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	May 2005	Spotlight Nobel Prize winner Sirin Ebadi denounces oppression in USF speech Retirement for longtime professors Jane Vincent Corbett and Theodore H.D. Jones Commencement ceremonies honor 1,581 graduates New Minors in African American studies and journalism Web Redesign the new USF Web site gives greater control to the community Silverthorne’s new book looks at cross-cultural perspectives and business environment Merit and Service Awards honor stars of the USF community Spotlight New men’s basketall coach Jessie Evans profiled in USFmagazine exerpt Juliet Spencer professor of biology wins NIH grant to study herpes virus Faculty Association elects new executive board Spotlight Nobel Prize winner Kim Dae-Jung speaks for jusice at USF ceremony Spring Gala honors Athletics Boster Bill Henneberry ’51 as alumni of the year
	04.05.05	Students spend spring break doing service in Peru and Mexico A prolific writer and architect of USF’s theology department, Frank Buckley, S.J. leaves USF Gary Williams, dean of the School of Business and Management, prepares to leave his post The McCarthy Center teaches students to be thoughtful activists Police symposium focuses on trends in terrorism Sylvester, by Sociology Professor Joshua Gamson, fondly recalls a disco star and an era The Learning and Writing Center helps students from start to finish USF’s Mass for John Paul II Poetry Festival held at Lone Mountain
	03.01.05	Putra Masagung ’74 receives the President’s Medallion March 23 in Singapore Peter Togni, S.J. appointed California provincial Davies Forum deconstructs the American body image Law Professor’s brief used in U.S. Supreme Court case Mike Hughes appointed new admission director USF’s business competition gaining national recognition Business professor argues for modifying investments for retirement Students lobby Capitol Hill Hall of Fame dinner honors four athletes plus 1980 soccer team Quinn Colloquium on public policy and conscience
	02.01.05	USF’s ties to the Philippines strengthened after visit by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo The Campaign for USF officially kicks off Faculty and staff donations jump ahead of goal USF professor nominated for National Book Critics Circle Award Former Senator George McGovern made history personal in intersession class Students and faculty visit Belize and Austria during intersession Remembrance of the tsunami victims Law class teaches students how to communicate USF meets city’s minimum wage requirement Wattson Lecture on religious violence Lane Center introduces Catholic social thought lecture series Sartre conference hosted on campus Feb. 18-20
	01.06.05 update	Jesuit Foundation awards 11 grants to faculty and staff
	12.07.04	USF’s ties to the Philippines strengthened after visit by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Chancellor John Lo Schiavo, S.J. is an unlikely beer mogul Veteran staff say sense of community keeps them at USF December commencement speakers talk about extraordinary experiences Men’s soccer crowned WCC champs; coach named coach of the year New Gender and Sexualities Studies revamps Women’s Studies USF students help lead School of the Americas protest George McGovern to teach on campus Thanksgiving food drive feeds 90 families
	11.03.04	School of Nursing turns 50 Biology professor’s research on African disease Philosophy class takes students to San Quentin Environmental living-learning community History professor writes about Jewish American thinkers University Life teaches students to work together Philippine president plans to give speech at USF on U.S. relations School of Business ranked “Most Entrepreneurial” in state Consumer advocate speaks on campus
	10.06.04	School of Business dedicates Malloy Hall Lane Center officially announced Oct. 12 Law students work on human rights cases for the U.N. St. Ignatius Turns 90 Mass of the Holy Spirit celebrates “God’s work.” Sociology professor uses crime novels in class Tennis teams coaching youth Davies Forum focuses on family Business School ranked by Princeton Review New trustees Oakland campus to close Law School awards Mayor Newsom ICEL appoints new director
