2005 USD Fact Book

CAMPUS LIFE

CAMPUS LIFE

Student Learning Initiatives The Office of Student Learning Initiatives, on the first floor of the Hahn University Center, offers student support and referral services including: Academic Assistance Support The Office of Student Learning Initiatives' professional staff and peer advisers conduct advising sessions to help students on academic probation develop an academic assistance plan. All students are welcome to participate in this program to improve their performances. Mentor Connection 1bis peer-mentoring program helps new freshmen and transfer students connect with successful continuing USD students. Entering students must complete an application the summer before arriving at US D. Passport to Success Passport to Success offers more than 30 fall semester workshops designed specifically to assist freshmen with the transition to university life in and out of the classroom. Student Organizations More than 65 organizations, including fraternities and sororities, academic clubs and intramural athletic groups, are open to students. For informa tion, contact the Associated Students office at (619) 260-4802 or log on to www.sandiego.edu/associatedstudents. Invisible University Invisible University offers quality academic and cultural enrichment to USD alumni, parents and to the San Diego community. Each semester USD' s faculty conduct seminars in casual settings - often at no charge - with no homework assignments , tests or grades.

Art Founders Gallery and The Fine Arts Galleries in the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice host frequent exhibits of a wide variety of artists and genres. The David W. May Indian Artifacts Gallery in Founders Hall hosts showings that celebrate American Indian culture and traditions. Serra Hall's Anthropology Museum features the extensive holdings of the May Indian Artifacts Collection. Theater USD's Master of Fine Arts in Dramatic Arts, in conjunction with The Old Globe Theatres in Balboa Park, offers a variety of performances throughout the year that are available to US D students at special prices. In addition, M.F.A. and undergraduate theatre arts students stage regular on-campus performances. Festivals and Seminars USD is host to a variety of events that offer students and faculty different perspectives on contemporary issues, including the annual Social Issues Conference and the Kyoto Laureates Symposium, which recognizes international scholars who are recipients of the Kyoto Prizes, honors similar to the Nobel Prizes. Speakers USD's cultural and intellectual divers ity is reinforced by the wide range of speakers who come to campus. Recent speakers include Mary Robinson, former U.N. high commissioner for human rights and former president of Ireland; German philosopher Jurgen Habermas, named in 2004 as one of Time magazine's roo most influential people; and Gen. Anthony Zinni, former commander in chief of the U.S. Central Command. Music A comprehensive music program includes regular performances by the USD Symphony, 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 by visiting artists.