September 2014
Gr a du a te a nd La w Stu den t New s a nd V iew s www.sandiego.edu/gradlife
W ha t’s In si de Graduate Student Life
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Event Calendar
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GSC/Chargers Game
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Changemaker Hub
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Safe Space Allies
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UFMC
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Women’s Center
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Student Wellness
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LGSA/ CAS
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College of Arts and Sciences
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Outdoor Adventure/ Rec
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USD Recreation
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USD Hiking League
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Bali
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Center for Christian Spirituality
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Stay Connected via Social Media USD Graduate and Law Student Commons @USDGradLawLife
Greetings to all Graduate and Law Students! Picture this. You are entering graduate or law school. You have a great sense of who you are and the direction of your life is headed. You are certain in your plan and have a dream job in arm’s reach. Everything seems to be falling into place with a little faith, love and hard work. You are eager and ready to begin the new school year. You have your class schedule and books in hand. You know the one or two buildings where your classes are and, of course, the places to get coffee and food. However, you step foot on this beauteous campus, and even with all your confidence and purpose you wonder, “Where, outside of the classroom, do I belong?” The Graduate and Law Commons is your home away from home. On the 4th floor in the Student Life Pavilion, referred to as SLP, is a room to call your own. Room 401 is a space created just for graduate and law students. The Commons is the place to relax, hangout or study before and after class. Don’t be afraid to help yourself to complimentary coffee, tea and water, hook up to wireless, turn on the TV or use the microwave and refrigerator. The Commons is a great meeting space for groups and is available for reservation by graduate and law student organizations. The Commons is always hosting programs and activities including: Theology on Tap, Bagel Breakfasts, Wellness and Fitness programs, Holiday Celebrations, San Diego Outdoor Adventure excursions, Athletic Events and m any more. ***** I just wanted to take a minute to introduce myself. My name is Karen Friedlander and I am a second-‐year graduate student in the Higher Education Leadership program through SOLES (School of Leadership and Education Sciences). I am also serving as the graduate assistant for Graduate Student Life. I work from my desk, located in The Commons and I welcome all of you to join me in making this space our home. Please don’t hesitate to come and introduce yourself and share any ideas, hopes and dreams you have for any events on how to use our space and build a strong graduate and law student community
For any questions about Graduate Student Life, please contact me at kfriedlander@sandiego.edu. Graduate and Law Commons: (619) 260-‐2227
Graduate Student Council Greetings Grads! On behalf of the Graduate Student Council, welcome to the 20142015 academic year! Whether you were completing coursework, conducting research, traveling the world, working internships, or having adventures right here in San Diego, we are thrilled to have you here at USD. We would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves as a resource to you. The GSC represents the graduate voice on campus. We know you are all very busy in your academic, professional, and personal lives, but we believe you belong here and hope to make your experience a transformative one! Throughout the year, we host a variety of events including social and networking hours at O’Toole’s (the first one is 9/9 @ 5pm), local brewery tours, and trips to professional sporting events. All of this is made possible by your graduate student fee, so we hope you will join us. Tickets for you and up to 1 guest to the Oct. 5th Chargers game are on sale now but are going fast so click here to purchase: http://gsc.kintera.org/chargers For only $50 you get a seat at the game, transportation to and from campus, and entry into an all inclusive tailgate. We wish you the very best of luck in your endeavors at USD and can’t wait to see you at our events this year! Cheers, Jesse Rapport, GSC Chair Ashley de Leon, GSC Vice Chair Ben Mendoza, GSC Communication and Operations Coordinator