	09.13.04	Faculty regularly featured in the national media President calls for partnership at convocation Dean Turpin on the state of the College of Arts and Sciences Freshman class of 2008 is large, academically strong, and diverse Students integrate technology into their lives as never before Students win national honors for achievements and Jesuit values Prof. Raeburn studied how gay and lesbian employees changed corporate America The Spiritual Exercises in daily life USF remains in U.S. News top tier Volleyball star Budinger’s number retired The Hilltop Cup brings boxing to USF
	08.03.04	Fr. Tom Lucas’ work on Shanghai Cathedral’s stained glass Business school devotes new wing to economic development Campus reconstruction standardizes classrooms in Lone Mountain Resident ministers impact students in their daily lives Environmental student Jeff Smyly is helping deliver clean water to Iraqis Graduating senior survey reports high satisfaction with USF Report calls for new recruitment methods to replace Irvine Scholars Program New faculty hires Lindy Chris retires from chemistry department after 20 years of service
	07.06.04 update	USF employees’ off-campus interests
	06.01.04	Former USF president Charles Dullea, S.J. remembered Commencements honor graduates; $1 million Opus Prize presented at ceremony First stage of the campus renovation plan CPS launches day programs Brandon Brown appointed associate dean of sciences Professor helps commuities discover the health of sports Book of Iranian narratives may help cultural understanding Jesuit Foundation Grants for human rights documentary, lectures on religious identity Summer reading recommendations Cowell hall's new mural Service learning director Jack McLean leaves USF
	05.04.04	New basketball coach Jessie Evans emphasizes success on and off the court Admission initiative calls for enrollment management, increased academics and diversity Dance program to get new studio space in Koret Center Nine ROTC graduates prepare for Iraq Fr. John Lo Sciavo, S.J. honored by university with namesake award Popular teachers and union leaders Michael and Millianne Lehmann retire Recognizing excellence at the 28th Merit and Service Awards program Student Mass offers community and leadership Spring commencement ceremonies to honor 1,757 new grads Entrepreneur magazine recognizes USF entrepreneur program as among best
	04.06.04	A computer science group wires villages in Peru Students act as election obervers in El Salvador Immersion program in Guatemalan peasant village Community and communion in Toronto and Death Valley Gmelch appointed new dean of School of Education Teaching the “how to’s” of peace and justice An MBA course aids the Hanna Foundation Renovation of USF baseball’s home field FlashMob supercomputer experiment a success Faculty promotions and tenure announced Business plan competition
	03.02.04	Surge in new applicants leads to cap on freshman enrollment for first time ever Research project studies how religion helps immigrants adapt Environmental science professor studies contamination of SF Bay New university monument signage installed “FlashMob” instant supercomputer Surging interest in School of Education’s counseling psychology program New service organization for Latino USF students McCarthy Center houses new institute researching mediation and its effects CIO Abe Baggen dies Phil Matthews relieved as men’s baskeball coach
	02.03.04	New graduate program in International Studies and others added to curriculum Fall Jesuit Grant winners announced Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy dedicates reopened Kendrick Hall Fr. Privett gives blessing at inauguration of S.F. mayor Gavin Newsom Patrick Murphy, new director of McCarthy Center Study on impact of foster care Ricci Institute’s world-class research Francis J. Buckley, S.J. retires after 40 years at USF Adjunct professor nominated for Academy Award Business school listed in Wall Street Journal Top 100
	12.02.03	700 graduate at winter commencement Non-violence training for School of Americas protesters USF’s regional campuses Disability Services and the Counseling Center help more students than ever Preparations for USF’s 150th anniversary celebration Emphasis on writing improves academic performance Poetry and art to aid at-risk youth Nursing professor studies Guatemalan midwives Students confront child homelessness world-wide Labyrinth dedicated in Harney Plaza
