August 24, 2020 Dear USC Students, As we begin a new academic year, we write today to reaffirm the University’s commitment to our shared Principles of Community and to make clear our position on issues regarding online harassment, identity-based discrimination, and the importance of free speech. At USC, the principle of expansive free speech is a foundational…Continue Reading A Message to USC Students from Winston Crisp and Varun Soni
Month: August 2020
Community Update from President Folt on Diversity Initiatives
August 4, 2020 Dear USC community, Greetings. I hope this email finds you and your families safe and well. I am writing to update you on the initiatives I announced several weeks ago to confront systemic racism at USC. Over the past month, thousands of people have offered opinions and proposals for the change needed….Continue Reading Community Update from President Folt on Diversity Initiatives
Summer Webinar Series on Racial Justice + Social Equity + Well-Being
July 31, 2020 Dear Colleagues, We know that racism affects the health and well-being of individuals and communities, and that working to end discrimination in all its forms can take a toll on our own mental health and well-being. As we continue the journey to creating a climate that prioritizes and fosters diversity, inclusion, belonging,…Continue Reading Summer Webinar Series on Racial Justice + Social Equity + Well-Being