Desiree Duar pushed her friend Levi Kingston in his wheelchair through the grocery aisles at Target. “I was thinking about maybe a salad, or I might get bread to make some sandwiches or something,” Duar said, touching a packaged salad in a display case. Duar, who grew up in the neighborhood around USC, was checking out the university’s latest development, USC Village on Saturday….Continue Reading Neighbors get a closer look at USC Village open house
Year: 2017
Meet Hecuba, queen of Troy
The culmination of Thursday’s opening ceremonies at USC Village was the unveiling of an instant landmark. As the ceremony neared its end, USC President C. L. Max Nikias, his wife Niki C. Nikias and sculptor Christopher Slatoff helped lift the red wrap from Hecuba, queen of Troy, punctuated by fireworks and the trumpets of the Trojan Marching Band….Continue Reading Meet Hecuba, queen of Troy
Archived Livestream: Grand Opening Celebration
The grand opening of USC Village included full fanfare, remarks from campus and community speakers, and the unveiling of a new campus icon: Hecuba, Queen of Troy. Watch the archived event footage on USC’s YouTube Channel….Continue Reading Archived Livestream: Grand Opening Celebration
Shopping and Dining Options for the Whole Community
USC Village features a range of shops, amenities and dining options, open to USC’s community and neighbors….Continue Reading Shopping and Dining Options for the Whole Community
Central Piazza
The open air central piazza provides a natural gathering space for building friendships and community….Continue Reading Central Piazza
McCarthy Honors Residential College
“It will give so many more students the opportunity to live on campus, which will be a tremendous benefit to them. USC Village is going to be a very special addition to the university, and we feel fortunate to make a gift to help start it off.” —Kathleen Leavey McCarthy ’57, USC Trustee Kathleen L….Continue Reading McCarthy Honors Residential College
Student Rooms and Lounges
Brian Ruben ’09 remembers the day he and two fellow Trojans spotted their future. “We were walking home from class and saw somebody riding a fixed gear bike,” Ruben said. “The kid riding it told us it cost about $2,000, and a light bulb went off: ‘Why should such a simple looking bike cost so much money?” Ruben is now chief bicycle officer with Solé Bicycles, which sells stylish, quality bikes starting at $399. The Venice-based company sold 5,000 bikes last year and will open a shop at USC Village this fall…Continue Reading Student Rooms and Lounges
New dining hall at USC Village favors flavor and a healthful menu
Chef Nathan Martinez is enthusiastic when he talks about the offerings, which include a Mediterranean bar with hummus, baba ghanoush, fresh Greek olives, marinated sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes, along with pasta salads. “When these students graduate, we hope they take these healthier eating habits with them.”…Continue Reading New dining hall at USC Village favors flavor and a healthful menu