	11.04.03	Fromm Institute Gets Lifelong Home Remembering Moscone and Milk Keith Dorney: USF student, former NFL player, and writer Environmental studies professor uses South African Park as laboratory The Common Hope Project University partnerships in Asia Jesuit Foundation grants INOM Celebrates 20 years
	10.07.03	USF and Fromm Institute offer inter-generational psychology program Nursing students learn care for the dying USF filmmaking in Latin America Dawa Dorjee, the USF-Tibetan Scholarship recipient New orchestra tunes up Prof. O’Sullivan on human lie detectors Mayoral candidates debate at USF USF professor shows films at California drive-ins
	09.03.03	Dalai Lama visits USF, receives honorary degree Largest class in university history Report from the Jesuit California Province convocation Geschke assumes chairmanship of trustees McCarthy Center announces new research and education projects How residence life staff pick roommates Fall convocation and faculty award winners USF hosts cross-discipline environmental conference
	08.05.03	New Faculty Members Join USF Graduating Seniors Give USF High Marks Davies Forum explores how art responds to social issues Negoesco Stadium’s new field Ben Tosi, USF events scheduler and bocce ball champ Golf study by Prof. Christian Thompson Hospitality Management director wins Antonin Carême Medal
	07.01.03	Legally domiciled adults to get benefits Leadership retreat in El Salvador shows execs the face of poverty, repression Crossroads’ makeover to include coffee bar and pizza oven Eight new trustees named “Social responsibility” will be consideration in future University investments Ted Wight’s legacy in Public Safety
	06.03.03	Turpin named dean of College of Arts and Sciences University Life reorganizes, adds new positions Service and Merit Awards honors a combined 1,755 years of service Law professor Jay Osborn’s class nothing like his book The Paper Chase Career services gets new clients Successful recruiting year for Admission Office May graduations relieve overcrowding with tickets, split ceremonies Summer reading recommendations Business School groundbreaking, renaming Martín-Baró monument dedicated
	05.06.03	New admission director brings fresh ideas CPS building a reputation for top-quality adult education School of Ed maintains its applicant pool despite state budget crisis Professor works to restore destroyed Iraqi wetlands Three USF priests celebrate 170 years as Jesuits Twelfth-century portal to be added to library entry Commencement ceremonies split; speakers announced Law school makes U.S. News top 100 Board of Trustees rejects school merger Patriot Act debate
	04.03.03	Keeping the Jesuit mission alive on campus Trustees approve more faculty and aid in budget Tuition to rise by 7.2 percent in next year Faculty and students take sides on war in Iraq Sport Management master’s program is world-class Zero emission vehicles taking over campus Living-learning communities help USF students succeed Language learning helps employees acclimate Faculty promotions and tenure announced Student exchange program with Xavier University of Louisiana
	03.04.03	A new entrance and lobby for Memorial Gym. Plus: Athletes reach out to the community Professor Brown’s discoveries about sharks Protecting against Internet-assisted plagerism New standards for recycling look to reduce campus waste Center for Principled Leadership teaches managers how to serve New architecture major approved by board, to begin in the fall Professor’s theater workshop in the mission for day-labor immigrants Tony Ribera running for mayor of San Francisco with the help of USF students A conversation with Choegyal in advance of the visit of the Dalai Lama
	02.04.03	V.P. and provost appointments show international programs higher profile Space utilization plan unveiled Immersion programs in Cuba and Puebla, Mexico Dalai Lama’s brother visits USF as prelude to Tibetan leader's visit in fall McCarthy Center's new home and new partner Hanna Fromm remembered for commitment to lifelong learning Steve Negoesco inducted into Coaches Hall of Fame Bob Giron, Dons equiptment manager, inducted into USF Hall of Fame Student School of the Americas protesters sentenced USF student on Hollywood Squares
