Grandparents Weekend 2008 Schedule
Friday, February 29
All Day
Classes are open to Grandparents Weekend guests. Please have your student notify his or her professors if you plan on sitting in!
11 - 11:45 a.m.
Founders Chapel Tour**
Meet in the chapel foyer in the back of Founders Hall.
Sister Virginia Rodee ’57, ’74 will explain the history of this USD landmark. Space is limited.
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Gifts That Work for You and USD
Degheri Alumni Center, Room 120
The little known world of gift planning can often evoke a “Wow!” when shared with audiences. Come learn about these
giving concepts that can legally create a win-win situation for
you, your family and the University of San Diego.
12:10 p.m.
Founders Chapel Mass
Everyone is welcome at the daily mass in USD’s beloved Founders Chapel.
Lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
FREE lunch for USD Grandparents!
Grandparents are invited to a complimentary lunch in the Main Dining Room when accompanied by a paying USD student.
2 p.m. & 3 p.m.
Campus Tram Tours**
Meet in front of Degheri Alumni Center.
Take a tour of Alcalá Park in the comfort of a USD shuttle with knowledgeable campus guides.
2 - 2:45 p.m.
Founders Chapel Tour**
Meet in the chapel foyer in the back of Founders Hall.
Sister Virginia Rodee ’57, ’74 will explain the history of this USD landmark. Space is limited.
3:45 - 5 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Bishop Buddy Sala, Mother Rosalie Hill Hall (Please note this change of location.)
Join USD administrators at this special event with light refreshments and a performance by the USD Choral Scholars at 3:45 p.m.
Saturday, March 1
9 a.m.
Grandparents Weekend Breakfast**
Room A, Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice
You and your student are invited to enjoy a delightful breakfast.
The program includes Rev. William R. Headley, C.S.Sp., dean of
the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, and Tim O’Malley,
Ph.D., vice president of University Relations. Breakfast is served
at 9:15 a.m. and the program begins at 9:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Campus Tram Tour**
Meet in front of Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice
Take a tour of Alcalá Park in the comfort of a USD shuttle with knowledgeable campus guides.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
San Diego City Tour** -- SOLD OUT as of 2/20/08
MEET IN FRONT OF THE JOAN B. KROC INSTITUTE FOR PEACE & JUSTICE.
Join us for an informative and entertaining tour of San Diego
aboard a comfortable trolley tour bus. The narrated two-hour
tour will cover over 100 points of interest including Old Town,
the Gaslamp Quarter, Coronado and Balboa Park. Advance tickets
are required for all family members, and seats are limited.
Please indicate whether any passengers will be in wheelchairs.
6 p.m.
Torero Men’s
Basketball vs.
Pepperdine
Jenny Craig Pavilion
Come see USD in action!
Adult tickets are $12 and
USD students are free
with USD student I.D.
**For these activities, advance registration (by February 20)
of grandparents, parents and students is REQUIRED.
Additional Weekend Events
USD Athletics
USD Toreros in Action
Sports fans may also cheer on the Toreros at these weekend
events:
• USD BASEBALL
Feb. 29 (10 a.m.) vs. Cal Poly, Feb. 29 (2 p.m.) vs. Fresno State,
March 1 (1 p.m.) vs. Missouri, March 2 (1 p.m.) vs. UC Berkeley
• USD SOFTBALL
Feb. 29 (4:30 p.m.) vs. UCLA, Feb. 29 (7 p.m.) vs. Eastern
Michigan, March 1 (2 p.m.) vs. St. Peter’s College, March 1 (4:30
p.m.) vs. Harvard, March 2 (4:30 p.m.) vs. Cal State Bakersfield
For athletics information, please call (619) 260-4803 or visit www.usdtoreros.com.
