January 2015

Dear Trojan Parents and Family Members,

　　　　Happy New Year!! We hope your family enjoyed the holidays and your student is excited for the spring semester. 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 Parent Programs:

Health Care Requirement Deadline is January 30
　　　　 New spring students are required to submit proof of immunizations by January 30, 2015. To submit proof, students can email their immunization record to eshcimmu@usc.edu or fax it to 213.821.2740. For more information about immunizations, click here.

In addition, if parents plan to keep their student on their health insurance, new students need to waive the USC health insurance plan by January 30, 2015. Parents will also need to request a waiver in Fall 2015. Waiving in the fall each year means students have waived out of the USC Student Health Insurance Plan for the entire academic year. There is no need to submit a waiver again in Spring 2016. To request a waiver, students need to access their OASIS account online. This can only be done through the student’s login. For more information about waiving insurance, click here.

 

Encourage Students to Participate in Trojan SCuppers
　　　　 Trojan SCuppers are special dinners that will bring current USC students, alumni, parents and friends together the weekend of February 20-22, 2015. With 70 SCupper locations throughout the Los Angeles and Orange County areas, these dinner tables need to be filled with students! All students（undergraduate and graduate）are encouraged to register to take part in a SCupper through this link by Thursday, February 5, 2015.

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.

 

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 Ronald Tutor Campus Center Grand Ballroom on Wednesday, February 11 and Thursday, February 12.

 

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 course（one unit summer course with USC Dornsife Faculty）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.

 

Trojan Family Weekend 2015 Update
　　　　 Trojan Family Weekend 2015 is Thursday, October 22 through Sunday, October, 25. This is a great way for the entire family to share in your student’s USC journey and experience what it means to be part of the spirited Trojan Family. The football game on Saturday, October 24 will be against Pac-12 rival Utah. Registration will open in late July. More information will be available soon 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 Academic Calendar--Important Dates
　　　　 President’s Day （University Holiday）：February 16
　　　　 Spring Recess：March 16 - 21
　　　　 Classes End：May 1
　　　　 Study Days：May 2 - 5
　　　　 Exams：May 6 - 13
　　　　 Commencement：May 15

 

Resources for Students:

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.

News from the USC Career Center
　　　　 February 5 – Student Career Fair 
　　　　 February 9-12 – Student Internship Week 

For USC Alumni- Share your expertise with fellow Trojans - join the connectSC Career Network. Connect with alumni who share similar interests, give advice to alumni in your career field, build a professional network and find alumni around the world. For more information about connectSC Career Network（the networking resource for all USC students and alumni）, visit this link.

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.

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.  

Center for Women and Men Scholarship Opportunity
　　　　 The Belle Vivian Scholarship（$5,000）scholarship is available for female, first-year students who promote gender equity and justice. Application deadline is Friday, March 13, 2015. For more information, visit Scholarship Application 2014 or stop by the Center for Women and Men at the Engemann Student Health Center（Room 356）to pick up an application.

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.

Parents Event Calendar:

January 2015:

　　　　 1/31/2015：Trojans in Paradise

February 2015：　　　　

2/05/15：Don Thompson Film Festival Launch Party
　　　　 2/06/15：An Evening with Academy Award Winner William Friedkin
　　　　 2/06/15：USC-LACMA History of Photography Series
　　　　 2/08/15：USC Hillel Parents and Jewish Alumni Association in New York. Contact Alison at alison@uschillel.org or 213.973.1204 for more information.
　　　　 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
　　　　 2/11/15 – 2/12/15：Grad Fest 
　　　　 2/12/15：How Keck is Changing the World of Medicine（Las Vegas）           
　　　　 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
　　　　 2/23/15：Poetry Reading and Book Signing：Mark Irwin & Anna Journey
　　　　 2/24/15：The Economics of Health and Well Being with Arie Kapteyn（New York）  
　　　　 2/25/15：An Evening with David St. John：The Provost’s Writers Series
　　　　 2/26/15：Half Century Trojans：Going Back to College Day
　　　　 2/27/15：Latino Alumni Association Scholarship Gala
　　　　 2/28/15：National Center for Civil & Human Rights Tour （Atlanta）

March 2015:

3/05/15：2015 USC Women's Conference：Be Bold and Thrive!
　　　　 3/05/15：Art in the Court：Famous Trials Illustrated
　　　　 3/07/15：USC Alumni Day of SCervice ?
　　　　 3/26/15：Joint Intersorority / Interfraternity Parents Council Meeting. Contact ISPC Co-Presidents Kory Hittelman（kory.hittelman@gmail.com ）or Nancy Silver（nancyrsilver@gmail.com）for more information.

April 2015:

4/18/15 – 04/19/15：Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
　　　　 4/25/15：82nd Annual USC Alumni Awards

Cheer Trojans to Victory at Your Favorite Sporting Events
　　　　Contact the USC Ticket Office for game information at 213.740.GOSC or click here for ticket information on all USC sports.

*Conference Event
　　　　** Thursday night game

Soapy Joe’s Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services - a Trojan Family Weekend Sponsor
　　　　Soapy Joe’s offers laundry and dry cleaning services to USC students on and off campus. Attendants are stationed at residence halls Sunday - Thursday nights. Regular fluff and fold laundry is returned the next day, and dry cleaning is returned within 2 - 3 days after pick-up. Laundry plans start at just $198 for a semester. Soapy Joe’s allows students to spend more time focusing on their academics and less time worrying about clean clothes! For more information and to sign-up, call 310.633.4333 or visit www.soapyjoes.com/usc.

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 this website. Check often for new and up-to-date information. Also, “like” the Parent Programs Facebook page or follow us on Twitter（@TrojanFamilyUSC）for information, pictures, campus events and more.

Feel free to contact {aren’t Programs if you need assistance or have any questions. Our phone number is 213.821.6239 or email 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
　　　　USC Parent Programs