Los Angeles County is one of 41 counties included in a California Department of Public Health order prohibiting most nonessential activity outside of the home between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. from Nov. 21-Dec. 21. Read Friday’s letter to the USC community from USC Student Health’s Sarah Van Orman.
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.
Wednesday’s update on COVID-19 safety and operational measures for the spring semester includes: Spring classes will begin remotely, as announced last week. We continue to prepare for in-person instruction and activities if and when conditions improve. The reduction of student fees to a combined central student fee of $100 has been extended into the spring…
The risk of COVID-19 exposure is high amid an alarming increase in cases in the county; cases among USC students and on-site employees are also increasing, USC Student Health’s Sarah Van Orman notes. Follow all face covering, hand hygiene and physical distancing guidelines, and limit contact with others outside of your household for the next 14…
The recent rise in COVID-19 cases in L.A. County makes it likely that we begin the spring semester with the same remote instruction we’ve had during the fall and no additional students in residence halls, Provost Charles Zukoswki writes in a memo to the USC community. The university remains hopeful that at some point during…
With the end of the semester and Thanksgiving approaching, the university recommends travel only for those who plan to remain at their destination for the entire winter break, which extends into January. Other travel and safety guidelines: A pre-travel COVID-19 test is recommended for everyone who will be traveling. Sharing meals is unfortunately one of…
To offset the elimination of the traditional spring recess, the university has scheduled five Wellness Days — March 12, March 23, April 7, April 22 and April 30 — on which there will be no classes and no classwork is expected of students. April 30 had been scheduled to be the last day of classes for…
USC Student Health’s Sarah Van Orman underscores the importance of avoiding groups — even small groups — as well as maintaining hand hygiene, face covering and physical distancing behaviors. The past week has seen an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases among students and employees: There are now 29 active cases, up from a low…
Provost Charles Zukoski and Vice President for Student Affairs Winston Crisp offer resources and suggestions as Election Day approaches: Everyone is encouraged to vote. A county voting center is available on each campus: Galen Center at the University Park Campus and the Soto 1 building on the Health Sciences Campus. Both are open 10 a.m.-…
With key events approaching including Halloween, Election Day and USC football, USC Student Health’s Sarah Van Orman offers an update and reminders to help Trojans stay safe. USC is seeing low numbers of cases among students, faculty and staff. Parties and large gatherings remain prohibited by public health order and university policy, guidance that is in…
Two proposed rules would restrict career opportunities for H-1B visa holders and make it more difficult for them to retain critical jobs they already hold. The changes would have serious consequences for international scholars. Read Monday’s letter from President Carol L. Folt.