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“The Visions and Voices program is an excellent supplement to the academic initiatives of the university and greatly improves the USC’s ability to provide a first-rate education.”

“It is seriously excellent. Thank you very much. These opportunities are truly priceless.”

“I am very grateful for many of the opportunities you offer students on campus and off campus. Thank you.”

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Being at USC means being part of one of the world’s most vibrant and exciting cultural landscapes: Los Angeles! Visions and Voices encourages students to explore L.A. and take advantage of the fantastic cultural opportunities available. Click here for more information on what to do and where to go!

Dear Friends:

With the arrival of summer, the 2007–08 season of Visions and Voices has come to an end. It has been an incredible year, featuring a diverse array of events, including an evening with Ira Glass, a lecture by DJ Spooky, a concert featuring John Williams, a performance by Lily Tomlin, an Italian film festival, as well as events throughout the city. Every program provided students with the opportunity to interact with artists and scholars and to reflect on USC’s core values, such as freedom of expression, diversity and the search for truth. It has been exciting to see the university reinforce its deep commitment to the arts and humanities through this initiative. And it has been extremely rewarding to see our students, regardless of what they are studying, embrace the arts and humanities in their lives.

I am deeply grateful to Professor Tara McPherson, chair of the Visions and Voices faculty committee, and Dean Madeline Puzo, chair of the Visions and Voices Deans’ committee, for their outstanding leadership. They developed a fantastic array of programs and contributed immensely to the success of the initiative. I would also like to thank Anthony Byrnes for coordinating the Experience L.A. series. From the Tony Award-winning Avenue Q at the Ahmanson Theatre to the Wooster Group’s highly inventive production of Hamlet, Byrnes provided our students with amazing opportunities to experience Southern California’s arts and culture scene.

I want to thank the many faculty members and schools who helped select and organize the 2007–08 season of events. You have played an invaluable role in developing a superb roster of programs. The feedback from the USC community, including students, staff and faculty has been remarkable. Together you have demonstrated our university’s commitment to the arts and humanities and transformed campus life at USC. 

The 2008–09 year promises to be even bigger and better! We will kick off the year with Spark: The Third Annual Multimedia Showcase featuring dance, music, spoken word, video and more! Other programs we can look forward to include an evening with NPR humorist and best-selling author David Sedaris; a residency and concert featuring the acclaimed Tokyo Quartet; a dance performance by the Trey McIntyre Project; a talk by the internationally renowned architect Yona Friedman; and a Rolling Stones film festival, just to name a few. Visit our website on June 5 for a complete list of 2008–09 events!

Last but not least, I would like to thank Provost C. L. Max Nikias for his exceptional leadership and vision. It is because of his deep commitment to the arts and humanities and to our students that this initiative exists. Thank you, Provost Nikias, for creating an inspirational initiative and dynamic opportunities for our students.

Do keep in mind that the arts and humanities don’t stop after your final exams! There are many cultural opportunities to take advantage of locally, nationally and globally. If you are in Los Angeles for the summer, please visit our L.A. Art and Culture page for information on just some of the great arts and humanities happenings about town.

Have a fantastic, safe and culturally rich summer. We look forward seeing you in the fall!

Best,

Daria Yudacufski
Managing Director, Visions and Voices