Library — and that are beginning to fail,” Snyder renaissance-plan. will be introduced.
8 U SD M A G A Z IN E SUMMER 2018 9
TO R E R O A T H LE T I C S GETTING TO KNOW ... SPORTS
Pitcher Nick Sprengel ‘19 lives
for helping his team when they
need him the most.
B R I E F S
Senior Max Michaels was
[in the clutch] chosen as a recipient of the 17th
Division I Football Champion-
MAKING THE DIFFERENCE
ship Subdivision Athletics Direc-
tors Association Scholar-Athlete
of the Year. An accountancy
major with a 3.95 GPA, he started
as nickelback for the 10-3 Toreros.
He will receive a $5,000 post-
When it matters most, Nick Sprengel is at his best graduate scholarship during
the association’s annual awards
level college baseball programs luncheon, held in conjunction
knocking on his door. But a trip with the National Association of
down the I-5 freeway was all he Collegiate Directors of Athletics
needed to make his decision. Convention in Washington, D.C.,
“USD had expressed interest June 28-30.
in me after my sophomore year
in high school, so I went down Former women’s basketball
to visit some friends of mine standout Christine Enger
who went to school here. All it ‘93 was inducted into the West
took was a trip around campus, Coast Conference Hall of Honor
and I was sold.” on March 3 in Las Vegas. She was
If Sprengel isn’t working on one of 10 individuals honored as
his fastball or slider, you’re likely part of the 2018 WCC basketball
to find him honing his skills on a championships. For her Torero
surfboard — his second passion. career (1989-1993) she was a
While a few good waves might three-time First Team All-WCC
go a long way in soothing the selection; a two-time WCC All-
spirit after a tough loss, Sprengel Academic pick; and a member
ZACHARY BARRON
doesn’t have much experience of the 1993 WCC All-Tournament
in that regard, given that he’s Team, after leading the team to
lost only one game in the past its first NCAA Tournament berth.
two years at USD. That impressive Chris is currently in her 18th year
SARAH TROWBRIDGE
CHRIS PARK
resume has earned him All-WCC HOMETOWN: of teaching at Thompson Middle
First Team honors, as well as Washington, D.C. School in Murrieta.
a spot on the USA Collegiate CREDENTIALS:
by Mike Sauer National Team. A member of the University of Michigan crew team as an undergraduate, Trowbridge helped Brent Hilliard, associate head
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ver since he can remem- “I want that chance to make of Houston Cougars, that meant “My experience on the take the university to two big championships and NCAA championships. After graduation, coach for women’s volleyball,
ber, Nick Sprengel ’19 has the difference between winning allowing only one hit over six national team will stay with she finished sixth at the 2012 London Olympics in the double sculls. She’s coached on the will be one of 15 former players
wanted the ball in his and losing.” innings, and striking out nine of me forever,” he says. “Playing national and international stage as a part of the Yale and Georgetown programs as well as or coaches to enter the 2018
hands with the game on the As the ace of the USD men’s the 20 batters. USD prevailed with and against the best the U.S. National Team. THE WILD CHILD: An energetic youngster, her parents signed her Southern California Indoor
line. Whether it was throwing baseball pitching staff, Sprengel 7-4, and coaches and teammates college players in the country up for a wide array of sports, in hopes of wearing her out. On a whim, Trowbridge decided Volleyball Hall of Fame. The
the last strike in a backyard eagerly anticipates those kinds of were quick to sing his praises. can only make you better.” to give crew a try during high school. She hasn’t looked back. HIGH STAKES: Trowbridge ceremonies are set for May 6 in
wiffle ball session growing up white-knuckle moments. It drives “Nick’s stuff is as good as Pro scouts enthuse about is a natural-born competitor with a hunger for challenges. “We call the qualification race Anaheim. In 1992, Hilliard was
or taking the mound for the him to be at his best when the anyone in the country,” USD Sprengel’s impressive array of the Regatta of Death. It’s your last chance to get your country in the Olympics for your event. named the NCAA Player of the
USA National Collegiate Team Toreros need him most. pitching coach Nathan Choate pitches, but none of that matters That was almost as important and memorable as being in the Olympics, because we stamped Year after leading Long Beach
in front of a sold-out stadium Case in point: USD had strug- says. “He loves the opportunity right now, as there’s still work our own ticket.” BALANCING ACT: No challenge is too large for this athlete, who has even State to a 31-1 record. A four-
crowd, he’s never shied away gled to put together wins early to prove that every time he goes to be done in his time at USD. mastered the tightrope. Life lesson? “Don’t fall.” Unafraid to push harder and further, Trow- time All-America selection, he
from the big moment. in their 2018 campaign, and out there.” “We haven’t been to the con- bridge sees her role as fostering her athletes’ inner fire. Having been in their shoes, Trow- propelled the 49ers to a national
“That’s the opportunity you Sprengel wanted to do whatever An all-state performer and ference tournament in the past bridge coaches from experience. “I imagine myself back in the boat with them. I can relate championship in 1991. Hilliard
live for; helping your team when he could to help right the ship. high school pitcher-of-the- two years, and my focus is mak- to these athletes and their drive, and our team’s drive in gaining that forward momentum.” earned a bronze medal at the
they need you the most,” he says. Unfortunately for the University year in 2015, Sprengel had top- ing sure we get there.” 1992 Olympics in Barcelona.
