Check back each month for a new "Spotlight"
April Monthly Spotlight
During the month of April we are honored to spotlight Maher Hall. Shiley Center for Science & Technology and the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice!
ShileyCenter for Science & Technology: The Donald P. Shiley Center for Science and Technology is a 150,000 gross square foot facility delineated over four floors. Located on the Southwest corner of the Academic Building Core, it over looks both Mission Bay and San Diego Harbor . The Center provides state of the art teaching facilities for the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Marine and Environmental Studies. The building layout integrates the science curriculum of these departments and encourages the interaction between faculty and students while promoting a collaborative teaching and learning environment. Special laboratories include Geographic Information Systems, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Computer Modeling, Hydrodynamics and a 1200 Sq. Ft. Greenhouse located on the roof. Architecturally the Science Center is a dramatic four-story structure vertically emphasizing the Spanish Renaissance history of the campus.
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice: Joan B. Kroc, peacemaker, philanthropist, and dearest friend, died October 12, 2003. A beacon of light to all those who knew her, Joan Kroc was dedicated to making this world a more peaceful place. She established the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice with a $25 million gift to the University of San Diego in 1998 to build this facility and endow Institute activities. She believed that through education, people could learn to resolve differences peacefully. In January 2003, Mrs. Kroc gave the Institute $5 million to endow a Distinguished Lecture Series and in her will, she left $50 million to create a Joan Kroc School of Peace Studies at the Institute and to add to the existing endowment of the Institute to continue the work of peacemaking with justice. The University of San Diego, through the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice, will keep her legacy alive by, in her own words, “not only talking about peace, but making peace.”
March Monthly Spotlight
During the month of March we are honored to spotlight Supply Chain Management, Burnham Moore Center for Real Estate, Olin Hall, Manchester Conference Center, Hahn School of Nursing, the Engineering Department, Ahlers Center, MSEL, MSGL and more!
Supply Chain Management: The University of San Diego Supply Chain Management Institute is committed to helping organizations achieve world-class supply chain performance. Our focus is on the development of strategies and techniques in integrated supply, operations, logistics, and strategic account management. The Institute strives to be the preferred source for individuals and organizations seeking to develop executive-level competencies through a high quality education in World Class Supply Chain Management.
Burnham Moore Center for Real Estate: The University of San Diego’s Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate was founded in 1993, became the Real Estate Institute in 1998, and was re-named with an endowment gift in September 2004. The center's mission is to deliver outstanding education, industry outreach, career placement and research services to advance socially responsible leadership in real estate. Our vision is to be a world-class real estate center.
Hahn School of Nursing: The Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science is a community of progressive scholars in an intellectually rigorous, research intensive environment. We educate graduate level nurses to optimize health, promote healing, and alleviate suffering through reflective practice, knowledge generation, service to the community, and leadership at local and global levels. We seek to deepen our commitment to social justice by influencing health policy and by promoting an ethical approach to nursing characterized by compassion and respect for the dignity of the individual.
Engineering Department: The USD Engineering Programs are nine semester programs of study leading to both a Bachelor of Science degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree. We currently offer programs leading to the dual B.S./B.A. in Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
Ahlers Center: The Ahlers Center for International Business at the University of San Diego is one of the few privately endowed centers for international business in the world providing a wide array of opportunities for USD students and faculty as well as the business community.
MSEL: Delivered through an alliance between The Ken Blanchard Companies and the School of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Executive Leadership (MSEL) is an innovative, values-based business degree for established and emerging executives.
MSGL: The Master of Science in Global Leadership program uses a blended learning model that combines traditional classroom instruction and online learning to provide a cutting-edge global business leadership education within three main thematic areas: leadership and ethics, the global and geopolitical environment, and best business practices.
February Monthly Spotlight
During the month of February we are honored to spotlight the Sports Center, Jenny Craig Pavallion, Mission Fitness Cafe, Residential Life and Manchester Child Development Center!
Sports Center: The Sports Center offers: basketball/volleyball gym, swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness/dance rooms, and locker rooms. The Sports Center also houses both the Campus Recreation department and Intercollegiate Athletic department.
Directions to the Sports Center: The Sports Center is located on the east end of campus. From Linda Vista Road, go east past the football stadium to the first driveway. Turn left into the parking lot. Enter the Sports Center through the kiosk near the tennis courts.
Jenny Craig Pavallion: The Jenny Craig Pavilion opened its doors on Thursday, October 5, 2000 to the USD community. Over 2,000 faculty, staff, and students attended the grand opening ceremony, which included a live band, tours, and food on the Eagan Plaza. Jenny and Sid Craig were present to open the Pavilion to the campus community. The dedication included a drawing where one lucky student - senior Boyd McGowan. a crew team member - won a $10,000 tuition credit, and the unveiling of the redesigned USD mascot, a 10-foot-tall inflatable Torero designed by Shawn McEachern '95, owner of Inflatable Design Group.Other activities during the opening week included the Chet and Marguerite Pagni Family Hall of Fame Dedication and Induction Ceremonies on Friday night and USD's annual Homecoming Celebration for tours and dinner on Saturday. USD is thrilled to have the best facility in the West Coast Conference for intercollegiate basketball and volleyball games as well as a cultural and intramural center for the whole campus community.
