USD Magazine Spring 2012

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16 / THE BIG THINKER Senior sociology major Gabe Adibe is the founder of USD Think, which aims to bring students, faculty and the community together for free- form discussions on social issues to promote positive change and action. These efforts echo the challenges he faced as a Marine logisti- cian off the coast of Indonesia after the 2004 tsunami.

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24 / THE DYNAMO Assistant Professor of Sociology Erik Fritsvold is about as energetic as they come, which is a good thing, because his plate isn’t just full, it’s overflowing. His classes in the crime, justice, law and society concentration range from precepto- rial courses for incoming freshmen to research-intensive independent study classes for senior criminology students.

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CLASS NOTES 32 / From the Heart

San Diego College for Women alumna Patricia Dixon ’71 (MA ’75) strengthens awareness of American Indian Studies. 37 / Above and Beyond Corpsman, Navy SEAL and soon-to-be medical school student Jonathan Kim ’12 has a deep-seated respect for the sanctity of life. 38 / Born Again Documentarian Vivien Francis ’10 (MA) and her photographic project, “The Untouchables of India.” WHAT ’ S YOUR STORY? 36 / Wanted: News About You Submit updates on your life and adventures to us online at www.sandiego.edu/publications/classnotes/.

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ALUMNI UPDATE 30 / Celebrate Good Times Thousands of Toreros came home to USD for Home- coming and Family Weekend last fall; the 2012 event is scheduled for Oct. 12-14.

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