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[SAGE x Peaks] Elysian Park West Loop w/ Julie Van Dam {French and Gender & Sexuality Studies}

  • Elysian Park West Loop 1025 Elysian Park Drive Los Angeles, CA, 90012 United States (map)
Standard - $6
DRIVER - $4 (GAS REFUNDED!!!)

Sign ups are first come first serve! Links will open at 9PM sharp on Sunday.

Looking for an outdoorsy start to Women’s History Month? Join USC’s Student Assembly for Gender Empowerment on a beautiful, easy hike with Professor Julie Van Dam to the Elysian Park West Loop!

PACKING LIST:

  • Hats + Sunblock

  • Snacks 💃

  • Water (lots and lots)

  • WAIVERS

WE WILL PROVIDE:

  • Good vibes

PROFESSOR: Julie Van Dam

DEPARTMENT: Dornsife (French and Gender & Sexuality Studies)

RATE MY PROFESSOR: “Professor Van Dam is an absolute delight.”

Professor Van Dam rocks! Her current research project and publications focus on feminist decolonization of healthcare across various media from Francophone Africa and the diaspora. She teaches courses on disability, narratives of illness, bodily difference, gender, and sexuality in African and French contexts.

PEAK: Elysian Park West Loop

DIFFICULTY: 1/5

SCENERY: This hike has tons of trees and beautiful views of LA!

FUN FACT: Elysian Park was used to host the 1932 Summer Olympics' modern pentathlon shooting events.

TRIP LEAD: Lauren!

Ask for her opinions on USC’s squirrels.

Contact Lauren: ldaneshg@usc.edu

Read Lauren’s bio here.

 
Earlier Event: February 28
Escondido Falls w/ Michael Petitti {Thematic Option}