10 U SD M A G A Z IN E SUMMER 2018 11
Joan B. Kroc School of Peace
A L UMN I U P D A T E
The 2018 Alumni Honors event celebrated (from left to right): Catherine
“Caity” S. Riddle Meader ‘10 (MA); Tracy Reines ’94 (BA); Eleonora- Studies. She is political affairs/
Markella Mantika ‘06 (MA); Sister Virginia Rodee, RSCJ, ’57 (BA), ’74 liaison officer for the United
(MA); John Della Volpe ’89 (BA); William “Bill” Brennan ‘96 (BBA); Nations Verification Mission in
Sue Snyder; Cindy Steckel ‘10 (PhD), RN, NEA-BC; Vickie E. Turner ‘82 Colombia and has been work-
(JD) and Rasheed Behrooznia ’02 (BS/BA). ing in the field of democratic
[remarkable] governance, mine action and
DISTINCTLY AWESOME
rule of law, and security institu-
tions since 2010.
William “Bill” Brennan ‘96
(BBA) was honored by the
School of Business. He is princi-
pal for the Marsh & McLennan
2018 Alumni Honors commends the best and the brightest Agency and co-founder of the
Daisy Miracle Brennan Founda-
T
en of USD’s most extraor- who personifies the spirit and Athletic Hall of Fame. Since she opinion and influence, especially tion. He specializes in the place-
dinary alumni were philosophy of the University of retired from coaching, Snyder among millennials and in the ment of property and casualty
celebrated on April 28 San Diego. has continued to play volleyball age of digital and social media. and workers’ compensation pro-
at the 2018 annual Alumni Tracy Reines ‘94 (BA) nationally and internationally. Cindy Steckel ‘10 (PhD), grams for large to middle-market
Honors event. Recipients were received the Bishop Charles Following are recipients RN, NEA-BC was selected by companies across the country.
recognized for volunteer ser- Francis Buddy Award, presented of Author E. Hughes Career the Hahn School of Nursing Vickie E. Turner ‘82 (JD)
vice, contributions to humani- to an alumnus in recognition of Achievement Awards: and Health Science. She is vice was selected by the School of
tarian causes, athletic excel- his or her extraordinary contri- John Della Volpe ‘89 (BA) president and chief nursing and Law as their honoree. She is a
lence and outstanding career bution and commitment to was honored by the College operations executive for Scripps partner at Wilson Turner Kosmo
achievement. humanitarian causes. Reines is of Arts and Sciences. He is di- Memorial Hospital. She passion- LLP and has earned national
Sister Virginia Rodee, regional director for U.S. pro- rector of polling for Harvard ately embraces what the hospi- recognition defending complex
RSCJ, ‘57 (BA), ‘74 (MA), who grams for the International University’s Institute of Politics tal calls “value by design” and is product liability cases through-
recently retired as assistant vice Rescue Committee. and founder and CEO of Social- committed to steering Scripps out California and in 12 other
[cognoscenti]
president for mission and min- Sue Snyder, Women’s Vol- Sphere, Inc. He has been de- La Jolla in the direction of con- western states. Among her
USD IS CRUSHING IT
istry, was awarded the Mother leyball head coach from 1990- scribed as one of the world’s tinuous improvement. many accomplishments, she is
Rosalie Clifton Hill Award, pre- 98, was inducted into the Chet leading authorities on under- Eleonora-Markella Mantika the co-founder of the Turner
sented to a university alumnus and Marguerite Pagni Family standing global sentiment, ‘06 (MA) is the honoree of the Dream Foundation and the
Links to STEM Program.
