Homecoming and Reunions 2008
USD Alumni at Homecoming and Reunion
Weekend 2007 Come Home to USD 2008 Homecoming October 3-5
This October thousands of USD alumni & friends will gather together again for the tradition of Homecoming. Sponsorship opportunities are available for the Weekend. Sponsors of Homecoming increase corporate visibility and build brand awareness while supporting USD’s favorite tradition.
Sponsors will have prominent name and logo placement at Homecoming events and in marketing materials sent to over 49,000 alumni and in front of nearly 2,000 alumni, family and friends that come to campus for the weekend-long festivities.
For sponsorship opportunity information, contact David Stephens, Alumni Relations Office (619) 260-4819 no later than June 27 or visit the Homecoming and Reunions website.
Torero Athletics
Brian Matusz
Matusz and Romanski Drafted in MLB Draft
Junior left-hander Brian Matusz of the University of San Diego baseball team was drafted number 4 overall in the first round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Baltimore Orioles. Matusz is USD's highest draft pick in the current format of the MLB draft.
And, junior All-American Josh Romanski was drafted in the fourth round with the 128th overall pick by the Milwaukee Brewers. To read more about these stories please click here.
Basketball Season Tickets on Sale June 23
Don’t be left out as the Toreros look to make it back to the NCAA tournament in 2009. Season tickets remain the best value in the West Coast Conference starting at just $175. Call the USD ticket office at (619) 260-7550 to reserve your seats today!
Seven Earn 2007 All-Conference Honors in Men's Soccer
The University of San Diego men's soccer captain and senior midfielder, Tannen Wels, was honored with First Team All-WCC Honors along with six of his teammates. Senior forward Colin Jennings, junior defender Sam Reeder, and sophomore defender Tim Grey all made the Second Team All-WCC. Midfielder JD Penilton made the WCC All-Freshman team as well as Honorable Mention. Senior Forward Dustin Guerrero and sophomore forward JT Howlan also made the Honorable Mention team. Click here for more.
San Diego Hall of Champions Lunch Slated for June 11
The Hall of Champions and University of San Diego will celebrate the 2007-08 men's and women's basketball seasons with Sports at Lunch on Wednesday, June 11 at the San Diego Hall of Champions in Balboa Park.
USD alumnus Eric Musselman '87 (BA), an NBA head coach with the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings, will speak along with USD men's coach Bill Grier and USD women's coach Cindy Fisher. Andy Masur, the USD play-by-play man and Padres radio broadcaster, will serve as moderator for the event. Click here for more.
Summer Sports Camps
When: June 2 through August 10
Details: Did you know that alumni receive a 5% discount to any summer sport camp session at USD? Camps are filling up quickly and we don’t want you to miss out on this opportunity to work with our Division I coaches and players!
For more information: visit http://www.usdcamps.com or call (619) 260-2999.
College of Arts and Sciences
Third Annual Summer Chamber Music Festival
When: July 6 through 12; varied performance times
Where: Various locations, University of San Diego
Details: Includes master musicians and USD faculty
For more information: visit http://www.sandiego.edu/music or call (619) 260-4171.
Mugs of the Mesas
When: Through the summer months
Where: David W. May American Indian Gallery, Serra Hall, University of San Diego
Details: This exhibit features more than 50 prehistoric mugs and ceramics from the Southwest. Hours are Wednesdays 1:30 p.m. through 3:30 p.m. and by appointment.
For more information: please contact (619) 260-4238.
School of Business Administration
Incoming Dean of the School of Business,
David Pyke
New Dean Begins Work on July 1
The School of Business Administration is excited to welcome new dean, David Pyke, on July 1. Pyke comes to USD from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College where he served as the associate dean of their top-ranked MBA Program.
During his interview process and his frequent visits back to USD, Pyke has been impressed with the aspect that the university prides itself on. "A lot of schools give lip service to personalized service and being student-centric, but I was struck by how the school really takes that to heart and backs it up by ensuring that students will be in small classes and have a more intimate learning experience," said Pyke.
Look for more news on David Pyke’s arrival in upcoming newsletters.
School of Law
Law Professor’s Porsche Finds New Home With Former Student
It’s not every day that an alumnus receives a Porsche from a former law professor, but in November 2007, Donald Mayes, ’96, received just that from the late Professor Frank A. Engfelt’s family.
Longtime USD law school faculty member Professor Frank A. Engfelt passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2007, after a lengthy illness. Professor Engfelt taught at the law school from 1963 to 2004. Upon his passing, the law school received a flood of emails from alumni sharing their fond memories of him.
Donald’s friend, classmate and law alumni association board member Marty B. Lorenzo, '96, wrote, "Every year at the Women's Law Caucus fundraising auction, one of the most popular items was a ride in Professor Engfelt's red 1970 Porsche 911S.”
