Where Books Are King
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books — the nation’s largest literary and cultural festival — returns to the USC University Park Campus this weekend, with two days of author visits, panel discussions, performances, book signings and more.
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Researchers at the USC-based Statewide California Earthquake Center contributed models that forecast earthquake ruptures for the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Seismic Hazard Model.
The honorees join more than 40 USC faculty as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Rats fed a diet full of fat and sugar in adolescence suffered memory impairment, USC researchers found. The study reinforces the important link between the gut and the brain.
EARTH MONTH: USC Viterbi’s Kandis Leslie Gilliard-AbdulAziz looks at plastic waste, orange peels and corn husks and sees a potential beneficial to society.
Tales from a Climate Crusader
As Earth Month continues, two-time Oscar winner Jane Fonda inspired Trojans as she shared her story of climate activism with USC Annenberg Dean Willow Bay.
Sustainability Research at USC: Pioneering a Greener Future
USC researchers understand that solutions for our planet’s sustainable future can come from many sources — and they are leaving no stone unturned. Our scientists engage with various communities to address concerns about aquaculture’s environmental impacts and economic benefits. Trojans are looking at the biological circuitry of plants, which could help develop crops more resilient to climate change. They are exploring green hydrogen as humanity’s fuel for the future.
As USC celebrates Earth Month, take a look at some of the latest Trojan discoveries to address urgent global climate issues.
Spotlight: USC’s Health Sciences Schools
Keck School of Medicine of USC
At the Keck School of Medicine of USC, we are dedicated to improving quality of life for individuals and society by promoting health, preventing and curing disease, advancing biomedical research and educating tomorrow’s physicians and scientists.
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
The mission of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC is to provide education, scholarship and outreach that improves oral, dental, craniofacial and general systemic health and well-being locally, nationally and internationally.
USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
One of the top pharmacy schools nationwide, the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences continues its centurylong reputation for innovative programming, practice and collaboration.
USC Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Through innovative research, education and clinical practice, the USC Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy optimizes people’s engagement in the ordinary and extraordinary activities of life.
USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy
The USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy is committed to transforming how we prepare the next generation of physical therapists to deliver the highest level of care to society. With our longstanding leadership in the field, we are uniquely positioned to develop innovative solutions that integrate our strengths in research, education and clinical service.
USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
The mission of the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology is to promote healthy aging for diverse individuals, communities and societies through leadership and innovation in research, education and practice.
USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work champions social justice for the well-being of individuals, families and communities through innovative teaching of evidence-based practice and practice-based skills, pioneering transformative research and cultivating leadership for social change.
Countdown to Commencement 2024
Around the University
Defining Courage
Join the USC Center on Public Diplomacy for Defining Courage, a live docu-theatre experience that explores the legacy of the Nisei soldiers — Americans of Japanese ancestry who served in segregated units during World War II. The Nisei were the most decorated soldiers of the war, and yet their accomplishments are unknown to most.
6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 30
Bing Theater
Earth Day Painting
Come celebrate Earth Day (April 22) with some table and pot painting with free snacks and music!
Earth Month at USC is a cornerstone initiative within Assignment: Earth. Dedicating the month of April to sustainability catalyzes meaningful change, inspiring individuals to take action, adopt sustainable practices, and contribute to a more resilient and equitable future for all.
2-6 p.m. Monday, April 22
USC Peace Garden
USC Kaufman’s Spring 2024 BFA Showcase
The USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance’s BFA dance majors will perform new and existing works of choreography by Kyle Abraham, Bret Easterling, Nina Flagg, Roderick George, Bruce McCormick, Christopher Wheeldon and “Move Ya Body!”—a new “Dance for TV/Camera” experience. Tickets are free, and registration is required.
Various Times, Thursday-Saturday, April 25-27
Bing Theater
