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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 May 4

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

USD men's tennis player celebrates win against UCLA

How Sweet It Is! USD Men's Tennis Punch Ticket to First NCAA Sweet 16 in Program History

It was a long time coming for 11th-year USD men's tennis head coach Ryan Keckley and his Toreros, but they made incredible home support … Read More

Rendering of the Shiley Stem Initiative facilities.

Shiley STEM Initiative Groundbreaking - May 19

Join us Tuesday, May 19 at 11 a.m. to celebrate the groundbreaking of a transformational new building on USD's campus. Read More

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Fostering a Culture of Care: USD’s JED Campus Initiative Launches Website and Resource Guide

In fall 2023, USD joined the national JED Campus program, an initiative dedicated to enhancing student mental health and preventing … Read More

Five University of San Diego Hahn School of Nursing nurse …

National Nurses Week: USD Celebrates the Nurses Shaping the Future of Health Care

From national rankings to a 100% nurse practitioner certification pass rate, USD is celebrating the students, faculty, and alumni shaping … Read More

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At the Edge of It All: How Students Are Turning Move Out Waste Into a Sustainable Solution

In this episode of "At the Edge of It All," we speak with University of San Diego Director of Sustainability John Alejandro and student … Read More

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2026 Copley Library Undergraduate Research Awards Due May 5, 2026

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

The Center for Cultural Development is proud to be hosting …

Native American and Indigenous Student Spring 2026 Graduation Celebration

The Center for Cultural Development is proud to be hosting the Native and Indigenous Graduation Celebration! Read More

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Wine Classic: July 11, 2026

This "can't miss" summer event is the Alumni Association's signature fundraiser! More than 600 wine aficionados come to enjoy tastes from … Read More


Upcoming Events

Tuesday, May 5
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2026 Undergraduate Honors Convocation

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - 12:30 p.m.

Camino Hall, Shiley Theatre

Please join us for this year's Honors Convocation as we celebrate our graduating seniors who have achieved inspirational academic pursuits. Read More

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USD Baseball vs. UC Irvine

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - 6 p.m.

Fowler Park

Toreros set to take on Anteaters at Fowler Park Read More

The mariachi ensemble performs on the Shiley Theatre stage.

A Night of Mariachi | USD Mariachi Ensemble

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.

Camino Hall, Shiley Theatre

The USD Mariachi Ensemble performs a spring program of music from Mexico and the borderlands. Read More

Wednesday, May 6
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Engineers for a Sustainable World Reusable Cup Initiative

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 - 7 a.m.

La Paloma

On May 6th, engineering students are organizing a Bring Your Own Cup Day pilot at La Paloma. Read More

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Cultural Mosaic: Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 - 6 p.m.

Copley Library, Mother Hill Reading Room

Copley Library and the Bayside Community Center invites you to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Come … Read More

The USD Gospel Choir performs on stage in Shiley Theatre.

A Night of Gospel Music

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.

Camino Hall, Shiley Theatre

End of the semester performance of the USD Gospel Choir. Read More

Thursday, May 7
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USD Softball vs. Seattle U

Thursday, May 7 - Saturday, May 9, 2026

Reggie Smith Softball Complex

Toreros host Redhawks for three games at Reggie Smith Softball Complex Read More

May 2026 Sweet Talk - Good Vibes: Grab and Give for Finals …

May 2026 Sweet Talk - Good Vibes: Grab and Give for Finals Week!

Thursday, May 7, 2026 - 12 p.m.

Maher Hall, Plaza de San Diego

May 2026 Sweet Talk - Good Vibes: Grab and Give for Finals Week! Read More

Friday, May 8
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USD Softball vs. Seattle U

Thursday, May 7 - Saturday, May 9, 2026

Reggie Smith Softball Complex

Toreros host Redhawks for three games at Reggie Smith Softball Complex Read More

SMSE Showcase Glaukos Team

2026 Engineering and Computing Showcase

Friday, May 8, 2026 - 2:30 p.m.

Belanich Engineering Center, First floor and outside patio adjoining Guadalupe

Come one come all to USD's Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering annual Engineering & Computing Showcase. Graduating seniors in computer … Read More

Vincent Marysko in an NCAA tournament match against UC …

USD Men's Tennis @ Texas

Friday, May 8, 2026 - 4 p.m.

U-T Austin

USD Men's Tennis Takes on Texas in the NCAA Sweet 16 Read More

Saturday, May 9
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USD Softball vs. Seattle U

Thursday, May 7 - Saturday, May 9, 2026

Reggie Smith Softball Complex

Toreros host Redhawks for three games at Reggie Smith Softball Complex Read More


USD In The News

NBC 7

USD Creates a Pathway for Mexican Students To Earn Law Degrees

NBC 7 reported on a new partnership between USD's School of Law and CETYS Universidad that will create a pathway for Mexican law students … See Full Story

ABC 10

How To Use AI Flight Booking Technology To Find the Best Summer Vacation Deals and Beat Airline Prices

ABC 10 spoke with Farhana Nusrat, assistant professor of marketing, about utilizing artificial intelligence flight booking technology to … See Full Story

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Study: San Diego Is the Fifth-Most Expensive Housing Market in the Nation

The San Diego Union-Tribune featured a new housing affordability index that was co-created by Norm Miller, Ernest W. Hahn Chair of Real … See Full Story

CBS 8

Fake Traffic Violation Texts Circulating, Designed to Look Like Court Notices

Nikolas Behar, adjunct professor of cybersecurity, spoke with CBS 8 about a new scam text designed to look like an official court notice. See Full Story


Torero Photo of the Week

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Thank you Lori Ermac-Nash for sharing this beautiful, reflective photo! "Golden hour at USD never disappoints."

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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