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Torero Weekly

Torero Weekly is the email digest that brings together announcements and events aimed at the entire campus community.


Announcements

USD News Minute

Watch: USD News Minute February 23

What you need to know this week at USD Read More

Students Praying on Campus

USD to Host San Diego Diocese’s Rite of Election on March 1

On Sunday, March 1, 2026, the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego will host the 2026 Rite of Election at the … Read More

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2025 USD President’s Report Now Available

The 2025 President’s Report from the University of San Diego highlights a year of meaningful progress grounded in care … Read More

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Fifth Annual Sister Sally Furay Awards Program and Luncheon

The Sister Sally Furay Awards are open to all University employees who have contributed to the promotion of an … Read More

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Engineering with Purpose for a More Just and Sustainable World

In this episode of "At the Edge of It All," we sit down with Caroline Baillie, PhD, Professor of Integrated … Read More

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Columbia Sportswear Partnership Provides Big Discounts for Toreros This Winter

The University of San Diego has a partnership with the Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), which provides members of … Read More

US Bank

University of San Diego and U.S. Bank Expand Partnership with New Debit Card Design

University of San Diego supporters can now show their Torero pride every time they use the new U.S. Bank Visa® Debit … Read More


Upcoming Events

Monday, February 23
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Queen Sugar with Natalie Baszile

Monday, February 23, 2026 - 7 p.m.

Copley Library, Mother Hill Reading Room

Queen Sugar with Natalie Baszile Natalie Baszile is the author of the novel  Queen Sugar, which was adapted for … Read More

Tuesday, February 24
Fifth Annual Sister Sally Furay Awards Program and Luncheon

Fifth Annual Sister Sally Furay Awards Program and Luncheon

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 - 12 p.m.

Hahn University Center, Forum C

5th Annual Sister Sally Furay Awards Program and Luncheon The Sister Sally Furay Awards are open to all University … Read More

This is blue text on a white background "On Silence February 10 through April 21, 2026"

On Silence: Silence, the End and the Eternal

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 - 4 p.m.

Saints Tekakwitha and Serra Hall, Humanities Center, Room 200

What space is there for silence in an increasingly loud and noisy world? What does it mean to reflect upon silence and … Read More

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Policy Priorities in the Chinese Communist Party: A View From Elite Policy Meetings

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 - 4:30 p.m.

Mother Rosalie Hill Hall, Warren Auditorium

This year’s Pearson-Chambers Lecture features Victor Shih, PhD, professor at UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy … Read More

Thursday, February 26
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#11 USD Men's Tennis vs #15 UCLA

Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 12 p.m.

Hogan Tennis Center

Come cheer on your No.11 ranked Torero men's tennis team this Thursday as they take on No. 15 ranked UCLA. They're … Read More

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Children's Advocates' Roundtable

Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 12 p.m.

Varies

Topic: The Year Ahead: California Budget & Policy Priorities for Children Read More

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USD Softball vs SDSU

Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 5 p.m.

Reggie Smith Softball Complex

Come cheer on your Torero softball team this weekend as they host SDSU at Reggie Smith Softball Complex. First pitch … Read More

Women's Basketball Team

USD Women's Basketball vs Oregon State

Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 6 p.m.

Jenny Craig Pavilion

Come cheer on your Torero Women's Basketball team this weekend as they host Oregon State at the Jenny Craig Pavilion. … Read More

Friday, February 27
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USD Baseball vs Michigan

Friday, February 27, 2026 - 6 p.m.

Fowler Park

Come cheer on your Torero baseball team this weekend as they host Michigan at Fowler Park. First pitch against the … Read More

Saturday, February 28
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USD Women's Tennis vs SDSU

Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 12 p.m.

Hogan Tennis Center

Come cheer on your Torero Women's Tennis team this Saturday as they take on SDSU at the Hogan Tennis Center! The match … Read More

Womens Basketball Team

USD Women's Basketball vs Pacific (Senior Day)

Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 2 p.m.

Jenny Craig Pavilion

Come cheer on your Torero Women's Basketball team this weekend as they host Pacific at the Jenny Craig Pavilion for … Read More

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USD Softball vs Cal Poly

Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 4:30 p.m.

Reggie Smith Softball Complex

Come cheer on your Torero softball team this weekend as they host Cal Poly at Reggie Smith Softball Complex. First … Read More

Baseball Team

USD Baseball vs Michigan

Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 6 p.m.

Fowler Park

Come cheer on your Torero baseball team this weekend as they host Michigan at Fowler Park. First pitch against the … Read More

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Angelus Early Music Series

Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 7 p.m.

La Gran Terraza

The annual Angelus Pavorum concerts return to Founders Chapel with a collection of music by J.S. Bach. Read More

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USD Softball vs Kansas City

Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 7 p.m.

Reggie Smith Softball Complex

Come cheer on your Torero softball team this weekend as they host Kansas City at Reggie Smith Softball Complex. First … Read More

Sunday, March 1
Baseball Team

USD Baseball vs Michigan

Sunday, March 1, 2026 - 1 p.m.

Fowler Park

Come cheer on your Torero baseball team this weekend as they host Michigan at Fowler Park. First pitch against the … Read More

Softball Pitcher

USD Softball vs CSUN

Sunday, March 1, 2026 - 2 p.m.

Reggie Smith Softball Complex

Come cheer on your Torero softball team this weekend as they host CSUN at Reggie Smith Softball Complex. First pitch … Read More

USD Gospel Choir and soloist perform on the Shiley Theatre stage.

Adrian Dunn Resurrection | The Adrian Dunn Singers and USD Gospel Choir

Sunday, March 1, 2026 - 6 p.m.

Camino Hall, Shiley Theatre

Join the USD Gospel Choir and the Adrian Dunn Singers for an exhilarating performance featuring special guest choirs. Read More


USD In The News

NBC 7 San Diego

New USD Program Helps Students out of Carceral System Find Jobs in Criminal Justice

NBC 7 covered USD being awarded a grant to support its JusticeForward Initiative -- a collaboration between the KIPJ … See Full Story

The San Diego Union-Tribune

San Diego County Inflation Falls to Lowest Rate in More Than a Year

Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, spoke with The San Diego Union-Tribune about the latest San Diego County … See Full Story

KPBS

Wellness Wednesday: Mental health, Food Labels, AI and Health Care

KPBS Midday Edition interviewed Aaron Gross, director of the Center for Food Systems Transformation, about vague food … See Full Story

ABC 10

How Did the FBI Recover Footage from Nancy Guthrie's Doorbell

Nikolas Behar, adjunct professor of cybersecurity, spoke to ABC 10 about how data recovery may have worked in the … See Full Story


Torero Photo of the Week

USD Immaculata moon

Thanks to Jeff Hoit for sharing this beautiful, "almost full moonrise" overlooking our 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 cds@sandiego.edu

Torero Weekly

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.

*By submitting a "Torero Photo of the Week," you agree to our terms.

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