Fall 2017 Class Notes
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FATHER DAVID PAUL BALTZ, MCCJ (BA) was ordained a Comboni Missionary priest in 1967 after theology studies in Italy. In 1975, he was assigned to work with the Logbara people in Uganda. On … Read More
A Joyful Spirit
Alumni, Faith In Action - Fall 2017POPE FRANCIS NAMES JOHN DOLAN ’85 AUXILIARY BISHOP
This spring, His Holiness Pope Francis appointed Fr. John P. Dolan ’85 (BA) as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of San Diego; he took up his duties in June 2017. In … Read More
For the Least of Us
Alumni, Faith In Action - Fall 2017BARRY LAFORGIA ’76 PUTS INTO PRACTICE WHAT WE PREACH
Barry LaForgia can recall the day his life — and by extension those of untold thousands of others — changed forever.
He was on a fact-finding … Read More
Meeting of Minds
Alumni, Student Success - Fall 2017PARTNERSHIP AIMS TO TURN CAREER DREAMS INTO REALITY
Toreros helping Toreros. As the University of San Diego approaches its 75th anniversary in 2024, the focus is on student success. Professional development is at the heart of this mission, evidenced … Read More
Keeping the Faith
Alumni - Fall 2017USD’S ALUMNI VETERAN NETWORK KEEPS TOREROS CONNECTED
While deployed to Afghanistan in 2004 as a Navy SEAL, Colin Supko’s teammate received word that his wife had been robbed at gunpoint while selling a car through … Read More
Show Your Pride
Alumni - Fall 2017DEAR TOREROS,
It is my great privilege to serve as the new president of the USD Alumni Association, working with our dynamic board of directors, more than 1,000 alumni volunteers and the Alumni and Parent Relations staff to involve … Read More
Hail to the Chef
Alumni - Fall 2017JENNIFER CAVELLIER TAKES THE HEAT ON TV REALITY SHOW
When watching competitive cooking shows on TV, there’s one burning question that viewers want answered: Isn’t the food cold by the time the judges taste … Read More
Meet America’s New Astronauts
Alumni, videos - Fall 2017THE USD COMMUNITY IS OVER THE MOON ABOUT OUR ALUMNI ASTRONAUT CANDIDATES
Matthew Dominick ’05 (BS/BA) and Jonathan “Jonny” Kim ’12 (BA) are part of an elite group.
My Journey to Alcalá
Alumni - Fall 2017A TRIP TO SPAIN HARKENS BACK TO USD
From the time I first stepped on the USD campus in 1968 for a summer debate camp and returned as a freshman at the College for Men the following year, I, … Read More
Art Is Where the Heart Is
Alumni - Summer 2017ENGINEER FINDS HER PASSION IN AN UNEXPECTED PLACE
The moment that changed everything for the would-be engineer came at an art museum.
Dana Hernandez ‘07 (BS/BA) had actually never set foot in … Read More
Miracle Man
Alumni - Summer 2017STEVE MELEN ’92 HAS BEEN TO THE EDGE AND BACK
Crackling with energy and a palpable zest for life, Steve Melen ’92 (BBA) seems to have time for everything and everyone: his day job as a financial advisor … Read More
Summer 2017 Class Notes
Alumni - Summer 2017CATCH UP WITH FELLOW TOREROS
Torero Notes may be edited for length and clarity. Photos must be high resolution, so adjust camera settings accordingly. Engagements, pregnancies, personal email addresses and telephone numbers cannot be published. Please … Read More
Torero Bash 2017: USD Goes to the Ballpark
Alumni - Summer 2017TORERO NATION POURED INTO PETCO PARK TO CHEER ON KRIS BRYANT
The rooftop of the Western Metal Supply building at Petco Park was awash with Torero Blue on May 30, 2017, when 500 USD alumni, parents and friends came to watch … Read More
High Flyers
Alumni - Summer 2017USD ALUMNI JOIN ELITE GROUP OF NASA ASTRONAUT CANDIDATES
Twelve new astronaut candidates, including a pair of recent University of San Diego alumni, were welcomed and celebrated at a ceremony hosted at NASA’s Johnson Space Center on … Read More
A Cause for Hope: Steve Melen ’92 (BBA)
Alumni, videos - Summer 2017USD alumnus Steve Melen ’92 (BBA), who was diagnosed with gastric cancer in 2008, reflects on his battle with the disease and the hopeful life he is living today.
