Visions and Voices is a university-wide arts and humanities initiative unparalleled in higher education. The initiative was established by Provost C. L. Max Nikias in order to fulfill the goals set forth in USC’s strategic plan; to communicate USC’s core values to students; and to affirm the human spirit. Highlighting USC’s excellence in the arts and humanities, the initiative provides a unique, inspiring and provocative experience for all USC students, regardless of discipline, and challenges them to become world-class citizens who will eagerly make a positive impact throughout the world.
The series features theatrical productions, music and dance performances, conferences, lectures, film screenings and many other special events both on and off campus. At every Visions and Voices program, students are invited to dialogue and interact with artists, writers, professors and special guests. These interactions provide a dynamic experience of the arts and humanities and encourage active exploration of USC’s core values, including freedom of inquiry and expression, team spirit, appreciation of diversity, commitment to serving one’s community, entrepreneurial spirit, informed risk-taking, ethical conduct and the search for truth.
While many of the events are held on campus, students may also take advantage of L.A.’s vast cultural landscape by attending events at the city’s many theatres, museums and performing art centers.
With this year’s exciting lineup of events, including an evening with world-renowned author Isabel Allende, a performance by the fantastic tap dancer Savion Glover, an evening of classical Greek theatre with the National Theatre of Cyprus, a talk by internationally acclaimed artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Michael Tilson Thomas conducting the USC Thornton Symphony and an evening with Pritzker Prize–winning architect Zaha Hadid, Visions and Voices provides a very special experience for USC students and contributes to making USC a truly global university.
Please click here for the Request for Proposals for the 2010-11 Visions and Voices faculty grants. The deadline to submit proposals is October 1, 2009. |
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