November 2013

Dear Trojan Parents and Family Members,

Thank you to the more than 3,300 Trojan parents, grandparents and siblings who attended Trojan Family Weekend October 24-27. The campus was buzzing with family members spending time with their students and experiencing Trojan Family Weekend events including President Nikias’ annual address, deans receptions, informative sessions, learning about Trojan traditions and attending the Saturday tailgate and our football victory over Utah. The date for next year’s Trojan Family Weekend will be announced in early 2014 on www.usc.edu/parent.

Here are some resources and events to enrich your student’s experience:

• Encourage your student to visit http://careers.usc.edu/students/on-campus-recruiting for information about on-campus recruiting opportunities through November 15.
• If your student needs academic support, suggest the USC Kortschak Center for Learning & Creativity at http://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/services/.
• Application forms are now available for USC Alumni Association scholarships at http://alumni.usc.edu/students/scholarships/. The deadline is January 31, 2014.
• Let them know about the weekly Farmer’s Market held at McCarthy Quad. http://dailytrojan.com/2013/08/28/quad-hosts-farmers-market/
• Attend events though the School of Cinematic Arts. http://cinema.usc.edu/events/index.cfm?r

News from the Office for Parent Programs:

Register for Parent Speaker Series on November 19
All parents are invited to the Office for Parent Programs Speakers Series program on Tuesday, November 19 in The Forum（Room 450）at the Tutor Campus Center. Dr. Najmedin Meshkati, USC Viterbi School of Engineering and 2013 Steven B. Sample Teaching and Mentoring Award recipient, will discuss his research in the fields of safety and risk reduction in nuclear power, aviation, petrochemical and transportation industries, among other topics, including research done with USC students. Parents also will receive university updates and have a chance to network with other parents.

Registration is $20 until Wednesday, November 13. Discounted campus parking is available to parents who register by 5pm on Wednesday, November 13. After November 13, registration is $25. To register, visit http://sait.usc.edu/parent/UpcomingEvents.asp.

Interested in Becoming a Parent Volunteer?
There are many ways for parents to become involved in the USC community. Opportunities to volunteer on campus include the Speaker Series, Homecoming and other events throughout the year. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated. Sign up at https://uscstudentaffairs.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6tXFChS0o2HvFB3.

The Office for Parent Programs greatly appreciates the parent volunteers who helped welcome families to Trojan Family Weekend：Corinne and Gil Aguirre, Nora Angulo, Joan Antonovich, Cheryl Benesh, Carole and Mike Bernstein, Barbara Boxley, Diana Breda, Connie Buckley, Larry and Deborah Castro, Louise and Bill Clark, Jack Cohen, Sandra Coll, Susan and John Coon, Kendra Day, Dorothy and Vincent Daniels, Raquel DePiano, Zankhana Desai, Jane Erlbaum, Deborah Ginger, Elvia and John Gustavson, Jenny Guthrie, Debbie Habberstad, Clemencia Hernandez, Miquel Hernandez, Lola Hongo, Cara Hsieh, Pat Jackson, Jerilyn Kacenda, Lisa Karpos, Becky LaForge, Francine Lis, Andree Miller, Gloria Vogt Nielson, Kathi Nicolard, Varanda and Chris Phillips, Ed Pollard, Jackie Quon, Martha Rodriquez, Laura and Steve Rugo, Peter See, Margie Smith, La Rhonda Shaver, Beth Slater, Gail Sobel and Jeff Solomon, Beth Stockinger and Sam Albert, Lisa Strum, Suesie Toole, Maryann and Alex Topping, Lydia Vazquez, Jeannie Mahan Visger, Geetika Walia and Elizabeth and Rick Werhel.

USC Academic Calendar--Important Fall 2013 Dates
Thanksgiving Break：November 27-30
Classes End：December 6
Study Days：December 7-10
Exams：December 11-18
Winter Recess：December 19 - January 12
Classes Resume：January 13

Plan Your Family’s 2014 Commencement Activities
Start planning now for USC’s Commencement on Friday, May 16, 2014. For more information on Commencement, visit http://commencement.usc.edu/. Contact local hotels and restaurants early for your reservations and celebrations.

The 2014 Grad Fair will be held February 11-13, 2014 in the Tutor Campus Center Ballroom. Visit http://commencement.usc.edu/grad-fair/ for more information.

Graduating students are encouraged to book their yearbook photos. By scheduling a sitting time now, the portrait is free. To schedule an appointment, students can visit the Lauren Studios website, and use either their personal Client ID number（sent to them by mail）or the USC school password TROY2014. Extra photos for holiday and graduation gifts and professional photos for job applications and business profiles can be purchased. For additional information, visit http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/elrodeo/graduates.shtml.

