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Monday, November 14, 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 November 14

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

Lech Wałęsa Distinguished Lecturers

"The Fall of Communism, Russia and The War in Ukraine," with Lech Wałęsa, Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Former President of Poland

Lech Wałęsa was the co-founder and leader of the Solidarity Movement that led to the first democratic elections in Poland in 1989, the…Read More

USD Christmas tree lit p at night Community Engagement, Faith

Join us for the Annual USD Christmas Tree Lighting on Nov. 29!

Welcome the holiday season with President Harris and student leaders as we light up the night and dedicate ourselves to bringing light to th…Read More

Sweet Talk Community Engagement, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Sweet Talk

The Center of Inclusion of Diversity is thrilled to invite you to Sweet Talk: Native American Heritage Month! To honor and add value to the …Read More

Wellness week flyer Community Engagement, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

LGBTQ+ Wellness Week

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

Advent candle Catholic Social Thought, Faith

The 2022 Advent Calendar is Coming Soon! Sign up For Daily Emails

The holiday season is fast approaching, and we would like to once again invite you to join us in observing the special season leading up to …Read More

Dia de los Muertos logo

Remembering our Loved Ones: Dia de los Muertos Altar on Display Until Nov. 28

Join the USD community as we remember our loved ones who have passed at our Dia De Los Muertos altar outside Founders Chapel…Read More

Students at gradutation Undergraduate Admissions

Student Success Summit

The Fall Student Success Summit will take place on Monday, December 5 from 1:00pm to 3:30pm in KIPJ Rooms A&B. Please joi…Read More

Image of Grinch from play "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" University Events and Partnerships

USD Students, Employees Receive Discounts on Old Globe Holiday Productions!

Attention USD students and faculty! See below for information on ticket discount offers for signature holiday shows at the Old Globe Theatre…Read More

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

USD Fall 2022 COVID-19 Wastewater Dashboard

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

Upcoming Events

Monday, November 14

Headshot of Florence in a sleeveless black top, long strand of beads and her head tilted slightly. Arts and Culture, Humanities, Speaker/Lecture Series

Minerva Lecture // Between the Ancient and the Contemporary - Florence Gillman, PhD, STD

Monday, November 14, 2022 // 5:30 p.m. // Saints Tekakwitha and Serra Hall, Room 200, Humanities Center

Teaching biblical studies is like taking a daily walk down the streets of the ancient world, and during that walk a dialogue takes place bet…Read More

Tuesday, November 15

Blue background, pink box with LGBTQ+ Wellness Fair text

LGBTQ+ Wellness Fair

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 // 12 p.m. // Maher Hall, Plaza de San Diego (outside of Maher Hall)

As part of LGBTQ+ Wellness Week invites students to explore their well being holistically through programs that touch upon physical, mental,…Read More

QPR - Fall 2022 flyer Changemaker

QPR Suicide Prevention Training and Certification

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 // 12:30 p.m. // TBD

This training and certification will provide you with the skills to recognize warning signs of suicide and understand how to connect someone…Read More

Gratitude Boxes with Active Minds

Active Minds at USD Gratitude Boxes

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 // 1 p.m. // Saints Tekakwitha and Serra Hall, Room 210

Come by to give thanks and get some treats! Join us for boba and take home a box of gratitude!…Read More

colorful flyer with students reading while doing activities such as surfing Community Engagement, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Community Reading Circle: The Vanishing Half

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 // 2 p.m. // Copley Library, Mother Hill Reading Room

Copley Library, the Center for Educational Excellence (CEE), and the Center for Inclusion and Diversity (CID), invite all members of the USD…Read More

Wilfred McClay School of Law

Joan E. Bowes - James Madison Distinguished Speaker Series with Wilfred McClay

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 // 5:30 p.m. // Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom

USD School of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Wilfred M. McClay will deliver the 2022 Bowes-Madison Distinguished Speaker Series o…Read More

WBB Athletics

Women's Basketball

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 // 6 p.m. // Jenny Craig Pavilion

Come cheer on your Women's Basektball Team in the Jenny Craig Pavilion on Nov. 15 at 6 PM as they host USC. …Read More

Wednesday, November 16

Thanksgiving dinner

Thanksgiving Dinner

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 // 4:30 p.m. // Student Life Pavilion, Room Pavilion Dining

Enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner to celebrate the season with Torero friends. All-you-care-to-eat, unlimited access, dinner.…Read More

Lech Wałęsa Distinguished Lecturers

Lech Wałęsa, Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Former President of Poland

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 // 6 p.m. // KIPJ, Peace & Justice Theatre

Lech Wałęsa was the co-founder and leader of the Solidarity movement that led to the first democratic elections in Poland in 1989, the f…Read More

Thursday, November 17

colorful image of students reading while doing other activities such as surfing Community Engagement

Virtual Community Reading Circle: The Vanishing Half

Thursday, November 17, 2022 // 2 p.m. // Zoom

Copley Library, the Center for Educational Excellence (CEE), and the Center for Inclusion and Diversity (CID), invite all members of the USD…Read More

Candle with flame in background, Text reads: Transgender Day of Remembrance, November 17, 7-8:30pm, Colachis Plaza

Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil

Thursday, November 17, 2022 // 7 p.m. // Colachis Plaza

The LGBTQ+ and Allies Commons honors those lost to transphobic violence every year in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20…Read More

Athleitcs Athletics

Men's Basketball

Thursday, November 17, 2022 // 7:30 p.m. // Jenny Craig Pavilion

Come out and cheer on your Men's Basketball Team as they host Utah State on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 PM at the Jenny Craig Pavilion!…Read More

Sunday, November 20

measure for measure banner Arts and Culture

MFA Performance: Measure for Measure

Sunday, November 20, 2022 // The Old Globe's Rehearsal Hall in House of Charm

Measure for Measure is one of Shakespeare’s richest plays, mixing comedy and drama in a thrilling story of love and power…Read More

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USD in the News

Black Catholic Messenger

Sister Thea Bowman Plaza Unveiling Tuesday at University of San Diego

The Black Catholic Messenger highlighted the naming of the Sister Thea Bowman Plaza at USD.… Full Story

NBC 7

California Voters Reject Sports Betting Props

Andrea Godfrey Flynn, professor of marketing, talked with NBC 7 about expensive ballot propositions that failed on election night.… Full Story

CBS 8

Can You Disappear Online?

CBS 8 spoke with Mark Heckman, professor of practice, about cybersecurity and how to minimize your digital footprint.… Full Story

San Diego Business Journal

San Diego’s Most Influential Business Leaders

USD President James T. Harris III, Knauss School of Business Dean Tim Keane, Knauss School of Business Associate Dean Priya Kannan-Narasimha… Full Story

See All USD in the News

Torero Photo of the Week

USD campus

Thanks to professor Adriana Arcia for capturing this majestic skyline photo looking out over our west end of 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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