1998-1999 USD Facts

Cultural Activities

Administration

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

Founders Gallery Frequent exhibitions by guest, communi ty, st udent and alumni artists are displayed in this gallery located in Founders Hall. Recent exhib its included "Stone Echoes: Original Prints by Franc;:oise G ilot," a co llect ion of more than 20 etchings and lithographs by the world-renowned French artist, and "Meditations on the Beauty ofAging," an exhibit of the works of contemporary artist Helen Redman. Music A comprehensive music program includes regular performances by the USD Community Choir, the Opera Workshop and the Choral Scholars show choir. The program also presents frequent recitals by faculty and students, and performances of visiting artists. Theater USD's English department , in conjunction with San Diego's Old Globe Theatre, offers a Master 's in Fine Arts in Dramatic Arts pro- gram, drawing select students from across the nation who partici- pate in practical theater work as well as academic stud ies in the English department. M .F.A. and undergraduate theater arts stu- dents stage campus productions regularly. University Ministry Programs and services offered by the Office of University Ministry are open to students and staff of all religious traditions. Student retreats to off-campus sites are increasingly popular, as are special Masses held to celebrate events such as the opening of the semester, Thanksgiving Day and Black History Month. Speakers Distinguished speakers routinely appear on campus, contributing to USD's cultural and intellectual diversity. Anita Hill, a national spokeswoman for women's rights in the workplace, former Costa Rican president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Oscar Ar ias, and two Supreme Court justices - Sandra Day O 'Connor and Antonin Scalia - are just a few of those who have visited in recent years.

Vice President and Provost Francis M. Lazarus, Ph.D. Vice President for Finance and Administration Pau l E. Bissonnette, M.B.A.

Vice President for Mission and Ministry Rev. Monsignor Daniel J. Dillabough 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 College of Arts and Sciences Patrick F. Drinan, Ph.D. School of Business Administration Cunis W . Cook, D.B.A. School of Education Paula A. Co rdeiro , Ed.D. School of Law Daniel B. Rodriguez, J .D .

Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science Janet A. Rodgers, Ph.D.