TICKETS are now available for the GSC San Diego Chargers Game!! Game Day is Sunday, October 5. Join the GSC for what will be an awesome event! Your ticket will include transportation to the game, a tailgate and the game ticket. This is the BEST DEAL you will find and tickets will go fast!!! Use the link to get your tickets. Tickets sales will close on Monday, September 8 at 5 p.m. You don’t want to miss out! http://gsc.kintera.org/chargers
Wednesday, 9/3
Tuesday, 9/9 GSC Start of Semester Celebration
Bagel Breakfast
5-7 p.m. O’Toole’s
9 a.m. SLP 401
Thursday, 9/11
Friday, 9/12
Mass of the Holy Spirit
Graduate and Law Commons Open House
12:15 p.m. The Immaculata
11-2 p.m. SLP 401
Wednesday, 9/17
Thursday, 9/18
Thursday, 9/18
Lunch Provided See Ad 12:30-1:30 p.m. SLP 418
12:30 p.m. MRHH Room 102
9 a.m. SLP 401
Friday, 9/19
Saturday, 9/27
Thursday, 9/25
The Lindsay J. Cropper Memorial Writers Series 7 p.m. Manchester Conference Center Auditorium, Manchester Hall
Theology on Tap 7-8:30 p.m. SLP 401
“You and the Changemaker HUB” Social
#whatsTrendingUSD
The Barrie Cropper Memorial Lecture on Creative Writing
Bagel Breakfast
Thursday, 9/18
Tijuana Service Day Trip
4:30 p.m. SLP 401
Monday, 9/29 “How Does God Dwell in Our Love of Each Other” See Ad 7 p.m. Shiley Theater
Partnership with University Ministry
Change maker FEST September 30 October 3
Theology on Tap: (7- 8:30p.m. SLP RM401) 9/25, 11/4 Tijuana Service Trips: 9/27, 10/18, 11/8, 2/14, 4/11, 5/2 Silent Retreat: 10/11-10/12 Thanksgiving Lunch: (12-2 p.m.) 11/18 Contact info for Graduate Student Ministry Mark Peters at markp@sandiego.edu
For more information about the events and programs please visit www.sandiego.edu/gradlife
The Changemaker Hub was launched Fall 2011 as a campus-wide manifestation of the University of San Diego’s commitment to its mission and values, and to promote entrepreneurship, collaboration, and innovation for positive social change by linking occurring initiatives at USD, as well as developing new ones.
What It Is: • An inclusive hub that connects people and initiatives for social change • A collaboration mechanism for developing and supporting initiatives • An enabler of innovation and creativity
What It’s Not: • A center or an institute focusing on a specific area of social change • An endeavor that supplants existing ones • Another silo in a system
The Changemaker Hub includes all USD educators, students, staff, and community members. It operates in partnership with Ashoka U and all of the Changemaker campuses in the United States and Mexico. What is the Changemaker FEST? The Changemaker FEST is a week dedicated to exploring, defining and putting social change into action. The USD community comes together on the week of September 30-October 4, 2014 to become energized by an environment that encourages everyone to be a Changemaker. Together, we celebrate USD’s third-year being designated as an Ashoka U Changemaker Campus by taking time to learn about many opportunities and best practices for engaging in social transformation around the world. This is a USD community driven celebration in which students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and community leaders have the chance to share how they are practitioners of changemaking on a daily basis, starting with how we grow as individuals to how we go beyond ourselves to be active agents in shaping local, national and global communities.
Mark your calendars…
An exclusive graduate student event,
“You and the Changemaker Hub” Thursday, September 18th 4:30 p.m. in the Graduate and Law Commons, SLP 401
Who are the Safe Space Allies?
Safe Space Ally Trainings We offer Safe Space Ally Trainings multiple times per semester. They are two-and-a-half-hour trainings facilitated by the Rainbow Educators. During the training, participants will: explore anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender bias in their lives; establish qualities of an effective ally and set boundries for ally work; learn language for discussing LGBT issues and clarify terms & concepts regarding gender and sexuality; learn strategies for intervening in anti-LGBT bias; and learn how to be a supportive ally when someone comes out to them. Please visit our website to view the current training schedule and sign up. www.sandiego.edu/safespaceallies
Safe Space Allies Training – 9/17; 10:30am-1:00pm
The Safe Space Allies Network was created by the United Front Multicultural Center. It serves to enhance the ability of students, staff, administrators, and faculty to demonstrate proactively and personally the University’s core value of community—regardless of sexual orientation or other identity. Grounded in Catholic Social Thought, the University’s mission affirms that all human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society.
