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6
UD education facilitates careers
Inaugural gala to honor
Robert Francis Sasseen
Gaines was followed by Robert
Phillips (History, ’76), the Assistant
D.A. in Dallas County, who cited the
greatest struggle encountered here
as adjustment. He said that in the
four years it takes to fully ap-
preciate UD, one becomes a com-
plete individual and “Those who
leave early, miss out.” His years of
law school at UT heightened his ap-
preciation of the sense of communi-
ty along with individuality which are
simultaneously cultivated at UD. He
also found that UD does more for a
Williams (’84).
At the Cappuccino Bar, one may
see and hear a salute to our Rome
campus featuring pianist Ben Sims,
accordionist Rich Gaffney (’65), and
a Broadway Medley performed by
current UD students.
In the Main Dining Room, one
may dance to the music of the Pol-
ka Patriots, with Walt Kovar (GSM
’80), from 9:00 until 12:00.
In the Rathskeller one may hear
Nimitz Bluegrass and partake of
beer and pretzels, soft drinks and
popcorn.
In the Upstairs Party Room, one
will be treated to a half-hour mime
performance by Dominic P. Fisher,
the first showing beginning at 8:30,
the second, at 10:00.
In the Board Room, one may
watch a mini-film festival, beginning
at 8:00, featuring highlights of UD
history.
In the Constantin Dining Room,
one may taste international
pastries, sip coffee or tea, and enjoy
a quiet conversation.
For all of the celebrations semi-
formal attire is appropriate.
candidates submitted statements
of candidacy to the University
News: Presidential candidates Jim
Fredrick, John Coogan, Tony Cor-
nell, and Robert Foran; Vice-
presidential candidates Don Bellah,
law career than the actual training
because it teaches you to think.
Phillips spoke of the philosophy
of the school as “Education for
education’s sake.” He pointed out
the “Christological thread running
through the curriculum which, as
Christ is the ultimate objective
truth, gives a world view of truth.”
This viewpoint, he believes, gives
the student a proper perspective on
reality and his role in society.
Ms. Pat Rios (Education/Spanish,
’68) was grateful for her years here
because “UD teaches basic skills
and instills the desire to go on.” She
and the others value this desire and
ever-
ed. It is the mark of a good leader to
get people involved.”
Cornell added that “We should
make the administration know of
student disapproval; hence, we
should have open forums on stu-
dent problems because you need a
balanced view to present to the ad-
ministration—one that combines
many different opinions.”
John Coogan feels that there is a
lack of innovation and fresh leader-
ship. “Student Government needs
some new life and ideas and I feel
that I can contribute both. The same
people have been involved in Stu-
dent Government since my fresh-
men year—there needs to/be new
people in there. We also need to
work with the administration: we
should approach the students and
find out what they want, other than
just beach parties, and then con-
front the administration.”
According to Robert Foran, “The
job of the Student Government is
one of community service. It should
provide the means in which to
create a healthy environment out-
side of class. While not policy
makers, the Student Government
can and should be the means of ex-
pressing student opinion. They
should be the motivators and the
people who initiate the student
body into a more active role in cam-
pus life. I think, as president, that I
could provide the leadership
necessary to accomplish all of
this.”
“I have some definite ideas,” said
Matthew Connelly. “Academically, I
would like to see the Friday Club
brought back on a regular basis. For
those of you who do not remember
see page 10
Candidates condemn
by Robert Reeb
Candidates for Student Govern-
ment offices claim that there is a
critical lack of productive student
involvement and leadership current-
ly in UD Student Government. Eight
tative alumni and students, and the
Presidential party. (See related
story, page 2)
Honored guest Hobert W. Burns,
the Academic Vice President of San
Jose State University, will deliver
the Inaugural Address. Most Rever-
end Thomas Tschoepe, Bishop of
Dallas, Grand Chancellor of the
University, and Chairman of the
Board of Trustees, will then invest
Robert Francis Sasseen with the of-
ficial symbols of office.
Following Dr. Sasseen’s Inaug-
ural Response, a musical tribute,
and a spiritual blessing, the Uni-
versity of Dallas community will re-
joice with the new President at a
champagne punch and cake recep-
tion on the mall between Braniff
Graduate Building and Braniff
Tower.
The festivities of the evening will
include a wide variety of entertain-
ments:
In Haggar Gallery, beginning at
eight o’clock, one will find an alum-
ni art exhibition and a musical inter-
lude provided by . flutist Dierdre
Happe (’82) and guitarist Gina
working world to those trained
rather than educated, but stated
that, “Your job is to project this
asset (a UD education) to your
benefit in a career and, with self
confidence and drive, you will suc-
ceed.”
