USD Magazine Fall 2016

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T H E D E E P E S T L O N G I N G S O F T H E H E A R T .

14 / EXTRAORDINARY MOMENTS The most profound moments of spirituality can spring from some unlikely sources, such as truly leaving one’s comfort zone behind and diving into an immersive experience. For USD’s Assistant Vice President of Mission and Ministry, Michael Lovette-Colyer ’13 (PhD), the benefits of guiding students toward epiphany has had deep and lasting resonance.

L O O K I N G A H E A D A T W H A T C A N B E . U S D M A G A Z I N E

D E P A R T M E N T S

TORERO NEWS 4 / Community Building

USD’s value as an anchor institution starts with determining how we invest with those who we have lasting relationships.

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5 / View From the Top Employees competed in the Employee Giving Challenge, but USD students were the real winners. 7 / Man of Action After 20 years as a member of USD’s Board of Trustees, Ron L. Fowler’s impact on USD has been profound. 8 / Get Out the Vote Increasing voter turnout among USD students has become a priority for Political Science Professor Casey Dominguez, a timely effort, given the impending election. 10 / Nutritious. Delicious. Ambitious. Food is the focus of research by two faculty members from the School of Business and the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science.

ON THE COVER: Illustration of Mother Teresa of Calcutta by Allan Burch

P R O F O U N D C OM P A S S I O N .

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TORERO ATHLET I CS 12 / He’s Got True Instinct Quarterback Anthony Lawrence is well-liked by his teammates and respected for his dedication to the game of football.

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