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To the USO Community Thank you to the-university commu- nity members who responded so caringly and generously by donating $1 ,700 to the family of 8-year-old Trang Nguyen, who was killed in October while crossing Linda Vista Road. Trang, athird-grader from Carson Elementary School, was known by many USO students who worked with her and her classmates through their community service- learning programs. The Office for Community Service- Learning was touched by the out- pouring of kindness and concern. University Ministry collected $1 ,100. The Staff Employee Association made a donation as did the resi- dence halls and individual students. Kroc Institute Open House Meet the staff and discuss your thoughts and questions about the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, noon to 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 15, Harmon Hall, room 111 . Refreshments will be provided. For Greetings from snowy Wisconsin! I want to say thanks to everyone for all the gifts and expressions of care that have been pouring in. True friendship reveals itself in time - not only the time spent together, but also in the sense that when times are tough we see who are friends really are. God has given me avery heavy cross to bear, but all your support and the great gift of friend- ship has given me the strength to bear it. I appreciate you all keeping me in your thoughts and prayers. I think of you often, and hope that someday I will be back out there directing the party animals. - Michael Treptow, dining services information, call ext. 7509. ANote of Thanks

Behind the Scenes of the Sacred Heart Once Sacred Heart H all served as the dining room, Hall Renovation

The second deck will be used for storage, while the bottom will serve as the staging "Theater is a little like sc ience in that it requ ires working with a lot of equipment, area for the actors.

and that requires storage areas," says John kitch en and soda Forbes, Shiley Theatre's manager. "This fountain for the fac ility will be used for performances only

Co llege for Women. A lthough home to USD's nationally acclaimed theater arts program since the late '80s, it was never

about six weeks per year. The rest of the time it is a classroom and rehearsal space

for students. By double-decking the back- fully adapted for use as a performance stage area, we're really making the most of venue. By next summer, when the second the ava ilable space." half of a $400,000 renova- 1 ---._liiiiiiiiiiii.~

tion is complete, it wi ll be converted to a n intimate theater that will also serve as a classroom and rehearsal hall.

In addition to increasing the seating capacity to about 120, the renovat ion plans ca ll for a permanent sound and lighting control booth, new fl oor ing and a two- tiered backstage facil ity. Sacred Heart Hall was the center of social life in USD's early days.

United Way campaign launches Feb. 14 USD facul ty and staff can help needy San Diego County residents obtain some basic necessities during this year's United Way/CHAD campaign, "From Open Hearts to Pots of Go ld ," which runs from Valentine's Day, Feb . 14, to St. Patrick's Day, March 17.

For more information, cont act Judy Rauner in communi ty serv ice learn ing a t (619) 260-4798 or James Tarbox in career services at (619) 260-4654. Brush with Fame? It's been said fame is a fleeting thing - but not as fleeting as the instances when we reg- ular folks come into contact with someone who is famous. Have you run into Jennifer Aniston a t the dry cleaners or Oprah at the grocery store? Maybe Ryan Leaf asked you for direc- tions to Qualcomm Stadium or you were in the same foursome with Tiger Woods at a miniature golf course. N o matter. The editors of the Alcala View want to hear about you r brush with fame. A few guidelines: make it brief but give us all the details and if (this would be really coo l) you have a picture of your encounter, let us know. Send an e-mail to timothym@acusd.edu and tell us all about it. We'll publish the most interesting stories in upcoming issues.

Donations can be made at the kickoff events on Feb. 14, from 11 :30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Faculty/Staff Dining Room and from 2 to 4 p.m. in Aromas. After that, donations will be accepted at the career services office, Hughes Center 110. "Our goal is to build community at USD whi le helping USD bui ld the community where we live," says campaign co-chair Judy Rauner . Every dollar counts ! A $10 donation pays for a well-baby class for one couple; $25 pro- vides a homeless fam ily with food for five days; $50 covers the cost of essential dental care for a low-income child; $100 buys pre- scription medicine for 20 children; $500 finances the training of 30 vo luntee rs to tutor low- level reading adults; $1,000 pro- vides college preparatory workshops fo r 120 students.