	12.03.02	Faculty awards to Tom Lucas and Donna Schaeffer Convocation stresses diversity and programming efficiency New faculty appreciate opportunity to teach University signs partnership in Bangkok, renews agreement in China Protests at School of Americas; 4 USF students arrested Fr. Koeplin, chaplain for the San Francisco 49ers Allies program furthers understanding of sexual diversity Accreditation team approves USF New core curriculum satisfies students 9/11 photo exhibit at the School of Law Food drive feeds 80 families with USF contributions
	11.05.02	Two faculty members win national awards: Paul Zeitz and Catherine Brady profiled University’s 150th birthday plans unroll Constitutional law panel debate on Supreme Court New director of sponsored projects helps with grants process Law professor and students help shortchanged investors University says farewell to purchasing director Cliff Hughes “Care not Cash” debate held on eve of election Gulf War photojournalist discusses impact of bombings New international economics master's program begun this fall Arts and Sciences launches new Web site Kiriyama Prize winners announced
	10.01.02	Remembering Sept 11: Mass and commemoration Faculty panel debates attacking Iraq Jesuits give $2 million for faculty position and scholarships Interview with Richard Spohn, director of the McCarthy Center Masterworks in Donohue Rare Book Room Athletics has a new master plan titled Reaching New Heights Nobel Laureate Oscar Arias gives speech at USF Intelligent Design conference USF students help to archive the Web SII enrollment doubles in year after administrative changes USF ranked among most diverse universities in the nation
	09.03.02	World Fare’s new look and menu New VP Higgins of University Life eager to start Fr. Niehoff named VP of planning and budget Remembrances of 9/11 scheduled USFconnect links the campus community Outreach Ministry becomes Community Action Loyola Village staffers launch events and education for residents New Freshman class is large, smart, multicultural Summer construction makes for new look on campus
	08.05.02	Robert Makus Remembered New Faculty Picturing Justice Clarence Jackson Remembered USF Landscappers Keep the Campus Beautiful "Ironwoman" Lisa Dickinson races in memory of USF Alum University launches its first education program in China Student survey reflects a high degree of satisfaction
	06.04.02	New Admission Reception Area Angelo Merino trains USF students for success both inside and outside the ring USF's Global Mission: Programs around the World African Studies Minor to start in Fall '02 Class of 2002 Valedictorian, Holly Hogan USF Cyclists join AIDS ride Faculty and Staff Summer Reading Picks
	05.07.02	Restructuring Student Affairs Division New Faculty Contract Ratified The Four Unit Model: How Faculty are Adapting 26th Merit and Service Awards Summer Construction and Refurbishment Projects Understanding Disability Homosexuality in Religion and Law Spring Convocation Focuses on USF's Role Ed and CPS to Share Leadership The Next Pope Disaster Preparedness
	04.02.02	Loyola Village Opens to Students Remembering Jennifer Ramiro, Killed in Car Accident March 25 Paul Warren, Dean of School of Education, Recalls 13 Years of USF Service Tuition and Financial Aid to Rise in 2002-2003 Female Cadets' Experiences in USF's ROTC KUSF Celebrates 25 Years Clone Rights and Issues Raised by Stem-Cell Research Noam Chomsky Speech Draws Large Crowd Juvenile Deliquency Study Hospitality Management Symposium Faculty Promotions and Tenure Announced
	03.05.02	USF Partners with Jackson State for Unique Exchange Program Vatican Supports USF on St. Ignatius Institute USF's School of Law offers Legal Advice through Web Site New Intranet to Offer Single sign-on for Web Based Services Professor Paul Zeitz teaches a Passion for Math Faculty Approves New General Ed Curriculum Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Commemorates Street Law Program President Looks to Alumni for Input on Enrollment Plan Brother and sister team plays for USF
