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The February General Assembly Meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 25, 9:30-11 AM. All current USC staff members are invited to attend. Register in advance for the entire series of meetings this semester and join as often as you are able. Please contact us at staff.assembly@usc.edu with any questions….Continue Reading Reminder: February General Assembly Meeting

This spring, the USC Culture Journey will host the Open Communication Series where we explore how we can engage our community in ways that are respectful, empowering, and healing. We will be joined by experts in the fields of psychology and political science to discuss topics like resilience, civility, and open discourse. The way we…Continue Reading Culture Journey Open Communication Series: Scott Barry Kaufman – Thursday, February 24th, 2022

Hosted by the USC Marshall Center for Investment Studies and the USC Investment Office, the USC Marshall Financial Literacy Festival on April 5, 2022 (10am – 2 pm) aims to meet the need of many USC students, faculty, staff and alumni to improve and enhance their personal financial literacy. The festival keynote speaker is Morgan Housel, author of The Psychology…Continue Reading Marshall Financial Literacy Festival April 5, 2022

USC is proud to once again host the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books taking place on campus on April 23rd and 24th. Volunteers are a critical part of the festival’s success and we encourage you to be a part of it. Volunteers receive free parking, lunch, and a T-shirt, and sign-up to volunteer for…Continue Reading LA Times Festival of Books

Jynna Hughes, Library Supervisor for the Library for International and Public Affairs, USC Libraries is the recipient of our January Recognition Award.  She was celebrated at the General Assembly Meeting on Friday, January 28, 2022. Shahla Bahavar, Head Librarian, nominated Jynna for embodying the Trojan Spirit and exemplifying our shared university values.  From Shahla, “Her (Jynna)…Continue Reading Congratulations Jynna Hughes – Staff Assembly Recognition Award Winner

In partnership with the University Staff Club, USC Staff Assembly selects one staff member each month to honor them for their contributions to the university. We have a new application and encourage staff members to nominate colleagues whose efforts exemplify the university’s values. Learn more about the awards and the submission process.    …Continue Reading USC Staff Assembly Monthly Recognition Awards

The January General Assembly Meeting is scheduled for Friday, January 28, 9:30-11 AM on Zoom. All current USC staff members are invited to attend. Register in advance for the entire series of meetings this semester and join as often as you are able. Please contact us at staff.assembly@usc.edu with any questions….Continue Reading Reminder: January General Assembly Meeting

The USC Asian Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Association (APIFSA) is pleased to share this new video introducing the group, formed in response to the increase in anti-API hate and violence following the tragic shootings in Atlanta last March. The group’s mission is to create a safe space and a strong voice to advocate for…Continue Reading USC Asian Pacific Islander Faculty & Staff Association

On Monday, January 17th, our country and many around the world will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The day is spent not only as a day of reflection of Dr. King’s civil rights work and the indelible mark it made in American history but as a day of service…Continue Reading Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr – January 20, 2022

The USC Office of Sustainability would like to share these updates with USC Staff: USC has set the goal to become carbon neutral by 2025! (FAQs here) The Office of Sustainability offers the following tips to help staff members Green Your Office. Earth Week is coming – April 18-22, 2022. If your office/department would like…Continue Reading Sustainability at USC: An Update for Staff!