U Magazine, Fall 1989

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Education for a New Age Some $25.03 million has been pledged toward the capital campaign goal of $47.5 million.

Campus Honors Hahns' Generosity by Renaming University Center

ENDOWMENT

COMMITTED GOAL $3.987 million $16.5 $5.269 million $12.0 $0 million $ 2.5 $9.256 $31.0 COMMITTED GOAL $6.655 millio n $7.5 $3.482 million $6.0 $0.305 million $0.5 $0.106 million $2.5 $10.548 $16.5

T he several hundred guests rose to their feet as one and ap–

nounced that all of the student body's volunteer work in the community during 1989-90 would be dedicated to the Halms as a gestu re of thanks. The Hahns expressed gratitude to the university community. "We tru ly love this unive rsity and all of the people here ," said Jean Hahn. "Being here at USO for seven years has been a wonderful part of my life, " said Ernest Hahn, one of San Diego's most respected probably one of the best kept secrets in Sa n Diego. And Art Hughes is probably the second best kept secret in San Diego. Jea n and I are truly honored to have our names on this building. It's the heart of the university." Hahn has served as vice chairman of the university's boa rd of trustees fo r three years and member board in 1982. Hahn also serves on the executive commit– tee d irecting USD's $47.5 million capital campaign. The University Center, a 74,500-square-foot structure, community leaders. "The University of San Diego is becomes its chairman next summer. He joined the 36-

FACILITIES

J::mest Hahn plauded . Long and loudly. Clearly, these people harbored warm feelings for the couple that approached the microphone. And as Ernest and Jean Hahn stood in fro nt of the University Center and wa ited for the applause to subside, they smiled, recognizing the congeniality in the air. The occasion was the Sept. 22 campus dedication of the University Center in the Hahns' name. The center, constructed in 1986 at a cost of nearly $11 million, was dedicated to the Rancho Santa Fe residents because of their longtime support of USO and their stellar fund– raising efforts for the building. The couple's personal generosity and fund raising accounted for some $7 mill ion of the center's price tag. USO Vice

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Total Undesignated*

$5.226*

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TOTAL CAPITAL COMPONENT $25.03

$47.5

·undesignated commitments eventually will he placed into specific program areas baSt"d upun consultation wirh rhe donor. Anonymous Donor Gives Campaign $1.25 Million Boost

T he university's "Education for a New Age" campaign - a $47.5 million fund-raising effort des igned primarily to boost the endowment - recently took a major step toward its goa l when an anonymous donor made a gift of $1.25 million to the School of Education. The gift - which will fund an endowed faculty chair in special education, the university's fi rst– ever endowed chair - provides "a real shot in the arm to our plans for the '90s," according to School of Education Dean Edward DeRoche, and will further strengthen a program which has gained increasing stature in recent years. "We are extremely grateful to our donor," says Joanne Warren, fa rsighted individual recognized a need of the university and felt a sense of responsibility that prompted a magnificent gift." The creation of endowed faculty chairs is one of the campaign's primary goals. Endowed chairs are intended to who chairs the campaign executive committee. "This

retain outstanding scholars already on the USO facu lty and to attract new ones in important areas of the curriculum. Other major campaign goals include the establishment of endowed fac ul ty fellowships, new student scholar– ships and funds for construction. The School of Education 's program offers undergraduate and graduate training in education of the severely handica pped , the physically handicapped and the learning handicapped . Master's degrees are offered in each area, and doctoral students ca n complete state certification requirements in each area while earning a master's degree. Dr. Robert Infantino, who directs the Teacher and Special Education division, is particularly proud of the program's commu– nity involvement. Special education students get involved in several community outreach programs, including "New Faces on Campus," an on-campus work training program for the handi– capped , the Special Olympics and the university-sponsored Parents of Special Children Day.

President for Students Tom Burke told the as– sembly that the Hahns are a special breed of people: "There are important people who come along and become 'master builders' of a campus," he said. "Ernie and Jea n Hahn have joined that group ." Associated Students President Michael Brown

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expressed the gratitude of the students. "The generous spirit of the Hahns toward USO is similar to the dedication parents provide their children," he said . Brown was followed to the podium by student Elizabeth Ryan, who an-

functions as USD's "living room." The center's facilities include several dining areas, meeting rooms, study lounges, a market and student life administrative offices.

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