As we begin a new academic year, the Provost’s Office is pleased to invite you to join Mindful USC—a program dedicated to supporting the well-being, resilience, and growth of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Category: Health
During this challenging period, we want to reaffirm USC’s commitment to your well-being, personally and professionally. In alignment with the university’s values and to support you during this time, the Office of Behavioral Health’s WorkWell Center is launching a new initiative for faculty and staff.
Dear Students, As a follow-up to last week’s message from President Folt and Board of Trustees Chair Johnson on the Trojan Family Relief Fund, we are writing to share an update on the grant application process and other Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts at USC. The Trojan Family Relief Fund grant application process is now open. (Update: As…
Dear Fellow Trojans, Last week, President Folt and Board of Trustees Chair Johnson shared information on the Trojan Family Relief Fund. Today, we write to share an update on the grant application process and other Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts at USC. The Trojan Family Relief Fund grant application process is now open. Faculty, staff, postdocs, and…
Dear Trojan Family, This past week has us all heavy-hearted. In the face of such a disaster, Los Angeles feels much smaller, and more connected. We’re proud and moved to see how Trojans from around the world are reaching out to help those in need. We’ve heard stories of Trojans helping the wildfire response efforts…
On November 16, USC Pharmacies will be running the Fall Drug Take Back Day, where students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to drop off unused drugs that they no longer intend to use.
USC is committed to promoting a healthy, safe, and comfortable environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. This includes having a smoke-free campus and making our community aware of the Great American Smokeout on Nov. 16, 2023.
I write today to share that Kelvin J. A. Davies will be stepping down from his post as Executive Vice Provost effective December 31, 2023. He will stay on as Special Advisor to the Provost through the end of February 2024 to assist with the transition of the role, at which time he will return to his well-earned retirement.
Over the past three weeks, we’ve been in conversation with many faculty, students, staff, alumni, and parents who have been personally and profoundly impacted by the violence in Israel and Gaza.
Yesterday, the federal government announced new actions to address antisemitism and Islamophobia on college campuses.
In recognition of your hard work, we are pleased to announce that USC will be offering an extended Winter Recess for all eligible employees, to begin on Thursday, December 21, 2023, and end on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. We will return to the office on January 3, 2024.