Dear USC community, I am writing to share news about USC’s medical health system. As you all know, there is much to celebrate, and it was my pleasure to share this with you at my State of the University address at HSC. I also spoke with many of you at the installation of Dr. Carolyn…
Author: Rod Yabut
April 11, 2022 We’re here today to remember our history, and to give a new name, a powerful name, to our future. Confucius once said, “The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their proper name.” And what is a proper name? Well, names are symbols, often of the people and places we value…
April 20, 2022 Good morning. Welcome to everyone here in-person or watching online. We have a lot to talk about today – accomplishments of the past year and plans for the future, and I’ve personalized this talk to include more about achievements in the health sciences writ large. I’d like to start by asking you…
April 14, 2022 Good morning. Welcome to everyone here or watching online. We have a lot to talk about today – accomplishments of the past year and plans for the future. I’d like to start by asking you to close your eyes and visualize a peaceful garden of rocks, paving stones, and trees. Earlier this…
Dear Trojan faculty and staff, Greetings. It is wonderful to see everyone back not only from spring break but from nearly two years of COVID restrictions. As we look ahead, there will be many opportunities to take what we have learned and apply it in new and creative ways. It is also a moment of…
Dear Trojan Community, As you may have seen, Rick Caruso, Chair of the USC Board of Trustees, just announced that he will be entering the race for mayor of Los Angeles and will be stepping down as Board Chair. Chair Caruso has been an inspired Board leader and his passion for and commitment to USC…
To our USC Jewish community and supporters, I want to thank all of you who have reached out to express your concerns about recent antisemitic and anti-Zionist posts on social media. These hateful comments have challenged USC’s reputation as a supportive and welcoming environment for our Jewish community, and highlighted the need for us to…
Dear USC Community, In all the commotion that comes with beginning a new year, I want to pause to welcome you back and say thank you. I am so grateful for you – our students, faculty, and staff – who showed up and looked out for one another through these grueling 20 months, even as…