1997-1998 USD Facts

Administration

Cultural Activities

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

Founders Gallery Frequent exhibitions by guest, community, student and alumni artists are displayed in chis gallery located in Founders Hall. Recent exhibits included '.'Stone Echoes: Original Prints by Franc;:oise Gilot," a coll ection of more than 20 etchings and lithographs by rhe world-renowned French artist, and "Political Skeletons: The Prints ofJose Guadalupe Posada and His Followers," an exhibit of rhe works of the turn-of-the-century political satirist as a tribute to the national presidential debate hosted by USD in October 1996. Music A comprehensive music program includes regular performances by the USD Community Choir, the Opera Workshop and che Choral Scholars show choir. The program also presents frequent recitals by faculty and students, and performances ofvisiting artists. Theater USD's English department, in conjunction with San Diego's Old G lobe Theatre, offers a Master's in Fine Arcs in Dramatic Arcs pro- gram, drawing select students from across the nation who participate in practical theater work as well as academic studies in the English department. M.F.A. students stage campus productions regularly. University Ministry Programs and services offered by the Office ofUniversity Ministry are open to students and staff of al] 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, contribucing to USD's cultural and intellectual diversity. Victor Villasenor, criti- cally acclaimed novelist, actors Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis, and two Supreme Court justices - Sandra Day O'Connor and Antonin Scalia - are just a few of those who have visiced in recent years.

Vice President and Provost Francis M. Lazarus, Ph.D. Acting Vice President for Finance and Administration David McCluskey, M.B.A. Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Thomas F. Burke, M.A. Vice Presidenc for University Relations John G. McNamara, B.A.

Deans College of Arts and Sciences Patrick F. Drinan, Ph.D . School of Business Adminiscration Curtis W . Cook, D.B.A. School of Educacion Edward F. DeRoche, Ph.D. School of Law Grant Morris, J.D. (Interim Dean) Phi lip Y. Hahn School of Nursing Janet A. Rodgers, Ph .D.