“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
Month: July 2017
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