TPB, BSRC Host Welcome Back Week Events

Early to mid-September at the University of San Diego provides students, both new and returning, with ample opportunities to celebrate their return to campus for the fall semester.

Take, for instance, two such promotions running now through the Torero Program Board and the Black Student Resource Commons. We’re currently in the midst of both Welcome Week and Welcome Black Week at USD. Welcome Week runs now through Sept. 11 and it features a stamp-collecting card that, if filled out makes you eligible to win one of many great prizes from the Torero Program Board. Welcome Black Week is through Sept. 13.

Welcome Week, the traditional Torero Program Board-hosted, event-driven start of the new academic year began with Tuesday’s Campus barbecue. On Wednesday, the first day of classes, Associated Students and TPB hosted First Day Finesse at the Paseo de Colachis overlook. The event had a free acai bowl food truck, a space for students to assemble first day of school supplies and there were two chalk wall reflection cubes for students to set their intentions for the year or years to come. The walls were assembled by students affiliated with the USD Military and Veteran Program.

Remaining Welcome Week Events

Thursday, Sept. 6: Movie Night: “Black Panther,” 7 p.m., Student Life Pavilion’s Plaza Mayor. The movie will be shown on a 30-foot screen. A taco vendor will be on hand and there will be comfortable furniture and couches while viewing the film.

Friday, Sept. 7: Torero Kickback: Soccer, 6 p.m., Torero Stadium. Come watch the USD women’s soccer team host crosstown rival San Diego State in a nonconference game. Prior to the game, student allowed early into the stadium for free food and a pre-game experience.

Saturday, Sept. 8: Neon Splash Pool Party, 7 p.m., Campus Recreation Pool. DJ A.Lam.I.Am, a USD student, will provide the music for three hours. There will be pizza from Pizza Port, VivaPops and lemonade from Lemonade. The pool will be open for swimming.

Sunday, Sept. 9 daytime: Food Truck Block Party, noon at the Maher Circle. There will be live music, several food trucks with food that is free for students with their ID card. Lawn games will be present for students to enjoy, too.

Sunday, Sept. 9 evening: Founders Chapel Mass, 7 or 9 p.m. This is a well-attended traditional mass by the campus community each week during the academic year.

Monday, Sept. 10: Trivia Contest, 6 p.m., La Gran Terraza Terrace. Students can create teams for this event. There will be prizes for the top 3 teams. Students 21 and older can participate in O’Tooles and enjoy an adult beverage.

Tuesday, Sept. 11: Alcala Bazaar, 11 a.m., Paseo de Colachis. This is a great event to learn about extracurricular activities on campus, including clubs, organizations, experiences, the commons spaces, sports and so much more.

Welcome Black Week at USD

The Welcome Black Week, hosted by the Black Student Resource Commons in the Student Life Pavilion, started with the campus barbecue and the first day finesse events as well as a welcoming event to introduce the new BSRC in SLP Room 410. Here are the remaining Welcome Black Week events, some of which overlap with TPB's Welcome Week:

Thursday, Sept. 6 daytime: “We Got Y’all,”12:30 p.m., SLP 410. Learn about academic prep and resources available on campus.

Thursday, Sept. 6 evening: Movie Night, “Black Panther,” 7 p.m., Plaza Mayor.

Friday, Sept. 7 daytime: The Commons Grand Opening, noon, Student Life Pavilion, fourth floor. Visit and learn what’s new with the Black Student Resource Commons, United Front Multicultural Commons, Women’s Commons and the LGBTQ+ and Allies Commons.

Friday, Sept. 7 evening: Torero Kickback: Soccer, 6 p.m., Torero Stadium.

Saturday, Sept. 8: Neon Splash Pool Party, 7 p.m., Campus Recreation Pool.

Sunday, Sept. 9 daytime: Food Truck Block Party, noon at the Maher Circle.

Sunday, Sept. 9 evening: Founders Chapel Mass, 7 or 9 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 10 evening: Trivia Contest, 6 p.m., La Gran Terraza Terrace.

Monday, Sept. 10 evening: Hella Black Welcome Back with Black Student Union (BSU), 7 p.m., SLP Courtyard.

Tuesday, Sept. 11 daytime: Alcala Bazaar, 11 a.m., Paseo de Colachis.

Tuesday, Sept. 11 evening: Taco Tuesday, 5 p.m., Old Town.

Wednesday, Sept. 12: Men of Color Luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Student Life Pavilion, Room 410.

Thursday, Sept. 13: Black Faculty and Student Dinner, 5 p.m., SLP 410.

All Welcome Week events are free for students. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/welcomeweek.

— USD News Center