Cover image to come Proud to be USD Gra ndparents FEBRUARY 24 25, 2012
Join us for USD Grandparents Weekend! Grandparents Weekend was established in 2005 with more than 100 grandparents in attendance. The idea was conceived by Pat Whalen, grandparent of Holly Whalen 08 and Erica Whalen 12. Since then, Grandparents Weekend has continued to grow each year! Join us for the eighth annual Grandparents Weekend and immerse yourself in USD! Take a tour of the campus, meet USD administrators, attend Mass at Founders Chapel, take a trolley tour of beautiful San Diego and watch the Toreros in a spirited basketball game. The weekend is sure to reacquaint you with your student and the University of San Diego. We look forward to seeing you! The Whalens with their grandaughter, Erica. Grandparents Weekend helps to keep all interested folks aware that USD is not only for the students education, but relies on the emotional support of the whole student family. Pat Whalen Grandparents Weekend 2012 at a Glance! Friday, February 24 Visit your student s class Founders Chapel Tour Culinary Demonstration Campus Tram Tours The History of USD and the Road Ahead Welcome Reception Saturday, February 25 Gra ndparents Weekend Breakfast Campus Tram Tour San Diego City Tour Torero Tip-Off Party Torero Men s Basketball vs. Gonzaga Diego the Torero Olé!
Friday, February 24 All Day Classes are open to Grandparents Weekend guests. If you plan to sit in, please have your student notify their professor prior to your arrival on campus. 9:30-10:15 a.m. and 11-11:45 a.m. Founders Chapel Tour** MEET IN THE CHAPEL FOYER AT THE BACK OF FOUNDERS HALL Sister Virginia Rodee 57, 74, USD s assistant vice president for Mission and Ministry, will engage you in the history of USD s landmark. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Culinary Demonstration** HAHN UNIVERSITY CENTER, FORUM C Join USD s award-winning team of chefs and culinary masters for a demonstration of seasonal fare. Our talented team will prepare a healthy meal using fresh, local, organic ingredients. Samples and recipes will be provided. Lunch options on campus Founders Chapel Pavilion Dining STUDENT LIFE PAVILION, FIRST LEVEL Lunch is served from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Enjoy a 10% discount when you show your Grandparents Weekend name badge at the Pavilion Dining. Discount is valid any time in the Pavilion Dining Feb. 24-25. HAHN UNIVERSITY CENTER, LA GRAN TERRAZA Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Enjoy a 10% discount when you show your Grandparents Weekend name badge at. Reservations encouraged; visit www.lagranterraza.com or call (619) 849-8205. Discount is valid any time in Feb. 24-25. Friday, February 24 12:10 p.m. Founders Chapel Mass Today s Mass will include a special dedication to grandparents and families. Everyone is welcome! 1:30-2:15 p.m. Campus Tram Tours** MEET IN FRONT OF THE DEGHERI ALUMNI CENTER Take a tour of Alcalá Park in the comfort of a USD shuttle narrated by knowledgeable campus guides. Departs at 1:30 p.m. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Six Decades Later: The History of USD and the Road Ahead** Degheri Alumni Center, Room 120 Experience a once in a lifetime look into USD s history recounted by Sister Sally Furay 72, 78 who served as provost from 1972-1996 and learn what s on the horizon from provost Julie Sullivan, PhD. 3:30-5 p.m. Welcome Reception** HAHN UNIVERSITY CENTER, FORUM C A welcome by USD president, Mary E. Lyons, PhD. Enjoy light refreshments while being entertained with a special performance from USD s students. Program begins at 4 p.m. DINNER OPTION ON CAMPUS Hahn University Center Dinner is served from 5-9 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and receive a 10% discount with your Grandparents Weekend name badge. Campus Tram Tour
Saturday, February 25 9-10:30 a.m. Grandparents Weekend Breakfast** HAHN UNIVERSITY CENTER, FORUM C Veronica Galvan, PhD, assistant professor of Psychology joins us to discuss Making Your Memory Work for You, a presentation highlighting different types of memory, and simple yet powerful ways to maintain and enhance your memory. A delightful breakfast will be served at 9:15 a.m. and the program will begin at 9:45 a.m. Gra ndparents Breakfast San Diego Trolley Bus 10:45-11:45 a.m. Campus Tram Tour** MEET IN FRONT OF THE HAHN UNIVERSITY CENTER Take a tour of Alcalá Park in the comfort of a USD shuttle narrated by a knowledgeable campus guide. Departs at 10:45 a.m. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. San Diego City Tour and Lunch** MEET IN FRONT OF THE HAHN UNIVERSITY CENTER Enjoy an informative and entertaining historic tour of San Diego aboard a comfortable trolley tour bus. The narrated, three-hour tour will cover many points of interest, including Old Town, the Gaslamp Quarter, Coronado, San Diego Zoo and El Prado in Balboa Park. The trolley bus will stop at Seaport Village for a no-host lunch. Advance tickets are required for all family members and seats are limited. Please indicate whether any passengers will be in wheelchairs. Ticket cost is $30 per person. Saturday, February 25 LUNCH OPTION ON CAMPUS Hahn University Center Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and receive a 10% discount with your Grandparents Weekend name badge. 