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75th Anniversary Celebration Language – Lighting the Way Forward
In 2024, the University of San Diego is proud to commemorate its 75th Anniversary in a year-long celebration. The theme “Lighting the Way Forward” will guide this unforgettable moment in history, as the campus celebrates its past, present and future through special events and initiatives.
For 75 years the University of San Diego has confronted humanity’s challenges by fostering peace, working for justice and leading with love. As a community steeped in history and intrinsically linked to a beautiful region, USD is proud to honor its faculty, staff, students and alumni who carry the light of knowledge, the light of innovation and the light of compassion now and into the future.
For God who said,
“Let light shine out of darkness,”
has shown in our hearts to bring to light
the knowledge of the glory of God
on the face of Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:6
Lighting the Way Forward
In times of darkness, we seek the light.
The light of wisdom, that fills our minds.
The light of compassion, that fills our hearts.
The light of faith, that illuminates our paths.
In this place, and from this vantage point,
Our light shines.
We come together as a community,
To foster peace, work for justice and lead with love.
We channel our collective talents,
To fearlessly pursue beauty, goodness and truth.
We cross borders and boundaries,
To create a more hopeful, inclusive and sustainable world.
Inspired by luminary scholars, leaders and supporters,
We are creating futures,
We are expanding the limits of knowledge,
We are breaking new ground,
We are confronting humanity’s challenges,
We are leading innovation to make the world a better place.
At the University of San Diego, we are Lighting the Way Forward.
En Español:
ILUMINANDO EL CAMINO
En tiempos de oscuridad, buscamos la luz.
La luz de la sabiduría, que llena nuestras mentes.
La luz de la compasión, que llena nuestros corazones.
La luz de la fe, que ilumina nuestros caminos.
En este lugar, y desde este punto de vista,
Nuestra luz brilla.
Nos reunimos como una comunidad,
Para fomentar paz, luchar por justicia y liderar con amor.
Canalizamos nuestros talentos colectivos,
Sin temor, buscamos belleza, bondad y verdad.
Cruzamos fronteras y límites,
Para crear un mundo más prometedor más inclusivo y sostenible.
Inspirados por académicos, líderes y partidarios ilustres,
Estamos creando futuros,
Estamos expandiendo los límites del conocimiento,
Estamos abriendo nuevos caminos,
Estamos enfrentando los desafíos de la humanidad,
Estamos liderando la innovación, para hacer un mundo mejor.
En la Universidad de San Diego, estamos Iluminando el Camino.