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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

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Watch: USD News Minute for March 16

What you need to know this week at USD. Read More

New USD Men's Basketball Head Coach JR Blount

JR Blount Named USD Men’s Basketball Head Coach

JR Blount joins the Toreros after helping lead Iowa State to four NCAA Tournament appearances in four seasons Read More

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Creative Collaborations Showcase

The 2026 Creative Collaborations Showcase will take place Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 and Thursday, April 30th, 2026 at the Learning Commons … Read More

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Inside USD’s Civil Clinic and the Real Cases That Shape Future Lawyers

In this episode of At the Edge of It All, we explore the impact of USD School of Law’s Civil Clinic with supervising attorney Joe … Read More

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Calling all Toreros: Nominate an Undergraduate to be USD's President for a Day!

Attention Torero Community: Do you know a student who is passionate about USD? They could be the President for a Day! Each year, one … Read More

Sand volleyball class Sundays from April 12-May 10 from …

Sign up now for Sand Volleyball Classes

Get ready to serve up some fun in the sun! Join our Sand Volleyball non-credit class, running Sundays from 10:00–11:15am, April 12 through … Read More

Beyond NAGPRA: Reimagining Repatriation as …

Beyond NAGPRA: Reimagining Repatriation as Community-Centered Healing

The Center for Cultural Development and the Ethnic Studies Department at the University of San Diego (USD) and the Qawalangin Tribe of … Read More


Upcoming Events

Tuesday, March 17
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On Silence: Silence and Complicity

Tuesday, March 17, 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 to perhaps find … Read More

Wednesday, March 18
Beyond NAGPRA: Reimagining Repatriation as …

Beyond NAGPRA: Reimagining Repatriation as Community-Centered Healing

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - 12:20 p.m.

Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice

The Center for Cultural Development and the Ethnic Studies Department at the University of San Diego (USD) and the Qawalangin Tribe of … Read More

Thursday, March 19
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USD Men's Tennis vs Harvard

Thursday, March 19, 2026 - 12 p.m.

Hogan Tennis Center

Come cheer on your Torero men's tennis team this weekend as they host Harvard at the Hogan Tennis Center . The match against the Crimson … Read More

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A Third University is Possible

Thursday, March 19, 2026 - 7 p.m.

Mother Rosalie Hill Hall, Warren Auditorium

K. Wayne Yang, PhD | Professor, Ethnic Studies and Provost of John Muir College, UC San Diego Dr. Yang’s research and teaching … Read More

Friday, March 20
Spring 2026 Friday Writing Hideaways

Spring 2026 Friday Writing Hideaways

Friday, March 20 - Friday, May 15, 2026

Copley Library, Seminar Room 122

Spring 2026 Friday Writing Hideaways Need time, space, or support to write? Escape on Fridays to Writing Hideaways for quiet calm to … Read More

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USD Baseball vs Gonzaga

Friday, March 20, 2026 - 6 p.m.

Fowler Park

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

Saturday, March 21
Men's Tennis

USD Men's Tennis vs Columbia

Saturday, March 21, 2026 - 12 p.m.

Hogan Tennis Center

Come cheer on your Torero men's tennis team this weekend as they host Columbia at the Hogan Tennis Center . The match against the Lions … Read More

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USD Baseball vs Gonzaga

Saturday, March 21, 2026 - 5 p.m.

Fowler Park

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

Sunday, March 22
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USD Baseball vs Gonzaga

Sunday, March 22, 2026 - 1 p.m.

Fowler Park

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


USD In The News

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Cyclones Assistant JR Blount Hired by San Diego To Be Head Coach

Sports Illustrated covered the announcement that USD hired JR Blount as the new men's basketball coach. See Full Story

San Diego Business Journal

Shaping Value-Driven Business Leaders

Brian C. Tietje, dean of the Knauss School of Business, was interviewed by the San Diego Business Journal to share his goals and what he … See Full Story

NBC 7 San Diego

Surging Oil Prices Affect More Than Just Cost of Gas

Simon Croom, professor of suply chain management, spoke with NBC 7 San Diego about the impact of the war in Iran and an increase in prices … See Full Story

NBC 7 San Diego

U.S. Postage Stamps Honoring Lowrider Car Culture Unveiled in Logan Heights

Alberto Pulido, professor of ethnic studies, spoke with NBC 7 about the unveiling of a new USPS stamp featuring lowrider cars which he … See Full Story


Torero Photo of the Week

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Thank you Mary Dupree for sharing this stunning photo! "Dean Noelle Norton took the attached photo, and I thought it would be fun to surprise her and have it show up on the Torero Weekly."

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

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