Torero Tuesday 2024

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About Torero Tuesday


24 Hours to Make a Brighter Future!

Torero Tuesday is USD's Annual Day of Giving when Toreros across the globe come together to support the part of USD that means the most to them. 


Help us Light the Way forward at USD by making a gift to the area of campus that means the most to you! 

 
Thank you and Go Toreros!


Torero Tuesday Priorities

Updates
Happy Hour Challenge Winners

Congratulations to our Happy Hour Challenge Winners! 

1st Place: Torero Spirit Dance Team
2nd Place: Department of Environmental and Ocean Sciences!

Thank you for participating in the Happy Hour Challenge! 

The final challenge of Torero Tuesday, the Night Owl Challenge, starts at 9pm on the dot!

Today by Gillian Rose
Scavenger Hunt Winners!

Thanks for helping find Lil' T!

Congratulations to all of our students across campus who helped Diego Torero's best friend find his way home! Each student has won $2,000 for their campus organization of choice!

Courtney Wristen: Womenโ€™s Basketball
Kelsey Tadlock: Womenโ€™s Softball
Alexandra Riggs: Womenโ€™s Softball
Thomas Caneday: Engineering Alumni Council Scholarship
Coco Sequiera: Womenโ€™s Rowing
Sophia Pinedo: Womenโ€™s Softball
Alyssa Hernandez: Womenโ€™s Softball
Jonas Bimshas: Political Science Department
Kiara Alcina: Student Affairs/Phi Chi Theta
Gianna Kelly: USD Spirit Dance Team

Today by Gillian Rose
Lunch Break Challenge Winners

Congratulations to our Lunch Break Challenge Winners! 

1st Place: Men's Club Rugby
2nd Place: Women's Rowing!

Thank you for participating in the Lunch Break Challenge! 

The Happy Hour Challenge starts at 5pm! 

Today by Gillian Rose
Nelson-Andrews Challenge Winners!

Congratulations to the following academic units for winning $10,000 each in support of first generation graduate scholarships. 

-School Of Law

-Knauss School of Business

-Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering

-Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science

A tremendous thank you to Virginia Nelson '79 (JD)  and Mark Andrews for supporting this match and first generation graduate scholars!

Today by Gillian Rose
Coffee Break Challenge Winners!

Congratulations to our Coffee Break Challenge Winners! 

1st Place: Women's Club Soccer
2nd Place: College of Arts and Science Dean's Leadership Fund

Thank you for participating in the Coffee Break Challenge! 

The Lunch Hour Challenge starts at 12 noon! 

Today by Gillian Rose
Early Bird Challenge Winners!

Congratulations to our Early Bird Challenge Winners

1st Place: Women's Club Volleyball
2nd Place: Club Surf

Thank you everyone for supporting Torero Tuesday! 

Stay tuned for the Coffee Break Challenge starting at 10am! 

Today by Gillian Rose
The Student Scavenger Hunt is Back for Torero Tuesday 2024!

Clues will start dropping at 10am on Torero Tuesday! Be sure to follow USD's Main Instagram page for more information! 

Today by Gillian Rose
Matches & Challenges
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Donation Challenge

David Hale University Ministry Challenge

$15,000 if 150 donors give in the next 13 hours, only for the next 30 donors

Trustee David Hale has generously agreed to contribute $15,000 to University Ministry once 150 gifts have been received.

Another 30 Donors needed to reach challenge goal!

For University Ministry (Torero Tuesday 2024)

Offered by David Hale

80%
to goal
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Donation Challenge

Torero Student Support Fund Challege

$25,000 if 250 donors give in the next 13 hours, only for the next 180 donors

The O'Connor and Vollmer Family will generously contribute $25,000 to the Torero Student Support fund when 250 donors make their gift in support of the fund. Don't delay! Make your gift now in support of our current students!

Another 180 Donors needed to reach challenge goal!

For Torero Student Support Fund

Offered by O'Connor and Vollmer Family

28%
to goal
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Donation Challenge

Pat Morrin '83, '24 PA College Coffee Break Challenge

$7,500 if 75 donors give in the next 13 hours, only for the next 0 donors

Pat Morrin '83, '24 PA will donate $7,500 to the College when 75 donors make a gift in support of CAS during the Coffee Break Challenge (10-11am PST) on Torero Tuesday! Set your alarms and give to CAS!

Challenge Complete!

For College of Arts and Sciences (Torero Tuesday 2024)

Offered by Pat Morrin '83, '24 PA

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Donation Match

Denise Hickey '94 School of Law Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $100,000, only for the next $0

Denise Hickey '94 (JD) has generously agreed to match all gifts to the Law School dollar for dollar up to $100,000! Don't delay, make your gift to USD School of Law!

Match Complete!

For School of Law (Torero Tuesday 2024)

Offered by Denise Hickey

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Bosco Family Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $50,000, only for the next $0

Mark and Amanda Bosco have generously agreed to match all gifts to men's golf, dollar for dollar, up to $50,000 during this year's Torero Tuesday! Make your gift in support of Men's Golf now!

Match Complete!

For Men's Golf

Offered by Mark and Amanda Bosco

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Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering Benefactress Challenge

$1 per $1 donated up to $25,000, only for the next $0

Thanks to the generosity the schoolโ€™s benefactress, Ms. Darlene Marcos Shiley, the next $25,000 contributed to the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering will be matched dollar for dollar up to $25,000

Match Complete!

For Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering (Torero Tuesday 2024)

Offered by Darlene Marcos Shiley

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Torero Tuesday Signature Challenges
Nelson-Andrews First Generation Scholarship ChallengeVirginia Nelson '79 and Mark Andrews have generously agreed to award $10,000 in matching funds per school to the first four graduate degree awarding schools to raise $5,000 in support of First Generation Graduate School Scholarships.
Academic UnitDonorsRaised ($)
Women Imagine the Future Scholarship Fund (Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering First Generation Graduate Scholarships)7$16,050
SOLES First Generation Student Scholarships16$2,060
Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies First Generation Scholarships0$0
Law School First Generation Scholarship7$20,825
College of Arts and Sciences First Generation Scholarships10$1,600
Knauss School of Business First Generation Student Scholarships8$15,585
School of Nursing First Generation Scholarships16$17,760
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Book icon7%Students
Parent icon20%Parents
Suitcase icon12%Faculty/Staff
Friends icon21%Friends
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