PressFriends at USC RSO volunteers at two local elementary schools – Foshay Learning Center and John Mack Elementary School. PressFriends at USC RSO is part of PressFriends Inc., which mentors 500 Title I elementary students every year in a total of seven elementary schools and five community programs. The program uses project-based learning (creation of… Read More »Volunteer for USC Kids News
On Sunday, February 12th, GeroTech SC hosted a Facebook Workshop in partnership with the Emeriti Center and the Half Century Trojans, where they covered the basics of the Facebook platform and explained key terms such as “Meta”, “Facebook Messenger”, and much more. This presentation explained how to use the numerous features of Facebook through demonstrations… Read More »Event Recap- GeroTech SC: Facebook on 2/12
Join us for part three of a four-part webinar series which will explore the entrenchment of racism in U.S. politics, and its impact on political power and representation in communities. Titled “Behind Closed Doors,” the webinar series is being hosted by the USC Price School and its Center for Inclusive Democracy, the California Black Freedom… Read More »Price Event – Behind Closed Doors: Redistricting – Does it Really have to be Zero-Sum Politics? How Multi-Racial Coalitions Have Worked Together to Build Political Power for All
For nearly 200 years, stand-up comedians haven’t just been reflecting society, they’ve been influencing it through pointed social commentary. Join us for a live discussion about the evolution of the art form, some of the most influential comedians, the growing challenge of censorship, and much more. Tue., Feb. 28Noon – 1 p.m. PT 3 – 4 p.m. ET via… Read More »Partner Event Dornsife Dialogue – Stand-Up Comedy: Its historic influence on society
USC Institute for Integrative Health & Wellness PRESENTS OUR NEXT INTEGRATIVE QUARTERLY SYMPOSIUM… Mind & Body Benefits of Recreational Exercise March 2nd @12PM - 1:30PM PST REGISTER ON ZOOM HERE Meet one of our speakers: Jonathan Casper, PhD Topic: The Physical and Psychosocial Benefits of Pickleball with Older Adults Dr. Casper is an Associate Professor… Read More »Partner Event – Mind & Body Benefits of Recreational Exercise
It will take more than bricks, mortar and money to rebuild Ukraine. It will require enormous human capital including the academics, physicians and policy experts who are essential to driving economic growth. And it will require overcoming problems, including corruption and a declining population, that plagued Ukraine even before it was invaded. Please join our… Read More »Price Event – Rebuilding Ukraine: The Human Factor
This Intellectual Journey by the Retired Faculty Association, held on Thursday, March 9, 2024, featured Professor Emeritus Arnold Platzker, Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Dr. Platzker attended Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his assistant residency at Boston City Hospital for the Department of Pediatrics. This was… Read More »RFA Intellectual Journey with Dr. Arnold Platzker – March 9, 2023
Join us every month for the SRA meeting, where we discuss upcoming events and logistical matters related to our social, educational, and entertaining programs. As a community, we strive to maintain a strong and lasting relationship with each other and USC through our various events, including casual lunch programs, an annual retirement luncheon, a holiday… Read More »Monthly SRA Board Meeting
On Sunday, March 19th, GeroTech SC hosted a Browser Workshop in partnership with the Emeriti Center and the Half Century Trojans, where they explained what a web browser is and how it differs from a search engine. Attendees learned about the pros and cons of the top browsers that are used and which ones are… Read More »GeroTech: The Best Browsers and Most Useful Apps for Seniors on 3/19
George Washington and author Michael Pollan both have had a profound and enduring influence on humanity’s relationship with food. Washington’s research into how to modernize farming led to new approaches to crop rotation and soil management that remain relevant today. Meanwhile, Pollan’s thoroughly researched books have unearthed insights into how our food is produced and how it… Read More »Partner Event – Food for Thought: A Conversation with Michael Pollan
