SanFOGHOR Francisco N UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO VOLUME 89, NUMBER 4 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8,1992 The Rev. John P. Schlegel, S.J.: Striving for a brighter future Second annual University Ball Kelly Sullivan Features Editor another success The University of San Francisco Rosela Balinbin has undergone tremendous changes in News Editor the past year, all of which would not have been possible without the dedi­ Students, faculty, staff, administrators cated and caring hand of our Univer­ and alumni celebrated USF at the second sity President, the Rev. John P. annual All-University Ball held Satur­ Schlegel, S J. day in the University Center. Looking back to Juneof 1991, when "In The Air Tonight" was this year's Father Schlegel first came to the Uni­ theme of the four-hour party which in­ versity, he states that he spent that cluded free h 'oursdevours, beverages and time generally watching and listening music. to the way the University did busi­ "It's a great opportunity for commu­ ness, the way they serviced students, nity," ASUSF President Gandhi and the image that the University Soundararajan said. "Let's have another played in the broader community. He one in the spring." states that this enabled him to come to E.C. Scott and Smoke band, who have a more clearly defined sense of what made a number of appearances and have the University is and the role it will become a favorite among USF students, play in the future. performed in Crossroads. "I made a personal commitment to In Mainstreet Market, a swing band myself that I would address any three entertained everyone with their rendi­ of those areas that I found lacking, if tion of jazz and big band tunes, while a pianist set the mood for the more relaxed they didn't meet up to what I hoped to crowd of party-goers on the third floor. be the role of the institution." "It was truly evident at this function When asked what he feels his major with everyone enjoying themselves," accomplishment has been within the ASUSF Vice-President Aly Carr said. last year, Fr. Schlegel states that it is Father Schlegel celebrated a one-year anniversary as President The evening was a positive event that "survival." brought to USF the unity that the Univer­ "I say survival facetiously but on I think my own abilities and my own lieves that the physical appearance of thc sity exemplifies and promises to become one level I do mean it. For me, sur­ temperament and my own deepest aspi­ University has great importance on how vival means the ability to find in the rations." students and outsiders view USF as a Please see USF Ball, page 2 work I do fulfillment, to find in the While continuing to emphasize the whole. Being a great believer in the space I work in job satisfaction, to find standards and values ofthe University as statement, "you have to look successful in the people I meet comfortable, chal­ a Jesuit institution, Fr. Schlegel states to be successful," he states that this per­ lenging, and supportive colleagues. that he will also focus on goals that ception is very much a part of what a When I say survival, I really mean all involve strengthening the University on university is all about. Though physical Inside: three of those things. I have found a campus level, on a community level appearances are superficial, he feels that issues, I have found people and I have and beyond. "the bricks and mortars" do portray a found progress, all which complement On a campus level, Fr. Schlegel be- deeper good feeling about the self. Features "I am committed to making the place Discovering her identity look good because I think we are good. I after 20 years. (Page 5) Long awaited improvements think we're better. I think the University of San Francisco is better than it looks Forum made in Arts and Sciences physically, I think the product is much better than that. I think the University of Bush-Quayle on the San Francisco is much better than the Cindy Brown were uncarpeted and the original cur­ environment. (Page 8) Foghorn Staff Writer tains were still in use. perception in the community and indeed the nation." The College of Arts and Sciences During the summer, the President Entertainment Father Schelgel states that he will also has made improvements in student took a tour of the University Center continue to address die needs of the stu­ L.A. punk godfather's and faculty facilities with money pro­ with the Board of Trustees. Upon see­ dents. He has encouraged those areas vided by President John P. Schlegel ing the condition of die offices, money break new ground. (Page that service students, such as the Bursar's S.J. and the USF Board of Trustees. was provided for some, but not all, of 11) office and the registrar's office, to be These have been faculty office, labo­ the offices occupied by full-time fac­ more "responsive, more patient, more ratory renovations and upgrades. Also, ulty to be repainted and refurbished. | College Living understanding. new full-time, tenure track teaching Faculty were provided withanew.larger "Sometimes when crowds come in at Which candidate looks positions have been added since the wood desks with the option of having one time people do lose perspective and summer. an "arm" for the desk to accommodate better in jogging shorts? sometimes students become numbers The faculty offices, which are lo­ computers, a new desk chair, and two (Page 13) without names and I don't like that at cated on the fifth floor of the Univer­ matching student chairs. The wood of all." sity Center, were originally designed the furniture was available in light and Internally, Fr. Schlegel would like to Sports as temporary office space in 1966. dark colors, and upholstery was also adjust the budgeting process within a Before the renovations, the original available in several colors. In addition, All the scores to all the couple of areas. furniture from the temporary offices leveler blinds were provided, which games. (Page 16) wasstill being used. Furniture included some professors chose to use with the "I'm very concerned about financial metal desks, which were 24 inches curtains. Please see Fr. Schlegel, page 4 wide and 60 inches long. The floors Please see A&S, page 4 Eew s Career Services: there for you when you need them Public access television Josephine Amato the diskette which, will be sent to kiNexus. This whole comes to USF Foghorn Staff Writer process is free. Russell said the difference for USF students is to have Albert Raboteau Career Services provides a lot more than career coun­ a "Target approach." She is helping to making this Foghorn Staff Writer seling and advice. It offers pamphlets for everything difference in starting up programs to help the USF from "Choosing and Applying to Graduate and Profes­ student gain employment after graduation. USF alumni Gillson, Hayes-Healy, Phelan and Lone Mountain resi­ sional Schools" to "Negotiating Salary and Benefits." It will talk about their fields to students interested in getting dence halls recently underwent cable installation, which in­ doesn' t matter whether you arc an international student or a job in that area. Many seminars will be held during dead clude USF public access channels 23 and 24. a Liberal Arts student, Career Services has information hours, such as resume writing. and a step by step process for every grade level. Another feature of Career Services is their mock inter­ All cable companies are required by law to provide these Lynne Russell, a counselor and Program Coordinator, views. This service includes a taping of your interview channels which allow the general public access to the air­ said that freshmen should think of discussing career and allows thc student to review it with a counselor free waves. interest with faculty members to plan relevant coursework of charge. and visit the Career Services Center to find out what "The only charge is testing which is a minimal amount," Currently, USF's public access channels are waiting for services are available. Sophomores should reassess their Jon Sakurai, Director of Career Services, stated. Sakurai's submissions. Because this is the University's first year with plans and see a career counselor to work out career goals biggest concern is that "people will leave USF and don't cable, no programming format has been established. and strategies to meet those goals. A student's junior year know about us, it's a different story if they knew about us should be spent looking for an internship to become and just didn't use us which is their loss." Air time will be available for interested students. Students familiar with a work setting. And finally, seniors should Some faculty are very supportive of Career Services by must turn in show proposals before being considered for a time attend classes for resume writing and meet with a career giving up class time so a counselor could talk to the slot. If their proposals are accepted, they will be given four counselor to plan your senior year. students. But these are some of the most difficult times hours of studio time to produce a show to be aired throughout Career Services also has kiNexus, a computerized to find a job, especially in San Francisco. the school. Students may also submit independendy produced database of students seeking employment. It is like a "It's a highly competitive town, it's a magnetic city. videotapes. registry. Your resume is put into a database where People want to live, therefore they need jobs," said hundreds of companies throughout the United States can Sakurai.