Catherine “Caity” S.
Riddle Meader ‘10 (MA) Wine Classic celebrates 10th anniversary
is the honoree for the School
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of Leadership and Education his summer, the University mixing and mingling with partici- ty to purchase some limited-edi-
Sciences. She is executive direc- of San Diego will host the pating wineries and fellow spon- tion commemorative items, pay
tor for Family Services of Tulare 10th anniversary of the sors prior to the Wine Classic. $25 to pull a bottle of wine
County. The domestic violence Wine Classic, an annual event At 2 p.m., more than 700 worth up to $150 from the
agency serves more than 3,000 that was established by the guests will gather behind the Wine Wall, or enter the raffle
individuals annually, providing Alumni Association Board of Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace for a chance to win a luxury
parenting resources, mental Directors to raise money to and Justice at the Garden of getaway in the heart of
health counseling, sexual support scholarships. the Sea overlooking Mission California wine country.
assault services, supervised visi- The 2018 event, scheduled for Bay. The afternoon will feature Proceeds from all opportuni-
tation and supportive housing. July 14-15, will feature some live music, gourmet food ties support the Alumni
Rasheed Behrooznia ‘02 popular favorite activities, as stations and a unique silent Endowed Scholarship Fund,
(BS/BA) was selected by the well as some new elements. The auction featuring many wine- which was established in 2006.
Shiley-Marcos School of Engi- weekend will kick off at 6 p.m. related items, including mag- Since its inception, the Wine
neering. He is vice president on Saturday, July 14, with a Vint- nums, tasting experiences, Classic has raised $450,000 to
of engineering for Cubic Trans- ners Dinner, an intimate dining sailing adventures and more. support that scholarship fund,
portation Systems, where he experience featuring a four- Guests will learn about wines which is vital at USD where
leads all engineering for North course meal with wine pairings that are poured directly by the seven out of every 10 students
America. His team designs and at USD’s La Gran Terraza. owners or winemakers from rely on scholarships or other
develops fare-collection systems Sunday’s festivities will start more than 25 wineries — each forms of financial assistance.
NICK ABADILLA
for mass transit in some of the with a VIP Crush Reception, an ex- owned or managed by USD
biggest and most iconic cities clusive opportunity to enjoy beer, alumni, parents or friends. To learn more or to purchase
around the globe. wine and culinary delights while They’ll also have the opportuni- tickets, go to usdwineclassic.com.
12 U SD M A G A Z IN E SUMMER 2018 13
COMMUNITY, CUBED
The Mulvaney Center
celebrates three decades of connection-building
by Ryan T. Blystone
Listening. Sharing. Supporting. Mentoring. Learning. Appreciating. Understanding. Each of
these words can be defined through the prism of action. At the University of San Diego, these
actions make an impact, and make a real difference.
Building community is at the core of what started as the Office of Volunteer Services,
became the Center for Community Service-Learning, and is now the Karen and Tom Mulvaney
Center for Community, Awareness and Social Action.
“We’re a learning community, first and foremost, so building community is very important
to us,” explains center director Chris Nayve ’98 (BA), ’06 (JD), ’07 (MBA). “Members of our
JANAYE PERRY ‘18, MICAH FELLOW
team talk about the relationship side of this type of work and doing it over the long haul. That’s
really the essence.”
