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Gr a du a te a nd La w Stu den t New s a nd V iew s www.sandiego.edu/gradlife
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few weeks away, Graduate Student Life is gearing
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***** The Graduate and Law Commons has open student staff positions for next year and is looking to fill the positions with positive, outgoing, and friendly graduate/law students! “The Graduate and Law Student Commons, at USD, offers motivated and dedicated students an opportunity to assist The Commons team on a wide variety of projects as well as perform specific responsibilities to ensure an efficient and functional working environment.” If you are interested in the opportunity to help plan and support graduate student events and much more… Email Karen Friedlander for the job description and job application.
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Therapy Dogs will be on campus on the Immaculata Lawn from 12-‐2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12th.
Off-campus Housing for Graduate and Law Students is maintaining a roommate list where you can browse for roommates. If you are looking for a USD roommate, please fill out the survey below. You will receive an email from us with access to the list of students who are also looking for roommates. The information will only be shared with individuals who have completed the survey. After you find your roommate, please contact us at offcampushousing@sandiego.edu so we can remove your information from our list. http://usd.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6KfPLEu5ncnq3EV Â
It is finally the end of the academic year! Graduate and law students are finishing essays and feverishly studying for exams. But let’s take a moment to give a shout-out to the end-of-the-year accomplishments of students within the College of Arts and Sciences. The MA History department has a few students graduating and their academic accomplishments are superb. MA candidate Austin English, for example, has finished his MA thesis on memory and masculinity amongst Civil War re-enactments. English’s unique research suggests that Civil War re-enactments reinforce gender and racial stereotypes of bellicose masculinity and excludes African-American participation. English’s perspective shines light on two controversial issues in American society right now, but cleverly expands on those issues with the use of history. The MFA Dramatic Arts program was proud to bring the department’s distinguished alumnus, Jim Parsons back to USD. Parsons, actor on the sitcom, The Big Bang Theory, sat with Richard Seer, director of the MFA program. Parsons received the Author E. Hughes Career Achievement Award at the Alumni Honors in Shiley Theatre. According to USD, Parson talked openly “only to USD students, faculty/staff and administrators.” The event “quickly sold out after an April 15 Photo by Ryan T. Blystone announcement. More than 600 tickets were purchased and all proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to support the MFA program.” Moreover, “Along with Parsons’ role in The Big Bang Theory, which has earned him four Emmys, he also appeared in the 2004 movie Garden State, the 2014 movie The Normal Heart, and most recently starred in the 2015 animated movie Home…” The success of Parsons’ presence at USD is an accomplished recognition for both USD and the MFA program. The MFA program is nationally recognized as a superb program that trains successful actors and actresses. ~ Ally Jordan
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End of the semester and graduation By Azadeh Davari The busy time of the year is here again. It is the time for final assignments, action research, portfolios, and thesis. Troy Williams is a second-‐year master student at Leadership Studies at SOLES who has recently defended his thesis. He of the few master students in the department who chose to write a thesis. As he is getting ready to graduate this May, he shares the story of his journey to do a research and made a documentary titled: Good Kids, Bad City: The examination of crime resistance in low income, high crime, communities of color. Here’s Troy’s story: October 22, 2012 Kendrick Lamar released his second album entitled Good Kid, M.A.A.D City. The album focuses on issues that a young teenager growing up in Compton, California may be confronted with. Lamar addressed issues from dating to peer pressure. His album exhibits very similar examples that were described by Shaw and McKay’s (1942) social disorganization theory. The theory states that individuals from communities that Lamar describes in his album are more likely to participate in criminal activities (Shaw & McKay, 1942). Lamar’s album examines how the society that he grew up in took away his innocence and negatively influenced him and his peers to be
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corrupted by the chaotic environment. This theory, album, and my life experiences were the motivation of my research “Good Kid, Bad City: An Examination of Crime Resistance in Low-‐Income, High Crime, Communities of Color.” Because I am in a school of leadership I was seeking to discover what are the leadership patterns of Black men who are accepted, well liked, and thought of as prominent figures in communities where criminal behavior is present? I conducted research in Atlanta, Georgia; Duncans, Jamaica; and San Diego, California. By the conclusions of the study data analyses revealed that participants in the study, who were more comfortable with their identity, were less likely to participate in criminal activities. Because the content of my research was so rich I wanted people from my community to have access to my research. I thought long and hard of a way to share this information with non-‐academics. A scholar by the name of Patrice Hill-‐ Collins once said that the most disheartening thing about conducting research in academia is that the people that you are writing for most likely will never get to read what you are writing about. After reading this I wanted to create a way to share my work to people who are not in the academy. I wanted to be able to create something that will reach my peers. So I created a twenty-‐minute documentary that is about my research. The documentary will be on YouTube May 15th and it is entitled “Good Kid, Bad City: An Examination of Crime Resistance in Low-‐Income, High Crime, Communities of Color.”
It is an end of an era and a beginning of another. Wishing each one of you loads of happiness and success. All the very best! By Neha Chinchanikar
Life is going to change from thinking of classes, presentations and papers to thinking of family, work and meetings. I asked my fellow classmates who are going to graduate what the change is going to be like. Here is a representation of the words used by my fellow classmates.
