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Info and resources for organizational culture and well-being activities within the school and local community.

Celebrate Culture and Well-Being

Stay Connected

• Please bookmark and visit the Organizational Culture and Well-Being webpages (this is one of them!) for further details on resources, upcoming USC events on the USC Events Calendar, and ways to get involved!

• If you would like to get involved in other ways or have community-building ideas, please reach out to Ann Marie Yamada.

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• For more information on digital accessibility resources for creating inclusive and accessible content.
• To support a professional and inclusive learning environment we have designed some school spirit Zoom backgrounds. The Zoom backgrounds in this Google Drive folder are a few to consider using during class.
  
  Have your own design idea? Official school Zoom backgrounds must follow USC brand identity guidelines and be consistent with our student code of conduct. Send your designs in for consideration to be added to our selection!

Heritage and History Month Celebrations 
 

Featured Monthly Celebration

Women's History Month - March 2025

“Women's history is women's right, an essential, indispensable heritage from which we can draw pride, comfort, courage, and long-range vision.”

— Dr. Gerda Lerner, the "godmother of women's history"

International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8, 2025, as a part of Women’s History Month, March 1, 2025 -March 31, 2025. International Women's Day is celebrated in honor of women's right's movement and for 2025 is dedicated to accelerating action for gender equality. By addressing systemic barriers and biases women face, both in personal and professional spheres, opportunities for women will become more abundantly available.

Learn More

International Women’s Day 

The History of Women’s Day Celebrations

Five Most Influential Women in the History of Social Work 

Endeavors’ Six Women Who Changed Social Work Forever

Learn more about the mission of #AccelerateAction and how to show support.

Inspiring Stories of Female Leadership Across the World

Influential Women in Social Work From The Last Ten Years

SUCCESS Magazine’s  2025 Women of Influence

USA Today’s 2025 Women of the Year

Sandra Patricia Aguilar Carabalí believes that women’s leadership is key to protecting Colombia’s environment and peace | UN Women – Headquarters

Ways to Celebrate

USC Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day Virtual Event

When: March 8, 2025 at 12pm (PST)

Where: Link to Event 

Please join President Carol Folt on International Women's Day as faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members honor and celebrate achievements of women while exploring the theme "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion." 

Virtual International Women’s Day Celebration 

When: March 7, 2025 at 10:00am (EST) / 7:00am (PST)

Where: Virtual, UN Youtube Channel or UNWeb TV

Join this virtual celebration that will feature inspiring global women leaders of activism, business, entertainment, art, sports, human rights, and a Broadway cast performance! 

Find a local celebration near you!

International Women’s Day Event List (virtual and in-person options)

United Nations For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment

Use the hashtag #ForAllWomenAndGirls on digital platforms to share how you celebrate International Women’s Day and inspire women and girls across our nation.