USC Staff Assembly is pleased to present the following events for staff during Election Engagement Week. Engage with us as we promote well-being, wellness, and health promotion. Please help us to spread the word (not COVID) by attending our virtual events. Yes, there are giveaways!
Overcoming Remote Work Exhaustion
Tuesday, October 20
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Before Covid-19, working from home was the dream. Enter 2020. We are realizing that remote work is not the utopia we had imagined. While technology supports business continuity, challenges have arisen that are causing exhaustion. Dr. Lara Hilton of Center for Work and Family Life explains why it is so hard – and how to make it easier. Topics include mindful Zooming, increasing social connection, and tips for self-care that will fix your work-from-home woes. Discussion to follow.
Register in advance for this workshop
Water Cooler Wednesday
Wednesday, October 21
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
USC Staff Assembly recognizes the challenges our community is facing during the pandemic. We are creating programs for staff members to connect, network, and have discussions about common interests and concerns. In honor of nominations week, our discussion will focus on Staff Assembly membership, who are we, what do we do, how can you become involved. Join the discussion!
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 945 9852 3871
Passcode: water
Vitality Workshop
Wednesday, October 21
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Interested in learning more about the Vitality platform and other resources within our health plans? Join Greg Condell for an interactive discussion.
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Stay Active Staff!
Friday, October 23
7:00 AM – 7:30 AM
Wake up with Staff Assembly for an invigorating workout hosted by RecSports. Bodyweight Burn, Upper Body – Push, pull, lift and lower your way to strong, sexy arms in this bodyweight workout designed to help you get stronger in just 30 minutes.
Back to Basics: Reconnecting to Support Family Wellbeing
Friday, October 23
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Working parents may be concerned about the social/emotional impacts of COVID-19 on their children and teens. In this talk, Jessica Ayala, LCSW, will offer supports for the mental health and wellbeing of kids and parents with the aim of reinforcing the family unit. Topics include Self-Care, creating new ways of connecting and getting back to the Great Outdoors. Parents looking for practical guidance are encouraged to attend.
Register in advance for this workshop>>
Stay Active Staff!
Monday, October 26
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Stretch and Strengthen with Staff Assembly in a group Yoga class hosted by RecSports. WORKflow Yoga – An energetic movement based yoga class for recovery and restoration through fluid physical motion.
Stay Active Staff!
Wednesday, October 28
7:00 AM – 7:30 AM
Wake up with Staff Assembly for an invigorating workout hosted by RecSports. Bodyweight Burn, Core & Cardio – Battle your limits in this full-body cardio class with an extra emphasis on your core. You bring the energy, we’ll bring the beat in this uptempo, 30-minute bodyweight WORKout.
Water Cooler Wednesday
Wednesday, October 28
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
USC Staff Assembly recognizes the challenges our community is facing during the pandemic. We are creating programs for staff members to connect, network, and have discussions about common interests and concerns. This week’s topic: Thing that most surprised you about working remotely. Have you discovered any new talents? Learned something new? Join the discussion!
Meeting ID: 945 9852 3871
Passcode: water
During Election Engagement Week, we encourage staff members to attend the following events planned by our campus partners:
Black Alumni Association
BAA Launches New Series: “Critical Conversations”
Wednesday, October 21
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
USC experts discuss Black identity in the 2020 election.
Registration is required. Please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYiCQt8EBuHMv61C-S-m0vTdN4sQyOqOIQ5E6YC79Mt_qZOg/viewform
UndocuAlly Training for all USC Staff & Faculty
Thursday, October 22
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
On behalf of USC Student Equity & Inclusion Programs, USC Gould School of Law’s Immigration Clinic, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, USC Student Health Counseling and Mental Health Services, and IDEAS (Improving Dreams, Equality, Access, and Success) at USC, we cordially invite you to participate in next week’s Undocumented Student Week of Action Week by attending our UndocuAlly Training for all USC Staff & Faculty on Thursday, October 22 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
The training will include an overview of history, laws, and policies affecting undocumented individuals; share the needs, concerns, and challenges of immigrant students and their families; identify campus and community resources, and discuss what it means to be an ally to undocumented students.
Registration is required. Please RSVP here: http://bit.ly/USCundocallytraining
Kristina Wong for Public Office: Live from Her Home!
Friday, October 23
5:30 PM
Presented by Visions and Voices.
Performance artist, comedian, and elected representative, Kristina Wong is taking her raucous campaign online to arouse civic engagement!
Registration is required. For more information and to RSVP visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kristina-wong-for-public-office-live-from-her-home-registration-121451618059
Alumni ReSCeptions (for staff who are also alumni)
October 18 – 25 (various dates available)
Build your local Trojan Community. During the ReSCeption, you’ll make new friends and professional contacts, learn about upcoming USC events in your region, and get valuable advice from local Trojans living and working around you.
Visit the event website to find the location near you and to register. https://alumni.usc.edu/alumni-welcome-resceptions/