USD Writing Center Are you looking for help on your final papers? There is now a Graduate Assistant Tutor in the Writing Center on campus here at the University of San Diego. She works specifically with grad students across campus, tutoring them in all phases of the writing process, including: • • • • • • •
Understanding a text Thinking critically Generating paper topics Developing and focusing ideas Organizing information Refining and expanding ideas Grammar and punctuation
If you are interested, you can contact the Writing Center located in Founders Hall 190B at (619) 260-4581 and make an appointment. She is available for 1-hour appointments on Mondays and Thursdays from 9am to 11am, and Fridays (times vary).
Daily Mass
Law School Graduation Mass May 15th, 4 pm, Founders Chapel
Graduate School Graduation Mass May 22nd, 3 :30 pm, Founders Chapel
To serve at Mass, contact Mary Kruer at kruerm@sandiego.edu
Monday - Friday, 12:15 p.m. Founders Chapel in Founders Hall. Held year-round. Sunday Mass 7:00 p.m. and 9 p.m. Held each Sunday while classes are in session. Mass for Peace Wednesday, 9:00 p.m. Founders Chapel in Founders Hall. Held each Wednesday while classes are in session.
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Horses in American Indian Culture Thursday, October 2, 2014 – Wednesday, May 20, 2015 Serra Hall David W. May American Indian Gallery, Room 214A Gallery hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 1 - 4 p.m. This student-produced exhibit traces the significance of the bonds that developed between Indians of the Southwest and the horse, their “four-legged brother.” The Spanish introduction of the horse into the area during the 1700s changed many aspects of Indian culture such as travel, warfare and hunting. Horses in American Indian Culture includes artifacts made of equine materials, items used in daily interactions with the horse, and objects demonstrating the horse’s profound role in warfare, spirituality, contemporary American Indian art, as well as other cultural phenomena. Rembrandt: A Decade of Brilliance Friday, March 20, 2015 – Friday, May 22, 2015 Founders Hall Robert and Karen Hoehn Family Galleries Monday – Friday, 12 – 5 p.m.; Thursday, 12 – 6 p.m. Rembrandt: A Decade of Brilliance (1648 – 1658) explores 10 years of the artist’s graphic output, years during which Rembrandt produced some of his best-known prints and his experimentation with graphic media was at its height. This exhibition will give viewers the opportunity to examine Rembrandt’s creative process, displaying different states — or versions — of the same prints side-by-side to demonstrate the ways the artist employed line and tone to dramatically different effect. Rembrandt: A Decade of Brilliance (1648 – 1658) will feature international loans from major museums and private collections. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see groundbreaking works assembled together here in San Diego! Selma, 1965: Bruce Davidson and the Photography of Civil Rights Friday, March 6, 2015 – Sunday, May 24, 2015 Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Fine Art Galleries Cost: Free Monday – Friday, 12–5 p.m.; Thursday, 12– 6 p.m. This exhibition brings together almost 50 vintage photographs that tell the story of the Selma marches that took place 50 years ago. Bruce Davidson traveled to Alabama as a young photojournalist to document the circumstances surrounding discriminatory voting
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rights practiced against African Americans. Davidson’s powerful images, along with several other photographers works, record the efforts of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., and thousands of others as they led a non-violent protest from Selma to Montgomery in March of 1965. Many of these photos have become classic images of the Civil Rights Era in the United States. "Twelve Angry Women" presented by Theatre Arts and Performance Studies Thursday, April 30, 2015 – Thursday, May 7, 2015 Camino Hall The Vassiliadis Family Black Box Theatre by Sherman L. Sergel and Reginald Rose Directed by Evelyn Cruz First-degree murder in an open-and-shut case with 12 jurors who must weigh the evidence. One man is dead and another man’s life lies in the balance. Deliberations grow heated and turn the jurors into 12 angry women. A searing look at the realities of our social justice system. Performance Schedule: Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. Saturyday, May 2 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (matinee and evening) Sunday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $11 General Admission, $8 Students, Seniors. Tickets available through Eventbrite Limited seating capacity so suggest early ticket purchase. Remaining tickets available at The Vassiliadis Family Black Box Theatre box office in Camino Hall 131. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to curtain. Absolutely no late seating please. Open seating only. No refunds.
Graduation is Just Around the Corner: Important Graduation Dates and Information Graduation Mass for School of Law School
Law School Ceremony
Friday, May 15, 2015
Jenny Craig Pavilion
4:00 p.m.
Reception to follow in Hahn University Center Forum
Founders Chapel
Rooms A, B, & C
Saturday, May 16, 2015 9:00 a.m. (graduates arrive by 8 a.m.)
