Dr. Wagner found purpose through his work and the meaningful connections he made with others, and his contributions to philosophy, both in the department and outside of the University, will continue to live on through the expansive, brilliant bodies of work he left behind.
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Delta Lambda Phi (DPhi), a fraternity for queer men and LGBTQ+ allies, is in the process of joining the University of San Diego’s campus and will be the first queer fraternity at a religious university. The initiative to establish DPhi began with multiple sophomore men who wanted to create an inclusive social space for queer students on campus.
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Every few weeks, USD Ministry staff and various students on campus pay a visit to Rachel’s Night Shelter. The shelter is one of many women’s homelessness programs offered through the Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego, a Catholic welfare agency. Students and faculty prepare meals to bring to the shelter and eat with the residents while hearing their stories and experiences. This allows for a deeper understanding of the issues of homelessness and emphasizes compassion and understanding.
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Many people anticipate the fall season for the popular and widely celebrated holiday of Halloween — a night that consists of spooky decorations and fun costumes. However, many other celebrations take place during the fall season which hold important cultural and religious value to people worldwide. Holidays such as Day of the Dead — also known as “Día de los Muertos” — All Saints’ Day and Diwali bring unique forms of comfort, hope and inspiration into the lives of those who celebrate.
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Since 1992, the United States has celebrated Filipino American History Month during the month of October. It marks the anniversary of the first recorded evidence of Filipinos’ arrival in America on Oct. 15, 1897, aboard a Spanish ship in modern-day Morro Bay, California.
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Every month, the University of San Diego’s campus storytelling initiative “There’s More” hosts a live podcast featuring members of the USD community sharing stories that “[explore] the human condition through the practice of changemaking,” according to the initiative’s website. The initiative is a collaboration between the College of Arts & Sciences, the Humanities Center and the Changemaking Hub.
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Every year, the University of San Diego’s Department of Theatre puts on an undergraduate fall production. This year, the department is performing “Heroes of the Fourth Turning,” a modern play written by playwright Will Arbery in 2019. The story is controversial and addresses many hot-button topics prevalent in society today, including topics relevant to Catholic ideologies and conservative-Catholic views.
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This past June, 32 members from the USD community embarked on the Camino de Santiago, a six-day, 70-mile pilgrimage starting in Madrid, Spain, and open to people of all faith backgrounds. People participate in the trek for many reasons, including religious healing and personal growth.
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A recent Washington Monthly article declared USD one of the best colleges for student voter registration, with a registration rate above 85%. USD Votes, an on-campus nonpartisan club, is a leading contributor to the accomplishment due to its advocacy for political awareness and participation in local and national elections.
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The University of San Diego’s class of 2026 breaks records as the most diverse class in the university’s history since its founding in 1949. The basis of this accomplishment stems from the statistic that there are more students of color than white students in the new class.
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