2003 USD Just the Facts

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1949 The Most Rev. Charles F. Buddy and Mother Rosalie Hill select a site in the Linda Vista (Spanish for pretty view) section of San Diego to establish two Cathol ic colleges, one for men and one for women, and a School of Law.

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First classes held at the College for Women.

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The College for Men and the School of Law open.

195

Vice President Richard M. Nixon delivers College for Men commencement address.

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School mascot changed from Pioneers to Toreros.

197

Author E. Hughes becomes first lay president.

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Colleges for Men and Women merge to form the University of San Diego; Schools of Business Administration and Education founded.

19 4 Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science founded.

19 4 Manchester Hall, Olin Hall and the addition to Copley Library are dedicated.

This year, more than 300 students moved into the new Tecolote Village residence hall, home to the "Wisdom for the Real World" program, through which students, faculty and staff collaborate on service projects, academics and workshops on topics such as careers, fa ith building and relationships. In 2002, USO hosted the inaugura l Kyoto Laureates Symposium, which honors recipients of the Kyoto Prizes and presents their work in public forums. The awards, given annually to recognize profound contributions to human progress in technology, the sciences, and arts and phi losophy, are among the world's most prestigious prizes for lifetime achievement. • The Princeton Review's most recent student guide listed University of San Diego as one of the best colleges in the United States. The guide added USO to its list after researching academic and campus programs, and interviewing students. • The family of Donald and Darlene Shiley made the largest donation in its long history of philanthropy in 2002, a $10 mil- lion naming gift for what wi ll be known as the Donald P. Shiley Center for Science and Technology. Construction of the facility is scheduled to be completed this year. • Former President Jimmy Carter spoke at the December 2001 dedication ceremony for the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice. • The Jenny Craig Pavilion athletics facility was selected to host the West Coast Conference basketball tournament in 2003. In addition to hosting the two previous wee tournaments, the pavilion is home to a range of educational and cu ltural events.

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Hahn University Center opens.

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Mother Teresa receives honorary degree during commencement ceremonies in Torero Stadium.

19 5 Alice B. Hayes named president.

2000 Jenny Craig Pavilion athletics center opens.

2001 The Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice opens; ground is broken on an adjacent parcel of land for the Donald P. Shiley Center for Science and Technology.

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