University of San Diego - President's Postcard

Dear Toreros,

As I look back on what was accomplished in October, I'm inspired by the Changemaker spirit that is evident in all we do. This past month, we officially became a University of Laudato Sí, strengthening our commitment to care for our common home. The sixth annual Torero Tuesday raised a record-breaking $1,125,000 for campus academic and extracurricular programs, athletics and scholarships. Homecoming was a memorable experience that brought the entire USD family together. We also launched the Tijuana Hub and donated personal protective equipment to more than 40 community partners. As always, I invite you to visit the Onward USD website for updates on the campus response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wishing you all the best!

James T. Harris III, President

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LIVE OLÉ! BEING GOOD NEIGHBORS

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Video: Campus Partnerships Connect USD to the Community

FACULTY IN FOCUS

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Video: Faculty in Focus, Getting to Know USD's Victor Carmona, PhD

SUSTAINABILITY SPOTLIGHT

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Video: Protecting our Home; Shaping our Future

CAMPUS ENHANCEMENTS

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Alumni Go Behind the Scenes of USD's Knauss Center for Business Education

USD IN THE NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

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Video: USD in the News Highlights

Watch a brief highlight video of USD's appearances in the media during the month of October 2021. Find links to these stories and more on the USD in the News page.

DID YOU KNOW?

One Big Family Reunion

Spirit, tradition and all-things Torero filled the University of San Diego campus Oct. 12-17 as the USD family came together for the biggest week of the year. ... Read More

USD Deepens Presence in Tijuana

The Tijuana Hub is a new multi-purpose space housed at the Business Innovation and Technology (BIT) Center for University of San Diego students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners to collaborate directly with Tijuana partners. ... Read More

Positivity isn't Just a Mindset

In 2020, Navy veteran and University of San Diego alumnus Cameron Markowitz '18 (BBA) suddenly found himself with more time on his hands and passion in his heart. ... Read More

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A Day in the Life of a Nurse

The Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science at the University of San Diego hosted fifteen 8th grade students from Nativity Prep Academy. Students got a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to be a nurse for the day. ... Read More

Humanities Center Celebrates Five Years

When USD launched its Humanities Center on October 13, 2016, the creation came amid a roiling national debate over the significance of a liberal arts education’s core subject matter. ... Read More

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Kroc IPJ Awarded $500,000 Grant to Study Collaborating for Peace in a Post-COVID Era

As part of the grant, Kroc IPJ will lead a two-year project focused on understanding the future of convening in a post-pandemic world and collaboration in the peace and security space. ... Read More

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Ethical Leadership

The beautiful campus may have attracted her to USD, but for Alexandra Steinhaus ’15 (BA), ’20 (MA), the stellar educational experience kept her here. ... Read More

THANKS FOR READING!

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