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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 23

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

JR Blount

USD Basketball to Introduce JR Blount as New Head Coach

Introductory press conference set for Tuesday, March 24 at 12 PM Read More

Map of roadwork and alternate traffic routes near Lot S12 …

Campus Construction Notification: Camino San Diego and S12 Parking

Construction in Lot S12 will cause changes to traffic and parking. Read More

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Safety Advisory: Early Snake Activity in Tecolote Canyon and On Campus

With the recent unseasonably warm weather and increased rainfall, San Diego is experiencing an early spike in snake activity. As members … Read More

Digital USD New Look

Digital USD's New Look

The University's open access digital repository, Digital USD, has a fresh face -- but with the same great capabilities for publishing, … Read More

Charissa Noble Podcast

At the Edge of it All: The History of the Classical Music Scene in California

Classical music is often thought of as a traditional musical genre -- something you might see in a symphony or opera. But, as this music … Read More

Office of the Tribal Liaison Indigenous Speaker Series: …

Office of the Tribal Liaison Indigenous Speaker Series: Reimagining Engineering Through Indigenous Use of Materials

The University of San Diego's Center for Cultural Development invites you to join us to learn how engineering can be more than just … 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

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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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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


Upcoming Events

Monday, March 23
These are portrait photos of Carlton D. Floyd and Thomas …

College Lecture Series: The American Dream and Dreams Deferred

Monday, March 23, 2026 - 4 p.m.

Saints Tekakwitha and Serra Hall, Humanities Center, Room 200

Join us with for a conversation with Associate Professor of English Carlton Floyd, PhD, and Chair and Professor of Sociology Thomas … Read More

Tuesday, March 24
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USD Basketball to Introduce JR Blount as New Head Coach

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

Palomar Health Student Wellness Center, Front Plaza

The USD community is invited to help welcome new Torero men's basketball head coach JR Blount to campus! Read More

This is blue text on a white background "On Silence …

On Silence: The Silent Archive

Tuesday, March 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 to perhaps find … Read More

baseball team

USD Baseball vs Cal State Fullerton

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 6 p.m.

Fowler Park

Come cheer on your Torero baseball team this Tuesday as they host Cal State Fullerton at Fowler Park. First pitch against the Titans is … Read More

Thursday, March 26
Production

Changes of Heart

Thursday, March 26 - Saturday, March 28, 2026

Sacred Heart Hall, Studio Theatre

The Old Globe and USD Shiley Graduate Theatre Program presents "Changes of Heart" by Pierre de Marivaux, directed by Ray Chambers on March … Read More

Meet the Professors: Graduate Business Open House on …

Meet the Professors: Graduate Business Open House

Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 5:30 p.m.

Knauss Center for Business Education, Nexus Theater

Join us on the stunning University of San Diego campus for the Knauss School of Business' signature graduate admission event of the spring! Read More

Friday, March 27
Production

Changes of Heart

Thursday, March 26 - Saturday, March 28, 2026

Sacred Heart Hall, Studio Theatre

The Old Globe and USD Shiley Graduate Theatre Program presents "Changes of Heart" by Pierre de Marivaux, directed by Ray Chambers on March … Read More

women's tennis player

USD Women's Tennis vs Santa Clara

Friday, March 27, 2026 - 1:30 p.m.

Hogan Tennis Center

Come cheer on your Torero Women's Tennis team this Friday as they take on Santa Clara at the Hogan Tennis Center! The match is set to … Read More

Saturday, March 28
Production

Changes of Heart

Thursday, March 26 - Saturday, March 28, 2026

Sacred Heart Hall, Studio Theatre

The Old Globe and USD Shiley Graduate Theatre Program presents "Changes of Heart" by Pierre de Marivaux, directed by Ray Chambers on March … Read More

Men's rowing team

USD Men's Rowing vs San Diego Crew Classic

Saturday, March 28, 2026 - 7 a.m.

Mission Bay

Come cheer on your Torero men's rowing team as they compete in the San Diego Crew Classic at Mission Bay! This event is set to take place … Read More

Women's Rowing 8

USD Women's Rowing vs San Diego Crew Classic

Saturday, March 28, 2026 - 7 a.m.

Mission Bay

Come cheer on your Torero women's rowing team as they compete in the San Diego Crew Classic at Mission Bay! This event is set to take … Read More

women's tennis

USD Women's Tennis vs Rice

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

Hogan Tennis Center

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

Sunday, March 29
mens rowing

USD Men's Rowing vs San Diego Crew Classic

Sunday, March 29, 2026 - 7 a.m.

Mission Bay

Come cheer on your Torero men's rowing team as they compete in the San Diego Crew Classic at Mission Bay! This event is set to take place … Read More

women's rowing 8

USD Women's Rowing vs San Diego Crew Classic

Sunday, March 29, 2026 - 7 a.m.

Mission Bay

Come cheer on your Torero women's rowing team as they compete in the San Diego Crew Classic at Mission Bay! This event is set to take … Read More


USD In The News

KPBS

San Diego FIFA World Cup Base Camp Hosts Prepare for International Soccer Teams

Jessica Goerke, deputy athletic director, chief operating officer, and senior woman administrator, spoke with KPBS about the University of … See Full Story

CBS 8

San Diego Among Nation's Fastest-Growing Cost-of-Living Areas

Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, talked with CBS 8 about a recent survey that found that San Diego ranks among the nation's … See Full Story

CBS 8

San Diego's 13th annual Mariachi Conference Unites Young Musicians from Oxnard to Las Vegas

Serafin Paredes, music and mariachi ensemble director, spoke with CBS 8 about USD's annual Mariachi Conference that brings young mariachi … See Full Story

NBC 7

Mounting Questions Over When War in Iran Will End

Darren Kew, dean of the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, shared his expertise with NBC 7 about the conflict in the Middle East. See Full Story


Torero Photo of the Week

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Thank you Maggie Moy for sharing this beautiful glowing photo of the full moon from earlier this year!

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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