October was a month full of celebration as we welcomed back to campus so many extraordinary individuals for Homecoming 2022, including our newest Golden Toreros, the Class of 1972, and NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick ’05 (BS/BA). It was a memorable week of events — I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Thank you to all who donated during our eighth annual Torero Tuesday, which raised a record-breaking $1.875 million in support of academic and extracurricular programs, athletics and scholarships. I’m delighted to share that more than 2,700 unique gifts were made during the 24-hour campaign. It was my distinct pleasure to welcome Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) President and CEO Antonio Flores to campus for a series of events as we move forward in our quest to become a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As an emerging HSI, we benefit so much from Antonio’s leadership, advice and friendship. As we head into the holiday season, let me be the first to thank each one of you for all you do to make USD such a beautiful place to learn and grow.
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James T. Harris III, President
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This past homecoming weekend was very special with many highlights. The @usdfootball victory, the class of 1972 “Golden Torero” dinner, the homecoming Mass on Sunday and welcoming back to campus @matthew.dominick ’05 @uofsandiego graduate and @nasa astronaut. Go Toreros!
Follow President Harris on his Instagram and Twitter handle, @USDPresHarris
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USD IN THE NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
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Video: USD in the News Highlights
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USD Celebrates 'Knauss School of Business Day' in San Diego
Oct. 1, 2022, was declared Knauss School of Business Day in the City of San Diego, the office of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria ’00 (BA) announced last Saturday during a grand opening celebration for the Knauss Center for Business Education. ... Read More
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USD Kicks Off Statewide Launch & Swearing-In Celebration of the Californians for all College Corps Program
USD students joined more than 3,200 college students across the state for the statewide launch and swearing-in celebration for the first-ever Californians for All College Corps Fellows program. ... Read More
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Mayor Todd Gloria Talks Homelessness at Annual Politifest Summit
San Diego mayor and USD alumnus Todd Gloria ’00 (BA) was back on campus in early October for a panel discussing homelessness in the city. ... Read More
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Gamma Phi Beta Focuses on Mental Health Support
Each year, Gamma Phi Beta lays out daises to honor the 1,100 college students who annually lose their lives to suicide. It’s a serious matter to discuss, but the women of Gamma Phi Beta know the importance of addressing mental health. ... Read More
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Women's Volleyball Sweeps BYU in Top 25 Matchup
No. 4 San Diego volleyball (18-1, 9-0 WCC) asserted its West Coast Conference dominance with authority on Friday night, dispatching rival No. 17 BYU (14-5, 7-2 WCC) in straight sets before a raucous crowd of 2,623 in the Jenny Craig Pavilion for a decisive 15th consecutive win. ... Read More
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Guac and Roll
It was an afternoon of delicious fun on Oct. 20 as the USD community celebrated Avocado Fest 2022 at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice’s Garden of the Sky. The annual fall festival was hosted by USD Dining and featured dozens of free food samples that included avocados, including tacos and guacamole. ... Read More
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College of Arts and Sciences Hosts Inaugural Cluster-Theme Symposium
The College of Arts and Sciences hosted its inaugural Cluster-Theme Symposium. Titled, “Climate Change, Borders and Technology,” the all-day conference highlighted faculty innovation in teaching and scholarship within the themes of climate change and environmental justice, technology and the human experience and borders and social justice. ... Read More
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