SUMMER 2018 15
Just Like Family program for the San Diego Uni- to Elliott to Nayve, who’s been at Loggins was sponsoring it, I knew
It was 1952, the same year that the fied School District. the helm since 2010. it had to be great,” Eller recalls.
first-ever classes took place on the In 1983, Rauner’s path reached “At its core, community engage- It was a fantastic experience
San Diego College for Women cam- USD. The university had already ment is about relationships. If Judy for Eller, who was among a group
pus. A young woman named Judith established an Office of Volun- Rauner or (former USD Provost) of students who worked at the
was living on a small family farm in teer Services, but in 1986, Rauner Sister Sally Furay or the university’s Alameda Pointe Collaborative’s
Council Bluffs, Iowa. It was there founded the Center for Commu- founders — all of whom helped onsite farm, alongside homeless
that she began the journey that nity Service-Learning, directing create the work we’re doing today people. “It was very special,
would ultimately lead her to USD. it until her 2002 retirement. The — were still here, they would see being there in an intentional
Her desire to help others began center changed the campus their work in action,” Nayve says. learning community.”
by volunteering with the Red culture through its community “Anything we do connects to Loggins describes it as “eight
Cross during the 1952 great flood service-learning programs, which our anchor, to our mission and the weeks of living with 11 people,
of the Missouri River. Years later, encouraged students to volun- result is that we have long-term, working 40 hours a week, doing
the first-generation college grad- teer for specific needs by match- equitable partnerships.” readings, having case consulta-
uate of the University of Iowa ing their skills and interests with And when Tom Mulvaney, a tions, doing reflections and hav-
moved to San Diego with her those of partner community USD law alumnus, and his wife, ing them smiling at all of the
husband, Dr. Thomas Rauner. organizations. As a MICAH Fellow, Shelby Booker ‘18 worked in partnership with the Karen, announced their generous love they created.”
They raised four children; dedica- “Judy was an incredible mentor Alameda Point Collaborative in the San Francisco Bay Area. gift to the center, it wasn’t as Ryan knew she was venturing
tion to family was equaled only and an inspiration to students, much about money as it was outside of her comfort zone to do
by a desire to help others through faculty and all of us on staff,” having a one-unit class on leader- ple, international and refugee pop- about their belief that Nayve, the fellowship, but she was still
community service. recalls Elaine Elliott, who began ship training to prepare them, ulations. Linda Vista’s Bayside Loggins and the center’s team surprised by the end result.
Judith Rauner wrote a hand- working with Rauner in 1995, and then providing ongoing Community Center, the Southern and students are doing it the “I thought I was going to go
book for nonprofit organizations, ultimately becoming her successor personal coaching.” Sudanese Community Center, right way. up there, live with some people
Helping People Volunteer, in 1980. as director of the center from Rauner died in 2009 at age 71; Somali Family Services and many “It’s about taking the concept and work at a nonprofit. I didn’t Jawara “Duce” Mills ‘18 has worked with the Mulvaney Center throughout his
A few years later, she co-authored 2002 to 2010. her legacy and the importance of more partner with the center. of community and helping realize it was going to change time at USD. He’s also involved with Associated Students and the BSRC.
Gaining Momentum for Board “I learned a lot from her about interacting and working along- Students, staff, alumni and students, faculty and alumni my outlook on life. I didn’t realize
Action, a book aimed at nonprofit experiential learning strategies side community lives on through administrators have also visited understand that this is a world- how intense it was going to be opment, housing and food secu- then SOC 10: Social Problems to
boards of directors. She worked for teaching students leadership new center staff. New Orleans to learn from and to wide community,” said Tom as a personal journey.” rity. The scope has expanded and incorporate community service-
for the United Way and created skills. I most admired her system “The same way we treat our work within its communities. The Mulvaney ’77 (JD), now a mem- Ryan worked at Oakland’s our partnerships have deepened learning opportunities for both
the Young Volunteers in Action of developing student leaders, family, that’s the way we have to Mulvaney Center is one of a few ber of USD’s Board of Trustees. Prescott Joseph Community over the years.” Montgomery and USD students
be in our community,” reflects USD groups that conduct immer- “If we can create the concept Engagement Center, helping to One person who’s plumbed to work together.”