	02.05.02	Dot Com Failures Lead to Increased USF Grad Enrollment The Human Face of HIV Legality of the War on Terrorism Subject of Law School Course Faculty and Staff Art Show Distance Learning in New Video Conference Room Fr. Robinson on Feeding Your Brain Jesuit Foundation Grants Announced Prof. Horatio Camblong’s Lifelong Passion for Physics Loyola Village Update: Units Still Available Fall Commencement Davies Forum to Focus on Classical Values Business School Teams Up in Korea
	12.18.01	Remembering Esther Madriz Who We Are II: Relating to Catholicism Faculty Debates New GEC Proposal $1 Million Pledged for New McCarthy Center for Politics, Public Service Last Print Edition of USFNews USF Cuts CCAC Joint Degree Program, Adds new Visual Arts Major Students Protest School of Americas in Georgia Law Professor writing Children’s Book RFK Jr to Speak at Law School Greek Orthodox Bishop to Deliver Watson Lecture
	11.20.01	Who We Are: Working in a Unique Environment Law School Expansion Gets $3.5 Million Gift New Environmental Management Degree in Thailand University Response to Terrorists Outdoor Sculpture Show Law Prof Thomas McCarthy Honored at New Tech Center Environmental Studies First Arts/Sciences Interdisciplinary Degree School of Business gets Half a Million Dollar Gift University Cuts Energy Consumption Kiriyama Book Prize Awarded
	10.23.01	Heroes, On and Off the Field Reunite: The ’51 Football Team Anniversary Nobel Laureate Lambastes Violence Asian Americans Subject of Study Board Approves Capital Campaign Program to Mirror California Diversity USF Composer Teaches the Whole World to Sing New Soccer Coaches Encourage Passion, Find Promise Rising Enrollment Poses Housing Challenge Lutheran Minister Finds Home Among the Jesuits Faculty Share Learning Experiences Conference Brings the Dark Madonna to Light 150 Years Begins with Email History KUSF Named Best SF Station
	9.21.01	Offering Comfort During Tragedy New Vision and Mission USFNews Plans Transition to Online Exclusivity Jesuit Foundation Supports Diverse Programs 2nd Annual Tom Caruso Run 3-D Shakespeare Japanese Americans to Share Internment Stories You are What you Eat New Faculty USF Tops in Diversity in College Rankings Convocation to Faculty Set for Sept 25 Archbishop Among Speakers in New SII Lecture Series
	8.23.01	Photo Exhibit Commemorates US-Japan Peace Treaty of 1951 Freshman Enrollment for 2001 a Record High Professor by Day, DJ by Night — Psychology Prof Mel Ciena Nursing Students win 33 Percent of Kaiser Scholarships Larry Palmatier Posthumously Honored USF to Provide Law Enforcement Training through CPS Institute Upward Bound Pilot Program Flourishes Public Safety Buys Defibrillators Pac Rim Launches Online Journal Tentative Prices for Loyola Village Released
	6.27.01	New Home for College of Professional Studies Vice Presidential Changes at USF USF Alum, Alejandro Toledo, Elected President of Peru Former Dons' Basketball Star Battling Cancer Nursing Student Awarded for Work with Impoverished Communities USF Hosts Filipino Religious Leader Summit Two Dons Baseball Players Make the Big League Law Enforcement Symposium Held at USF
	5.17.01	Loyola Village Faculty and Staff Housing Nears Completion Planning Action Task Force Advocates Change USF Opens Campus in Budapest Merit and Service Awards Wrap up Australian Mathematician Added to Faculty SOBAM to Break Ground on Expansion Mir and Physics Department Dons Basketball Wrap up Convocation and Graduation
	4.11.01	New Directions for St Ignatius Institute Director Murphy's Plans for SII Arrupe Immersion Experience Expands New Board of Trustee Members Theater as Tool of Change Commentary on US Economics Promotions Announced KUSF Wins Award Oakland Campus at 25
	3.20.01	Fr. Privett Hosts Town Meetings Rally Against School of the Americas Giving Back to Students Latin American E-Commerce Cal Grant Changes and USF Greeley Speaks at Gershwin INOM Faith-Based Social Services The Nature of Stress Education Alumni Awards Workshops on Rape Prevention
	2.21.01	Fr. Buckley Spreads Message of Theology President Meets with SII Students Students Build Supercomputer New Venture Start-up Takes Top Prize Discussing "Desiring Whiteness" A Look at Race Relations De La Soul Donates Album USF Joins Effort to Recruit Science Teachers Students Launch Web Magazine Symposium Focuses on Rituals of Religion Peace Review Released Call for Nominations for Teaching Awards

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