Alcala Yearbook 1992-1993

An Integral Part of the University Sr. Furay lea11es a voice with USD The USO Community has been blessed with a woman of ideals who has contributed to the fine institution that USO is today. After serving USO for four decades, Vice President and Provost Sr. Sally Furay, R.S.C.J., leaves with tremendous accomplishments. Born and raised in Ohama, Nebraska, Sr. Furay was educated in private schools. Throughout her high school and collegiate years, she attended Duchesne College run by the Religious of the Sacred Heart. She entered the convent in 1944 and became a sister in 1952, the same year she arrived at what was known as the University of San Diego College for Women. After receiving a bachelor's degree in English at Duchesne College, she continued with her master's degree at San Francisco College for Women. In 1955, she received her doctorate in English literature with a minor in American literature at Stanford University. Sr. Furay taught English at the women's college until 1970 and was Chair of the English Department during the 1960s. She served as Academic Dean from 1967 to 1971 as well. A dean and professor during the day and a law student at night, Sr. Furay received her law degree in 1972 at USD's School of Law. She has been teaching "Sex Discrimi– nation and the Law" since the Spring of 1974. From 1967 to 1972, Sr. Furay helped in a significant transition in the University's history. The College for Women and the College for Men underwent a process in which both schools merged to become the University of San Diego. "The desire for stronger academics and that Catholic schools should cooperate with each other," said Sr. Furay, " are what promoted this unification." The departments of each college were slowly combined and in 1970, with the exception of the presi– dents, they were completely merged. By 1971, Dr. Author Hughes became president of the University of San Diego. Sr. Furay became vice president and provost - second in rank to the president - in 1972. "There are fine human beings at this institution," said Sr. Furay. "Not only does the faculty consist of competent scholars and teachers, but they are also fine people." Throughout her career as a sister of the Sacred Heart, she has contributed to the world outside of USO, having participated in various professional organizations, committees, and panels. Cur– rently, Sr. Furay is a member of the Board of Directors for the Old Globe Theatre, of which she has been president for two years in the past. She is also president of the Board of Governors for the San Diego Community Foundation, which makes grants for the needy within San Diego County. In addition, she is a member of several boards of trustees, such as the San Diego County Bar Foundation, University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Project LIFT, which helps homeless families. Sr. Furay's respect for education is reflected in her image of USO: "[USO is] strong academically, has a solid value system with its roots in the University's Catholicism, and has wonderful people to work with; faculty, staff and students alike." Her experiences as a leader and an educator have made her a remark– able and admirable human being. The knowledge she has brought to USO has been a major factor in the institution's academic reputation. She is still speculating on where she will go after she leaves her role as provost, and is uncertain whether or not she will return. Howe· er, she leaves us with an academic VOICE that will forever remain with USO. DEDICATION

Taking a break-Sr. Furay, with her exuberant smile that radiates prid in our university, takes time each day to stop and enjoy the flowers i the courtyard behind Maher Hall. When in the mood- Even Sr. Furay takes a break to give Domino's Pizza a call and take advantage of that "30-minute delivery"- but, o course, no pepperoni on Friday!

by George Ramirez