Maria Silva ‘12 on an immersion trip to Jamaica. She is now the Mulvaney Mulvaney Center assistant direc- sion visits to Tijuana. Other of working with one another, develop a family resource center that depth firsthand is Judith Liu, “When I think about community
Center’s director of neighborhood and community engaged partnerships. tor Austin Galy ’17. options include excursions to collaborating with one another, and participating in an art therapy PhD, a USD sociology professor partnerships, I think about Mont-
Nogales on the Arizona/Mexico understanding one another, it just program/healing arts center. since 1982 and Mulvaney Center gomery and USD,” Loggins says.
border and trips with a communi- makes the world a better place.” “The MICAH fellowship was faculty liaison in 2001-2002 and “There are real human connec-
Pushing the Limits ty building component to Dun- emotional, reflective and intro- again since 2005. tions there and relationships that
Going outside one’s comfort zone cans, Jamaica, Makuleke, South spective. I learned who I was and “Education is a really the quest have evolved over the years.
is a frequent refrain in conversa- Africa, China and Guatemala. Coming Full Circle I learned to love that.” for meaning. Students who come We’re framing our work and
tions about experiential learning. John Loggins ’95 (BA), ’12 Making the world a better place into classes that have community growing our pedagogy by how
Through the Mulvaney Center and (MEd), the Mulvaney Center’s is why Tom and Karen created engagement projects really come we’re engaging with one another.
many other USD centers, institutes director of community engaged the Mulvaney Immersion Com- Plumbing the Depths to see the importance of meaning That’s why we can co-create pro-
and programs, opportunities both learning, did a Peace Corps mis- munities for Action and Humility It’s clear that the Mulvaney and action,” she says. grams. We’re not saying, ‘This is
local and far flung are plentiful. sion in Jamaica following gradua- (MICAH) Summer Fellowship, a Center is a vital and vibrant Liu has been a community a need we have and we want to
“The center is definitely a place tion. Years later, he joined forces partnership that’s connected presence on campus, given that champion and advocate, mentor, see how our students can learn,’
for students to have a community with a former USD professor, USD and Saint Mary’s College it connects to the majority of coach and facilitator to students or ‘We need students for this one
on campus,” Galy says. “We talk a Rafik Mohamed, to create a students for an eight-week pro- the university’s student popula- and faculty. One example of a project and can you send us
lot about having that community Jamaica immersion trip/class. gram since 2015. Participants tion. Every year, community strong community friendship and some students?’
here, but also about ways that we “We make sure the students are from USD have the option to engagement is a component relationship is the one she shares “Instead, it’s us sitting down
can connect to the community not having a USD experience, but create positive social change in of more than 150 USD classes, with Montgomery Middle STEAM together, and thinking about
beyond USD. When students rather, an authentic interaction to Northern California or Tijuana. connecting with more than Magnet School resource teacher the work we want to do to cre-
come to us, we try to connect get a sense of what it means to Madison Ryan ‘18 and Sam Eller 130 community partners. Emalyn Leppard ‘98. ate social good in our neighbor-
them off campus, whether it’s in live like a Jamaican.” ’17 were finishing their sopho- “Over 85 percent of the campus “We began working together hood and to make Linda Vista
Linda Vista, Logan Heights or more year at USD when they community is now involved, in in 1996, when Emalyn was one of the best place we can make it
across the border.” became part of the inaugural some shape or form, in commu- the coordinators for the after- by coming up with wonderful
San Diego County offers many Working Together summer cohort. nity service,” Nayve says. “Issues school program called Linda Vista new ways to work.”
opportunities for students to gain The center’s tradition and mind- “It’s important to do something include education, poverty, Leaders,” Liu recalls. “We worked
true understanding with, for exam- set hasn’t wavered from Rauner meaningful. When I heard John homelessness, economic devel- together to transform what was sandiego.edu/30mulvaney
16 U SD M A G A Z IN E SUMMER 2018 17Overall Goal:
$300 Million
A Building Surge
Leading Change: The Campaign for USD will
of Momentum
A
provide the fuel we need to propel our dreams
into reality. fter nearly four decades of being Action; and the Humanities Center,
involved with the University of just to name a few.
