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Monday, March 21, 2022

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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 March 21

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

LIFE Week Overview of Events Flier Catholic Social Thought, Changemaker, Community Engagement, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Faith

Join us for LIFE Week 2022!

Join us at Student for Life's annual LIFE Week, a week of events dedicated to engaging the USD community in service and education on various…Read More

Author meeting Pope Francis Catholic Social Thought, Faith

Seeking Mercy: A Catholic Journalist's Search for Stories of Compassion in the Time of Aids

On Tuesday, March 29th, as a part of LIFE Week, author Michael O'Loughlin will be sharing stories from his new book, Hidden MercyRead More

blue graphic with white lettering: "Women's History Month" University

USD Celebrates Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month, the USD News Center will share a series of stories that detail the experiences, contributions and…Read More

President for a Day Office of the President

Calling all Toreros: Nominate an Undergraduate to be USD's President for a Day!

Calling all members of the USD community: Do you know a student who's passionate about USD? They could be the 2022 President for a Day!…Read More

TECh Competition Academics, Entrepreneurship

Torero Entrepreneurship Challenge (TECh)

At the University of San Diego's Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, we are creating an entrepreneurial mindset that is pervasive in our st…Read More

Image of graphic with information on USD COVID-19 Vaccinaton University, COVID-19

USD Spring 2022 COVID-19 Dashboard Information

The COVID-19 case-tracking dashboard is comprised of data on vaccination/booster progress for the USD campus community…Read More

Campus Random Testing flyer University, COVID-19

Updated Random COVID-19 Testing on Campus FAQs (March 2022)

Random COVID-19 testing will cease on March 28. Weekly COVID-19 testing requirements will continue for those with COVID-19 vaccine…Read More

Face Covering sign with three different types of masks shown University, COVID-19

Updated USD Face Coverings Policy and FAQs (March 2022)

In light of the most recent guidelines from the California Department of Public Health and the County of San Diego, and assuming our campus…Read More

Onward USD logo: Onward USD spelled out with an arrow next to the wording University, COVID-19

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

Upcoming Events

Monday, March 21

Purple Flyer with the following information from top to bottom: Join the UFMC & the Women's Commons in  honoring Women's History Month with a Donation Drive Pop-Up. Monday, March 21st at Colachis Plaza from 1 to 2 pm. Community Engagement, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Sustainability

Donation Drive Pop-Up

Monday, March 21, 2022 // TBD

In honor of Women’s History Month, the UFMC and the Women’s Commons is going to be hosting a week-long donation drive for Rachel…Read More

Characture of the devil biting into a foot that is swollen with gout Arts and Culture, Humanities

Gallery Talk // The Gout and the Guillotine: The Satirical Imagination in Britain 1790-1799

Monday, March 21, 2022 // 5 p.m. // Saints Tekakwitha and Serra Hall, Room 200, Humanities Center Gallery

Join us for a brief presentation by curators Derrick Cartwright, PhD, and Brian R. Clack, PhD. The gallery will be open for an hour fol…Read More

Penance Service  at the Immaculata Church    Monday, March 21, 2022   7:00 PM Love in Real Life: A Lenten Practice

Lenten Penance Service

Monday, March 21, 2022 // 7 p.m. // The Immaculata

In this season of Lent, penance or the sacrament of reconciliation, is an invitation to experience love in real life. Join us on Monday, Mar…Read More

Tuesday, March 22

White flyer with plants. Includes details of the event United Front Multicultural Center, Community Engagement, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Breather Series

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 // 12:30 p.m. // Student Life Pavilion, Room 418

Come make terrariums with us! Snacks & drinks provided!…Read More

Photo of  Mother Rosalie Hill Catholic Social Thought, Faith

Future Saint? Mother Rosalie Hill: Who She Is and Why She Matters

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 // 4 p.m. // Founders Hall, Ministry Center