Darwin Gaines, a 1975 Biology
graduate, stressed the necessity of
“perseverance and the killer in-
stinct in the wild world after gradua-
tion.” He encouraged students to
endure the hardships and not give •
up, as they would surely reap the
benefits of attending such a school.
He closed with the advice,
“Remember who you are, where
you’ve been, where you want to go
and persevere.”
by Linda Muller
What does one do with a Universi-
ty of Dallas degree? The answer to
this important question was the
theme of the University’s first Alum-
ni Career Symposium, April 5 in
Lynch Auditorium.
The Academic Affairs Committee
of the Student Government ar-
ranged for several graduates to
speak about how a UD education
has helped their career. Some of the
topics covered were appreciation of
the UD philosophy, the preparation
for the world that it gives the stu-
dent, the difficulty of entering the
job world and, once in, the
drawbacks and benefits of an
education from UD Students were
given the opportunity to meet with
the five speakers afterward for fur-
ther conversation.
The symposium was led oft by
Dan Cruse, a 1961 Philosophy
graduate and presently Vice Presi-
dent of Spencer Stuart & Assoc. He
came to UD for a strong Catholic,
liberal arts education and, not sur-
prisingly, a scholarship. Cruse
praised the core curriculum which
he says “teaches one to think, com-
municate and interelate.” He admit-
ted a short term inferiority in the
by Joanne Cloud
As the bells chime twelve noon
April 22, 1982, a grand procession of
over three hundred men and women
in full ceremonial dress will march
to their places of honor, awaiting
the Inauguration of Robert Francis
Sasseen as the fifth President of
the University of Dallas. Maher
Athletic Center will be transformed
into a ceremonial hall for the mem-
orable event. .
A native of Rockville Center, New
York, Dr. Sasseen earned his
Bachelor of Arts degree at the
University of Notre Dame and his
Master of Arts and Doctor of
Philosophy degrees at the Universi-
ty of Chicago, where he was a
Woodrow Wilson Fellow, LaVerne
Noyes Fellow, and Edward Hillman
Fellow. He began his teaching ca-
reer at Marquette University, and
continued at the University of Santa
Clara. Joining the Department of
Political Science at San Jose State
University in 1966, he became
department chairman in 1971, and,
in 1972, he assumed the responsi-
bilities of Associate Academic Vice
President and Dean of the Faculty.
From this post Dr. Sasseen came to
the University of Dallas.
The University of Dallas’ Universi-
ty Marshall will lead 153 delegates
from top-ranking American academ-
ic institutions, from the alma
maters of University faculty, and
from the many learned societies to
which University faculty members
belong. Next will follow University
faculty, staff, trustees, represen-
strongly encourage an
continuing education for all.
Ms. Polly Holliday Kinzy (Drama,
’73) mentioned that most
undergraduate degrees do not help
in job placement but that "UD
prepares students emotionally, per-
sonally and intellectually to com-
pete at grad school level quite well.”
She told students, “Once in the real
world, you realize the depth and
scope of an education here.”
It was unanimously concluded
that four years at UD is time well
spent. After all, as Phillips pointed
out, “What other school has Luke’s
Outhouse and Club Schmitt’s?”
Back by popular demand, Lyric Theater’s production of The King and I will be
presented tonight at 8 pm in Upstairs Haggar. The story, set in the Victorian
era, is that of an English schoolteacher who travels to Siam io teach in the
palace of the King. The teacher and the king are played by Al Gigl and Barb
Schulz, with the rest of the cast drawn from the Lyric Theater students.
photo by John Rooney
party’ government
Batthew Connelly, and Tom
Mosimann; and Ken Kesner, a can-
didate for treasurer.
“Students want to be involved,”
said Jim Fredrick, “but they can’t
find an outlet to where they can feel
good about what they are doing.
They have to feel that they have a
purpose. Charity Week is a good ex-
ample of positive involvement. We
have got the brains at this universi-
ty, but not the involvement. If I can
be a good organizer of people, then
I can get the right people involved.
And if the right people are involved,
then students will come to Student
Government and present their prob-
lems. They won't present their prob-
lems if they think nothing will be
done about them.”
In response to the allegation that
Student Government has become
“party government,” Fredrick com-
mented “It’s a tough job. Student
Government must respond to the
desires of the students and obvi-
ously some of the most vocal stu-
dents want parties. Parties are
fine—and they are necessary. But
you must avoid the monotony of the
'same old thing.’ There have to be
some alternate releases—drinking
is not the only alternative.”
Tony Cornell is emphatic in his
criticism of present Student
Government operations. “Student
Government is basically a party
committee. Specific problems are
not taken care of. They should give
the students a way to express their
opposition to or opinions on Univer-
sity policies. Students are apathe-
tic—there is no real sense of pur-
pose. If we had leadership from the
students who would address the
problems, people would get involv-
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