On-CAMPUS Resources PEER to PEER This program and student organization provide a space for education and community building. Both offer student support and a means for socializing. The Rainbow Educators www.sandiego.edu/re USD PRIDE Search Pride at the University of San Diego on
STUDENT CENTERS These centers provide a wealth of knowledge and expertise with regard to student support. Center for Health and Wellness Promotion www.sandiego.edu/chwp Counseling Center www.sandiego.edu/usdcc United Front Multicultural Center www.sandiego.edu/unitedfront Women’s Center www.sandiego.edu/womenscenter
Also, please visit the LGBTQ resource website at www.sandiego.edu/lgbtq
OFF-CAMPUS Resources The Center The Center provides direct program services to the many different facets of the LGBT community. www.thecentersd.org The Trevor Project The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBT youth. www.thetrevorproject.org
Online News Stay updated with news and information most relevant to the lives of community-minded LGBT San Diegans. www.sdgln.com www.lgbtweekly.com www.gay-sd.com
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“Embracing Identities. Empowering Communities.” The UFMC offers many programs throughout the year that enhance the student experience. We encourage you to take special advantage of the four programs highlighted below. Attend a Language Matters workshop to raise awareness about the importance of using inclusive language. The workshop examines the power of words and explores different ways to communicate the same message while honoring and respecting our identities and diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We educate students about the language we use, its impact, and how to choose alternatives that best articulate our thoughts. We challenge everyone to “think before you speak” and to be a catalyst for change.
#WhatsTrendingUSD !
What do you get when you mix Buzzfeed, celeb tweets and Fox5 San Diego News? #WhatsTrendingUSD is a dialogue series that brings students, faculty, and staff together to discuss hot topic current events, sociopolitical issues, and pop culture that are trending in the news and social media. Discussions may range from the effects of FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil to the impact of the “D” requirement at USD. Don’t miss out USD! Rock your soapbox (and fill your lunchbox as food will be provided) on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 12:30-1:30pm at SLP 418. Request a Rainbow Educator presentation! We have a list of set workshop topics for you to choose from or you can "build your own" workshop. Please visit www.sandiego.edu/re for presentation options and complete the online request. Presentation content is aligned with the program's purpose to build awareness, educate, and engage the USD community around identities such as sexual orientation, gender, race, ethnicity, and class, while promoting the inclusion and visibility of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered communities.
Greater Than Yourself Retreat
The annual GTY Retreat is a free, two-day program bringing together a diverse set of students to explore !! personal awareness and identity, learn leadership concepts and strategies, and build campus relationships and alliances. Students develop their knowledge of self and others, enhance their awareness of intergroup dynamics, and expand their “toolkits" of campus resources and involvement opportunities. This year’s retreat is Sept. 26-28 in Pine Valley.
sandiego.edu/unitedfront/ | ufmc@sandiego.edu | Social Media: @USDUFMC
The USD Women’s Center empowers women to engage as leaders in a diverse and changing world. We are a student-centered learning community that provides resources and engages women and men in educational dialogue around gender-related issues. We are an advocate for a safe and supportive campus environment that creates equity among all voices. We are a place for graduate students too! For more information, please stop by the Women's Center, SLP 420, or visit http://www.sandiego.edu/womenscenter. As a Catholic institution of higher learning, University of San Diego recognizes that the care and support of family is at the heart of Catholic social teaching. Consistent with our mission and Catholic identity, University of San Diego acknowledges the importance of supporting pregnant and parenting students by addressing their special needs and assisting them in completing their studies. As such, the Women's Center coordinates the use of lactation rooms across campus. Please visit http://www.sandiego.edu/pregnantandparenting/lactation_spaces/ for more information. Campus Assault Resources and Education (C.A.R.E.) is University of San Diego’s primary effort to provide support, resources and education to the student community pertaining to sexual assault and sexual exploitation. To contact a C.A.R.E. advocate, call (619) 260-‐2222 (24 hours, 7 days a week) to receive immediate assistance. When you call, ask to speak to a Campus Assault Resources Education (CARE) Advocate or Public Safety representative. Advocates can also be reached at their on campus office or via email. For further information visit www.sandiego.edu/care.
Make Health A Priority with USD Resources! • • • •
When in need of medical care or other wellness support, take advantage of USD Student Wellness Resources first! Students with USD Health Insurance need to consult with a campus wellness provider before seeking services off campus. For more information about Health Insurance visit: www.sandiego.edu/healthcenter/insurance Regardless of having USD Health Insurance, students can utilize any of the on-campus Student Wellness Resources.
