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Torero Weekly

Monday, December 8, 2025

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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 News

Watch: USD News Minute for Dec. 8

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

Advent candle Faculty and Staff, Faith

The 2025 Advent Calendar is here! Sign up For Daily Emails

We would like to once again invite you to join us in observing the special season…Read More

USD MBB Athletics

USD Men's Basketball Set to Face USC in Nationally Televised Matchup

Toreros...it's time to Pack The Pavilion! Join USD Athletics on Tuesday, December 9…Read More

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USD Men's Basketball to Host Holiday Hoops at the JCP

San Diego’s holiday basketball weekend is back — it’s Holiday Hoops, presented by…Read More

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USD Women's Basketball to Host Holiday Hoops at the JCP

San Diego’s holiday basketball weekend is back — it’s Holiday Hoops, presented by…Read More

Magazine Thumb University News

The Fall 2025 Issue of University of San Diego Magazine Is Out Now!

The Fall 2025 issue of the University of San Diego Magazine is out now! This issue is dedicated to how people…Read More

Parenting in the Digital Age With Susannah Stern, PhD Research, Faculty and Staff

At the Edge of It All: Why Food Systems Put Consumers In a Tough Spot

This week, we welcomed back Aaron Gross, PhD, director of USD's Center for Food Systems Transformation…Read More

THRIVE Community Engagement

THRIVE at USD this Spring!

THRIVE This Spring! Calling all USD Students: Refocus, recharge, and reconnect with your wellbeing this semester in Toreros…Read More

intramurals Community Engagement

Spring 2026 Intramural Schedule is Here!

Get in the Game this Spring! Intramurals are back for Spring 2026, and we’re rolling out…Read More

Event information flyer University News

"Angels Unawares" Mass and Sculpture Dedication

The Office of the President invites you to the Mass and Sculpture Dedication…Read More

Image from Sternberg collection Community Engagement

Final Week! Harry Sternberg "Dance of the Machine" Exhibition

Harry Sternberg (1904-2001) was an American artist and educator who was born in New York City and taught at the Art Students League…Read More

Upcoming Events

Monday, December 8

Image Description , The Image is on a light Gray Background with White Snowflakes, and Dots on the Top. There are Green Leaves, with a red border on the Bottom. In the Middle in Red are the words Nourish To Flourish with a white border on the outside. Below The "Nourish to Flourish" Title are the words in Black saying, De-Stress, relax, and stock up on wellness resources before finals with the Center for Health and Wellness Promotion! Community Engagement

Nourish to Flourish

Monday, December 8, 2025 // Palomar Health Student Wellness Center

The Center for Health and Wellness Promotion is hosting Nourish to Flourish-a week dedicated to helping students destress…Read More

USD Jazz Ensemble performing with director Justin Grinnell. Arts and Culture

A Night of Jazz | USD Jazz Ensembles

Monday, December 8, 2025 // 7:30 p.m. // Camino Hall, Shiley Theatre

The USD Jazz Ensembles perform an invigorating concert in Shiley Theatre featuring vocal and instrumental jazz pieces…Read More

Tuesday, December 9

group of people at the expo Entrepreneurship, Social Justice

2025 Engineering and Computing Expo

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 // 3 p.m. // Belanich Engineering Center

Join us for the 2025 Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering Expo! We invite you to explore the latest innovative concepts…Read More

Athletics

USD Men's Basketball vs. USC

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 // 6 p.m. // Jenny Craig Pavilion

Come cheer on your USD men's basketball team on Tuesday evening as they continue…Read More

Dark brown background with the words "The Last Lecture" and a small circular image of Dr. Clack's smiling face. Faculty and Staff, Humanities

The Last Lecture with Brian R. Clack, PhD

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 // 6:30 p.m. // Manchester Hall, Manchester Auditorium

Join us to learn from the captivating Dr. Brian Clack, PhD, author, professor of philosophy…Read More

USD Mariachi ensemble performing on stage. Arts and Culture

A Night of Mariachi | USD Mariachi Ensemble

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 // 7:30 p.m. // Camino Hall, Shiley Theatre

The USD Mariachi Ensemble performs a spring program of music from Mexico …Read More

Wednesday, December 10

Illuminating Excellence: A Luncheon Honoring Faculty Achievements Faculty and Staff

Illuminating Excellence: A Luncheon Honoring Faculty Achievements

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 // 12 p.m. // Hahn University Center

The Office of the Provost and the Center for Educational Excellence invite…Read More

USD Gospel Choir performing in Shiley Theatre. Arts and Culture

A Night of Gospel Music | USD Gospel Choir

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 // 7:30 p.m. // Camino Hall, Shiley Theatre

End of the semester performance of the USD Gospel Choir.…Read More

Friday, December 12

Image Description , The Image is on a light Gray Background with White Snowflakes, and Dots on the Top. There are Green Leaves, with a red border on the Bottom. In the Middle in Red are the words Nourish To Flourish with a white border on the outside. Below The "Nourish to Flourish" Title are the words in Black saying, De-Stress, relax, and stock up on wellness resources before finals with the Center for Health and Wellness Promotion! Community Engagement

Nourish to Flourish

Friday, December 12, 2025 // Palomar Health Student Wellness Center

The Center for Health and Wellness Promotion is hosting Nourish to Flourish-a week dedicated to helping students destress…Read More

This is a picture of four people in costumes. The costumes are two horses, one green, one yellow. They are dancing on a stage. Arts and Culture, Humanities

"Screenings 15": Mike Kelley

Friday, December 12, 2025 // 11 a.m. // Saints Tekakwitha and Serra Hall, Humanities Center Gallery

This Screenings series features Mike Kelley’s The Judson Church Horse Dance…Read More

Saturday, December 13

Holiday Tea setting Community Engagement

Holiday Teas at La Gran Terraza

Saturday, December 13, 2025 // 11 a.m. // Hahn University Center, La Gran Terraza

La Gran Terraza is USD's own award winning restaurant and bistro…Read More

usd mbb Athletics

USD Men's Basketball to Host Holiday Hoops at the JCP

Saturday, December 13, 2025 // 2 p.m. // Jenny Craig Pavilion

San Diego’s holiday basketball weekend is back — it’s Holiday Hoops, presented by…Read More

Sunday, December 14

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USD Women's Basketball to Host Holiday Hoops at the JCP

Sunday, December 14, 2025 // 1 p.m. // Jenny Craig Pavilion

San Diego’s holiday basketball weekend is back — it’s Holiday Hoops, presented by…Read More

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USD in the News

FOX 5 San Diego

Cyber Monday: Legitimate Deals or Marketing Ploy?

Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, was a guest on FOX 5 San Diego to discuss Cyber Monday and if it is a good time to find… Full Story

The New York Times

The Education of Higher Education

USD President James T. Harris III was featured on a panel at The New York Times' DealBook Summit in a discussion about higher education… Full Story

CBS 8

USD Grad Student Wins $15K Scholarship for Eco-Friendly Hair Ties Made From Pineapple Leaves

CBS 8 reported on this year's Fowler Business Concept Challenge hosted by the Knauss School of Business and highlighted two teams… Full Story

10 News

USD Volleyball Set for NCAA Tournament Opener

10 News highlighted women volleyball's journey to the NCAA Tournament … Full Story

See All USD in the News

Torero Photo of the Week

orange sunset on campus

Thank you Brian Clack for snapping this stunning sunset!

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 cds@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.

To learn more about Torero Weekly or to submit an event, please review the Torero Weekly web page on the University Marketing and Communications website.

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