Graduate and Law News and Views November 2011 sandiego.edu/gradlife

Celebrate Fall

AFOOT and light-hearted I take to the open road, Healthy, free, the world before me, The long brown path before me, leading wherever I choose. Henceforth I ask not good-fortune—I am good- fortune, Henceforth I whimper no more, postpone no more, need nothing, Strong and content, I travel the open road. The earth—that is sufficient, I do not want the constellations any nearer, I know they are very well where they are, I know they suffice for those who belong to them. Still here I carry my old delicious burdens, I carry them, men and women—I carry them with me wherever I go, I swear it is impossible for me to get rid of them, I am filled with them, and I will fill them in return. You road I travel and look around! I believe you are not all that is here, I believe that much unseen is also here. ~Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass

Inside this issue: Restorative Justice 2 Cyprus Study Abroad 3 International Education Week 3 Upcoming Grad Events 4 Health Tips 5 Graduate Brewery Event 6 SOAR 7 Stay Updated 7 Social Innovation Challenge 7

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Q1: What is your history with USD?

Justine: I graduated from USD with a BA in Psychology in 2008 and through the direction of Resident Ministers on campus, joined the Jesuit Volunteer Corps as a Legal Advocate working with homeless youth in Newark, New Jersey. My intention was to go to law school after my year of service but after experiencing the broken juvenile justice system in the U.S. I decided to search for alternative justice mechanisms. Based on my involvement as an intern at the Institute for Peace and Justice as an undergrad, I was drawn back to USD for the Masters in Peace and Justice. I have been back at USD as a Masters student in Peace and Justice beginning Fall of 2010, graduating this Fall.

Q2: What can you tell us about your current position

at the University? Justine: Since becoming a graduate student in 2010 I have taken up the position as a Resident minister, last year living in the Vistas with sophomores and this year living in Missions B with Freshmen. My role as a resident minister is very important to me because of the impact resident ministers had on me as an undergrad and the support and direction I was given spiritually and professionally through those relationships. As a resident minister, I provide one on one spiritual companioning, mentoring, supporting students in community gatherings on Wednesday nights, providing connections and resources for student to get more involved on campus, create spaces to make deeper meaning and discover our purpose and vocations, and support the residential life staff through RA self-cares.

Also at the beginning of the fall semester I was hired as the Restorative Justice Coordinator through the Assistant Dean of Students Office with support and mentorship from the School of Peace Studies. My main responsibilities include coordination and implementation of RJ conferences, overseeing the plans that are agreed upon by participants in a conference, training Masters Students and professionals in RJ and Peace Circles, coordinating Peace Circle events, and providing mediation services to individuals and Orgs. on campus. Q3: What is RJ and how did you get involved with

it? Justine: Restorative Justice has been used in indigenous cultures for thousands of years and is a process where victims and offenders come together in a face to face meeting to address the harm caused which includes impacted parties and the community in the decision making process, and developing a plan for the future that can support the offender. After my experience with the criminal justice system as a legal advocate, I was searching for tools for our justice system that can hold young offenders accountable for their actions, help them learn from their mistakes, and give them the tools and support they need to break out of the cycle of criminality. In my first week back at USD I met with Sean Horrigan, and after explaining what I was looking for he mentioned the concept of restorative justice.

I started researching this concept that was very new to me and instantly fell in love with the restorative justice process. Ever since I have been getting involved in every restorative justice opportunity and training that I can including being training by the San Diego Restorative Justice Mediation Program, member of the steering committee and a facilitator/trainer for the Wellness and Restorative Justice Partnership in City Heights San Diego, and interning in Northern Ireland with the Youth Justice Agency which is 1 of 2 juvenile justice systems in the world centered around restorative justice. Q4: Anything else to add?

Justine: I am so blessed to be able to live out my passion of implementing restorative justice at my alma mater and the place I love most, providing services for our future leaders of the world. It really is a dream come true.

