“We must stand up to bigotry and discrimination, in all their forms,” she writes in the wake of the events in Atlanta that took eight lives, six of them Asian women. “We must stand against misogyny and xenophobia, wherever and whenever they appear.” Read her full letter.
Category: Quick Takes
This is the short-form blog for providing updates about campus changes. It will sometimes summarize key issues from major announcements, and sometimes it will share new information in faster, more accessible terms than waiting for the next roundup memo.
USC has received permission from state authorities to host in-person commencement celebrations for the classes of 2020 and 2021. The in-person ceremonies for undergraduate and graduate students will take place at the Coliseum twice a day from May 14-25. Every graduate will be invited to one ceremony with their specific school or degree program cohort.…
The university strongly recommends that students, faculty and staff delay travel and stay close to home, even if vaccinated. If you must travel, follow the Domestic Travel Safety Guide: Get tested through the Pop Testing program before and after your trip, do not travel if your test is positive or if you have any symptoms, and plan…
COVID-19 trends in L.A. County have been favorable, and we are optimistic that additional reopenings may be authorized in coming days and weeks. Updates: VACCINES: All USC employees are encouraged to schedule a vaccine appointment through myturn.ca.gov. Appointments are also available through the city of Los Angeles website. Appointment slots are added regularly as vaccine…
Openings will be phased in over the coming weeks. Activities — all using reservations systems and requiring Trojan Checks, COVID-19 testing, a flu shot and a daily wellness assessment — include: • Cromwell Field and outdoor tennis practice courts. • School-operated outdoor canopies for small, socially distanced groups to support instruction. • Music and dance…
Most USC employees meet the criteria for vaccination at public vaccination centers. Each employee is encouraged to make an appointment at the most expedient location: through pharmacies, retailers, large-scale public vaccination sites or through your current health care provider. USC Student Health continues to work through groups of on-site employees based on occupational risk prioritization.…
President Carol L. Folt this week named three senior administrators who will join her leadership team: Christopher Manning has been named USC’s first chief inclusion and diversity officer. He will reinforce the university’s commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging. Read the announcement. Kyle Henley will join USC as senior vice president of communications. He…
As numbers improve, everyone is reminded to continue with all safety measures — including avoiding any in-person Super Bowl or basketball watch parties. Other updates from Sarah Van Orman of USC Student Health: LATEST NUMBERS: The availability of ICU beds has increased to 13% capacity. The number of positive cases among students and employees also is decreasing,…
After focusing on vaccinating health care workers, the county has announced moving to the first group in Phase 1B — people 65 and older. USC Student Health will be opening vaccination appointments to faculty, emeriti, students and staff who are 65 and older; people in that group will receive information on how to schedule an…
As spring classes get underway, students are reminded that they may not host or attend any in-person gatherings. Those who do face potential disciplinary action that could include being barred from accessing university facilities for the rest of the semester, probation, suspension or expulsion, and student organizations may lose their recognition. Students whose actions violate…