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Est. 1903 © THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015 • VOL. 112, ISSUE 21 NEWS SCENE OPINION SPORTS A9 The eClub promotes a new f\ *7 Read about Netflix's location tracking restau- latest seties, "Daredevil," rant app in Gleeson Plaza, and how it's re-shaping with students expressing our views on the Marvel mixed opinions. Universe. /~|0 Professor Stephen Zunes writes on the problem the USFFA has with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). 12 The men's and women's gold teams competed at the WCC Championships this past week, earning a 4th and 2nd finish respectively. Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo speaks with an attendee while signingacopy of his book. KRISTIAN GEORGE/FOGHORN FORMER PERUVIAN PRESIDENT SPEAKS TO USF COMMUNITY MICHELLE DOYLE Contributing Writer Former Peruvian President and USF alum Alejandro Toledo visited campus on Apr. 14 to discuss his new book The Shated Society: A Vision for the Global Future of Latin America. Toledo spoke to a room full of USF students and faculty about the highlights of his book, which include the importance of access to education, and the importance of youth participation in sustaining democratic practices around the world. "Had I not started at USF I never would have made it in the world" said Toledo. Toledo, the first ever Latin American president to be elected by democratic vote, began h-is undergraduate education at USF in the 1960s aftet meeting a Peace Corps group traveling through his small village in the Andes. Members of the group encouraged him to ap ply for an educational scholarship. The rest is history. During his hour-long talk, Toledo discussed his plan for prosperity, which emphasizes the importance of basic resources such as water and education, as well as capital and democracy. "I have decided to dedicate the rest of my life to killing poverty, everyone has their crazy and this is mine." Toledo said. "He really wanted USF to be the beginning of this new project," said Fathet Fitzgerald. "His story is an amazing story. He comes from this lower class society, and through a chance encounter, ends up here, gets a fantastic education, goes back, gets his doctorate, and becomes the president of his country," he continued. Toledo's accomplishments since his time at USF include one Ptesidential term that oversaw a 25 percent decrease in poverty, 52 honorary doctorate degrees, and a current fellowship at Stanford University. "It was fascinating to hear this core perspective as to how growth and prosperity can occur within a developing nation," said Lissette Liz- arraga, a graduate student in the international and multicultural education program. For Clark Campagna, Assistant to the Associate Dean fot Faculty Scholarship and Academic Effectiveness these facets of Toledo's plan provided an approach that expands upon possible solutions for economic growth: "The panaceas [around the American civic and economic discourse] often revolve around strengthening business and modifying tax schemes." He continued, "It was refreshing to see a politician advance a strategy that also benefits sustainable health outcomes, higher educational achievement and a more balanced environment." For Toledo, this emphasis on higher education achievement is the most valuable key to CONTINUED ON PG. 5 o SFFOGHORN.ORG jgffifr&r @SFFOGHORN flsAN FRANCISCO FOGHORN
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Publication Date | 2015-04-23 |
Volume | 112 |
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Transcript | Est. 1903 © THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015 • VOL. 112, ISSUE 21 NEWS SCENE OPINION SPORTS A9 The eClub promotes a new f\ *7 Read about Netflix's location tracking restau- latest seties, "Daredevil," rant app in Gleeson Plaza, and how it's re-shaping with students expressing our views on the Marvel mixed opinions. Universe. /~|0 Professor Stephen Zunes writes on the problem the USFFA has with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). 12 The men's and women's gold teams competed at the WCC Championships this past week, earning a 4th and 2nd finish respectively. Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo speaks with an attendee while signingacopy of his book. KRISTIAN GEORGE/FOGHORN FORMER PERUVIAN PRESIDENT SPEAKS TO USF COMMUNITY MICHELLE DOYLE Contributing Writer Former Peruvian President and USF alum Alejandro Toledo visited campus on Apr. 14 to discuss his new book The Shated Society: A Vision for the Global Future of Latin America. Toledo spoke to a room full of USF students and faculty about the highlights of his book, which include the importance of access to education, and the importance of youth participation in sustaining democratic practices around the world. "Had I not started at USF I never would have made it in the world" said Toledo. Toledo, the first ever Latin American president to be elected by democratic vote, began h-is undergraduate education at USF in the 1960s aftet meeting a Peace Corps group traveling through his small village in the Andes. Members of the group encouraged him to ap ply for an educational scholarship. The rest is history. During his hour-long talk, Toledo discussed his plan for prosperity, which emphasizes the importance of basic resources such as water and education, as well as capital and democracy. "I have decided to dedicate the rest of my life to killing poverty, everyone has their crazy and this is mine." Toledo said. "He really wanted USF to be the beginning of this new project," said Fathet Fitzgerald. "His story is an amazing story. He comes from this lower class society, and through a chance encounter, ends up here, gets a fantastic education, goes back, gets his doctorate, and becomes the president of his country," he continued. Toledo's accomplishments since his time at USF include one Ptesidential term that oversaw a 25 percent decrease in poverty, 52 honorary doctorate degrees, and a current fellowship at Stanford University. "It was fascinating to hear this core perspective as to how growth and prosperity can occur within a developing nation," said Lissette Liz- arraga, a graduate student in the international and multicultural education program. For Clark Campagna, Assistant to the Associate Dean fot Faculty Scholarship and Academic Effectiveness these facets of Toledo's plan provided an approach that expands upon possible solutions for economic growth: "The panaceas [around the American civic and economic discourse] often revolve around strengthening business and modifying tax schemes." He continued, "It was refreshing to see a politician advance a strategy that also benefits sustainable health outcomes, higher educational achievement and a more balanced environment." For Toledo, this emphasis on higher education achievement is the most valuable key to CONTINUED ON PG. 5 o SFFOGHORN.ORG jgffifr&r @SFFOGHORN flsAN FRANCISCO FOGHORN |
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