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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 April 6

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

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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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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

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At the Edge of It All: The Role of Relationships in Child Development

Dr. Adriana Molitor, associate professor of psychological science, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to share her expertise and … Read More

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and because of this, the Center for Health and Wellness Promotion will be hosting a variety of … Read More

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2026 Copley Library Undergraduate Research Awards

2026 Copley Library Undergraduate Research Award applications are due by May 5, 2026. Read More

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Torero Entrepreneurship Challenge (TECh)

The Torero Entrepreneurship Challenge (TECh) is an annual entrepreneurial competition designed to engage, educate, mentor and award … Read More

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Chang Innovation Lab Dedication

Join us for the Chang Innovation Lab dedication ceremony and tours at the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering as we unveil the newly … 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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Pope Francis Project - Open Listening Sessions

Over the course of 2026, the Pope Francis Project will build on the success of the Horizon Project by continuing to emphasize the … 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

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RSVP Recruitment

RSVP is a team of USD undergraduate students dedicated to shifting cultural norms that perpetuate dating violence and sexual assault. … Read More

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April & May Group Fitness Package

April & May Group Fitness package is now available at the Palomar Health Student Wellness Center to get unlimited access to Group Fitness … Read More


Upcoming Events

Monday, April 6
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USD Softball vs. Utah Tech

Monday, April 6, 2026 - 2 p.m.

Reggie Smith Softball Complex

Toreros set to take on Trailblazers at Reggie Smith Softball Complex Read More

Thursday, April 9
Fletcher Jones Mathematics Lecture Series title Physical …

Fletcher Jones Mathematics Lecture Series: Physical Math

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 12 p.m.

Saints Tekakwitha and Serra Hall, Room 211

This talk highlights how simple physical reasoning can clarify mathematical problems, reveal unexpected insights and even point toward new … Read More

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Teal Thursday

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 12:15 p.m.

Colachis Plaza

Join the Center for Health and Wellness Promotion for our first Sexual Assault Awareness Month event! Wear teal to show your support for … Read More

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Finding Home: LGBTQ+ Journeys of Faith

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 5:30 p.m.

Student Life Pavilion, 418

Join us for a talk about the intersection of faith and queer identity with Two Spirit Kumeyaay educator and storyteller, Juan Reynoso . Read More

Friday, April 10
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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MA in Restorative Justice Info Session

Friday, April 10, 2026 - 12 p.m.

Jenny Craig Pavilion

Explore the MA in Restorative Justice at USD's Kroc School — and find out if it's the right next step for you. Read More

Sunday, April 12
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USD Men's Tennis vs. Pepperdine

Sunday, April 12, 2026 - 12 p.m.

Hogan Tennis Center

Toreros set to take on WCC rival Waves at Hogan Tennis Center Read More


USD In The News

NBC 7

Californians React to Supreme Court Hearing Birthright Citizenship Challenge

Robert Schapiro, dean of the School of Law, provided insight to NBC 7 into SCOTUS hearing arguments over President’s Trumps push to end … See Full Story

ABC 10

Trickle Down Impact of Rising Gas Prices

Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, spoke with ABC 10 about how rising gas prices are impacting our local economy. See Full Story

CBS 8

California Law Cracks Down on ‘Claim Sharks’ Targeting Veterans Seeking VA Benefits

CBS 8 spoke with the School of Law's Veterans Legal Clinic about new consumer protections for veterans statewide. See Full Story

The Southern Cross

Franciscan School of Theology Names New President

The Southern Cross reported on the Franciscan School of Theology selecting its next president, Brother Keith Warner, OFM. See Full Story


Torero Photo of the Week

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Thank you Scarlett Anderson, 3L student at USD School of Law, for sharing this photo with us! "I captured these pictures while attending a mentorship event with our student organization, Women’s Law Caucus...I also just booked the Immaculata for my wedding next year!! So blessed to be studying law at USD!"

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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