SoCalAPPA met at the University of San Diego for an engaging Drive-In Workshop focused on facilities leadership, sustainability, and campus wellness. Attendees experienced informative sessions, guided campus tours, and meaningful networking with peers—all set on the Nation’s #1 Most Beautiful Campus (The Princeton Review, 2023).

Friday, March 27, 2026
7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
University of San Diego

Program Topics

• How USD’s Facilities Management Team Embraces a Culture of Care
• Fostering Wellness Through Green Building
• Improving the Environment Through Energy Management

Campus Tours

Participants selected one campus tour during registration:

• Campus Tour #1: Brand New Student Wellness Center & NCAA Basketball Practice Facility
• Campus Tour #2: USD’s Renewable Energy Hub (2MW Solar Array, Battery Energy Storage System, and Natural Gas Fuel Cell)

Registration Fee:
The registration fee was $50. Registration included breakfast, lunch, and a selected campus tour.

SoCalAPPA Welcome Social

The SoCal APPA Board of Directors hosted a casual Welcome Social on Thursday, March 26th at 6 PM at Casa Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant (4105 Taylor Street, San Diego, CA 92110). The reception was free and open to all Drive-In Workshop attendees. Participants joined for networking and fellowship with fellow Facilities Management professionals from Southern California.

If you would like to see photos of the event, please click the following link:

USD Drive-In Workshop Photo Gallery – Southern California APPA