Resources for Students:

Learn About Wellness Resources at Happy Hour @ Engemann
“Happy Hour @ Engemann” is a new wellness initiative launched by BeWellUSC. Students may drop in for a variety of wellness enhancing activities from 4:30pm - 6:30pm every Tuesday and Wednesday in the Trojan Conference Room of the Engemann Student Health Center. Sessions include yoga, mindfulness-based stress reduction, meditation, advice on nutrition and relationships and more. No registration or fee is required. For more resources on health and wellness, students can visit The Office for Wellness and Health Promotion from 8:30am - 5pm Monday – Friday, Suite 203, USC Engemann Student Health Center. Visit http://engemannshc.usc.edu/ for more information.

Center for Women and Men Launches New Programs and Services
The USC Center for Women and Men（CWM）offers two new support groups, both facilitated by experts in the field. THRIVE meets Mondays and offers participants an avenue to process past abuse and traumatic experiences by employing a different art expression activity each week. Group members are provided with a safe space to share and receive support around their experiences and the art that they create. The second group, EMPOWERED, meets Thursdays and provides a safe space for survivors of intimate partner violence and domestic violence to process their experiences and heal from unhealthy relationships. In addition, the USC Center for Women & Men will be starting a new co-ed leadership-development program designed to empower students interested in enhancing the campus culture. This new leadership-development program complements USC Men Care, the university’s all-male leadership initiative. Both of these new leadership-development programs are looking for USC students interested in making a positive difference. Visit http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/cwm/ or call 213.740.4900 for more information.

Parents Event Calendar:

November 2013

11/07/2013：An Evening with USC President C. L. Max Nikias（San Francisco）
https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/SCA/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=159277

11/07/2013：Narratives of Memory in Chile：Forty Years Later http://dornsife.usc.edu/events/view/906052/narratives-of-memory-in-chile-forty-years-later

11/09/2013：USC vs. Cal Weekender（Berkeley）https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/SCA/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=149635

11/09/2013：The Mo’ You Know- USC Social Work（Rancho Bernardo）http://sowkweb.usc.edu/event/mo-you-know

11/10/2013：USC Women’s Volleyball- Dads and Daughter’s Day http://www.usctrojans.com/sports/w-volley/usc-w-volley-body.html

11/11/2013：USC Veterans Day Appreciation Reception http://ot.usc.edu/news-and-events/events/900123

11/12/2013：The Provost’s Writers Series- an Evening with Percival Everett http://www.usc.edu/dept/pubrel/visionsandvoices/

11/12/2013：Holocaust and Ethnic Cleansing in the North Caucasus, 1942-43 http://sfi.usc.edu/events/holocaust-and-ethnic-cleansing-north-caucasus-1942-43

11/14/2013：Interfraternity and Intersorority Parent Council meeting featuring guest speaker USC President C. L. Max Nikias. For more information, contact ISPC Presidents, Janet Fell（janetmjf@gmail.com）and Nancy Silver（nancyrsilver@gmail.com）or IFPC President, Jill Behrle（jillbehrle@yahoo.com）.

11/14/2013：An Evening with Louise Steinman http://dornsife.usc.edu/events/view/906372/an-evening-with-louise-steinman

11/15/2013 – 11/16/2013：Reunion Weekend http://alumnigroups.usc.edu/reunions/

11/16/2013：USC Alumni Association Homecoming Tailgate https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/SCA/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=155328

11/19/2013：USC Office for Parent Programs Speaker Series www.usc.edu/parent

11/19/2013：USC Women Making an Impact：Transformational Medicine（San Diego）https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/SCA/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=161704

11/20/2013：Shoah Foundation Tour https://sfi.usc.edu/events/monthly-institute-visit-rsvp-attend-0

11/23/2013：USC vs. Colorado Weekender（Boulder）https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/SCA/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=149634

11/22/2013：Greek Gala https://sait.usc.edu/parent/greekgala/index.asp

December 2013

12/03/2013：Junkyard Planet：Travels in the Billion-Dollar Trash Trade http://dornsife.usc.edu/eascenter/junkyard-planet/

12/04/2013："Adapting to Climate Change：The Local Politics of Coping with a Global Problem" http://dornsife.usc.edu/events/view/905875/adapting-to-climate-change-the-local-politics-of-coping-with-a-g

12/05/2013：Indian Wells Country Club Wellness Center Health Speaker Series（Indian Wells）https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/SCA/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=162548

Cheer Trojans to Victory at Home Games, Weekenders and Game Watches
Contact the USC Ticket Office for game information at 213.740.GOSC or visit http://www.usctrojans.com/tickets/usc-tickets.html for ticket information on all USC sports.

USC Transportation, in partnership with Click & Park, offers an opportunity for football game attendees to reserve a parking space in PS1（at corner of Flower and Exposition）on game day. This offer is available for the Stanford and UCLA games only. Reserve a space online（available to the first pre-paid 500 registrants）and arrive up to one hour before game time with a guaranteed spot. For details visit Click & Park.

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