USD Magazine, Winter 2002

Giving the Ultimate Gift African Missionary Honored for Humanitarian Service T his Christmas day, as she does every day,

at che University of Notre Dame, said she wanted a peace institute in her adopted hometown. "San Diego is very dear co my heart," she said. "If I had the money I'd have a peace institute in every university in the world, bur USD and the students are special. I can't chink of a better place." Kroc says she has been active in the insci– tuce's development and intends co remain involved, working with Neu on an ambi– tious agenda. "There are a lot of areas we wane co address, like easi ng poverty and examin ing che roots of hatred," she says. "T hrough the conferences and faculty and student work, I'm very much looking forward co the insti– tute making a real difference in chose areas." Angela Mitchell, a senior majoring in political science, says the institute adds a new dimension co USD, establishing the university as one of the few centers for

Sister Anastasia Lott '79 gave the most precious gift possible. She gave herself. For more than a dozen years, Lott has dedicated her life to the poor and the sick in Africa, where she works as a missionary for the Maryknoll Sisters, a group of Catholic Sisters who devote their lives in service overseas. In Namibia, a country of 1.6 million people border– ing South Africa, Lott works alongside people for whom daily life is a constant struggle.

peace studies in the Un ited Scares. "A lot of students were very excited when che master's program (in peace

In recognition of her lifetime of service, Lott was honored with USD's 200 I Bishop Charles Francis Buddy Award, presented annually to an alumna or alumnus who demonstrates extraordinary commitment to humanitarian causes.The award, which was presented at the San Diego Alumni Mass on Dec. 8, was accepted by her brother, Christopher. Lott remained in Namibia to work with the community. "Through the commitment and integrity of USD's faculty and staff, a lot of my good intentions and abilities were given appropriate support and direction," Lott wrote in an e-mail after being notified of the award. While the Namibian people try to survive amid an almost unbearable litany of war, corruption, famine and disease, Lott works every day to make their lives a lit– tle better. In addition to Christian outreach, she teaches them about health care and improving their living conditions. One of nine children, Lott credits her experi– ence at USD for focusing the values she learned from her family toward the serv– ice she has performed there. "I have long been and continue to be grateful for the mentoring I received at USD, which has had a continuous effect on my life," she says.

studies, scheduled co launch next fall) was announced," she said. "le really secs USD apart from the crowd. We're on the map now as a major university. " - Timothy McKernan

What Is It? We'll be testing your knowledge and memory of Alcala Park in each issue of USD Magazine by running photos of campus landmarks, hot spots and haunts. If you can identify the photo, congrats, you've got a keen eye. If you need a little help, turn to page 29 for the complete picture.

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