December 2014

Dear Trojan Parents and Family Members,

Thank you to all the parents, grandparents and siblings who attended the 2014 Trojan Family Weekend November 13 - 16!

Students are now preparing for finals, writing papers and burning the midnight oil. USC students have a variety of study sessions, extended library hours and study break opportunities on campus. For more information, click here.

Also, there are many upcoming events and activities for students and parents. Be sure to visit the Upcoming Parent Events calendar for more information.

News from the Office for Parent Programs:

Plan Your Family’s 2015 Commencement Activities
Start planning now for USC’s Commencement on Friday, May 15. Contact local hotels and restaurants early for your reservations and celebrations. The 2015 Grad Fest will be held in the ballroom of the Ronald Tutor Campus Center on February 11 - 12. To schedule complimentary graduation photos during the fall semester, click here.

Pre-order the 2015 El Rodeo yearbook now until December 31 and save $20 using code 98PHOTO12. For more information, click here.

Applications are now being accepted for Residential Assistants
The Office for Residential Education is currently accepting applications for Resident Assistants for the 2015-2016 academic year. A Resident Assistant is a live-in, part-time position for undergraduates or graduate students interested in serving as a guide and resource for the student populations living in first-year and upper-division halls as well as graduate and family apartments. In order to be considered, an application must be completed by noon on Monday, January 5.

Participate in USC Alumni Day of SCervice
Each year, thousands of Trojans gather across the globe to make a difference in their communities. The USC Alumni Day of SCervice is an opportunity for all alumni and friends to participate in local service volunteer projects organized by USC alumni clubs, chapters and other affiliated groups worldwide. To find out more about hosting a project, click here.

Free Student Parking Offered During the Holiday Break
The USC Department of Public Safety and USC Transportation Services offer free parking for students during the winter break through GIFT（Group Initiative For Theft prevention）. For more information about Operation GIFT and free parking, click here.

Parents Needed to Host Trojan SCuppers in February
Trojan SCupper is one of many special dinners bringing USC students and alumni together the weekend of February 20 - 22, 2015. Host registration deadline is December 18. For more information, click here or contact Charlene Fravien（USC Alumni Association）at 213.821.5255 or charlene.fravien@usc.edu.

Is your company or business seeking qualified and talented summer interns?
Exclusive to USC Dornsife students, the unique summer Gateway Program combines a paid internship with a USC academic program and mentorship. Each student is paired with a distinguished professional or USC Dornsife faculty member and enrolled in a customized Multi-Disciplinary Activities（one unit summer course with USC Dornsife Faculty）course to enhance the internship experience through guest speakers, collaborations with fellow students and personal reflection. For information on the program or how to partner with the Gateway Program, click here.

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 Trojan Family Weekend and other events throughout the year. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated. Sign up here.

USC Career Center Seeks Parent Volunteers with Human Resources Backgrounds
The USC Career Center is seeking parents with a background in human resources, or related fields, to join the Executive Volunteer Program. Volunteers provide professional advice to students（from freshmen to Ph.D. candidates）regarding their resumes and cover letters. The time commitment is one day per week for four hours（preferably 11:30am - 3:30pm）up to five weeks. Volunteers must have a bachelor’s degree with more than seven years of experience in human resources, recruiting, onboarding, talent management, workforce development, outplacement services or related fields. Interested applicants should email their resume to careers@usc.edu with “Executive Volunteer Program” in the subject line.

USC Academic Calendar--Important Dates

• Final Exams：December 10 - 17
• Residence Halls Close：December 17
• Residence Halls Reopen：January 10
• Winter Recess：December 18 - January 11
• Open Registration：January 8 - 9
• Classes Begin：January 12
• Martin Luther King’s Birthday（University Holiday）：January 19

Resources for Students:

News from the USC Career Center
Careerfest is a week of events for USC students centered on topics related to careers and "finding your fit" in every step of the process. The week will include panels, discussions, workshops and networking events for USC students hosted by departments across the USC campus. Activities are planned for January 26 - 30.

Handy tips for networking while on winter break.

For questions about events at the USC Career Center, contact 213.740.9111 or careers@usc.edu. The Career Center is open from 8:30am - 5pm Monday - Friday and is located in the Student Union Suite #110. Click here for a calendar of events and online resources. USC parents can click here for further information on Career Center services.

Visit USC Dornsife Advising’s Website to Enrich Educational Experience
This website was created to provide a place for USC Dornsife students, staff and faculty to share opportunities and events that will enrich the educational experience, as well as inform and engage the college community. For more information, click here.

