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USC Pacific Asia Museum shop in Pasadena sells fair trade items to help women worldwide rise

In the museum’s shop, 60% of the merchandise is certified as fair trade — sourced from Asian American and Asian artists, as well as L.A.-area artists.
Business

USC Trustee Dominic Ng to chair key government business advisory effort

Ng, a USC trustee since 2014, will chair the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Advisory Council next year.
President Carol L. Folt’s State of the University speeches scheduled
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President Carol L. Folt’s State of the University speeches scheduled

The president will speak to faculty and staff members in addresses April 14 on the University Park Campus and April 20 on the Health Sciences Campus; RSVP by April 7.
USC State of the University: Carol Folt
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State of the University: President praises campus community’s strength, grace

In the second of two addresses, Carol Folt announces Charles Murry as the new director of the Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at USC.
USC Sea Grant leads new efforts to assess impact of DDT in ocean near L.A.
Science/Technology

USC Sea Grant leads new efforts to assess impact of DDT in ocean near L.A.

A recent discovery of nearly 800,000 pounds of the banned toxic pesticide near Santa Catalina Island sparks new research for an institution that has spent five decades helping Southern California manage its coasts.
President Folt outlines ‘moonshots’ including computer, health sciences initiatives
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President Folt outlines ‘moonshots’ including computer, health sciences initiatives

In her first in-person State of the University speech, she lays out her blueprint for the university’s future.
Rendering of Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg Human-Centered Computation Hall, home to the USC School of Advanced Computing
Science/Technology

USC launches School of Advanced Computing

The new school, a key feature of USC President Carol Folt’s Frontiers of Computing “moonshot,” will act as a nexus for advanced computing research and education across the university.
University

USC plastic bottle ban keeps a million bottles out of landfills

The ban on single-use plastic beverage bottles — part of USC’s effort to reach zero waste by 2028 — took effect July 1.
Thanks to new meters, wasted water will be a thing of the past at USC
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Thanks to new meters, wasted water will be a thing of the past at USC

To detect leaks and promote sustainability, the university is installing ultrasonic submeters on dozens of older buildings and cooling towers.
USC India Innovation Summit: Early career alumni panel
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‘USC-India: Partner the Future’ trip builds on decadeslong educational, professional relationship

President Folt leads delegation of deans, researchers and administrators on three-city tour touting USC as a partner of choice for Indian students, businesses and government organizations.