Donald Mayes '96 (JD)
Donald remembered, “My first year contracts course was with Frank Engfelt. I liked him so much that I took every class that he taught while I was at USD law school. Professor Engfelt told us that he called his Porsche ‘Hester’ because it was a red ‘S’ and it reminded him of the character Hester Prynne from Nathanial Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter,” Donald continued.
Every year, Professor Engfelt would donate a ride with him and Hester to lunch as an item in the annual Women’s Law Caucus fundraising auction. “It was never a matter of ‘if’ I was going on that trip with Professor Engfelt and Hester, it was just a matter of ‘how much’ it was going to cost me,” Donald reported.
Click here to read the entire story.
School of Leadership
and Education Sciences
SOLES Dean, Paula Cordeiro
SOLES Among U.S. News & World Report Top-Ranked Schools
U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the School of Leadership and Education Sciences among the best graduate schools of education in the country. The list cited the top 250 schools of education, among more than 800 nationwide. SOLES was ranked 100th on the list. USD was the top-ranked private Catholic university in the state on the list.
“This ranking signifies the incredible work of the faculty and staff of the School of Leadership and Education Sciences,” said Paula Cordeiro, dean of the school. “This sets the bar high for us, and we will continue to strive to be better while preparing the educational leaders of tomorrow.”
Click here to read the entire story.
Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
Women's Rights Are Human Rights
When: Tuesday, June 17 at 7 p.m.
Where: Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, University of San Diego
Details: Voices of Women has assembled a panel of speakers from Africa, Asia, Latin America and North America who will address their countries' policies on human rights and justice for women. The presentations will be interspersed with dramatic readings by San Diego actors. This event is co-sponsored by the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice and.
For more information: and to RSVP please visit http://www.voicesofwomen.org/events.html.
Telling the Truth: Prospects for a Just Peace in Palestine and Israel
When: Friday, June 27 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Where: Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice, University of San Diego
Details: Friends of Sabeel – North America (FOSNA) announces a major conference: "Telling the Truth: Prospects for a Just Peace in Palestine and Israel," a conference to promote justice and peace in Israel-Palestine and to respond to the needs of the people in the Holy Land, including the indigenous Christians.
For more information: and to register please visit http://www.fosna.org.
Other News and Events
Human Rights Workshop: Abuses at the Border
When: June 17 through 18 (time are to be announced)
Where: Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice, University of San Diego
Details: A two day workshop for social justice advocates who are interested in developing human rights strategies to end human rights violations that occur at the U.S.-Mexico border.
For more information: please contact the ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties at (619) 232-2121.
Continuing Education for Alumni
Your bequest to the University of San Diego will help us to offer her the chance to discover her place in the world.
By designating a USD scholarship fund as a beneficiary in your will, living trust, insurance policy or IRA, you can enhance the lives of future Toreros and help them realize their dreams.
Contact the Office of Planned Giving today to learn more. Please call (619) 260-4523 or visit http://www.sandiego.edu/giving/opportunities.
Make discovery happen.
Alumni Performers Wanted for Saturday Night @ Aromas Concert Series
The department of Student Activities is looking for talented alumni to perform during our fall concert series in Aromas, the campus coffee house. Concerts are held every Saturday night during the fall and spring academic calendar and are free to everyone.
The concert series aims to promote student and local San Diego talent, as well as provide students a great place to spend their Saturday evenings. We would also be interested in receiving requests of any of your favorite local bands. If you are interested in performing or have a request please contact Justin Calbreath at Jcalbreath-08@sandiego.edu or visit http://www.sandiego.edu/weekends.
 Campus Recreation
Sports Center Facility Use Pass: Purchase a Facility Use Pass and gain access to the facilities at the Sports Center. Amenities include: pool, locker rooms, tennis courts, ping pong tables, a discounted snack shop, and use of the McNamara fitness center at the Jenny Craig Pavilion. For more information please call (619) 260-4533.
Summer Children’s Swim Lessons: Our summer aquatics schedule includes three two-week sessions from June 30 through August 7. Lessons are Monday through Thursday at various times, while Saturday and private sessions are also available. All classes are limited in class size to 3 or 4 students and are taught by Red-Cross Certified instructors. A wide range of classes are available. For more information please visit http://www.sandiego.edu/campusrecreation.
 Be Blue- Go Green: Tips of the Month
Every year we recognize April 22 as "Earth Day." While it’s wonderful to set aside one day each year to have a positive effect on the environment, we need to incorporate Earth Day principles into our everyday lives. Here are five easy steps that anyone can take to help protect and restore our world.
To read details about these five ways to protect the Earth and the initiatives occuring on our alma mater's campus please click here.
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