June, 2013

Dear Trojan Parents and Family Members,

With the end of the academic year, many students have returned home for the summer. Here are some helpful tips for parents to ease back into the routine of having your son or daughter at home:

• Take time to get re-acquainted with your son or daughter. Acknowledge there may be possible differences in their lifestyle since they have been living away from home. Siblings at home may also need to adjust to their returning sibling and their new lifestyle.
• Encourage your son or daughter to invite friends over or keep in touch with out-of-state friends over the summer on social media or texting.
• Establish clear house rules on your expectations while your son or daughter is living under your roof. This includes house duties, options on keeping in touch, financial responsibilities and guest visits. Be aware that they may often see how far they can push your boundaries so communication is essential.

Plan Now for Trojan Family Weekend October 24-27
Mark October 24-27, 2013 on your calendar for this year’s Trojan Family Weekend! Registration will open in late July. 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. More information will be provided in upcoming parent e-blasts. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the most up-to-date information. If you have any questions about Trojan Family Weekend or are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please email torkin@usc.edu. It’s not too early to start planning your Weekend! Here’s a list of Los Angeles hotels（many offer USC rates）to start planning your trip：http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/parents/images/PlacestoStayinLA.pdf.

Summer Reading List for the USC Community
Now is the time to read President Nikias’ summer recommended book list. In the fall, we will have an opportunity to reflect on these works as a community through inspiring and thought- provoking discussions. The 2013 summer reading list is:

Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight：An African Childhoodby Alexandra Fuller
Socrates：A Man for Our Times by Paul Johnson
Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville
Galileo’s Daughter by Dava Sobel
Right You Are If You Think You Are, a play by Luigi Pirandello

News from the Office for Parent Programs:

Interested in Becoming a Parent Volunteer?
There are many ways for parents to get involved in the USC community. Opportunities to volunteer on campus include Orientation, Move-In Day, Trojan Family Weekend, 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.

 

Question-of-the Month- We Appreciate your Feedback
Do you have a student that has graduated from USC? What is your best tip for enjoying and celebrating commencement? Please email scparent@usc.edu with your response. Thank you!!

 

Mark Your Calendar--Important Fall 2013 Dates-to-Remember
Open Registration：August 19-23
Move-In Day：August 21
Office for Parent Programs Move-In Day Reception：August 2, 12:30pm – 2pm
Classes Begin：August 26
Trojan Family Weekend：October 24-27
Thanksgiving Break：November 27-30
Classes End：December 6
Study Days：December 7-10
Exams：December 11-18
Winter Recess：December 19- January 12

Parent Information:

The USC Alumni Clubs Invites New Families to USC SCend Off’s
Each summer, USC Alumni Clubs around the world host SCend Off receptions to welcome incoming USC students to the Trojan Family. SCend Off’s help connect new students, their families and friends to local alumni and alumni groups. On occasion, USC faculty or administration guests attend SCend Off’s to greet and welcome new students and their families. Find the nearest SCend Off to you at http://alumnigroups.usc.edu/scendoffs/.

2013 El Rodeo Yearbook Available for Purchase
The 2013 El Rodeo yearbook can still be purchased online for $70 at www.uscelrodeo.com. There are limited copies available. Students can also pick-up copies during the week in Student Union 404（must bring USC ID）. The yearbook is a great present to remind students of their time spent at USC.

 

Information on Trojan Athletic Fund and 2013 USC Football Season Tickets
USC home football games are a wonderful time for families to come together and see their student on campus while taking in the exciting action of a USC football game. Many parents ask for information on how to get priority seating for the football season and the additional benefits associated with joining an athletic support group. Please contact the USC Ticket Office for individual game tickets（213.740.GOSC）and for those wishing to discuss opportunities to upgrade seats, please contact USC Athletics at 213.740.4155 or visit us at www.trojanathleticfund.com.

 

A Reminder About TrojanAlerts
As a reminder from the Parents Safety Committee, please sign up for the TrojansAlert notification system. TrojansAlert is a free alert system that allows university officials to contact you during an emergency by sending messages to your email account, mobile/handheld devices or landline（text messages fees may apply from your wireless carrier）. To sign up, visit https://trojansalert.usc.edu/index.php?CCheck=1.

 

Stay connected with USC Dornsife
Check out the most recent edition of USC Dornsife Magazine, follow students abroad through online blogs, enjoy newsletters for USC Dornsife specific departments and centers or explore our video and photo galleries! Visit http://dornsife.usc.edu/publications for more information.

 

USC Dornsife Invites Families to the Catalina Island Campus this summer
The USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies —based in USC Dornsife—invites you and your family to embark on a journey of scientific discovery through its unique Family Science Program! Join USC faculty, staff and researchers at USC’s Catalina campus, the Philip K. Wrigley Marine Science Center for four days this summer. Snorkel in a marine life refuge with scientists, hike the trails of Catalina and spot animals while you kayak. For more information, please visit dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/familyscience/, call 310.510.4090 or email famsci@usc.edu. To learn more about the Wrigley Institute, visit http://dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/.

