Good Things

The month of February in photos

University of Southern California | Photography by Gus Ruelas
February 2025

A group of contemporary dancers mid-air in a performance, wearing stylish outfits, with dramatic lighting on a dark stage.

Dancers take big leaps and artists stretch their imagination. We celebrate culture, cool clubs and sacred spaces. We learn to be prepared and gratefully welcome rain.

A dancer in a vibrant pink outfit performs a dynamic pose on stage, balancing on one foot with arms gracefully extended.
Two dancers in flowing red and orange costumes perform an expressive duet on stage, striking a graceful and dynamic pose.
A dance instructor gestures while speaking to a group of students in a dimly lit rehearsal space.
A group of dancers in casual and athletic clothing perform a synchronized movement on stage, balancing on one leg with arms curved.Grace, strength and beauty personified at the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance.
A large inflatable piñata-like animal with a white head, pink legs, and colorful fringe stands in a courtyard with people nearby.

An artist's hand smudges charcoal on a detailed drawing of audio equipment, adding texture and depth to the artwork.

A student in a USC sweatshirt paints on a canvas, surrounded by brushes, a palette, a laptop, and other art supplies.
An artist in a red jacket draws intricate black ink illustrations in a sketchbook, surrounded by printed artworks and pens.
Students observe a gallery wall filled with paintings, drawings, and mixed-media artworks in an art exhibition.The art of imagination is on display at the USC Roski School of Art and Design.

Black History Month

An opportunity to celebrate brilliance, legacy, and what unites.

A woman writes on a board at an outdoor event, holding a book and surrounded by art supplies and flowers.
A close-up of a hand writing names in blue marker on a board, with red flowers in the foreground.
A group of people smiling and interacting at an outdoor event, gathered around a table with snacks and gift bags.

Involvement Day Fair

A group of smiling student_v3s at a Fiber Arts Club booth, showcasing handmade crochet and knit items under a green umbrella.Knit, purl, stitch… yep, we have a club for that!
Four women in hijabs stand outside a glass door, attentively observing an indoor event, one holding a drink.
People observing and photographing artwork at an indoor exhibition, with large calligraphic paintings on display.New art debuts in the refurbished Muslim Prayer Space and Community Center.

USC Safety & Emergency Preparedness Fair

Safety experts teach us to be ready for anything.

A USC Fire representative conducts a safety demonstration for a group, with emergency gear and CPR training materials on a table.
USC Department of Public Safety officers demonstrate a safety device to students using their phones at an outdoor event.
A firefighter demonstrates a tool next to a fire truck at an outdoor event on a sunny day.

A person walks across a wet brick plaza with a purple umbrella, their reflection visible in a puddle on a rainy day.Seems like it never rains in Southern California… until it does!