Alcala Yearbook 2001

-.., -~~~'edicatio~n--"-------- For over eighteen years, Rudy Spano has worked to improve the quality of life for USO students as the Director of Dining Services. With a constant challenge to his staff to "remember that the students are the reason we are here," he leads Dining Services in new and innovative directions every day. From the opening the Univer– sity Center, the T-House, and Aromas, to the new Jenny Craig Pavilion and Joan Kroc Center, Rudy is an active leader in the University community. He has earned the respect and admiration of the Dining Services staff who regularly share a cup of coffee, a laugh or a mop with him. He touches student lives not only through many decisions made each day, but also when he jumps behind the line to locate a bagel, pour a cup of coffee, or wipe up a spill. Through the years he has taken an active role in student activities, whether by taking part in a Debate Society debate over whether to bring McDonalds on campus, assisting Special Olympics organizers in providing meals to participants, or by responding to the simplest of requests from the Student Issues Board. Rarely at a loss for words, or for just the right s tory or quote, he regu– larly performs master of ceremony duties for University events, or provides a humor– ous interlude for a tedious meeting. Rudy Spano is very specia l part of the Univer– sity of San Diego community. His commitment to improving the student environ– ment on a daily basis makes him one of the most influential and treasured parts of the USO landscape. ~IP"-C-

Above: Director Rudy Spano stands aside with his gea r checking that ev– ery thing is on schedul e and tha t a ll ta sks are comp le ted. As joll y as he is, Rudy i very serious when is comes to work. At Left: Rudy Spano enjoys his him– se lf at the USD employee picnic held each year on campu s. Rud y speaks with fellow faculty membe r to deter– mine if any thing else need,; to be done.

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