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Stronger Community Begins with You
Community well-being starts with taking care of yourself. Show how you reconnect and stay grounded with yourself and others by sharing a selfie. By taking part, you contribute to a more connected and supportive community of social work students, faculty, and staff. It is important now, more than ever, to connect with each other during these uncertain times.
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Check back here to see featured photos! For questions, contact Ann Marie Yamada.
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Slide 1: USC graduates celebrate at commencement, with the university seal and the message “Stronger Community Begins With You!” displayed across the image.
Slide 2: Arianna, an MSW student, smiles for a selfie with fellow graduates in caps and gowns during commencement.
Slide 3: Oscar, an MSW student, smiles for a selfie standing in front of a historic building with colorful towers and stone walls.
Slide 4: Giselle, an MSW student, smiles for a photo wearing a graduation cap and stole.
Slide 5: Christina, an MSW student, smiles for a selfie wearing sunglasses on the beach.
Slide 6: Ann Marie, a faculty member, smiles for a photo wearing red sunglasses and holding a red pinwheel in front of a banner.
Slide 7: Shay, an MSW student, smiles for a selfie wearing a blue top.
Slide 8: Danielle, an MSW student, smiles for a selfie wearing sunglasses in a car.
Slide 9: Seth, a staff member, smiles for a selfie at his office desk with dual monitors and a city skyline behind him.
Guidelines:
- If sharing a group selfie, ensure everyone in the photo has consented to having their image shared on our social media or website.
- We have the right to remove anything the school determines as inappropriate.
- Be safe, be respectful, and have fun! Avoid displaying risky, inappropriate, or dangerous behaviors, or offensive language or gestures, including political messaging. We want to create a space for all participants to find community well-being through this experience.
Available now, you can upload your selfie to our share drive by scanning the QR code below. Include your first name & program in the file name.
Info and resources for organizational culture and well-being activities within the school and local community.
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- 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!