1996-1997 USD Facts

Beginnings

Marks of Distinction

+ The University of San Diego was in the national spotlight Oct. 16, 1996 when it hosted the second and final presidential debate. More than 1,500 media swarmed the campus for several days leading up to the showdown. Prominent politicians, including former· President Gerald Ford and political activist Jesse Jackson, visited USD the night of the debate. The c~pus community rallied to put on a flawless production. The town hall meeting between President Bill Clinton and Republican nominee Bob Dole was staged in the refurbished Shiley Theatre. + Alcala Park's newest building, the Author E. and Marjorie A. Hughes Administration Center, opened for business during the summer when numerous departments relocated to the renovated offices. Formerly owned by the San Diego Diocese, the 28,680- square-foot building is the centerpiece of campus adjoining Colachis Plaza and the Shumway Fountain. Departments housed in the Hughes Center include student accounts, finan- cial aid, president's office, provost's office, public safety and career services. -t• The university's master plan cleared a final hurdle on the way to implementation when the San Diego City Council unanimously approved in October the outline for future development. The plan contains proposals for 26 building and development projects to be completed over the next 25 years as funds become available through private gifts and grants. The projects include expansion of the football stadium and construction of a 5, 100- seat sports arena, two gyms, additions to several campus build- ings, two multilevel parking structures and construction of apartment-style and dormitory housing. •?• Founders Hall became home to a second arr gallery in 1996, the David W. May Indian Artifacts Collection. The exhibit in rhe American Parlor showcases part of the 1,600-piece collection of Southwest Indian art bequeathed to USD by the family of May, a former student. Pieces on display include Southwestern pottery and ceramics, Californian basketry, Kachina dolls and textiles.

The Past and Its People 1949 Charter granted.

Foundingforce: Most Rev. Charles F. Buddy, first bishop ofSan Diego.

1952

San Diego College for Women opens. Foundingforce: Rev. Mother Rosalie Hill, R.S. C.J

1954

The College for Men and School of Law (known also as San Diego University) open.

1969

School of Graduate and Continuing Education founded.

1972

Colleges for Men and Women and School of Law merge to form the University of San Diego. Uniting force: Author E. Hughes, first president ofthe merged university.

1972

Schools of Business Administration and Education founded .

1974

Philip Y. Hahn School of Nursing founded.