2:30 p.m. Torero Tip-Off Party** EAGEN PLAZA, JENNY CRAIG PAVILION All Grandparents Weekend participants are invited to enjoy a pre-game gathering before heading into the Jenny Craig Pavilion to cheer the USD Toreros to victory. Pre-game food and refreshments will be served. A cash only, no-host beer and wine bar will be available. Tickets are $10 per person. 4 p.m. Torero Men s Basketball vs. Gonzaga** JENNY CRAIG PAVILION Cheer on USD basketball in one of the most spirited games of the year! Please note: tickets for this game are limited. Adult and youth tickets are $25. USD students are free with USD student I.D., but students must pick up tickets in advance through USD Athletics and will be seated in a different section. If you would like to sit with your student, you must purchase them a full-priced ticket through the Office of Parent Relations. GO TOREROS! Beat Gonzaga! DINNER OPTION ON CAMPUS Hahn University Center Dinner is served from 5-9 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and receive a 10% discount with your Grandparents Weekend name badge. L a Gra n Terra za
Worship opportunities The Immaculata Parish Friday: 8 a.m. Saturday: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 9 and 11 a.m. Founders Chapel Friday: 12:10 p.m. Sunday: 7 and 9 p.m. USD Toreros in Action Sports fans may also consider supporting our USD Toreros at these events on campus this weekend. USD Baseball Tournament Friday, Feb. 24 USD vs. Kansas State, 10 a.m. USD vs. Pacific, 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 USD vs. Oregon State, 1 p.m. All games held at Cunningham Stadium, USD. All Weekend SAF E! Registration and Other Important Information Complete the registration form on the last page by Feb. 13 and mail to: University of San Diego Office of Parent Relations 5998 Alcalá Park Degheri Alumni Center, Suite 217 San Diego, CA 92110 Online Registration Go to www.sandiego.edu/parents to register and make payments for Grandparents Weekend online. NOTE: Tickets will not be mailed. Upon arrival to campus, pick up your registration packet at the Hospitality Table. See locations and times below. Cancellation Cancellations requested after Feb. 17 will not be granted a refund. Check-in and Hospitality Table Upon arrival to campus, pick up your registration packet. You will receive name badges and confirmation for reserved activities. FRIDAY Check in at the Degheri Alumni Center, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. SATURDAY Check in at the Hahn University Center, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Parking Reserved parking will be available at the Mission Parking Structure. Please use USD s Main Driveway and look for signs when arriving. Be sure to check the website for updates and to register: www.sandiego.edu/parents Check-in at the Hospitality Ta ble
Lodging Accommodations USD has preferred rates with many San Diego hotels, including special discounted room rates with Bartell Hotels. Visit www.usdpartnership.com or call (800) 345-9995 for rates and to make a reservation. Special Accommodation Contact the Office of Parent Relations for special accommodations at (619) 260-4808 or parents@sandiego.edu. USD Torero Store The USD Torero Store offers a variety of items for purchase during the weekend. Grandparents will enjoy a 15% discount with presentation of their name badges. *Discount does not apply to textbooks or the computer department. Contact Us Contact the Office of Parent Relations at (619) 260-4808, email parents@sandiego.edu or visit www.sandiego.edu/parents. Welcome Reception Be informed! Become a fan! Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/usdparents Campus Tour Pick up Your USD Gear! Go Toreros! Mail completed form to: University of San Diego, Office of Parent Relations, 5998 Alcalá Park, Degheri Alumni Center, Suite 217, San Diego, CA 92110. Grandparents Weekend Registration form Reservations required for all guests. Please RSVP by Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. Registration Fee for Grandparents Weekend: $35 per person (USD students free) Number attending x $35 = $ I/We plan to attend: (Please indicate the number attending, including USD students) Friday No. of Reservations Cost per person Founders Chapel Tour (9:30 a.m.) OR included Founders Chapel Tour (11 a.m.) included Culinary Demonstration (10:30 a.m.) included Campus Tram Tour (1:30 p.m.) included The History of USD (2:30 p.m.) included Welcome Reception (3:30 p.m.) included Saturday Breakfast and Program (9 a.m.) included Campus Tram Tour (10:45 a.m.) included San Diego City Tour (11 a.m.) x $30 per person $ Torero Tip-Off Party (2:30 p.m.) x $10 per person $ Men s Basketball Game (4 p.m.) x $25 per person $ In honor of my grandchild, please accept this donation for the Parent Partnership Fund: $ Total Due: $ USD Student Name Your Name: I am a: USD Grandparent USD Parent Family Member or Friend Phone Email Names of other family attending: Print names as they should appear on badges. Payment Options: Check made payable to the University of San Diego Please charge my: American Express MasterCard Visa Account Number Expiration Date NOTE: Student meal cards cannot be used for payment. Fees for Grandparents Weekend 12 do not constitute a tax deduction under current IRS regulations. The market value of benefits to you, including guests, exceeds the fees indicated.
OFFICE OF PARENT RELATIONS Degheri Alumni Center, Suite 217 5998 Alcalá Park San Diego, CA 92110-2492 Join us for USD Grandparents Weekend Feb. 24 25, 2012