U Magazine, Spring 1987

LETTERS

THE EDITOR'S DESK

Dear readers:

To the editor:

USD's crown jewel. That's one way to think of the University's sparkling newUniversityCenter, an $11 million focal point ofAlcala Park's daily activities since the building opened on an everyday basis in January. An observer can watch the campus community gravitate to the building from sun-up to sundown like bears to honey. There's something in the Center for everyone - whether it's food, games, music, intellectual stimulation or conversation. And Director of University Design Therese Whitcomb's deft hand in furnish ing the Center has resulted in a happy melding ofUSD's 16th century Spanish flavor with the "living room" atmosphere other adminis– trators wanted to convey. But as student affairs staff members rightly point out, it's not the building itself which will s ignificantly add to campus life - what happens inside is most important. It's a topic Vice President for Student Affairs Tom Burke and his staff have debated and studied for hours. The goal? Creating activities that further enrich the educational experience of USO students. Ifyou missed the dedication of the Center in early March, find an excuse to come to campus and tour the bu ilding. The Center is intended to be the cam– pus "living room" for alumni and friends as well as for students. From its inviting view of Mission Bay on the north patio to its variety of well-designed dining areas, you ·re in for a special treat. * * * * * Speaking of special treats , that's just what Hank Egan's Torero basketball squad provided for all the fans who followed USD 's hoop exploits this season. Not only did the Toreros compile the best record ih school history, they did so with a style and consistency that most teams can only envy. What makes the season accomplishments even sweeter is that in this era of college athletic scandals , USO won the West Coast Athletic Conference regu– lar season t itie and reached the NCAA tournament with student-athletes who are truly student-athletes. In fact, USO and Santa Clara apply the strictest admittance policies for athletes of all the schools in the conference. Hats off to the Toreros for a job well done! * * * * * Charles King '62 is one of those alums who just can·t seem to get enough of his a lma mater. Even though it's been almost 25 years since his graduation, Charlie waxes eloquently and enthusiastically when the subject of conversa– tion is USO. As president of the Alumni Association in 1987, he is also devoted to get– ting more alumni involved in the University's activities during the next year. More alumni, he feels , need to come back to campus and see firsthand the tre– mendous academic and physical growth that has occurred during recent years. "USO alumni ," he says, "have a lot to be proud of." Charlie shares more of his thoughts about the University on page 16.

It is always a pleasure to read your informative magazine, makes one a little nostalgic. I hope old fri ends like Mary Lou (Buenzli '67) Lutz, Sally Sorensen '68, Judi Banks '67, Anita Meihaus and Julie Flores '67 will catch my lit– tle blurb in the "U". It was so very wonderful reading about all of them recently. I have a heart full of love for USO, and a lways will.

Sincerely, Carole Farrell '67 President North Shore Limousine

Thanksfor the bouquets , Carole. if you turn to page 18, you 'llfind your "little blurb ". We hope all of your fri ends see it too. Ed.

John Sutherland Editor

On the cover: The e legant new student Dining Room in the University Center provides a totally new dining experiencefor USD students. Among the students enjoying the new room a re Jim Darcy, Jeanne C lanahan, Chris LaBonte and Dan McNamee. Cover photo by Pablo Mason.

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