Mother Rosalie Hill Hall and Mother Rosalie Hill Reading Room are landmarks on campus. Who was she? She is one of the founders of the Univer…Read More

Four young adults, looking down at their cell phones in their hands with social media logos in the background Humanities, Science and Technology

Social Media, Profit and Protection: A Discussion Series

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 // 4 p.m. // Saints Tekakwitha and Serra Hall, Room 200, Humanities Center

What are the societal implications and political ramifications when we use social media? Should technology companies have a moral…Read More

Wednesday, March 23

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Safe Space Allies Training

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 // 10 a.m. // TBD

The Safe Space Allies Network enhances the ability of students, staff, administrators, and faculty to proactively and personally demonstrate…Read More

Flyer that says Just Read! Event Changemaker, Community Engagement, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Research and Fieldwork

Community Conversations: What's Happening with Homelessness?

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 // 12 p.m. // Zoom

Would you like to learn more about the realities of homelessness in San Diego? Join the co-directors of USD’s Urgent Challenges Collec…Read More

students at graduation

Student Success Summit

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 // 12:15 p.m. // KIPJ, Room A-B

All members of the USD community are invited to the Spring Student Success Summit.  In addition to a variety of updates regarding enrol…Read More

Sunset Hike & Dinner on Wednesday, March 23 at 6 PM. Meet at Matayu'um Crossroads.

Sunset Hike and Dinner

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 // 6 p.m. // Mata'yuum Crossroads

Join University Ministry for a reflective hike starting at Matayu'um Crossroads ending at the Garden of the Sea for a sunset dinner. …Read More

Thursday, March 24

light and dark blue flier with the following information: Bye-bye Bystanding! Hello Upstanding!  Date: Thursday 3/24; Time: 12:30-2; Location: Maher 207 Food will be provided!

Bye-Bye Bystanding! Hello Upstanding!

Thursday, March 24, 2022 // 12:30 p.m. // Maher Hall, Room 207

This interactive workshop will teach attendees about the importance of standing up in different situations to help create a culture of care,…Read More

headshots of Joseph Babcock, Quan Manh Ha, and Leonora Simonovis Changemaker, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Arts and Culture, Humanities, Speaker/Lecture Series

Lindsay J. Cropper Memorial Writers Series

Thursday, March 24, 2022 // 12:30 p.m. // Virtual

Please join us for a Lindsay J. Cropper Memorial Writers Series reading and Q&A on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. Virtual event with Joseph Babcock, Quan Manh Ha and Leonora Simonovis…Read More

Friday, March 25

Purple Flyer with the following information from top to bottom: Join the UFMC & the Women's Commons in  honoring Women's History Month with a Donation Drive Pop-Up. Monday, March 21st at Colachis Plaza from 1 to 2 pm. Community Engagement, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Sustainability

Donation Drive Pop-Up

Friday, March 25, 2022 // TBD

In honor of Women’s History Month, the UFMC and the Women’s Commons is going to be hosting a week-long donation drive for Rachel…Read More

Ballgame flyer Athletics, Community Engagement

SOLES Community Pre-Game Tailgate and Baseball Game

Friday, March 25, 2022 // 4:30 p.m. // Fowler Park

Join SOLES students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends for a night out at the ballgame! We hope you can join us as we root on our SOLES …Read More

Saturday, March 26

Match Info Athletics

USD Rugby vs. Western Washington University

Saturday, March 26, 2022 // 12 p.m. // Varies

Rugby match between two top-level collegiate programs, each looking to cement their spot as the permier West Coast club. This match…Read More

Light purple background with image of girls wearing military uniforms. Text reads; USD Association of Chicanx Activists & Women's Commons invites you to Mujeres de la Revolucion! Activities, free food, entertainment, panelists. 3:00-5:30pm at USD Ministry Center, March 26th, Scan the QR code to RSVP & for more info. A

Mujeres de la Revolucíon

Saturday, March 26, 2022 // 3 p.m. // Founders Hall, Ministry Center

Join us to celebrate and uplift women revolutionaries and have discussions around decolonization, liberation, abolition, and community…Read More

Monday, March 28

purple background with rainbow and white flower in upper right corner. Text reads "LGBTQ+ Wellness Week, March 28-April 1, 2022. Rainbow in lower left corner.

