Planning Your Day
We look forward to welcoming you to the 30th Annual L.A. Times Festival of Books at USC! Discover nearby dining options, top campus attractions, and other exciting events happening throughout the weekend.
Are you looking for your favorite author, exhibitor, or food truck? Check back here for the official Festival of Books map.
Dining Options at USC
Keep in mind, free water fill stations are available across campus for your convenience. Please note that some indoor locations may not permit water inside.
Campus Attractions
Tommy Trojan
Standing in the middle of the USC campus is Tommy Trojan. The life-size bronze statue has been the university’s collegiate symbol and a favorite campus meeting spot since 1930.
George Tirebiter
Tirebiter is USC’s one and only canine mascot. George Tirebiter was a canine mutt once famous for chasing cars through the campus. He first appeared at football games in 1940.
Hecuba
As a powerful counterpart to the beloved Tommy Trojan, the Hecuba statue in the USC Village embodies USC’s commitment to gender equality and the diversity of the Trojan Family.
Neil Armstrong Statue
The eight-foot bronze tribute to USC alumnus and astronaut Neil Armstrong sits in USC Viterbi’s Epstein Family Plaza. The statue was a gift of the Trojan League of Los Angeles.
Fisher Museum of Art
The Fisher Art Museum was founded in 1939 by Elizabeth Holmes Fisher and houses a permanent collection of over 3,200 objects featuring exhibitions of local, international, and emerging artists.
Historic Monuments
USC’s University Park Campus is home to twelve historical monuments designated for their architectural styles and importance to the university’s cultural landscape. Explore a full roundup of the buildings below.
USC Campus Events
Explore current events and happenings around USC on the official USC Events Calendar.