U Magazine 1986 1.2 University of San Diego Publications Office

University of San Diego Digital USD U Magazine USD News 1986 U Magazine 1986 1.2 University of San Diego Publications Office Follow this and additional works at: http://digital.sandiego.edu/umagazine Digital USD Citation University of San Diego Publications Office, "U Magazine 1986 1.2" (1986). U Magazine. 2. http://digital.sandiego.edu/umagazine/2 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the USD News at Digital USD. It has been accepted for inclusion in U Magazine by an authorized administrator of Digital USD. For more information, please contact [email protected]. _I Readers write The state of liturgical music ''U'' Dearly loved patient President Dr. Author E. Hughes To the editor: Vice President for University Relations Please send me a copy of the fall issue of "U" magazine. I am Dr. William L. Pickett interested in the feature article on Sister Aimee Rossi, who was one of Editor my dearly loved patients at Oakwood when I was employed as an R.N. John Sutherland there. Art Director Sr. Frances Danz suggested I write and request the magazine. Doug Armstrong Sincerely, Ph otography Carol A. Freeland Pablo Mason Contributing writers Randy Brickley Ted Gosen John Nunes The state of liturgical music Sera Schmitt Clare White '80 To the editor: "U" Editorial Board Elizabeth Arnold If the liturgical music program is to get off the ground (or into the Dr. Edward DeRoche "high seas," to use the flagship imagery). it will require the support of Sara Finn the priests, particularly the pastors, of the Diocese of San Diego. Dr. Lee Gerlach Although I claim expertise neither in business administration nor in Dr. Mary Ann Hautman public relations, I have a sense that one does not introduce and Joan Murry attempt to sell a new program or product by insulting or criticizing John Nunes the potential buyer, but by demonstrating the need for the new Libby Straube program or product in an engaging yet convincing way. Skip Walsh Your article conveys a strongly critical evaluation of the state of Clare White ·so liturgical music in the Diocese of San Diego and elsewhere. This clearly establishes the need for a program in liturgical music, but I fear that it will not motivate pastors to support the program as they will have to, if it is to be a success. ··u·· is published four limes annually (Fall . Winter. Spring. Summer). by the University of San Diego As chairman of the Catholic Awareness Committee of the USD for its alumni. parents and friends. Editorial offices Board of 'Trustees, I am charged to address the issue of "how the are located in Room 274. DeSales Hall. USO. University may be of greater service to the Church." I see the Alcala Park. San Diego. CA. 92110. Telephone (6 19) liturgical music program as a potentially valuable service to the local 260-4684. Copyright 1985 by the Unive rsity of San Diego. Reproduction in whole or in part without church, but I think it will have to be presented and sold to local permission is prohibited. Third class postage paid Church leaders more tactfully than in your article based on Father at San Diego. CA. 92110. Unsolicited manuscripts Reveles' and Mr. Witts' jaundiced critique of the musical status quo. should include a stamped. self-addressed envelope. I would also suggest that we not neglect to advertise the ecumenical Member. Council for the Advancem ent and Sup port of Education (CASE) and lnternational Associ dimension of the program. Why limit the program's impact to ation of Business Communicators (IABCJ. Catholic churches throughout the United States? Opinions expressed in "U" are those of the indi vidual authors and do not necessarily renect the Sincerely in Christ, v iews of the university administration . All materi als submitted are subject to editing. Monsignor Richard F. Duncanson Postmaster : Send address changes to "U", Uni Rector versity of San Diego. Publications Office. Alcala St. Francis Seminary Park. San Diego. CA. 92 110. Diocese of San Diego 2 University of San Diego Archives Alcalai.Park Students entering USD are seriously concerned about the future Edwin Meese The future top student concern The U.S. rankings. However, in the past few years Department of there has been significant increased Students entering USD are seriously interest in intramural sports and concerned about the future. Justice's current fraternities and sororities. Their concern is evident from the primary goal is to results of an annual survey combat trafficking administered to entering students by in illegal drugs, Siegan on commission the Student Affairs Office. This year-for the second consecutive says Attorney Law professor Bernard Siegan is one year-the number one concern General Edwin of 23 people appointed by President expressed by students completing the Meese. Meese, on Reagan to serve on the Commission on survey was "gaining an understanding leave from USD's the Bicentennial of the U.S. of what the future holds for me." A full Law School, made Constitution. 