Fight On and walk on with WalkUSC

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UPC WalkUSC group
UPC participants gather to celebrate the WalkUSC one-year anniversary.
HSC WalkUSC group
HSC participants gather to celebrate the WalkUSC one-year anniversary.
UPC WalkUSC participants
UPC participants pose for a photo after the walk.
HSC WalkUSC participants
HSC participants snap a picture during their celebration walk.
UPC WalkUSC participants
Participants at UPC reconnect and get ready for the celebration walk.
HSC participant poster board
HSC participants decorated a poster board with pictures from the past year.
UPC Walk Leaders Scott and Mike with a participant
UPC Walk Leaders, Scott and Mike, snap a photo with participant, Maya.
UPC Walk Leader Lorena
UPC Walk Leader, Lorena, introduces herself to the group.

Celebrating WalkUSC’s one-year anniversary

One year ago, WalkUSC took its first “step” towards fostering a culture of movement and social connection among USC faculty and staff. Launched in June 2023 by the USC Healthy Campus MoveWell Subcommittee, WalkUSC encourages participants to walk, roll, or move in any way they prefer for 15-30 minutes throughout the University Park Campus, Health Sciences Campus, Keck School of Medicine Alhambra Campus, and remotely via Zoom.

Since its inception, WalkUSC has hosted more than 1,200 walks with over 4,700 participants. This year, various themed walks, like the sustainability-themed walks led by the Office of Sustainability, were also offered. To celebrate, participants and Walk Leaders gathered on June 5 for a series of walks across the various USC campuses at UPC, HSC, and Alhambra. As we celebrate this milestone, WalkUSC continues to inspire and energize our community, one step at a time.

“The joy of movement makes my day brighter, and it is a wonderful way to connect with others.”
Cindy Mendoza Office of SVP-HREC
“This is exactly how we change our culture. You and your team put together the larger game plan/program for our community, and then all of us help implement it. So happy to see this happening here, so will definitely support!”
Karin SaricUSC Norris Medical Library
“Thank you and your team for putting this together, it’s also nice to connect with new faces. I feel like I have a strong connection with the Trojan family because of these walks.”
Lizette ChavezHerman Ostrow School of Dentistry
“Walk and company is always a joy.”
Maya WijonoUSC Bookstores
“Ever since I started walking with the group, aside from the physical benefits, it has helped me become more social and I have been able to meet new people. This makes me feel good; its nice to meet new people!”
Anonymous

Thank you to all our Walk Leaders for “stepping up”

University Park Campus Walk Leaders

  • Adolfo Dela Rosa
  • Angie Kim
  • Angie Walker
  • Anna Quyen Nguyen
  • Carolina Carrillo
  • Cindy Mendoza
  • Ever Hernandez
  • Kierstyn Salinas
  • Lily Ledesma
  • Linda Bazilian
  • Linda Truong
  • Lisette Juarez
  • Lizette Chavez
  • Lorena Duran
  • Mario Diaz
  • Michelle Che
  • Mike Katz
  • Monique Garcia
  • Naomi Martinez
  • Nicole Benevento
  • Sam Graves
  • Scott Teves
  • Sharon Owen
  • Xerxes Commissariat

Health Sciences Campus Walk Leaders

  • Anthony Wallace
  • Heather Pupecki
  • Jackie Mardirossian
  • Jill Henley
  • Karin Saric
  • Khem Ballaho
  • Leslie Jones
  • Maribel Lugo
  • Maritza Montalvo
  • Marlene Truong
  • Melissa Lopez

Health Sciences Campus – Soto Walk Leaders

  • George Martinez
  • Howard Hu
  • Luz Moncayo
  • Monique Franklin
  • Ralph Wipfli
  • Reyna Macias
  • Trista Beard

Alhambra Walk Leaders

  • Chona Pineda
  • Daniel Hanna
  • Francisco Silva
  • James Rossie
  • LaDonna Baszile-Clark

Remote Walk Leaders

  • Angie Young
  • Azadeh Ahmadieh
  • Linda Bazilian
  • Sharon Owen

Congratulations to participants achieving milestone walks

10 Walks

  • Aizza A.
  • Alex B.
  • Allison B.
  • Angelica G.
  • Christine K.
  • Elizabeth G.
  • Elizza S.
  • Ellen D.
  • Eltiwanda
  • Esther C.
  • Heather M.
  • Iris N.
  • Jasmine Y.
  • Ken M.
  • Keyla R.
  • Liana
  • Marilyn A.
  • Mary C.
  • Maryam M.
  • Mike K.
  • Mingzi
  • Najmieh T.
  • Naomi M.
  • Robert V.
  • Sandra W.
  • Suzan G.
  • Alex M.

20 Walks

  • Afshin A.
  • Blake P.
  • Chantal D.
  • Diandra B.
  • Esther B.
  • Heather P.
  • Scott L.
  • Vivien L.

30 Walks

  • Alma H.
  • Anabelle A.
  • Angelica S.
  • Barbara H.
  • Brandon
  • Carla B.
  • Chantal D.
  • Cindy A.
  • Cristabel
  • Cynthia E.
  • Daniel H.
  • Diana R.
  • Dina P.
  • Felicia F.
  • Gigi S.
  • Helga S.
  • James R.
  • Jonathan H.
  • Kristin F.
  • Lois N.
  • Mario D.
  • Maritza M.
  • Marlene T.
  • Michael
  • Raquel B.
  • Silvia B.
  • Susana B.
  • Susana C.
  • Trista B.
  • Vivian S.
  • Milena A.
  • LeeAnn
  • Sandra
  • Brandon
  • Chantal
  • Matthew
  • Allison
  • Carolina C.
  • Adolfo R.
  • Xerxes C.
  • Cindy M.
  • Sonia P.
  • Angie K.
  • George M.
  • Angelica M.
  • Gina H.
  • Diana M.
  • Sondra D.
  • Sharon O.

Join WalkUSC

WalkUSC is for people of all fitness levels and abilities. To participate, visit the WalkUSC webpage.

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