Current Use San Diego as a student, an alumnus, The campaign made it possible
$69M a parent and a member of the Board
of Trustees, I’ve seen the campus
to build the state-of-the-art Fowler
Park baseball stadium and to move
USD is the youngest independent institution to
be ranked among the nation’s top 100 universities.
grow, evolve, gain prominence and, forward with plans to build a new
Gifts that are immediately available allow USD
to continue its tradition of excellence. dare I say, lead change. School of Business complex adjacent
It’s been my honor to serve as chair to Olin Hall, as well as a new tennis
Endowment of Leading Change: The Campaign complex. During the campaign, we
$111.2M for USD. The $300 million compre-
hensive campaign is truly living up
have also established hundreds of
new scholarships.
A strong endowment makes it possible for USD
to continue changing the world for generations
to its name. As we enter the last few months
to come. Growing our endowment provides
sustained support. It has allowed USD to open a new of the Leading Change campaign,
school, the Shiley-Marcos School there’s a surge of momentum that
Don’t just look back. Capital Projects
$119.8M
of Engineering, and establish new
centers and institutes, including the
can be felt by all — especially our
students who continue making
Give back. USD must provide new learning spaces, make
way for new programs, bring teams together
and attract the best and brightest students.
Hahn School of Nursing’s Betty and
Bob Beyster Institute for Nursing
tremendous strides through their
work, their innovation and their
Research, Advanced Practice, and service to others. They are, in every
Whether you know it or not, someone else’s generosity helped make your college experience better. Leading Change: The Campaign for USD
Simulation; the Jacobs Institute for way possible, leading change.
Private donations close the gap between the cost of tuition and the true dollar amount needed to educate is poised to cross the threshold, but there is
still work to be done. Innovation in Education; the Karen
each student. As alumni give, overall donor participation goes up, adding real value to your degree.
and Tom Mulvaney Center for
So what are you waiting for? Give today. Call (619) 260-4724 or go to www.sandiego.edu/give. Do your part at leadingchange.sandiego.edu. — James D. Power IV ’85
Community, Awareness and Social Leading Change Campaign Chair
leadingchange.sandiego.eduGiving BACK Every Gift COUNTS
Big and Small,
Meeting Gifts Add Up
the Challenge Mexican and Mexican-American students.
Another is the Student Veterans Endowed
Scholarship Fund, created during the Fund-
A-Torero Veteran paddle-raise portion of the
2017 Founders Gala, held on Veterans Day.
Nearly 100,000 smaller gifts contributed in a big way
to the success of the Leading Change campaign.
Student Philanthropy and friends. In 2015, the group endowed a
When USD embarked on its Leading Change campaign, it was understood At that record-setting event, some of the While thinking about what to pass along to the scholarship fund that supports students from
biggest contributors were trustees. Of partic- next generation, four seniors from the Class Mexico and of Mexican descent.
that $300 million was a lofty goal. In fact, it’s the most ambitious goal the ular note was the moment when board Chair of 1989 made a decision that’s been helping Hernández, who expects to graduate in
Don Knauss donated $25,000 and gave an fellow Toreros for more than a quarter century. 2020, is grateful to follow in their footsteps
university has ever undertaken. additional $25,000 in matching funds to Sam Attisha, Cindy Basso, Kerry O’Heany and and to one day honor their legacy by paying
garner support from others. Dave Reiling established the Senior Class Legacy it forward.
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learly, $300,000,000 is a big number. And But there were also thousands — in fact Center’s leadership program and volunteer Over the course of the campaign, trustees Scholarship, which is still in effect today. “I would like to thank those alumni for sup-
it took some big gifts to reach that goal — nearly 100,000 — smaller gifts that are also 280 hours of community service annually. have given more than $53 million. Alumni “I’m proud we were able to be part of what porting my dreams and the dreams of others
like the big gift that made it possible to contributing in a big way to USD’s success. Each year, a new cohort of four first-year gifts to date total $20.5 million. Parents have became a great tradition,” Attisha says. like me,” Hernández says. “One day I too will
open the new Shiley-Marcos School of Engi- Many of those were one-time gifts. Many MacDonald Community Scholars will join contributed more than 16,000 gifts totaling Basso, who has served on USD’s Board of be a part of Comité México, because I believe
neering, the big gifts needed to build the were steady, reliable annual gifts. And many the program. $14 million. The university is proud to have Trustees since 2009, sees convincing classmates in the power of investing in education.”
