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Torero Weekly

Monday, February 15, 2021

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Torero Weekly is the email digest that brings together announcements and events aimed at the entire campus community.

Announcements

USD News Minute University

Watch: USD News Minute for February 15

USD News Minute: What you need to know this week at USD…Read More

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Black History Month: February Events at USD

February is Black History Month, and now, more than ever, it’s important for people of all backgrounds and ethnicities to recognize an…Read More

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Stop the Surge: USD Initiates Temporary Directives to Address Increase in On-Campus COVID-19 Positive Cases

In an effort to reverse an increase in recent on-campus COVID-19 positive cases, the University of San Digeo has implemented the "Stop the S…Read More

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CA Notify: We Can All Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19

You have the power to help your friends, family and community. Add your phone to California’s exposure notification system to get COVI…Read More

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Onward USD: COVID-19 Campus Action Plan

The University of San Diego continues to update its COVID-19 Campus Action Plan based off of the guidelines provided by the State of…Read More

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Updated Ash Wednesday Mass Information

Mass will be held inside The Immaculata on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 8:00 a.m. and outside, on the East Lawn, at 12:15 p.m., and 6:00 p…Read More

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Join us for Grandparents' Weekend and Parent Summit!

This year, we are shaking things up! Join us for a virtual Grandparents' Weekend and Parent Summit featuring a presentation from President H…Read More

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Copley Library and San Diego Public Library Present: Reconciling 1619 and 1776 in American History: The Debate over the Soul of a Nation

In celebration of Black History Month, the San Diego Public Library and the University of San Diego are proud to present noted author and pr…Read More

Get Research Ready Conferences and Workshops, Academics

Copley Library Spring Workshops

As you start the new semester, please consider registering for one of Copley Library's workshops, which are being held via Zoom. …Read More

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A Spirituality of Soccer: The Tempo of the Game Featuring Eden Quiroz, '23 from USD's women's soccer team

"A Spirituality of..." University Ministry is excited to offer a new video series exploring the spirituality of daily life. Each week, a 5 …Read More

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Thoughtful Thursdays: A Weekly Guided Meditation for the USD Community

Every Thursday at 4:00 p.m., we invite our USD community to pause and reflect on the past week, noticing challenges faced and gifts…Read More

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Worthy of Wellness Workshops for BIPOC Students, Staff, and Faculty

The Worthy of Wellness workshop introduces the theory of "Radical Healing," an intersectional framework for wellness and liberation…Read More

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On-Campus Temperature Screening Locations and Operating Hours

Before entering any campus buildings, faculty and staff will report to one of the temperature screening locations listed here. The individua…Read More

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USD COVID-19 Dashboard

The University of San Diego is committed to transparency as it communicates information pertaining to COVID-19. …Read More

Upcoming Events

Monday, February 15

Black History Trivia Changemaker, Community Engagement, Toreros Together

Black History Month Trivia

Monday, February 15, 2021 // virtual

Happy Black History Month Toreros! Join the UFMC this week (2/15-2/19) for Black History Trivia. The Black History Trivia is an opportu…Read More

Tuesday, February 16

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APIDA Spring Social this is an ole event

Tuesday, February 16, 2021 // 12:30 p.m. // Zoom

Come join us for a game of Jeopardy & to virtually meet other students, staff, and faculty! Gift cards will be raffled to those who atte…Read More

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Baked In: Systemic Racism Around and Within Us Series

Tuesday, February 16, 2021 // 4 p.m. // Virtual Event

To think of racism as systemic is to understand how deeply embedded it is in our own lives. This series of talks by USD professors explores …Read More

Wednesday, February 17

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Ash Wednesday

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 // The Immaculata and East Lawn

Mass will be held inside The Immaculata on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 8:00 a.m. and outside, on the East Lawn, at 12:15 p.m., and …Read More

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USD Softball vs. San Diego State - Double Header

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 // 3 p.m. // USD Softball Field

USD Softball opens up the season officially with a double header against San Diego State on February 17th at 3:00 and 5:00 pm. …Read More

Thursday, February 18

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Prepare for the Fair: All Industries

Thursday, February 18, 2021 // 12:15 p.m. // Virtual

Do you need help preparing for the upcoming virtual Career Fair? Join us to learn how to impress employers, maneuver the online virtual care…Read More

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Thoughtful Thursdays: A Weekly Guided Meditation for the USD Community

Thursday, February 18, 2021 // 4 p.m. // Zoom

Every Thursday at 4:00 p.m., we invite our USD community to pause and reflect on the past week, noticing challenges faced and gifts…Read More

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Anti Racism Speaker Series - 1st Lecture by Melissa Statz - Dept of Learning and Teaching

