INVITATION: Juneteenth Celebration – Thursday, June 19, 2025

Please join President Carol Folt, along with faculty, staff, students, and members of the USC community, as we commemorate Juneteenth. The event will focus on the theme Educate, Innovate, Elevate: Reinvesting in Our Communities, with an exciting program, impactful speakers, free food, and music. Thursday, June 19, 2025 9:30 AM Reception10:00 AM Program International PlazaTutor Campus…Continue Reading INVITATION: Juneteenth Celebration – Thursday, June 19, 2025

Career Development Resources: Learning and Growing with Excellence

USC Staff Assembly encourages the professional growth and career development of all staff members. Please visit this site for a collection of peer-curated tips and resources throughout the year. We want to hear from you. Please share your thoughts and requests for any specific areas of professional and career development you would like us to address…Continue Reading Career Development Resources: Learning and Growing with Excellence

Send us your graduation photos!

Congratulations to all faculty and staff who will receive their degrees at commencement this week. On top of the hard work you do for the university, graduating is an incredible accomplishment, and we’d like to recognize you! To be featured on the Employee Gateway, email gateway@usc.edu by next Thursday, May 22, with a picture from the day, along…Continue Reading Send us your graduation photos!

Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to prioritize emotional well-being. Employees and their dependents enrolled in the USC Trojan Care EPO and USC PPO Plans have access to 25 no-cost therapy or coaching sessions annually through Lyra Health, which offers quick access to care, virtual visits, and self-care tools. Visit the Employee Gateway for more…Continue Reading Mental Health Awareness Month

Financial Wellness Spring 2025 Series – Navigating Towards a Successful Financial Future

Tuesday, May 13, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. The USC WorkWell Center’s Financial Wellness subcommittee is hosting “Navigating Towards a Successful Financial Future”, a financial education webinar series for faculty and staff the second Tuesday of the month from February to May. The purpose of the series is to support employees in increasing their financial literacy…Continue Reading Financial Wellness Spring 2025 Series – Navigating Towards a Successful Financial Future

The Power of Gratitude

Want to boost happiness and connection at work? USC Marshall’s Glenn Fox found that gratitude grows when gestures meet our needs and make us feel seen. His research highlights how dignity and effort shape deep appreciation. Share the spirit by recognizing your colleagues—nominate a Top-Notch Trojan, send a Staff Assembly Gratitude Gram, or explore recognition opportunities within your school…Continue Reading The Power of Gratitude

Pechanga Resort Discount

As part of its partnership with USC, Pechanga Resort Casino is offering faculty and staff an exclusive 20% discount on weekday stays (Monday through Thursday), plus a $25 play credit, valid through the end of the year. It’s a great way to relax and recharge while supporting a partnership that invests in USC student scholarships. …Continue Reading Pechanga Resort Discount

The USC WorkWell Center Presents: Health from the inside out: Gut microbiome, prebiotics, and probiotics

Health from the inside out: Gut microbiome, prebiotics, and probiotics Thursday, May 1, 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. We will explore the powerful gut microbiome and its influence on our health and psychological well-being. You will learn what negatively impacts our gut health and which foods are important for managing and improving our gut microbiome. Zoom…Continue Reading The USC WorkWell Center Presents: Health from the inside out: Gut microbiome, prebiotics, and probiotics