Alcalá View 1996 12.7

Department of the Month Legal Clinic

Pedal Power Have you been wondering what motivates those crazy cyclists huffing up Marian Way at 7:30 a.m.? Find out by joining workers all over San Diego who will commute by bike on May 17. The annual Bike to Work Day is part of the American Lung Associ- ation's Clean Air Month. Riders who pledge to bike to work are eligible for prizes and a free T-shirt (if you are among the first 1,000 to regis- ter by April 22) . Sign up forms are available at the Hahn University Center information desk. Once on campus, cele- brate the climb to the peak with refreshments at a univer- sity center reception for USO cyclists. Plan also for an informa- tional meeting May 14 where experienced riders will help you map a route to USO and share tips on safe riding tech- niques, proper clothing and shower facilities. For more information call Jill Wagner at ext. 4684 or Greg Zackowski at ext. 4796. New Hires Welcome to the following employees who recently joined the USO community: Sue Lander, administrative data processing; and York Mitchell, custodial services. Congratulations to the fol- lowing employee who was recently promoted: Nancy Olson, executive as- sistant in university services. Passages Deaths Cleo Green, father of Debra Green, lawyering skills instruc- tor, on March 3. Dennis Manard, husband of Susan Manard, administra- tive secretary in public rela- tions, on March 14. Thank you to USO community for all your prayers and best wishes during my recent ill- ness. It worked! I'm well! Nancy Olson

The staff of the legal clinic includes (front row from left to right): Nancy Keosayian, Patty Cortez, Nina Crow and Theresa Player; (back row from left to right): Steve Hartwell, Richard "Corl

1. Where is your department located? Our department is located in the law school building, Warren Hall, on the third floor in room 308. 2 . What are the functions of your department? Our department functions as a small law office. We provide free legal services to low- income people who res ide in San Diego County. We have various cl in ics that make up the department, includ ing the civil, env ironmental, criminal, immigration and men tal health clinics. 3. What is the biggest challenge your department faces? Probably the biggest challenge is try ing to prov ide legal services to as many clien ts as possible. We are only able to prov ide ser- vices to a fract ion of the many requests we rece ive each day. 4. How has your department changed during the past 10 years? We have recently updated our computer faci lities, which now include a computer research room fo r the clinic's studen ts.

5. What is the one thing you would like the campus community to know about your department and its functions? Because we are funded in part by a grant, we can only see cl ients who are low- income (that is, clients who fa ll at or below the fed - eral poverty guidelines). These income guide lines apply to USO employees as well. Surf's Up The days are longer, the sun is warmer and plans are in the works for a super cool Employee Appreciation Picnic. Start dig- ging out the wild swim trunks and zinc oxide because the annual party, dubbed "Surf C ity USO" by the campus dudes and dudettes, is scheduled for noon to 3:30 p. m. June 7 at the Sports Center pool. In the meantime, for all you non-native, non-beachgoing San Diegans, you better h it the shores in preparation for next mon th's unique contest. You' ll be challenged to identify local surfing hotspots pictured in the next issue of the Alcala View and beat the native beach bums to a totally awesome prize that will be awarded at the picnic.