Mastering the Plan for USF's Future USF Celebrates Black History

Lady Dons Basketball Sweeps Into First Place Tie ... see SportsWeek FOGHORSan Francisco N UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO Volume 91, Issue I 3 February 16, 1995 Mastering the Plan for USF's Future Updated Master Plan to 'Dramatically Change' Parts of Campus, First Phase to Begin Soon KENT GERMAN "It's a great plan, I put a lot of work into News Editor it," Loomis said. Since its founding in 1855 as a collection According to the master plan booklet, of wooden buildings on Market Street, USF "The intention of the master plan is to has moved its location three times, watched provide a guide for the physical development its student population grow and become of the campus — a flexible framework of coed, and expanded its territory to its physical concepts which will preserve the best present holdings of almost 52 acres. ofthe university's assets, and ameliorate less In order to effectively and carefully plan positive aspects ofthe campus." the University's growth, an updated version According to the master plan, goals ofthe USF Master Plan was created in July outlined for the project are: of 1993 to outline several new additions to • To evaluate the appropriateness of the the campus. (See map on page seven.) existing facilities to current programs and to The Master Plan is on display in the address future needs; lobby of Gleeson library. • To guide any building expansion to According to Glenn Loomis, the director meet anticipated functional needs, while preserving thetnost attractive qualities of the campus; • To improve the overall quality of the campus environment. The concerns for the project are: • Fragmentation ofthe campus among the five parcels (Main Campus, Lone Mountain, Presentation Hall, Kendrick Hall and Koret Center) and across long distances, both horizontal and vertical; • Lack of common open space; • A need for a new center for arts and humanities faculty; of Plant Services, the master plan will • A need for more convenient and create "better quality teaching space, a affordable housing faculty and staff; better environment, show the natural • A need for more parking convenient to beauty ofthe hilltop, and create more of a the campus; campus feel." please see "Master Plan," page seven SARAH ABELL Gospelfest celebrates Black History in the renovated St. Ignatius Church. (See stories below and on page seven.) Issue in the USF Celebrates Black History Spotlight fo Students and Faculty Work to Educate and Remember Dissection: Right VENTURA RODRIGUEZ JR. Foghorn Staff Writer think we know, because there is so much consisting of middle school students' or Wrong misinformation that is out there." reflections on what it is like to live in a February plays host to Black History This year's program of activities is the multicultural world. Page four Month, and the students involved in result of a joint effort among the Black Last Friday's Gospelfest saw "Spiritual planning this year's activities are making Student Union (BSU), Associated Students Notes," USF's gospel choir, perform along sure that each of the 28 days is celebrated. Multicultural Programming Board with three other choirs from the Bay Area. Accepting The programming consists of events (ASMPB), MCSS and Associated Students The event, held in Saint Ignatius Church, aimed towards promoting recognition and a Academic Programming (ASAP). attracted a large multiethnic audience Homosexuality |j better understanding of African-American The four student-run organizations have comprised of USF students, faculty and Page eleven history and achievements. worked to create activities that they feel members ofthe surrounding community. "This is a time of remembrance and help to educate the USF community on According to Wood, the programming education," said Phaizon Wood, director of issues and themes pertaining to black for this year's Black History Month Multicultural Student Services (MCSS). "It history and multiculturalism. "compares favorably, if doesn't surpass" Music of the is a month to reflect upon and be critical The activities for Black History Month most of those held in the past. about what we think we know about a include a photo exhibit in McLaren's Wood notes that the BSU's executive Night particular group of people. I say what we Connelly Lounge entitled "Look At Us," please see "Block History Month," poge six Page?)W CALENDAR tr Campus Ministry Ignatian Outreach Program "The USF Student Information System: Aaron Shurin, NEWS Tutoring and Befriending: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly" "Info Distance and A's Dream" Van transportation provided Elizabeth J. Johnson, Academic Services Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. USF Annual Career Fair Sign-up the day you can help Feb. 16, 11 a.m.