Chan in the Media
Events
2022
Building TRUST and Sharing Expertise: Stakeholders Working Together Conference Will Take Place on November 4 & 5, 2022 with vFairs as Technology Partner ⟩
Syeda Hamna Hassan, in
vfairs.com | November 1, 2022
The University of Southern California Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy will host the Building TRUST and Sharing Expertise: Stakeholders Working Together Conference on the 4th & 5th of November, 2022. The conference will bring together autistic self-advocates, families and caregivers, researchers, and clinicians to discuss the importance of stakeholder engagement in autism research and sensory processing. The virtual event is free to attend, and anyone who is interested in learning more about sensory processing, autism and stakeholder engagement can register here.
Autism
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Research
Community explores ways to manage climate anxiety ⟩
Bianca Arzán-Montañez, in
Daily Trojan | April 20, 2022
As the university celebrates Earth Week, students, staff and faculty look for ways to deal with climate anxiety. To facilitate productive coping in response, Dr. Camille Dieterle collaborated on a workshop titled "Finding Calm in the Storm: A Workshop on Climate Anxiety and Love for Our Planet."
Events
Health and Wellness
Lectures and Talks
2015
National Safety Month calls for an ounce of prevention ⟩
Mike McNulty, in
USC News | June 25, 2015
USC gerontologist recommends easy fixes that can increase in-home safety.
Events
Health and Wellness
Research
2013
Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy kicks off $6 million initiative ⟩
Mike McNulty, in
USC News | April 29, 2013
The USC Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy officially announced its entry into The Campaign for the University of Southern California on April 27 before a capacity crowd of more than 400 Trojans at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront ballroom.
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Faculty
2012
USC Occupational Therapy celebrates 70 years of service ⟩
Mike McNulty, in
USC News | November 26, 2012
A crowd of more than 100 Trojans gathered at the Pasadena Hilton in October to commemorate the 1942 installation of occupational therapy at USC.
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Faculty
Florence Clark shines in national spotlight ⟩
Mike McNulty, in
USC News | May 1, 2012
Florence Clark PhD ’82, associate dean of the USC Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, reaffirmed the university’s long-standing history of leadership in the profession of occupational therapy at the 92nd annual conference of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) held April 26-29 in Indianapolis, Ind.
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Autism symposium highlighted by personal experiences ⟩
Mike McNulty, in
USC News | March 16, 2012
Speakers shared their innovative research, clinical practices or personal perspectives during “Autism in Everyday Life: Interdisciplinary Research Perspectives at USC.”
Alumni
Autism
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Lectures and Talks
2011
Occupational Therapy Holds First White Coat Ceremony ⟩
Kimberly Perring, in
USC News | September 1, 2011
The Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy hosted its inaugural White Coat Ceremony at the Pappas Quad on USC’s Health Science campus on Aug. 26.
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Students
2010
Occupational Therapy Shows Support on Veterans Day ⟩
Austen Taylor, in
USC News | November 23, 2010
In appreciation of USC’s military community, more than 100 veterans and supporters gathered at the University Club Nov. 11 to celebrate Veterans Day.
Community and Partners
Events
2007
Lifelike Sculptures Shape 65th Anniversary ⟩
Veronica Jauriqui, in
USC News | November 28, 2007
The division found an intriguing way to commemorate its milestone via a unique collaboration with acclaimed American sculptor J. Seward Johnson.
Alumni
Events
2006
Two Depts. Realign Under School of Dentistry ⟩
Victoria Newcomer, in
USC News | July 17, 2006
The university’s department of biokinesiology and physical therapy and the department of occupational science and occupational therapy — each ranked No. 1 in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report — became aligned with the USC School of Dentistry, effective July 1.
Community and Partners
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2005
Janice Matsutsuyu, USC occupational therapist, 71 ⟩
USC News | July 15, 2005
USC occupational therapist and former chair of USC’s Occupational Therapy Board of Councilors Janice Setsuko Matsutsuyu died June 1. She was 71.
Alumni
Events
2001
Department of Occupational Therapy chair honored by peers for lifetime achievement ⟩
USC News | November 9, 2001
Florence A. Clark, professor and chair of the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC) at its 25th Annual Conference in Sacramento on Oct. 14.
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Faculty
1998
OT students go ape over famed primatologist ⟩
USC News | October 9, 1998
Jane Goodall, distinguished adjunct professor of occupational science, addressed occupational science and therapy students at Mayer Auditorium on Oct. 6.
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Students