Copley Connects - Fall 2018

HOMECOMING AT COPLEY LIBRARY: Celebrating the Past with a Look Towards the Future

PHOTOS FROM TOP: Yearbooks, newspapers, and other ephemera on display for Homecoming weekend; Diane Maher discusses the upcoming renovation with visitors; Dean Byrd visits with alumnae of the University of San Diego.

By Christopher Marcum On the morning of October 13, 2018, USD

alumni were invited to kick off their Homecoming celebrations by joining the Dean of the University Library, Theresa Byrd, for a first look at our upcoming renovation plans. The event attracted 25 alumni, from as far back as the 1960s, as well as parents of current and prospective students, who joined us for a light breakfast, mimosas, and great conversation. Renderings of renovation plans encouraged discussion about our future, and a beautiful display of items from decades past inspired guests to share some great stories about their time at USD. Curated by Diane Maher, Head of Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, the display featured our reunion years and Golden Torero inductees. We had a lot of fun and the morning ended on a high note when former Copley Student Assistant Kellen Gill (‘08), shared a humorous story that inspired Professor Maher to treat attendees to a private tour of our special collections and archives. Thanks to everyone who joined us for our first annual Homecoming celebration; we look forward to seeing all of you again soon.

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