For more information about student wellness resources, please contact one of the many student wellness offices below: Center for Health and Wellness Promotion University Center, Room 161 619.260.4618 www.sandiego.edu/chwp Counseling Center Serra Hall, Room 300 619.260.4655 www.sandiego.edu/usdcc
Disability Services Serra Hall, Room 300 619.260.4655 www.sandiego.edu/disability Student Health Center Camino Hall, Room 161 619.260.4595 www.sandiego.edu/healthcenter
Important Dates and Information Sept 12, 2014—Last day to enroll and drop classes without a ‘W’; last day for 100% refund. Oct 13, 2014—Deadline to petition for May 2015 graduation for those completing all degree requirements in the Spring semester. The Graduation Petition form can be obtained from the Graduate Records Office website www.sandiego.edu/graduaterecords. Click on “Forms and Procedures” to download the form. Attach a copy of your most current degree audit record (DARS/u.achieve) to your graduation petition and submit these documents to your academic advisor for review and approval before sending it to the Graduate Records Office for processing.
The SOLES Latino Graduate Student Association (LGSA) would like to welcome you to USD! We will be hosting many events this year. Please like our Facebook page to receive event updates. Looking forward to meeting you all!
“Everything Comes from the Streets” Documentary Viewing on KPBS Tuesday, September 2 at 8 p.m. "Everything Comes From The Streets" traces the early roots and history of lowriding in San Diego, California, and the borderlands, featuring the men and women who pioneered and shaped the Mexican American movement defined by selfexpression and cultural ingenuity. The film draws on intimate interviews, archival footage and rare old home movies and photographs unearthed in the making of the film to present an engaging and rich story covering nearly 30 years of lowriding from the 1950s to early 1980s. The Barrie Cropper Memorial Lecture on Creative Writing Sarah Shun-lien Bynum, fiction writer Thursday, September 18 at 12:30 p.m. Mother Rosalie Hill Hall, Room 102 Sarah Shun-lien Bynum is the author of two novels, Ms. Hempel Chronicles, a finalist for the 2009 PEN/Faulkner Award, and Madeleine Is Sleeping, a finalist for the 2004 National Book Award and winner of the Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize. Her fiction has appeared in many magazines and anthologies, including the New Yorker, Ploughshares, Tin House, the Georgia Review, and the Best American Short Stories. The recipient of a Whiting Writers’ Award and an NEA Fellowship, she was named one of “20 Under 40” fiction writers by the New Yorker. She lives in Los Angeles and teaches in the Graduate Writing Program at Otis College of Art and Design.
The Lindsay J. Cropper Memorial Writers Series Sarah Shun-lien Bynum, fiction writer Friday, September 19 at 7 p.m. Manchester Conference Center Auditorium, Manchester Hall Dessert reception to follow Sarah Shun-lien Bynum is the author of two novels, Ms. Hempel Chronicles, a finalist for the 2009 PEN/Faulkner Award, and Madeleine Is Sleeping, a finalist for the 2004 National Book Award and winner of the Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize. Her fiction has appeared in many magazines and anthologies, including the New Yorker, Ploughshares, Tin House, the Georgia Review, and the Best American Short Stories. The recipient of a Whiting Writers’ Award and an NEA Fellowship, she was named one of “20 Under 40” fiction writers by the New Yorker. She lives in Los Angeles and teaches in the Graduate Writing Program at Otis College of Art and Design. "Dissolving Borders: Where Water and Boundaries Collide" By Samantha O'Brien ‘14 September 29 - October 3 Visual Arts Center, Sacred Heart Hall, Room 102 Gallery Hours: 9am - 5pm This exhibition showcases the thesis work of Samantha O'Brien ’14. Focusing on the ecology of the San Diego-Tijuana border, Dissolving Borders proposes to restore the Tijuana estuary's southern wetlands and to gain public awareness of the habitat. Comprised of a series of architectural interventions located throughout the rehabilitated estuary, this project is about visibility, exploring the way architecture can both obscure and expose the world around us, as well as create social and ecological awareness.
Daily Mass 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.
Saturday, September 27, 2014 TJ Breaking Ground Trip Email: markp@sandiego.edu
Mass for Peace Wednesday, 9:00 p.m. Founders Chapel in Founders Hall. Held each Wednesday while classes are in session.
Outdoor Adventures (OA) serves the USD community with opportunities to experience outdoor activities that aim to promote personal growth, leadership development, relationship building and environmental responsibility. We offer a variety of local, regional and international outings that includes Pre-Orientation Adventure, overnight trips, outdoor recreation classes and day trips around San Diego. We also operate a rental shop and resource center for individuals that choose to venture on their own excursions and need some equipment or guidance. http://www.sandiego.edu/oa/
Hahn University Center room 136
• Monday – Thursday, 6 – 7PM • $80/semester or $20/month • Starts 9/3/14
• Open to all USD students, employees & Affiliates • Credit and non-credit options !