Mission Fitness Cafe: An 8,515 square foot wellness focused facility located in the heart of Missions housing. Supporting the mission and values of USD, the center promotes healthy lifestyle choices and social interaction to enhance the total student experience. This center is designed to strengthen the minds, bodies and spirits of students through the service of the fitness center and café.
The Missions Fitness Center: The 3,740 square foot fitness center located on all three floors meets an increasing student need for additional exercise space and equipment on campus.Missions Café is an innovative eatery with a focus on natural, organic and gourmet products. Conveniently located within the new fitness center in the valley undergraduate residential area, Missions Café will be the ultimate hang-out for valley residents. Wireless connectivity, a flat-screen TV, and extensive late night hours are a few of the café’s many features.
Residential Life: check out the Residential Life website for a complete listing and summary of the Residential Life services. www.sandiego.edu/residentiallife
Manchester Child Development Center: The Manchester Family Child Development Center is located near the entrance to Tecolote Canyon. Its goal is to offer a safe and enriching environment in which children can share, grow and learn in multi-age groups. It offers a rich, stimulating setting that is warm and supportive for each child’s individual learning pace. The Center enrolls children of University students, employees and alumni as well as children from the general community, aged 2 1/2 years through kindergarten. The Center is open year round and offers full or half-day enrollment two, three or five days per week. The Center welcomes Field Experience and Practicum students from the Schools of Education and Nursing as well as Psychology. Students from all majors are invited to volunteer at the Center. In addition, the children come to the main campus often for special events like trick-or-treating and department tours.
January Monthly Spotlight
During the month of January we are honored to spotlight the Copley Library, Health Center, NROTC, Camino Hall, Founders Hall and Sacred Heart Hall!
The Helen K. and James S. Copley Library, located on the west end of the campus, currently houses 500,000 volumes. Our collections include books, journals, reference works, government documents, pamphlets, newspapers in many languages, maps, videos, sound recordings, microforms and rare books.
The Student Health Center is available for all students attending the University of San Diego. High-quality and convenient outpatient medical care is provided for acute illness, minor injures and other on-going medical problems. Preventive care, including well-woman and well-man check-ups, study abroad physicals, immunizations, and health education is also available.
Based at the University of San Diego, this NROTC is one of the largest in the country. It is comprised of students from the University of San Diego, San Diego State University, University of California San Diego, Point Loma Nazarene University, and Cal State San Marcos.
November Monthly Spotlight
During the month of November we are honored to spotlight the Hann University Center!
The University Center, described as the “living room of the campus,” is a popular gathering place for students, faculty and staff. The hub of student activities, the Center houses the offices for: Student Affairs, the Associated Students, Student Activities, the United Front (a multicultural coalition), student publications, Community Service-Learning, Greeks and other clubs and organizations.
Dining options offered by the University Center include the Main Dining Room; a Faculty/Staff Dining Room; Torero Grille featuring pizza, burgers and some lighter fare; The Deli; and the Marketplace which includes a bakery, ice cream parlor and a small market with groceries and sundries. Other services offered by the University Center include the Tech Support Center, Office of Student Learning Initiatives, campus scheduling and a ticket office with discount tickets to local movie theatres as well as tickets to USD events. The Forum and several meeting rooms are the location for numerous campus events.
October Monthly Spotlight
During the month of October we are honored to spotlight the SOLES Building!
LOCATION: Mother Rosalie Hill Hall on the West end of campus
DEDICATION: October 20, 2007
DINING: Bert's Bistro
WEBSITE: www.sandiego.edu/soles
The School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) has nearly 700 students at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. Coming from the United States as well as other nations, SOLES students and faculty are culturally and ethnically diverse.
SOLES programs include Counseling, Leadership Studies, and Marital and Family Therapy, as well as the Department of Learning and Teaching. We offer the Ph.D., M.Ed., M.A.T., and M.A. Additionally, SOLES has certificate programs in Nonprofit Leadership and Management, American Humanics, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, and Character Development.
The University of San Diego is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). SOLES programs are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC), the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).
September Monthly Spotlight
During the month of September we are honored to Spotlight the Facilities Management/Grounds Department!
Below you will find various photos of plants that are commonly seen around our beautiful campus. Ernie Salazar, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor was kind enough to take the time out of his busy day to describe and identify the various plants for us. The USD campus is home to 13 different garden areas and has 30 gardeners assigned to each specific area. There is no seasonal planting, but rather the plants are replaced then the color is fading. The goal is to keep color bright and full at all times.
CHR would like to thank the members of the Facilities Grounds Team for their role in Shaping Our Future Together!
