Beyond the Classroom
Grab a free lunch and join us for a relaxed conversation where students, faculty, and staff connect on a personal level. Hear stories about what inspires our guests, their passions, favorite hobbies, and more. It’s a chance to learn about the amazing people around you—beyond just what they do in the classroom.
Breather Series
Need a break? Come take a breather with us! These fun and relaxing events are all about wellness, self-care, and connecting with your community. Past activities have included kokedama-making, tie-dye, slime crafting, hiking, and sunset watching. Take a moment to unwind—you deserve it!
DiversiTea
Let’s sip, chat, and learn together! DiversiTea brings folks together over a light lunch and boba tea to talk about current events, pop culture, and social issues. Whether you’re new to the topic or already passionate about it, everyone is welcome.
The Banquet
This year-end celebration honors the accomplishments of graduating students, recognizing their outstanding achievements and contributions to USD and the UFMC. Selected graduates will also be honored with Campus-Wide Impact, Leadership, Academics, Social Justice, and Service (C.L.A.S.S.) Awards for their contributions to the USD community and beyond. Faculty, staff and students are welcome to nominate graduating students for an award. For complete descriptions fo awards and to nominate a student, please click on the links below. All nominators and graduating students are encouraged to attend the banquet and celebrate with our community.
Exploring San Diego
Let’s get off campus and explore San Diego together! This series creates space for students to connect and experience all the city has to offer. From kayaking the La Jolla caves to ghost hunting at the Whaley House or attending the Asian Film Festival, there’s something for everyone. Stay tuned and let’s adventure together!
TriviYUM
TriviYUM brings the vibrant flavors of San Diego’s cultural-owned restaurants to campus. Students enjoy delicious dishes, themed trivia, and meaningful conversations that explore the culture, history, and stories behind the food. From Ethiopian bites in City Heights to Barrio Logan’s bold flavors, each event is a celebration of identity, heritage, and community.
Multicultural Night
Celebrate the rich cultures and talents in our community at this annual showcase! Enjoy performances from USD students and organizations—everything from spoken word and singing to traditional and contemporary dances from the Philippines, Mexico, Hawai’i, Spain, India, and more. This is a night of pride, heritage, and unforgettable performances.
New Student Socials
New to USD? Come hang out and meet your community! During the first week of classes, we host two socials—Latine and Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi American (APIDA)—to help connect with student organizations, staff, allies and other community members. There’s food, activities, prizes, and lots of friendly faces. We also host smaller socials in the spring—come join us! All are welcome, including allies and community members!
Outreach
UFMC partners with campus departments, local schools, and community groups to build meaningful connections and support engagement. These efforts help recruit and uplift underrepresented students while building a more inclusive USD community.
Pop Up Events
Catch us around campus! We host Pop-Ups to share info about our programs, raise awareness about cultural holidays, and spotlight social justice issues. From Lunar New Year and Holi to the history of churros and Our Lady of Guadalupe—our pop-ups are fun, informative, and a great way to learn & connect.