SAN FRANCISCO – The University of San Francisco Athletics Department will be hosting a three-part event this Saturday, Nov. 11, that will be celebrating both the 45th anniversary of Title IX and USF's first female national champion, track and field athlete Charlotte Taylor.
 
Each event – the reception, main event, and game* are open to the public and free of charge.
 
The special day will kick-off during the intermission between set two and three of the women's volleyball game at War Memorial at the Sobrato Center. First serve is set for noon. *All female athlete alumni will be admitted free of charge. As always, students and faculty with an ID and children under the age of 12. The break between sets will include a special performance honoring Charlotte Taylor, female alumni and the Title IX anniversary.

Following the match, the Title IX Reception will commence at 1:30 p.m. at War Memorial at the Sobrato Center in the Club Level Lounge. Attendees of the event will enjoy free appetizers and free wine. The three selections of wine include varietals from Kistler, Three Sticks and Gary Farrell – all vineyards local to Northern California.

From the reception, guests and alumni should head to Xavier Room in Fromm Hall at 2:45 p.m. The main event will be held there and commence at 3 p.m. It will be highlighted by speakers including Athletic Director Scott Sidwell, Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director Joan McDermott, various female student-athlete alumni, current USF head coach Helen Lehman-Winters, and national champion Charlotte Taylor. Several short features will compliment the event, recalling memorable moments in Dons history while also focusing on the impact of Title IX.
 
The main event will wrap around 5 p.m.
 
For tickets to the match against Loyola Marymount, click here.
 
If you have questions regarding the events above or are interested in attending, please RSVP to Katie Morgan (lmorgan2@usfca.edu).