84 percent of students listed the U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice concern as "of maximum importance" the remark during Warren Burger chairs the commission, or " quite important." a short address at which will develop activities to " I think it shows an awareness on the the university on commemorate the framing of the part of students that we are in the midst September 28, Constitution in 1787 and its ratification of change," says Dr. Thomas Cosgrove, where he also in 1789. associate dean of students. "We're " I look forward to the commission moving from an industrial to an participated in a encouraging the study of our information age and experiencing other question and fundamental law," Siegan says, "and in societal changes as suggested by John answer period with particular the intentions and objectives Naisbitt." Concern about nuclear USD law students. of those who framed its provisions and weapons, Dr. Cosgrove theorizes, is amendments." another likely reason students are Other prominent commission thinking about the future. members include Speaker of the House Improving communication skills and Tip O'Neill, Senate President Pro-tern clarifying career choices ranked second Strom Thurmond, Phyllis S chlafly, and third in the survey responses. Republican Party leader Fred Bieb el and The Student Affairs Office has Ron Walker, who was chief of advance administered the interest survey to for former President Nixon. entering students for 13 years. The Siegan is distinguished professor of survey includes two sections: one to law and director of law and economics determine students' hopes and studies at USD. He teaches expectations for college in terms of constitutional law and has written and personal development; the other to spoken extensively on the subject. determine interest in various activities. Siegan's book on the Constitution, Student development concerns during " Economic Liberties and the the past decade have mirrored societal Constitution," published in 1981, deals changes. Through the mid- to late 70s, with the intentions of the Constitution's improving writing, reading and study Bernard Siegan authors regarding property and skills led the rankings. Career interests economic liberties. He is critical of the rose near the top of the rankings contemporary courts for failing to beginning in 1975. Increasing the observe the original understanding of ability to communicate with others was the Constitution. first in 1980. The Constitution commission is Interests in social activities have scheduled to m eet at USD on changed little in the past seven years, February 2-3. according to Dr. Cosgrove. Dances, movies and speakers again top the 3 Alcala Park Special education was his life Dr. Strunk dies More than 500 The program is designed both for USO supporters professionals who write as part of their Dr. DeForest L. Strunk, an educator job duties and for students interested whose work with and for the turned out for the in becoming writing instructors. handicapped earned him a national November 15 Graduates will receive a master of arts reputation, died September 8 after a Deans' Ball, in English. lengthy illness. He was 57. "There is a real need in our society "Special education was his life," raising nearly $100,000 for to improve writing skills," Dr. Thurber remembers Dr. Edward DeRoche, dean says. "The ability to use language as a of the School of Education. "Dee always scholarships and persuasive tool is imperative in many worked 12- to 14-hour days." faculty research. professions.'' Dr. Strunk was a 15-year member of The black tie Students enrolled in the program will the School of Education faculty. He was complete courses in rhetoric, contem a sought after lecturer at special dinner and dance, co-chaired by porary and creative writing, advanced education conferences and on related composition, and English language issues throughout the United States. He Author and Marge development as well as graduate was instrumental in obtaining many Hughes and Ernest seminars and conference courses. federal grants for USD's special and Jean Hahn, Reading comprehension in one foreign education program. language also is required. Dr. Strunk was as popular with his was held at San students as with his peers. Diego's Hotel Inter In 1980, he was nominated for USD's continental. Students lend helping hand Outstanding Teacher Award. Recalls Dr. Robert Nelson, professor of education, More than 120 students gave up part "Many former students would make a of their weekend November 16-17 to point of dropping in to visit with him. help San Diego area senior citizens with Dee will be sorely missed by students household chores. and faculty." The weekend marked the eighth A native of New York, Dr. Strunk straight year that students helped local earned his doctorate, master and seniors mow lawns, wash windows, undergraduate degrees from the paint fences and complete other chores University of Virginia.

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