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Cultural Activities

Administration

Founders Gallery Frequent exhibitions by guest, community, student and alumni artists are displayed in this gallery located in Founders Hall. Recent exh ibits included "C;µn pus Passages," a series of drawings of the Alcala Park campus by renowned British landscape artist Leslie C. Benenson, in tribute to retiring USO president Author E. Hughes, and "Old Master Prints from the Collection of Robert and Karen Hoehn ," a display ofwork by celebrated artists such as Durer, Mantegna and Rembrandt. Music A comprehensive music program includes regular performances . by USD's Alcala Park Symphony, the USO Community Choir, the Opera Workshop and the Choral Scholars show choir. The program also presents frequent recitals by faculty and students, and per- formances of visiting artists. Theater USD's English department, in conjunction with San Diego's Old Globe Theatre, offers a Master's in Fine Arts progran1, drawi ng select students from across the nation who participate in practical theater work as well as academic studies in USD's English depart- ment. M.F.A. students stage campus productions regularly. University Ministry Programs and services offered by the Office of University Ministry are open ro students and staff of all religious traditions. Student retreats to off-campus sires are increasingly popular, as are special Masses held to celebrate events such as the opening of the semester, All Souls Day, Thanksgiving Day and Black History Month. Speakers Distinguished speakers routinely appear on campus, conrriburing to USD's cultural and intellectual diversity. Victor Villasenor, criti- cally acclaimed novelist, actor Danny Glover, and two Supreme Court Justices - Sandra Day O'Connor and Antonin Scalia - are just a few of chose who have visited in recent years.

Executive Officers President Alice B. Hayes, Ph.D.

Vice President and Provost Francis M. Lazarus, Ph.D. Vice President for Finance and Administration Frederick V. Brooks, M.S.

Vice President for Mission and Ministry Rev. Monsignor I. Brent Eagen, M.A. Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Thomas F. Burke, M.A. Vice President for University Relations John G. McNamara, B.A. Deans Co llege ofArrs and Sciences Patrick F. Drinan, Ph .D. School of Busi ness Administration James M. Burns, D .B.A. School of Education Edward F. DeRoche, Ph.D. Phil ip Y. Halm School of Nursing Jane t A. Rodgers, Ph.D. Schoo l of Graduate and Continuing Educar ion Eren Branch, Ph.D . School of Law Kris tine Strachan, J .D. Academic Services Cynthi a A. Villis, Ph.D.