Birnkrant Residential College (2023-24)

WELCOME

TO THE RESIDENTS OF BIRNKRANT

RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE

WELCOME!

We are incredibly excited to welcome you onto campus as an official member of the Trojan Family! Living in a Residential College is a unique experience where students get to meet people from across the United States and the world. You will learn to live, interact, and socialize together and create memories that soon prove that this is more than just a place to sleep—it is your new home for the year.

Welcome to USC Residential Education!

We hope you are looking forward to your transition and excited about meeting and living among 259 of your fellow peers. Home to the Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi American (APIDA) Leaders Community and the FirstGen+ Living Learning Community, we know you’ll love the vibrant, proud, and scholarly environment Birnkrant residents have fostered over the years. Through offering you diverse programming opportunities, faculty and staff support, and “Seven Floors of Open Doors,” we’re confident that you’ll feel at home in no time!

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THE RESIDENTS OF

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Find us on Instagram: @USC.BK

WHAT WE DO

NIGHTS AT TROY

Nights at Troy is a yearlong event series hosted by Residential Education. The series includes on-campus and off-campus events that are open to all housing residents. At these events, you have the opportunity to meet other Trojans living in housing, participate in fun activities, explore different parts of Los Angeles, and earn free prizes!

August

• Night at the Museum

September

• Outdoor Movie Screening

• Taste of LA: Free Food Festival

• Residential College Cup

October

• Beach Excursion

• Midnight Movie at a LA Movie Theater

November

• All About Astrology

• End of Semester Wellness Event

December

• Snow Fest

WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday, August 14, 2023

• Move-In Day

• Faculty in Residence Meet & Greet

• Community Meeting

• Courtyard Connections

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

• Move-In Day

• Faculty in Residence Meet & Greet

• Community Meeting

• Courtyard Connections

• APIDA Leaders & FirstGen+ LLC Retreat

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

• Move-In Day

• First Floor Meetings

• Floor Dinner

• Light Up the Night

Thursday, August 17, 2023

• Welcome Dinner

MEET THE STAFF & FACULTY OF BIRNKRANT

Residential Education staff work to support your holistic development and success at USC. They directly supervise your resident assistants, develop community through programming, resolve conflict through mediation, and serve as resources for residents. Faculty in Residence serve as your mentors, advisers, and advocates. They facilitate and lead the academic focus, in partnership with the Residential Education staff, for your living-learning community.

RESIDENTIAL HOUSING

ASSOCIATION (RHA)

The Residential Housing Association (RHA) strives to build community by providing students with ways to enhance and contribute to their residential experience. Find out more information and connect by checking out the links below:

RHA Website:

resed.usc.edu/get_involved/rha-2/

Email: resed.rha@usc.edu

Facebook: www.facebook.com/USCRHARHA

Instagram: @usc.rha

COMMUNITY COUNCIL

PAOLA TORRES

Residential College Coordinator

paolator@usc.edu

GABRIELLE DIAZ

Graduate Residential College Coordinator bkgrad@usc.edu

JESUS DIAZ

Faculty In Residence

jesusdia@usc.edu

Community Councils are responsible for a wide variety of fun, social, and engaging programs throughout the academic year for their respective communities. Consider joining a Community Council in various roles elected or appointed by your peers.

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We act with integrity in all situations.

We work to foster a safe, civil, and equitable campus environment where well-being matters.

We champion ideological diversity and embrace freedom of expression.

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We refuse to engage in discrimination, harassment and hate in any form and on any platform.

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We treat each other with respect, even when we have differences. We are accountable for our actions and decisions.

We avoid taking part in behavior that may be harmful to ourselves or others and offer/seek support if we witness dangerous behavior from our peers.

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We believe that diversity – of experiences, cultures, identities, and perspectives – is a cornerstone of our community. We value honest, open communication and robust debate.

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In making this commitment, together we build and strengthen the culture of USC.

We strive for excellence in rigorous learning and in all scholarly, scientific, professional, artistic, and athletic endeavors.

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