Betty and Bob Beyster Institute for Nursing were made possible because clever people Also of note are the efforts of parents received more than 9,000 gifts from students to donate as an easy pitch. In recent years,
Research, Advanced Practice, and Simulation thought outside the box time after time. They Mike and Karla ’87 Mohrman, chairs of the and more than 5,000 gifts from employees student participation has risen to 40 percent. Exceeding Goals
and Fowler Park. Or the big gifts that made issued fundraising challenges to their class- Parent Campaign Committee. They sent a so far. In fact, during the most recent “Everything that’s successful starts out small,” Thanks to the leadership of David Casey
way for the Changemaker Hub, the Veterans mates, their fellow alumni, their colleagues, letter to all current parents about the Lead- employee giving initiative, an astounding Basso says. “That’s what we did with the Senior and Virginia Nelson, as well as the generous
Center, the Humanities Center and the or their fellow committee or board members. ing Change campaign, encouraging their 73 percent of employees gave to the Leading Class Legacy Scholarship. If you have a passion support of alumni and friends, the School
Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education. And countless trustees, alumni, parents, participation. Members of the committee Change campaign. about something, you can do amazing things.” of Law’s Leading Change campaign commit-
students, employees and friends stepped even made follow-up parent-to-parent The impact, however, is greater than just tee recently celebrated the creation of its
up to the challenge. phone calls to talk about the campaign, the numbers. Scholarships Matter 100th named scholarship — shattering its
answer questions and help garner gifts at While the University of San Diego was Blanca Hernández (below) is proud to be the previous goal of establishing 80 annual
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ne of the earliest of these became the President’s Club level. leading change in the world of fundraising current recipient of USD’s Comité México named scholarships.
known as the Mulvaney Challenge. David Casey and Virginia Nelson, chair and in higher education — and in fact last year Scholarship. Comité México was established The scholarship that brought the school
Karen and Tom ’77 (JD) Mulvaney said if vice chair of the School of Law’s Campaign was one of only two universities in the nation in 2009 by a group of Mexican alumni, parents to this historic milestone is the newly estab-
the USD community could raise $400,000 for Committee, challenged their committee recognized for extraordinary performance lished Fellmeth Public Interest Law Scholar-
USD’s Center for Community Service-Learn- members to help establish 80 annual named by the Council for Advancement and Support ship Fund, which honors more than a half-
ing, that they would match it dollar for dollar. scholarships for students in the law school. of Education — it was also gaining national century of dedicated advocacy by Professors
Faculty, alumni, staff, and students rose to In the end, they surpassed that goal and prominence in other ways. Robert and Julie Fellmeth of the Center for
the occasion, raising $450,000. True to their recently celebrated the school’s 100th USD became distinguished as the young- Public Interest Law. Robert is also known
word, the Mulvaneys matched the amount named scholarship. est private institution listed among the for his work with the Children’s Advocacy
and, in their honor, USD renamed the center nation’s top 100 universities. It was the first Institute, which he founded in 1989.
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the Karen and Tom Mulvaney Center for cholarships have been a significant focus university on the West Coast to be designated “Increased scholarship support continues
Community, Awareness and Social Action. of the Leading Change campaign and — as a Changemaker campus. USD ranks second to be my highest priority,” says Dean Stephen
A newer gift with an interesting twist was in all — 221 new scholarships were in the nation for undergraduate study abroad, Ferruolo. “Our success has exceeded my
the Scott MacDonald Community Scholarship established across the campus. One of those 10th in the nation as a Sierra Club Cool expectations, and I am especially pleased
Program, which launched in 2017-18 with scholarships was envisioned by members of School and was named the most beautiful that we now have scholarships to award to
four first-year students each receiving $5,000 USD’s Comité México, a group of Mexican campus in the nation. students for such a wide variety of achieve-
Irwin and Joan Jacobs’ philanthropy has made USD’s new every year for four years. In exchange, they alumni, parents and friends who established Leading Change: The Campaign for USD — ments, as well as to support diversity and
Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education possible. are required to participate in the Mulvaney and later endowed it as a way to support it’s been a beautiful thing. — Krystn Shrieve reduce financial need.”
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