-noon, Harney 232; Presentation Campus 101 Network with reps from 50 companies St. Peter's Elementary: "Genetic Programming: Programming Feb. 24, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., McLaren Complex; Mon. & Fri., 8:30-10:30 a.m., Computers by Means of Natural Selection," "The Art of'Star Wars'" "How to Get the Most Out ofthe Career meet in Lot B; John Koza, Computer Science, Stanford Costumes, props, conceptual art, sci-fi films Fair" workshop Feb. 17, 12:30 p.m., UC 308 St. Dominic's Elementary: Feb. 16, 11 a.m.-noon, Harney 232 Exhibition through March 12 Tues. & Thurs., 3-4:30 p.m., meet in Lot B; Yerba Buena Gardens Center for the Arts Free Nambu Foundation reception forum: Homeless Youth and Tenderloin Youth Japan Club 701 Mission St. at Third "Study Abroad & Internship Opportunities Civic Center Residence — Tenderloin Further appreciation and understanding $8 adults, $5 students & seniors in Japan," with speaker & refreshments Recreation Center of Japanese culture and society 978-ARTS Feb. 28, 5 p.m., Hotel Nikko Mon. & Wed., 4-5:15 p.m., meet in Lot B Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Campion D-6A Preregister: 288-1563 or (212) 582-8389 For more info call 585-8835 Misc. Campus Ministry Black Student Union "Nourishing Student Spirituality" Catholic Prayer Devotion Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. A conversation around the fireplace Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., Campus Ministry Save a Life — Give Blood Multicultural Student Services Center Thursday, Feb. 23, 9 p.m. x6582 Irwin Memorial Blood Centers Lower Level Gillson Hall Gillson Formal Lounge 270 Masonic Ave. Call Mike x5072 ENTERTAINMENT 749-6643 El Circulo Cultural exploration of Latin-American roots Intervarsity Christian Fellowship through literature & film Invites all to Bible Study Archeo Club D' Italia FOGHORN STAFF MEETINGS Tuesdays at 8 p.m., call Pedro, x6135 Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m., Hayes-Healy 715; "A Treasury of African Art" Prayer meeting, Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., TBA; Sunday, Feb. 19, 2 p.m., Harney 232 TUESDAYS AT 5 P.M. From Violence to Wholeness Large group meeting Fridays, 6 p.m. For more info call (510) 232- 1330 A 10-point journey into the spirituality Call Jennifer, x5 544 Authors' Reading Series and practice of non-violence Dept. of Computer Science Thorn Gunn, "The Man With Night Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Campus Ministry Special Lectures Series in Computer Science: Sweat" ALL CAREER STUDENTS INVITED! t^Miimi •Meet representatives from REMIUM over 50 companies & Friday organizations •Learn about jobs & intern DELI TRAYS! February 24 ships •Network and make valu //-3 able contacts McLaren •Win raffle prizes donated by the USF BOOKSTORE Learn about opportunities in: Accounting Banking CAREER Consulting • Eight different trays to choose from. Financial Services • Perfect for your next meeting or Government FAIR Graduate Programs get together. Sponsored by • It's the easy way to serve your guests Health Care Hotel/Hospitality Arts & Sciences Council at a price you can afford. Undergraduate Business Non-Profit Association SEE A MANAGER IN MAINSTREET TO PLACE AN ORDER Retail Associated Students of USF Sales and the Career Services Center Transportation ...and more! For more information call 666-6216 Page 2 February 16, 1995 NEWS PARKING PASS Fromm Institute The Department of Public Safety will be holding the annual Parking Lottery from Tuesday, Feb. 21 through Offers Extended March 3, 1995. The lottery is open to all continuing USF students who are in search of an on-campus parking permit forthe 1995-1996. Those students interested in entering the Education lottery must fill out an entry form at the Public Safety Office, located in Campion Hall A3. Winning students will receive permits for C-Lot or G-Lot. Non-Law students will rteceive PAT BHOOLSUWAN The Fromm Institute relies solely on its a permit fot C-Lot, located below Hayes-Healy Hall and Law Foghorn Staff Writer students will be assigned to G-Lot, beneath Kendrik Hall. endowment for financial suppott. This Specific rules regarding the lottery and information about Every week during the course of a institute was the first of its kind on the the cost and the claiming ofthe permits will be posted at the semester, many senior cirzens can be seen West Coast. Public Safety Office. on campus, eating at Main Stteet Market The Fromm Institute is a mini-university and attending classes. within a university. They are not here for a grandparent's tour Welcoming retired citizens over age 50 but rathet as students ofthe Fromm Institute regardless of their educational background, FLYERS FOUND for Lifelong Learning. This institute is a A part-time instructor of the English as a Second unique program Language Program discovered more than 100 copies of a within the USF that flyer that had been printed in the Parina Lounge Macintosh offers an Lab on. The flyers, which said "Kill all the faggots," were intellectually found by Kevin Cross on Feb. 4 at 9:15 a.m. Cross, who was stimulating learning working in the lab, found 15 copies on the floor and more than 100 in a nearby recycling bin.

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