Monthly Archives: November 2018

Memo: Support in the Wake of Another Mass Shooting

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MEMORANDUM

To:                  USC Community

From:              Michael W. Quick

                        Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Date:               November 8, 2018

Subject:           Support in the Wake of Another Mass Shooting

It is with a very heavy heart that I write to you yet again in the wake of another mass shooting. On behalf of our entire university, I offer my deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill.

Reports suggest many of the victims are college-age, which makes this latest shooting hit even closer to home. I know many of you are tired and angry, and I share those feelings. Please know that we are reaching out to those in our community who may have been affected, and we are reaching out to our colleagues at Pepperdine University, Cal Lutheran University, Moorpark College, CSU-Channel Islands, and the other schools where victims may be from.

As we try to collectively process another senseless tragedy, I want to reassure you again that your safety and security is our number one priority. Our Department of Public Safety and our Threat Assessment Team, working alongside the Los Angeles Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation when necessary, are continually dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming campus where everyone can thrive.

I want us all to keep these resources in mind as we work through the challenges that these events can bring:

I have been so proud of our community in the wake of past disasters. In each instance, we have banded together, supported each other, worked through our grief as a community, and rededicated ourselves to the creation of a better world where this no longer happens. While this gets more difficult with each new tragedy, I know that we will do the same this time.

Message from President Austin regarding Staff Achievement Award

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The staff at USC play a vital role in the work we do every day.  Their contributions touch every corner of our university, and have a profound impact on our ability to make a difference in the wider world.  Our staff are the backbone of our university.

With this in mind, all members of the USC community are invited to submit nominations for the 2019 President’s Award for Staff Achievement, which will be presented at the annual Staff Recognition Luncheon next year.  This award is presented each year to a current, full-time staff member who has made outstanding contributions to the university.  The award carries with it a $3,000 honorarium.

The nomination period runs through December 31, 2018.  The nomination form, as well as helpful guidelines and other information, is available at the President’s Award website:https://employees.usc.edu/presidents-award.  All nominations will be reviewed by the staff achievement advisory committee, which will submit a short list of nominees to me for final selection.

Sincerely,

Wanda M. Austin

Interim President

Admissions, Race and Identity

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Early Bird Rate Expires November 12!
One week left to register at the Early Bird rate!
The CERPP Conference 2019: Admissions, Race and Identity takes stock of the critical conversations that are taking place on campus and throughout the nation on race and identity. The aims are to raise consciousness on issues of race and identity formation andto explore how this awareness may inform more inclusive and effective admission policy and practice.
Join us as prominent scholars and leaders provide a powerful combination of mind-opening and practice-strengthening master classes and workshops.
Emily Shaw at conference podium
Conference Speakers
The CERPP Conference 2019 will feature the following speakers:
  • Shafiqa Ahmadi, Associate Professor of Clinical Education; Co-Director, Center for Education, Identity, and Social Justice, USC
  • Darnell Cole, Associate Professor of Education; Co-Director, Center for Education, Identity, and Social Justice, USC
  • Sylvia Hurtado, Professor of Education, UCLA
  • Ange-Marie Hancock, Dean’s Professor of Gender Studies and Professor of Political Science and Gender Studies, USC
  • Stella Flores, Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Diversity and Associate Professor of Higher Education, NYU
  • Julie Posselt, Assistant Professor of Higher Education, USC
And panelists:
  • Joyce Balak, Director of Admissions & Financial Aid, Laguna Blanca School
  • Marie-Therese Bigham, Director of College Counseling, Isidore Newman School
  • Art Coleman, Managing Partner and Co-Founder, EducationCounsel
  • Rakin Hall, Executive Director of Admissions, University of Utah
  • Kedra Ishop, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, University of Michigan
  • Richard Shaw, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, Stanford University
The sessions include:
  • Race & Identity: Why It Matters
  • Does Whiteness = Meritocracy in Admissions?
  • Identity Formation and Intersectionality
  • Workshop: Identity in Holistic Review
  • The Salience of Racial Identity
  • Workshop: Training to Avoid Implicit Bias
  • What Research Tells Us About the Consideration of Race
  • Workshop: Considering Race in Admissions: Practical Lessons from the Courts
Conference Hotel: Indigo
We will be hosting the CERPP Conference 2019 at the beautiful, modern Hotel Indigo LA Downtown (899 Francisco St., Los Angeles, CA 90017).
The special CERPP Conference rate is $189/night.
Phone: Call 866.246.3446. Group code US1

Spring 2019 Work Study Position Available

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Dear students,

Work for the Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies during the Spring 2019 semester!

If you receive work study funds, you are eligible to apply and be considered for a work study position within our department next semester. Please see the attached flyer for details and direct any questions to gender@usc.edu.

Thank you, and good luck!

Purchase Official USC Doctoral Regalia!

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Instructions to Purchase Official USC Doctoral Regalia
*Now through December 31, 2018 11:59pm EST order the full official USC doctoral regalia and
receive $100 off the price of the gown. You must order the gown, hood, tam w/ tassel in a single
transaction to qualify. Use Promo code USCDR100.
Official USC Doctoral Regalia pricing:
USC Custom Doctoral Gown- $659.00
USC Custom Doctoral Hood- $169.00
USC Rouge Tam- $99.00
Gold Bullion Tassel – $50.00
Gold Silk Tassel- $30.00
To purchase Official USC Doctoral Regalia visit:
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On this website:
 Choose CA as the State, select Los Angeles as the City, and choose University of Southern
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 Select Doctoral Hood and select velvet color (Velvet color represents your major)
 Select 8 Sided Doctoral Tam, following the Cap Measurement Guide in the How To Measure
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 You can either check out as a guest or create an account.
 At the next screen enter your Billing Information, Shipping Information, any Expedited
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o Please note that normal manufacturing time for custom made apparel is approximately 6
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 Standard 6 weeks manufacturing time: No extra charge
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USC Libraries Research Award

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SC Libraries Research Award

The annual USC Libraries Research Award recognizes excellence and creativity in the use of USC Libraries’ research collections and services. Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to submit papers or projects they have completed at USC in a for-credit class or through independent study during the spring, summer, or fall semesters of 2018. In addition to their papers, a Reflective Essay of 500-1000 words is required.

A panel of faculty and community experts will judge the submissions and select the winners that will be announced at the award reception. Graduate winners receive up to $500; undergraduate winners receive up to $300. Other awards are available. This year’s deadline is January 25, 2019, at 5PM. For full details and to submit, please visit http://libguides.usc.edu/researchaward.

2019 Universum Career Test

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Dear Students,

 

Do you know what employers are looking for in future hires? Participate in the 2019 Universum Career Test and learn more about your career profile, matching employers, and high-demand industries. This powerful tool will give you an edge in the job search process and your opinions will be heard by your ideal employers! Click here to take the survey – https://careertest.universumglobal.com/s/19ususc