Grandparents Weekend 2009 Schedule

 

Friday, February 20

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.

Wipe Out! A Lesson in Surf Culture and History
Degheri Alumni Center, Room 120
Did you bring your longboard and wet suit? Join Professor Jerome Hall as he examines various components of one of California's fastest growing leisure activities in a classroom-style presentation. Hall will discuss surfing's Polynesian roots and their transmission--via the Hawaiian islands--to Southern California. Hall is a nautical archaeologist and a professor in the department of anthropology.

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

Degheri Alumni Center

Join USD administrators at this special event with light refreshments and a performance by the USD Choral Scholars at 3:45 p.m.

Saturday, February 21

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. Molly McClain, Ph.D., will present “The University of San Diego's 60th Anniversary: Architectural Tradition with 21st Century Innovation,” a brief history of the university with emphasis upon the advances made during the past ten years. Dr. Tim O’Malley, vice president of university relations, will share his views on USD’s exciting future. Breakfast is served at 9:15 a.m. and the program begins at 9:45 a.m.

10:45 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**  
Meet in front of 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.

 

2 p.m.
Torero Women’s Basketball vs. St. Mary's College
Jenny Craig Pavilion
Come see USD in action! Adult tickets are $5 and USD students are free with USD student I.D.

 

Time TBA
Torero Men’s Basketball hosts Bracket Busters game
Catch another exciting college basketball match up! A non-conference, mid-major opponent and the game time will be announced by the NCAA on February 9. The game is sure to be a must-see! For tickets, call (619) 260-7550 or visit www.usdtoreros.com.

**For these activities, advance registration (by February 6)

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 SOFTBALL
Feb. 20 (4:30 p.m.) vs Colorado State, Feb. 20 (6:30 p.m.) vs Boise State,

Feb. 21 (10 a.m.) vs Long Beach State, Feb. 21 (12 p.m.) vs Colorado State,

Feb. 22 (10 a.m.) vs Boise State
• USD WOMEN'S TENNIS
Feb. 21 (10 a.m.) vs Arizona

For athletics information, please call (619) 260-4803 or visit www.usdtoreros.com.