USD Magazine Summer 2007

E ach of the nine 2007 Alumni Honors recipients refracts a different facet of the light that emanates from the University of San Diego. More than 600 alumni and friends gathered for a gala celebration at the Jenny Craig Pavilion on April 21; the evening featured video tributes, student vocal perform- ances and a swinging after-party. The Author E. Hughes Career Achievement Awards honor alumni from each of USD’s five schools who exhibit significant or extraordinary contributions with- in their chosen profession. The honorees are as follows: Ali Reza Arabnia ’87 (M.B.A.), ALUMNI UPDATE

Clifton Hill Award was bestowed upon Jean (Hicks) Miller ’59 (B.A.), in recognition of her outstanding service and commitment to the university. Miller has led a variety of boards and committees in support of USD. The Bishop Charles Francis Buddy Award was given to Christine Schanes ’69 (B.A.) in recognition of her exceptional contribution and commitment to humanitarian causes. Schanes — along with her two children — founded Children Helping Poor and Homeless People, which conducts outreach to help put an end to poverty, hunger and homelessness. For the first time in the univer-

BEACONS OF LIGHT Alumni Honors gala celebrates outstanding graduates [ l u m i n a r i e s ]

the president and CEO of Gecofin S.p.A., an automotive paint com- pany based in Milan. Leonard Armato ’78 (J.D.), a sports-industry executive who has spearheaded dramatic growth of the beach volleyball circuit. Rebecca (Haddock) Smith ’93 (M.Ed.), an up-and-comer who is director of community relations for High Tech High in San Diego. Timothy Luberski ’73 (B.A)., president of Hidden Villa Ranch, a successful food services company. Internationally known leader in nursing Linda Urden ’89 (D.N.Sc.), executive director of Palomar Pomerado Health in Encinitas. This year, the Mother Rosalie

sity’s history, Alumni Honors included inductees to the Chet and Marguerite Pagni Family Athletic Hall of Fame. Jose Luis Noriega ’92 (B.B.A.), a four-time ALUMN I UPDATE ALUMN I UPDATE ALUMN I UPDATE ALUMN I UPDATE ALUMN I UPDATE ALUMN I UPDATE

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