For more information: http://www.sandiego.edu/law/school/events/detail.php?_focus=49871
Graduation Mass Friday, May 22, 2015 3:30 p.m. Founders Chapel
Graduate Schools Ceremony
School receptions to follow:
Saturday, May 23, 2015
PEACE: IPJ Garden of the Sky
1:00 p.m. (graduates
SOLES: West Plaza of SOLES
arrive by 12Noon)
CAS: Degheri Alumni Center
Jenny Craig Pavilion
(Please contact CAS Dean’s office
SBA: IPJ Garden of the Sea
to confirm location) For more information: www.sandiego.edu/commencement Like “USD Commencement” on Facebook
May 11—Deadline to petition for January 2016 (non-Law students only) --Completed Doctoral (PhD) dissertations, Master’s theses & DNP portfolio Submission/Action forms due in the Graduate Records Office for May 2015 graduation. May 14-20—Final Exams May 23—Graduate (non-Law) commencement ceremony; 1pm at the Jenny Craig Pavilion.
MAY EVENTS Auxiliary Services Hours
Regular spring semester hours run through Monday 5/18. Hours for all Auxiliary Services departments are available online - visit sandiego.edu/aux > hours for the regular spring semester and late May schedules.
La Gran Terraza
University Center, Level 2
O’Toole’s Lounge - Pub menu and drinks. Open Monday - Friday 5 - 9 pm. 21+ only. Prime Rib Buffet Nights - all you care to eat dinner buffets for $21.95. Wednesdays 5 - 9 pm (May 6, 13, 20) Mother’s Day Brunch - Sunday, May 10 (10 am - 1:30 pm, $42.95 per adult Reservations recommended - lagranterraza.com) All are welcome to dine at La Gran Terraza (students, families and visitors). Dining Dollars may be used for Mother’s Day Brunch (Campus Cash, cash and credit cards also accepted).
USD Torero Store
Loma Hall | usdtorerostores.com
May - Moving Sale. To make way for the expansion of the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, our Loma Hall location will close this summer and our brand new location at the University Center will open! During the month of May enjoy great deals during our moving sale. Buyback- Get cash for your books. Sell your books back to the store. Details on our website. Commencement - The first opportunity to pick up caps and gowns was at GradFest 2 on April 29th. During May, students may pick up (or order) regalia at the Torero Store. Grad and alumni gifts, student care packages and graduation leis are available for order online. Check out our grad gifts in store too.
Pavilion Dining
Student Life Pavilion, Level 1
May 6 - Alcala Night - A Spanish Dinner, Pavilion Dining (1 meal swipe or $13.65 in Dining Dollars or cash) May 11 - Late Night Breakfast, 9 - 11 pm, Pavilion Dining (1 meal swipe or $13.65 in Dining Dollars or cash)
Meal Plans
Meal Plans for the 2015-16 academic year are available now via the My San Diego portal. All students may have a Meal Plan. Visit sandiego.edu/dining > meal plans for plan FAQs. Current Meal Plans expire as follows: The last opportunity to use Meal Plan Meals is dinner at Pavilion Dining - Tuesday 5/19/2015. Dining Dollars and Meal Equivalencies expire on the last day of undergraduage exams - Wednesday 5/20/2015.
Tips for Staying Healthy: Finals Edition
During finals, you may experience high levels of anxiety, struggle with time-management, and consider compromising your physical health in an effort to ensure academic success. Good nutrition and proper sleep, combined with physical activity and stress management, will help you achieve at your fullest potential. Below you will find a few tips to consider to support you during finals.
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Take time to breathe and relax
When you wake up, eat something nutritious. Opt for a bowl of whole grain, high-fiber cereal, fresh fruit, and a hard-boiled egg. The better the meal, the better you’ll feel thus helping your memory. Snack on carrots and celery instead of chocolate or chips. Healthy snacks will energize you and you will avoid a sugar crash.
Take a moment and make sure you are breathing deeply. Oxygen flowing to your muscles will keep them from tensing. Relax with a quick stretch over your entire body (toes, arches, ankles, calves, quads, hamstrings, hips, pelvis, abs, chest, lower back, middle back, upper back, shoulders, triceps, biceps, forearms, wrists, fingers, neck, and scalp); this will take just two minutes and can really help you relax.
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Exercise
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Get plenty of rest
You might think you don’t have time for exercise-- think again! Exercise helps you focus, it gives you additional energy, and it releases endorphins to make you feel better.
The night before a final, go to bed early! Staying up all night to cram is not helpful. Study an hour or so before bed, and then take some time to relax before you go to bed for the night. A good night’s sleep will help you feel refreshed for your finals.
Center for Health and Wellness Promotion | www.sandiego.edu/chwp You Are USD | www.sandiego.edu/youareusd Health Center | www.sandiego.edu/healthcenter
Counseling Center | www.sandiego.edu/usdcc
Relaxation Exercises | www.sandiego.edu/usdcc/relaxationexercises.php
The University of San Diego is very proud to join more than 1,100 national, regional and local colleges and universities that have enacted comprehensive, smoking and tobacco-free campus policies. Effective August 18, 2015, the university’s Smoking and Tobacco-Free Campus policy will promote a healthful environment and a “Culture of Care� for all students, faculty, staff and visitors. Smoking and tobacco use will be prohibited on all University of San Diego property. The university is also providing resources to support those students, faculty and staff who are interested in smoking cessation programs.
For more information and resources: www.sandiego.edu/smokefree