Apply for the Asian Pacific Alumni Association Scholarship
Applications for the 2015 - 2016 academic year are now being accepted. Applicants must be a full-time student enrolled in a USC degree program or enrolled for the entire 2015 - 2016 academic year. Scholars are awarded based on needs and merit. For more information, click here.

Deadline for USC Alumni Association Scholarships is February 1
The USC Alumni Association and its affiliated groups award nearly $4 million each year in scholarships for USC students. To apply online, click here. The deadline for applications is Sunday, February 1.

Application deadline approaching for East Asian Studies and Languages Program
Visit the USC East Asian Studies Center to learn about resources and funding opportunities for 2015 summer programs in East Asian Studies and Languages.

Event Calendar:

December 2014：

12/10/14：Marshall Annual Holiday Reception
12/10/14：Master of Science in Marketing Information Session
12/11/14：Lambda LGBT Alumni Association Holiday Party
12/12/14：The Final Charles Dickens Dinner：Remembering Dickens Past
12/15/14：Early Modern British History with Steve Pincus
12/21/14: OC Beach Cities Holiday Boat Parade

January 2015:

1/09/15：Spring New Student Convocation
1/15/15：Red Beard/Red Beard：A Performance by the Los Angeles Poverty Department
1/15/15：USC Hillel 2015 Gala：A Night with Matthew Weiner
1/23/15：Transpacific Visions：Religion, Spirituality and the Invisible Connections Between Asia and the Americas
1/24/15：The Met in HD：Lehar’s The Merry Widow
1/26/15：Half Century Trojans OC Speaker Event
1/28/15：SAS – Young Alumni Networking Mixer
1/28/15：Career Center and USCAA – Webinar：“Taking Charge of Your Career：How to Leverage Opportunities in a Stronger Economy”
1/29/15：Herbert G. Klein Lecture Series featuring political consultant Robert Shrum
1/31/15：Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host：Ira Glass, Monica Bill Barnes and Anna Bass

February 2015:

2/05/15：Don Thompson Film Festival Launch Party
2/06/15：An Evening with Academy Award Winner William Friedkin
2/09/15：American Origins with Juliana Barr
2/11/15：Visions and Voices - Llyn Foulkes：One Man Band
2/11/15：USC Shoah Foundation Tour
2/13/15：Exploring Early Modern Japanese Illustrated Books
2/21/15：Black Grace Dance Company：Neil Ieremia, choreographer
2/21/15：The Met in HD：Tchaikovsky’s Iolanta and Bartok’s Bluebeard's Castle
2/26/15：Half Century Trojans：Going Back to College Day
2/27/15：Latino Alumni Association Scholarship Gala

Campus Storage - A Trojan Family Weekend Sponsor
If your student is studying abroad next semester, Campus Storage can handle their moving and storage needs in a smooth and easy process. All students studying abroad that use Campus Storage for their moving and storage will receive 20% off of their monthly storage bill（moving is included with the service）. Visit Campus Storage online at www.campusstorage.com and enter the promotion code “STUDYABROAD” to receive the discount. Contact Campus Storage at info@campusstorage.com or call 877.992.2678. Campus Storage, LLC is at 1590 Rosecrans Ave, Suite D, # 224, Manhattan Beach CA, 90266.

Ingallina’s Box Lunch & Catering Services - A Trojan Family Weekend Sponsor
Since 1991, Ingallina’s has offered an array of fresh and delicious food. Breads and baked goods are made from scratch daily. We start early every morning to ensure your food is as fresh and delicious as possible and are proud to serve you with great customer care and service! Call Ingallina’s for your specialized breakfast, lunch, snacks, meetings and gift baskets needs. Special USC tailgate packages and customized box lunches are available at request. For more information, visit www.ingallina.com and Fight On!

Visit USC Parent Website, Facebook page and Twitter for Event Information
All of USC’s upcoming parent event information（both on and off campus）can be found on the http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/parents/ . Check this website often for new and up-to-date information. Also, “like” the USC Office for Parent Programs Facebook page or follow us on Twitter（@TrojanFamilyUSC）for information, pictures, campus events and more.

Feel free to contact our office if you need assistance or have any questions. Our phone number is 213.821.6239 or email us at scparent@usc.edu. If there is an emergency during business hours, contact the Office of Student Support and Advocacy at 213.740.2421. For an emergency during non-business hours, contact the Department of Public Safety at 213.740.4321 for immediate assistance or to report a crime.

Finally, as a reminder, if you change your personal information such as your mailing address, email and/or phone numbers, please make sure your student updates your information through OASIS. For more information about address changes visit OASIS and Student Financial Services

FIGHT ON!!

Maria Riley, Noymi Kelemdjian and Cherry Davis
Office for Parent Programs