Thursday, February 18, 2021 // 5 p.m. // Zoom

As part of the Department of Learning and Teaching support of Anti Racism Initiatives we invite you to our first Spring 2021 Speaker Serie…Read More

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Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor Celebrating the 5th anniversary of Care for our Common Home (Laudato Si) Speaker Series

Thursday, February 18, 2021 // 5:30 p.m. // Zoom

Please join us for a seven week speaker series via Zoom on Thursday evenings 5:30-6:30 p.m. PST, beginning on February 11, 2021…Read More

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Women's Basketball vs. Portland

Thursday, February 18, 2021 // 6 p.m. // usdtoreros.com

USD Women's Basketball takes on Portland on February 18th at 6:00 pm. Tune into the livestream at usdtoreros.com and cheer on …Read More

Friday, February 19

Black History Trivia Changemaker, Community Engagement, Toreros Together

Black History Month Trivia

Friday, February 19, 2021 // virtual

Happy Black History Month Toreros! Join the UFMC this week (2/15-2/19) for Black History Trivia. The Black History Trivia is an opportu…Read More

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Men's Tennis vs. Arizona State

Friday, February 19, 2021 // 12 p.m. // usdtoreros.com

Men's Tennis takes on Arizona State on February 19th at noon at the Skip and Cindy Hogan Tennis Center ***Schedule subject to Change***…Read More

Saturday, February 20

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USD Men's Tennis vs. Saint Mary's

Saturday, February 20, 2021 // 1 p.m. // usdtoreros.com

Men's Tennis takes on Saint Mary's at 1:00 pm on February 20th at the Skip and Cindy…Read More

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USD Women's Basketball vs. Gonzaga

Saturday, February 20, 2021 // 2 p.m. // usdtoreros.com

USD Women's Basketball takes on Gonzaga at 2:00 pm on February 20th. This is also their Pink Game to promote breast cancer awareness. Tune i…Read More

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USD Softball vs. GCU - Double Header

Saturday, February 20, 2021 // 4 p.m. // USD Softball Field

USD Softball takes on GCU in a Double Header at 4:00 and 6:00 pm at the USD Softball field on February 20th.  ***Schedule subject to c…Read More

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USD Women's Soccer vs. BYU

Saturday, February 20, 2021 // 6 p.m. // usdtoreros.com

USD Women's Soccer takes on BYU on February 20th at 6:00 pm in Torero Stadium. Tune into the livestream at usdtoreros.com and cheer on …Read More

Sunday, February 21

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USD Baseball vs. San Diego State

Sunday, February 21, 2021 // 1 p.m. // Fowler Park

USD Baseball kicks off its first game at home vs. San Diego State. The game will take place on February 21st at 1:00 pm in Fowler Park. Tune…Read More

Monday, February 22

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A Conference on Race and Philosophy

Monday, February 22, 2021 // 10:30 a.m. // Virtual

The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tamir Rice and others have given rise to the need for a deeper conversation about race…Read More

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Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Semistim

Monday, February 22, 2021 // 12:30 p.m. // Virtual

Dr. Jamall Calloway, Assistant Professor, USD’s department of Theology and Religious Studies, Jordan Daniels. Former USD Student.…Read More

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Jewish Culture and Anti-Semitism Series

Monday, February 22, 2021 // 12:30 p.m. // Virtual

Jewish Culture & Anti-Semitism: Windows on Cultures of Resilience and Struggles for Freedom Readings from Exiled in the WorldTue…Read More

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USD in the News

WIRED

Carjackings Are Up—and Gig Workers Are Getting Victimized

Orly Lobel, a professor of employment and labor law at the University of San Diego School of Law, discusses issues relating to worker compen… Full Story

THE SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE

Philanthropist Tackles the Issue of Student Loan Debt in New Book, ‘Education Without Debt’

Scott MacDonald, author, philanthropist, and former CEO is helping students achieve their dream of education at USD and other universities t… Full Story

VTDIGGER

Vt. Law School and University of San Diego gets $3 million for National Center on Restorative Justice

The center is a collaboration among the University of Vermont, the University of San Diego and the Department of Justice Office of Justice P… Full Story

SCIENCE ADVANCES

Myosin-Driven Actin-Microtubule Networks Exhibit Self-Organized Contractile Dynamics

University of San Diego professor and chair of the Physics and Biophysics department Dr. Rae M. Robertson-Anderson has been featured in the … Full Story

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Torero Photo of the Week

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Calling all Toreros! We want to feature you in “Torero Photo of the Week.” Send us original photos that convey your Torero experience wherever you are,  or simply capture beauty, and add a short caption about your inspiration for the photo. If selected, we will mention your name in the byline.*

Send your photo to dcim@sandiego.edu


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