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Mon.!or!Wed.,!7+11pm!
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The newest graduate student association
http://instagram.com/usdhiking
https://www.facebook.com/USDHikingLeague
All graduate and law students are welcome to join and guests are invited too! Saturday, September 13 at 9 a.m. will be The League’s fourth official hike. They will be headed to Torrey Pines. For more information email Corey Fereday at cfereday@sandiego.edu or follow on Facebook. The USD Hiking League offers hiking and service events for building graduate student community at the University of San Diego. Mission Building upon the University of San Diego’s mission and core values, the USD Hiking League explicitly and emphatically seeks to establish a University of San Diego tradition of hiking that is firmly grounded upon boulders of virtue. Description Boulders of Virtue: The League encourages all graduate students and friends to lead a fun and active lifestyle in nature (Fitness); play and express themselves in novel and artistic ways (Creativity); embrace complex environments and act compassionately and genuinely with people of all identities and backgrounds (Diversity); synthesize recreation and service in order to strengthen conscious citizenship and balanced existence (Stewardship); and build relationships organically and genuinely that empower and connect (Community). Hiking: The League offers opportunities for USD graduate students and friends to explore the natural landscapes of the San Diego area while promoting group fitness, experiential learning, and making connections with the natural world, which is deemed inherently beautiful and enriching to our bodies, minds and souls. Service: The League offers opportunities for USD graduate students and friends to become responsible stewards of parklands, act compassionately towards the greater San Diego community, and inspire people to become conscious recreationists and citizens. Community: The League serves as a graduate student organization, which seeks to build genuine relationships in a non-professional environment between constituents from all graduate and law programs at the University of San Diego.
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In!the!summer!of!2014,!a!group!of!graduate!counseling!students!journeyed!to! Bali,!Indonesia!to!study!Clinical!Mental!Health!Counseling,!Risk!Assessment,! and!Trauma.!By!immersion!of!culture,!students!were!able!to!refine!their!work! and!commit!to!the!development!of!a!much!more!biopsychosocial!approach! to!clinical!pracGce.!! ! This!is!a!special!Balinese!presentaGon!on!how!to!approach!the!psychology!of! people!from!Asian!and!collecGvist!perspecGves.!Ideal!for!Psychology!and! Counseling!majors,!undergraduate!and!graduate!alike,!this!allows!students!to! understand!how!to!globalize!their!training,!while!developing!a!much!more! open!view!of!mulGcultural!issues!in!counseling.!! “Are!you!sure!you!want!to!be!a!counselor?”! !!
Center for Christian Spirituality Religious of the Sacred Heart Lectureand Frances G. Harpst Center for Catholic Thought and Culture 2014 Switgall Lecture "How Does God Dwell in Our Love of Each Other" Timothy Radcliffe, OP Monday, September 29, 7pm, Shiley Theater General Admission: $10 Students, Faculty/Staff free with USD ID To register online: http://sandiego.kintera.org/ccs Timothy Radcliffe, a Roman Catholic priest and member of the Dominican order is an itinerant preacher and lecturer based at Blackfriars, Oxford. He was former master of the worldwide Dominican order and professor at Oxford University and has also been active in the peace movement, ministry to people with AIDS, and advocacy for human rights. He spends most of his year giving retreats, lectures and conference keynote addresses in the UK and overseas. All over the world, he is well known for his approachable language, depth of thinking, and great sense of humor. His writings and lectures stretch minds and warm hearts as he offers guidance and encouragement along the journey of orienting one’s life toward God. He is a gifted presenter and his words have inspired people in hundreds of countries. Through the lens of the Catholic faith, Fr. Radcliffe explains how Christianity is an invitation to a particular freedom and happiness - the happiness that is God being God. All Christians claim that God is love. We know that our love of each other is human, but we can undervalue how it is also a sharing in the life of God. Along with Pope Francis, Fr. Radcliffe resists the culture of individualism and assures us that by stretching ourselves open to love others, we share in the life and love that is God. He will offer practical insight and wisdom into becoming more alive by discovering how to love well.
“The challenge [of Christianity] is to touch our imagination with the great adventure of becoming alive in God.” - Timothy Radcliffe, OP