LGBTQ+ Wellness Week

Monday, March 28, 2022 // Varies

LGBTQ+ Wellness Week strives to center the importance of well being and invites students to explore their well being holistically by…Read More

LIFE Week Overview of Events Flier Catholic Social Thought, Changemaker, Community Engagement, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

LIFE Week 2022

Monday, March 28, 2022 // Varies

Join us at Student for Life's annual LIFE Week, a week of events dedicated to engaging the USD community in service and education on various…Read More

Tomiko Brown-Nagin Politics and Law, Faculty and Staff, Student Events

37th annual Nathaniel L. Nathanson Memorial Lecture: Tomiko Brown-Nagin

Monday, March 28, 2022 // 12 p.m. // Zoom

The USD School of Law invites you to join us for the 37th annual Nathaniel L. Nathanson Memorial Lecture Series on Monday, March 28 at noon …Read More

Queer Your Mind, March Sweet Talk Event Catholic Social Thought, Changemaker, Community Engagement, Conferences and Workshops, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Sweet Talk: Queer Your Mind

Monday, March 28, 2022 // 12 p.m. // TBD

The Center for Inclusion and Diversity and the LGBTQ+ and Allies Commons invite the USD community to stop by the Plaza de San Diego on March…Read More

Join Keck Graduate Institute's Dean Sofia Toro for Coffee & Conversation  Academics, Admissions

Interested in Graduate School?

Monday, March 28, 2022 // 3 p.m. // Aromas

Interested in Graduate School?  Join Keck Graduate Institute's Dean Sofia Toro for Coffee & Conversation  Monday, March 28 /…Read More

Author meeting Pope Francis Catholic Social Thought, Faith

Seeking Mercy: A Catholic Journalist's Search for Stories of Compassion in the time of AIDS

Monday, March 28, 2022 // 4 p.m. // O'Tooles

All faculty, staff and administrators are invited to a conversation with author Michael O'Loughlin about his new book, Hidden MercyRead More

Live Q&A Spring 2022 Virtual Open House Sessions with cell phone with several faces on zoom Admissions, Conferences and Workshops

Live! With Nonprofit Faculty Member Dr. Laura Deitrick Webinar 2022 - MA in Nonprofit Leadership and Management

Monday, March 28, 2022 // 5:30 p.m. // Virtual

Wondering what graduate school is really like? Looking for ways to connect with diverse students? Curious about the support SOLES …Read More

See All Upcoming Events

USD in the News

FOX 5

University of San Diego Continuing ‘Test-Free’ Admissions Policy

FOX 5 highlighted that the University of San Diego will continue its “test-free” admissions policy going into the 2023-2024 scho… Full Story

ABC 10

Fed Raises Rates To Fight Inflation

Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, described to ABC 10 how inflation is the "stealth tax". … Full Story

CBS 8

CA Assembly Bill Aims to Hold Social Media Platforms Liable for Harming Children

Jessica Heldman, professor of law and Fellmeth-Peterson Professor in Residence in Child Rights, shared her expertise with CBS 8. … Full Story

ABC 10

Data: Hiring, Retention Trouble for the San Diego Police Department

Cid Martinez, associate professor at the University of San Diego who specializes in policing, shared his expertise with ABC 10.… Full Story

See All USD in the News

Torero Photo of the Week

USD campus

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


As part of an initiative aimed at reducing the number of campus-wide emails, the Department of University Marketing and Communications has developed Torero Weekly, which aggregates announcements and events aimed at the entire campus community (faculty, students and administration/staff) into a communication disseminated campus wide each Monday during the academic year.

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