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Looking for a unique place to study abroad? Look no further…

International Education Week is November 14th-19th. Stop by the UC Exhibit Hall to see the International Showcase all month long. Check out the event calendar for fun and educational things to do!

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Graduate and Law Student Events

The summer-flower has run to seed, And yellow is the woodland bough; And every leaf of bush and weed Is tipt with autumn’s pencil now. And I do love the varied hue, And I do love the browning plain; And I do love each scene to view, That’s mark’d with beauties of her reign. John Clare, Autumn

November 17th Graduate Brewery Event Sponsored by GSC 5pm-8pm RSVP

Theology on Tap: Discipleship

7:00pm-8:30pm SLP 401

November 20th Graduate Tailgate for a Cause Barbeque and adult beverages

Jenny Craig Pavilion, 3pm Game starts at 5pm

November 30th Movie Night

Sponsored by Graduate Student Life and University Ministry 7pm

November 13 “Fight for Air” American Lung Association Event registration is free; donations are appreciated!

Register here. Check out our Facebook page.

November 11th Sustainability & Networking Summit Hosted by the USD Net Impact Graduate Chapter University Center, 6:30pm RSVP necessary

November 16h Sweet and Soulful Thanksgiving Celebration Sponsored by BGSA and CID

Celebrate diversity and continued gratitude for our USD community.

UC Forums, 12pm-2pm RSVP to Jessica Williams by Novemebr 11th jjwilliams@sandiego.edu

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But losing sleep because you are stressed will only make matters worse

Benefits of Sleep:

• Increases Alertness • Reduces Stress • Improves Memory • Promotes Overall Health • Helps Control your Body Weight and Repairs your Body • Keeps your Heart Healthy

Sleep Tips:

• Consistency Establish a schedule. Go to bed and get up at regular time everyday even on weekends • Duration Get at least 7-8 hours of

uninterrupted sleep every night

• Preparation Do something relaxing before bedtime. Listen to some relaxing music or do some relaxation exercises • Exercise Regular physical exercise often improves sleep (but not within a few hours of bed) • Caffeine Avoid stimulants, alcohol, and other

drugs

For more sleep tips visit:

www.sandiego.edu/wellness/resources/sleep.php

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Please RSVP

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SOAR Student Outreach and Recruitment is a student organization that is committed to engaging in diversity recruitment efforts, diversity retention efforts, and promoting diversity and inclusion at USD. Their members define diversity by understanding the Big 8 Concept: race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, socioeconomic status and disability/accessibility. Each month, a topic is chosen in order to learn more about it and to raise awareness. November’s topic is sexual orientation. Be on the lookout for upcoming SOAR events.

Keep up with Graduate and Law Student events! Head to these pages for updates during the month:

@USDGradLawCommons Graduate and Law Student Commons

USD ’s Gradlife page

CALLING ALL SOCIAL INNOVATORS: THE SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE IS BACK! After the overwhelming success of Social Innovation Challenge 2011, the Center for Peace and Commerce is back to encourage the new wave of social entrepreneurs at USD. $12,000 of seed funding to be distributed amongst winners and renowned entrepreneurs to act as mentors. Seeking ideas for your new venture? Got a great idea and questions on its feasibility? Looking for Seed funding? Questions on the Social Innovation Challenge application process? Join us at our Idea Labs with noted entrepreneurs to kick-start your ideas for Social Innovation Challenge 2012. You can find all the information at our website http://www.sandiego.edu/cpc/sic/. If you already have your idea set and are just waiting to transform it to reality, you can fill the online application here : http://www.sandiego.edu/cpc/sic/Application.php Quick Recap of SIC 2011: ü $ 12000 in seed money distributed amongst winners

ü First prize winner Tiffany Owens goes to Haiti to implement sustainable water solutions

ü Other winners focus on tapping the potential of African Diaspora world wide, local sourcing in the San Diego community and educational initiatives for children at risk

ü Winners paired with real world entrepreneurs as mentors

For additional details contact nauch@sandiego.edu or rohinis@sandiego.edu