U Magazine, Summer 1990

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Hopes Star in Yet Another 1 Road Show'

Navy Secretary Calls at Good Ship USD The Secreta ry of the Navy came calling at the good ship USO in late April. H. Lawrence Gar rett III '72 0 .D.) visited his forme r student haunts to address the university's Co rporate Associates gro up and to tour the new Legal Research Center. He also was the guest of honor at th e university's annual Deans' Ball.

The Hopes were the star attractions at an undergraduate ceremony during which an estimated 750 students received diplomas from USO President Author E. Hughes or board of trustees chair-elect Ernest Hahn. (See page 8 for more details on the Hopes' visit.) Dr. Hughes announced that DeSales Hall would be renamed Bishop Leo T. Maher Hall in honor of the retiring bishop's contributions to the university during two decades as chairman of the College for Men and USD's board of trustees. "During the past 20 years the bishop has continued his steadfast commitment to this university and to its future as an outstand– ing institution of Catholic higher learning...the bishop - as much as any individual can do - has provided forceful leadership and support for both the quantitative and qualitative evolution of USO," Dr. Hughes said. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Emilie "Bonnie" Rose, 36, who earned a bachelor ofscience degree from the Hahn School of Nursing, was the class valedictorian. She was the first ever from the nursing school. Rose exhorted her classmates to live life to the fullest because life is short. "Know where you're

for the class of 1990. "For one of the few times in history, the world looks like it's ready to meet you halfway. It had to happen. Someone finally found a cure for the common cold war, and when they did the Berlin Wall came down faster than Denver in the Super Bowl." Hope balanced his serious message with the kind of quips that have earned him a perma– nent place in the hearts of Americans: "I have a lot of these degrees, fortunately. And I'm called 'doctor' so often I've started carrying my jokes around in a

Hoang Taing '90 celebrates.

He wasn't accompanied by a well-known singer, a beauty queen or even Brooke Shields for this performance. Then again, he didn't need them. Comedian Bob Hope, just two days shy of his 87th birthday, dazzled an overflow Torero Stadium crowd at USD's May 27 undergraduate commencement ceremonies all by himself. He did it using a Hope standard - a fast-paced monologue mixing humor and seriousness - that drew prolonged cheers from his sun-drenched admirers. Hope and his wife, Dolores, visited campus to receive honor– ary doctoral degrees recognizing them for their contributions to humankind. Those contributions were praised during the reading of citations presented to the couple, who have been married since 1932. The black-robed funnyman predicted a bright future ahead closures. "If need be, we will reduce ou r strength. Bur rhar also means we must stick closely to our priority of maintaining a balanced, ready force ," he said. Secretary Garrett joi ned rhe Reagan admi nistration in 1983 as associate White

Joy reigns supreme.

little black bag.

"No, I'm deeply grateful for this honorary degree. I would question the wisdom of the faculty, but I'm too conservative to start a protest...Anyway, I'm now a doctor. At last I can get on a golf course on Wednesdays."

H. Lawrence Garrett Ill '72 U. D.J

In his remarks to Corporate Associates, Secretary Garrett wa rn ed aga inst curring "a billion here and a bi ll ion there" fro m the Navy budget fo r the sake of a peace dividend. "T he changes rhar have been taking place in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Uni on are nothing less than remarkable. " But, he added, "We wo uld nor be at such a pivotal point in the history of mankind had not rhe United Scares demonstrated her reso lve to protect her national interests. " T he Secrera1y said the world situati on does call for changes in U.S. defe nse strategy for Europe. "T he Navy's budge t will be reduced. T har's absolute stark reality." He forecast curs in manpower,

Dr. William Doyle greets the bishop.

Maher Hall Dedicated July 7

House counsel. He later served as chief counsel for the Defense Department and as Undersecrerary of the Navy before being named to the Navy's top post.

DeSales Hall was rmamed Bishop Leo T Maher Hall j ul:j 7 in honor of the retiring bishops colltributions to USD dztring the past two decades. Bishop Maher, who chaired the university s board of tntstees, told the crowd attending the ceremony: "Yozt have been. the wind beneath my wings. You helped me soar. " During the 45-minute dedication, longtime friend Dr. William Doyle

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