2008 - 2009 CASA/CSL News

Ghouls and Goblins

noreply@blogger.com (Our Mission) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:44:00 +0000

Thanks to the entire USD family for making this a great and safe event for the San Diego community!

San Diego Food Bank

noreply@blogger.com (Our Mission) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:50:00 +0000

Our very own Celisse Ruiz with San Diego Mayor, Jerry Sanders. Celisse and USD were recognized at the Hard Rock Hotel for all of their hard work. Big kudos to Tanya Susoev for advising this project!

Inspire Change

noreply@blogger.com (Our Mission) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:18:00 +0000

Student leadership mural hanging in CASA office!

2008 Social Issues Conference

noreply@blogger.com (Our Mission) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 02:39:00 +0000

Thanks to everyone who helped and attended the 2008 Social Issues Conference. Over 600 students, faculty, staff, and community members attended this years conference.

AIDS Walk 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Our Mission) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:03:00 +0000

A big thank you to all of you who participated and helped with the CASA team that represented at this year's AIDS Walk. Of course, this could not have happened without the management and hard work of Felicia Baldwin and Anjuli Wright (and the advising of Tanya). They worked tirelessly to make this event happen and the team they put together raised over $1,142 for AIDS/HIV research. So a big THANK YOU to them and all of you who participated. Also, please vote for which co-director desk you like the most!

And the Winner Is!

noreply@blogger.com (Our Mission) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:43:00 +0000

Ladies and gentlemen the winner of our raffle is . . . Valerie! I guess the picture gave it away. So when you see Valerie, be sure to ask her to treat you to coffee or tea!

First Fair Trade and Sustainability Meeting

noreply@blogger.com (Our Mission) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:38:00 +0000

In collaboration with the Romero Center and Catholic Relief Services-the fair trade and sustainability group got off to a good start! Pictured, Hannah, Ashlen, Ana, Sogoal, Ali, and Valerie at their first meeting!

Great Start to the Year

noreply@blogger.com (Our Mission) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:46:00 +0000

Greetings all, what a great start to the year! You all are amazing people and we are luck to be working with you all!

Happy Summer!!

noreply@blogger.com (Our Mission) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:41:00 +0000

For those of you who don't know who I am, my name is Tanya Susoev. As an undergraduate at USD, I worked in the CASA office in a number of areas including Youth to College, the Teen Center, and in developing the Color Your World project. Although I have stepped away for some time to teach English at University City High School, I am excited to return to the office and work with all of you in the year ahead. I also feel VERY privileged to have been accepted to the Peace and Justice Studies program at USD and will begin this adventure in August. I have been so thankful for the opportunities that my work and education have provided me to learn, grow, experience, travel, build relationships and be inspired that the possibilities for what the future will bring are ones that I simply cannot wait to understand. Working for peace and spreading the love, Tanya.

Hola from Cara

noreply@blogger.com (Our Mission) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:55:00 +0000

Hello my name is Cara Mcmahon. I am beginning a masters degree in global development and social justice through St. John's University and will begin studies this summer in Rome, Italy. I am planning on travelling to Spain and then onto my ultimate origin of Dublin, Ireland, where a majority of my family live. I'm really excited for the next year and to return to USD, a place I worked at for 6 years prior to my most recent position. Ibelieve the next year will bring a great deal of work, but the kind that will inspire and be fruitful. I'm really looking forward to meeting all the CASA students and spending time with those who share in my passion for social change through awareness and education. Many have quoted in the past, "nothing changes if nothing changes." I have seen so much that needs to change in the world and to be a part of community who work for change and believe in the hope of the labor, is a place I want to be. Thank you for having me and I look forward to meeting you all in the fall. -Peace Cara!

Greetings from Brenna

noreply@blogger.com (Our Mission) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:51:00 +0000

Hi everyone! I sure miss seeing all of your smiling faces in CASA! It’s been a real challenge to be one of two audience members for Chris’s “jokes” (thank goodness Maria is here!). On the bright side, I think I’ve perfected my courtesy laugh! :) My summer is going very well! We’re hoping to teach our dog how to surf with us, but right now she’s afraid of the waves, so we’re taking this one step at a time. We also just celebrated David’s “golden” birthday, and as you know, the best gift for a NASCAR fan is a NASCAR driving experience! We went home to Las Vegas on May 31 and David got to drive a real NASCAR – pretty amazing! Other than that, we’re looking forward to a fun summer of graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, and most of all, a big WELCOME BACK for all of you! If you are around San Diego at all this summer, be sure to stop by and say hello. Hope you are all having fun, staying safe and gearing up for an amazing 08-09 school year!
-Peace and love always,Brenna

Hello from the CASA/CSL Crew

noreply@blogger.com (Our Mission) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:29:00 +0000

Greetings folks-happy summer! The CASA/CSL crew is busy getting ready for the school year. Many of you know that Maria Torretto was scheduled to be one of the CASA graduate assistants. We are excited to report that Maria was hired full time by University Ministry to provide pastoral care counseling to law and graduate students. While we are sad to lose her, we wish Maria well.

But do not fret, we are lucky to have Tanya Susoev re-join us. Many of you know Tanya (USD class of 2008) as the coordinator of our wonderful mural program! Tanya was accepted into the IPJ peace program and we are lucky to have her as our graduate assistant.

So we hope you all are having a great summer, get some much needed rest and relaxation and check this blog every so often for updates. Take care.

Chris