10/29-Letter to the community from President Folt regarding recent events

Dear USC community, Sexual assault is a serious problem at university campuses across the country, and it is a problem at USC. When it happens, the entire university is impacted. We share in the anger at this violence and compassion for those who are harmed. It strikes at the heart of the community and the…

10/22- An important message from USC

Dear USC community, We are writing to provide additional information about Wednesday’s campus crime alert. That alert referenced two separate incidents: a police report of sexual assault at a fraternity last weekend, and confidential information that drugs may have been placed into drinks without consent at a party last month at the same house, leading…

10/5- Game Day Update

Dear Trojan Family, After a dominating victory over Colorado, our football team returns home for Trojan Family Weekend! We are excited to welcome thousands of USC parents and families to campus and the Coliseum this Saturday! Thank you to everyone who has made our return to tailgating – and to the Coliseum – a success…

10/1 – Mandatory Harassment Prevention Training

Dear Colleagues, As part of USC’s ongoing commitments to fostering a positive environment and ensuring the university is in compliance with federal and state legal requirements, all faculty and staff – including in academic- and healthcare-specific roles – are required to take the online course “Preventing Harassment and Discrimination” when they begin employment and then…

9/28 For Faculty and University Staff: Vaccine Update for Campus— Influenza and COVID-19 Boosters

Sept. 28, 2021 TO:      USC Faculty and University Staff FR:       Sarah Van Orman, Chief Health Officer, USC Student Health             Division Chief for College Health, Keck School of Medicine of USC RE:      Vaccine Update for Campus— Influenza and COVID-19 Boosters As we enter the influenza season, the University has renewed the decision to require influenza vaccines…

9/15 – National Recovery Month 2021

To: USC Students, Faculty and Staff As you may already be aware, September is National Recovery Month—a time to promote and support the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of community members and service providers across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible, and new evidence-based recovery practices.…

9/8 – USC v. Stanford Game Day Update

Dear Trojan Family, Thank you to everyone who attended our football home opener against San Jose State! It was wonderful to see the Trojan Family in the Coliseum after so many months apart. Your energy plays a critical role in creating a competitive and electric environment for our student-athletes. We are excited to host our…

9/3 – Faculty & Staff COVID-19 Health & Safety Webinar

To view a recording of the Faculty & Staff COVID-19 Health & Safety webinar, visit the COVID-19 resource page of the Employee Gateway or click on this link: Webinar Recording

8/25- Game Day and Coliseum Update

Dear Trojan Family, I hope this note finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. We can’t wait to see you in the Coliseum for the home opener against San Jose State on September 4! It will be a truly remarkable experience as our football team, students, fans, marching band, and spirit programs come…

8/23 – Introducing Nasal Testing, and other COVID-19 Testing Updates

August 23, 2021 To:         All USC students; All Faculty; All University Staff Fr:           USC Student Health RE:         Introducing Nasal Testing, and other COVID-19 Testing Updates As of this week, USC Student Health is re-introducing nasal swab as a method for collecting samples for COVID-19 testing. Nasal swab appointments are available through MySHR (Monday-Friday until 3:30 PM)…