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Oct 20, 2026: Public Lecture in Armenian: Ազգ, Անդրազգ, Սփիւռքազգ at Ronald Tutor Campus Center (TCC)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:00 -0700

This fall, the USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies will welcome Khachig Tölölyan, one of the founding architects of modern diaspora studies, as its second Seminal Scholar-in-Residence.

The second of three public events presented during Professor Tölölyan’s residency will take place on Tuesday, October 20. Titled “Ազգ, Անդրազգ, Սփիւռքազգ,” this Armenian-language lecture will draw on decades of scholarship to explore the evolving meanings of nation, diaspora, and transnational belonging.

The event is free and open to the public. RSVP is required.

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Oct 29, 2026: Midterm Madness: What's Happening This November [Trojan Family Weekend 2026] at Ronald Tutor Campus Center (TCC)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0700

Join veteran Democratic strategist Bob Shrum and Republican strategist Mike Murphy for a balanced, insightful, and often witty conversation about the biggest stories shaping the final stretch of the 2026 midterm elections.

As voters head to the polls across the country, Shrum and Murphy will break down the key races, campaign strategies, polling trends, and political dynamics that could determine control of Congress and influence the remainder of President Trump's second term. Drawing on decades of experience at the highest levels of American politics, they will offer unique perspectives from both sides of the aisle on one of the most consequential election cycles in recent history.

Shrum is a legendary Democratic strategist and speechwriter who has advised leaders including Ted Kennedy, Al Gore, and John Kerry. Murphy is a veteran Republican strategist who has worked on campaigns for Arnold Schwarzenegger, John McCain, Mitt Romney, and Jeb Bush. Longtime rivals and respected political insiders, Shrum and Murphy co-direct the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future, which is dedicated to promoting civil, fact-based dialogue across political divides.

Bring your questions for an audience Q&A following the discussion.

The USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future brings political professionals, policymakers, and thought leaders together from across the ideological spectrum to model constructive bipartisan dialogue for students and the broader public. The Center's mission is to combine rigorous intellectual inquiry, teaching, and practical politics to advance civil discourse, bridge partisan divisions, and explore solutions to the nation's most pressing challenges.

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Jan 26, 2027: Film Screening - "The Mochi Movie" at Ronald Tutor Campus Center (TCC)

Tue, 26 Jan 2027 12:00:00 -0800

Join the USC Shinso Ito Center for Japanese Religions and Culture for a screening of The Mochi Movie, an award-winning documentary that explores the centuries-old Japanese tradition of Mochi-tsuki—the ceremonial pounding of rice to make mochi for the New Year—as a lens into resilience, identity, and intergenerational connection.

Set against the backdrop of Japanese American history, including the impact of incarceration during World War II, the film weaves together personal stories, vibrant celebrations, and historical insights. Featuring appearances by cultural icon George Takei, Kristen Hayashi curator at the Japanese American National Museum, and the story of renowned photographer Toyo Miyatake, The Mochi Movie brings together voices across generations to reflect on the deeper meaning of tradition.

The film reminds us that traditions matter—not just for preserving the past, but for shaping who we become.

Following the screening, attendees will have the opportunity to join a conversation with special guests (to be announced) and enjoy mochi from the historic Los Angeles confectionery Fugetsu-Do.

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Learn more about The Mochi Movie on the film's official webiste.

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Mar 6, 2027: "Tea" – Revisiting an American Classic at Ronald Tutor Campus Center (TCC)

Sat, 06 Mar 2027 14:00:00 -0800

Tea – Revisiting an American Classic features a staged reading of Velina Hasu Houston’s play Tea, which has been designated an American theatre canon classic. A post-play panel featuring the producer of a forthcoming film based upon the play, the film’s director, and the screenwriter will follow. The play Tea was written in the early 1980s and has enjoyed continuous production globally since its inception. An opera adapted from the play opens at Hawai’i Opera Theatre in 2027. At the end of World War II, nearly 50,000 women left Japan in a mass exodus that dispersed Japanese culture globally. Such a monumental departure never before had occurred in Japan and has never happened since. For Japanese women, it was a time of cultural significance and personal renewal as they challenged systems that historically had disadvantaged women. Upholding their agency, worth, and equity, the women emigrated to various countries, including the U.S. The play Tea focuses on five such women who landed in the American heartland in Kansas.

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