USD Magazine Fall 2009

1 Attend Homecoming and ReunionWeekend October 16-18, 2009 2 Attend a USD baseball game—The Toreros have made a name for themselves as one of the premier college baseball programs in the country. There’s no time like the present to view Major League Baseball’s stars of the future! 3 Donate $60 to the Alcalá Alumni Fund 4 Purchase a new USD T-shirt from the bookstore. 5 Take a picture with Diego Torero our mascot! —He’s big ... he’s blue ... and he’s coming to a USD sporting event near you! It’s hard to miss Diego the Torero at any of USD’s athletic venues, and he’s always willing to take a quick break from whipping the home crowd into a frenzy the new Missions Fitness Center. 7 Hike through Tecolote Canyon d every Sun- day at 7 and 9 p.m. A university choir, accompanied by a guitar and piano, belts out contemporary hymns, and the liturgy is geared toward students, making the weekly gatherings a campus celebration of spirituality. 9 Wear Torero Blue on Fridays to show your school spirit. 10 Grab lunch at Bert’s Bistro in Mother Rosalie Hill Hall. 11 Take a stroll to the Joan B. Kroc Garden of the Sea and revel in the view. 12 Grab a coffee at Aromas and catch up with friends — One of USD’s oldest social centers, Aroma’s provides a convivial atmosphere in which students gather to discuss anything from class lectures to cool clothes and concerts. 13 Volunteer to help an on-campus office. 14 Stop for a moment and smell t k at a soup kitchen with fellow classmates. 16 Explore USD’sWeb site—Your one-stop source for all things Torero, www.sandiego. edu is essential viewing for anyone looking to learn the ins- the Missions Cafe. 18 Vote during class electio ing from the ceiling in the Donald P. Shiley Center for Science and Technology building. Created by David B. Smith, the fixture is called, The Ex t r - , Sixty ways to . in order to pose for pictures. 6 Work out for 60 minutes in Celebrate USD’s . 8 Attend Sunday night Mass at Founders Chapel —Mass is celebrate 60 Years

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A truly moving experience that pays tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. 56 Take a stroll around the desert garden located behind the Donald P. Shiley Center for Science and Technology. 57 Attend the dedication ceremony celebrating the expa un the long stairway from Linda Vista Road to campus — Not for the faint of heart, the winding staircase challenges even the fittest of individuals ... but the view from the top is breathtaking — literally! 9 Have a picnic on The Immaculata east lawn. 60 Learn the lyrics to the Alma Mater. Register online at www.sandiego.edu/homecoming. For more information call (619) 260-4819.