 

The Getty's Pacific Standard Time at USC Dornsife
One of more than 30 institutes and centers at USC Dornsife, the Huntington-USC Institute on California and the West（ICW）is an innovative collaboration between the Huntington Library and USC. ICW has launched an online exhibit as part of The Getty's Pacific Standard Time Presents Initiative on Modern Architecture in Los Angeles, 1940-1990. Principal investigators Greg Hise（UNLV）and William Deverell（ICW and USC）, along with project team members Kris Mun and Jessica Kim, as well as fifteen additional curators, announced the launch of their collaborative online exhibit exploring "Form and Landscape" in the Los Angeles Basin. The project is drawn entirely from the Southern California Edison archive at The Huntington. Please access the site at http://pstp-edison.com/about/.

Information to pass on to your student:

Career Center Offers Career Counseling for Recent Grads
Congratulations to parents of the Class of 2013! We are so proud of our students and wish them the best in their current and future endeavors.

Recent graduates are encouraged to take advantage of their four FREE career counseling appointments at the Career Center. The Alumni Career Services website has been completely re-designed to bring our alumni the best resources and events the USC Career Center and our partners have to offer.

The Career Center is open all summer with walk-in hours between 9am – 4pm. Have your students come in for career advice, touch up resumes and cover letters or use our computer lab. We hope you and your students have a wonderful summer and please visit our website for the latest information on exciting fall events!

For more questions, please call us at 213.740.9111 or email us at careers@usc.edu. The Career Center is open from 8:30am - 5pm Monday-Friday and is located in the Student Union（Suite #110）. For a full calendar of events and online resources, visit http://careers.usc.edu.

 

Register Now for Freshfest 2013
Congratulations class of 2017! All incoming freshman are invited to Freshfest 2013, USC Hillel’s annual orientation program on August 19, 2013. Meet new friends, learn about Jewish life at USC and move in early! Register online now www.uschillel.org/freshfest or email uscfreshfest@gmail.com for more information.

 

Storage Options for Students
Need summer storage? Many of these companies are located close to campus and will pick up large items for students and bring them back to campus in August. Here are a few storage companies that students have used in the past：

• A American Storage, 3625 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, 213.749.3330
• Box-n-Go（Trojan Family Weekend sponsor）, 877.269.6467, email at strakhtenberg@box-n-go.com, www.box-n-go.com
• Campus Storage（Trojan Family Weekend sponsor）, 877.992.2678, email at info@campusstorage.com, www.campusstorage.com
• Door to Door Storage, 888.366.7222
• Public Storage, 2703 Martin Luther King Blvd, Los Angeles, 877.788.2028
• StorQuest Hill Street, 3707 S. Hill Street, Los Angeles, 213.747.8787, www.storquest.com
• U Cleaners（Trojan Family Weekend sponsor）- 310.382.6447-email at shipping@Ucleaners.com, http://ucleaners.com/shipping-storage/USC/

Check out these upcoming events:

Enjoy a Student SCupper with the USC Alumni Club of the East Bay on June 4
Meet and connect with USC Students, parents and club members at a SCupper hosted by the East Bay Club starting at 7pm on Tuesday, June 4. The SCupper offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to network with USC alumni from their field of interest and to find out about life after college and in their communities. The dinner buffet is $15; USC students are free. The SCupper will be held at Massimo Restaurant in the "Meribeth Room", 1606 Locust Street, Walnut Creek, CA. Contact eastbay@alumnicenter.usc.edu for more information. RSVP at https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/SCA/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=153051.

 

USC Coaches Tour Wraps Up in Northern California
USC football coach Lane Kiffin and head basketball coach Andy Enfield, along with former football coach John Robinson and student-athletes, will give the latest SCoop about what’s in store for the upcoming season. The last dates of the tour are Wednesday, June 5 at Parc 55 Wyndham San Francisco Union Square and Thursday, June 6 at the Menlo Circus Club in Atherton, CA. There will also be a silent auction and a special appearance by the Trojan Marching Band! RSVP at http://www.usc.edu/dept/pubrel/specialevents/athletics/tour/ or for additional information, please contact USC Athletics at 213.740.4164.

 

USC Dean’s Reception in Hawaii on June 6
All USC Ohana are welcome to attend the USC Dean’s Reception starting at 6pm on Thursday, June 6 at the Pacific Club in Honolulu, HI. Join fellow Trojans for a cocktail reception where Dean Carmen A. Puliafito will discuss USC Health Sciences campus redevelopment plans, innovative research being conducted by Keck School faculty and changes in our nation's healthcare system. Please join the Dean in welcoming newly appointed Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology, Dr. John K. Niparko, who will speak about groundbreaking advances in cochlear implants, which stimulate the auditory nerve and can help children and adults with severe hearing loss or deafness. Dr. Niparko comes to USC from Johns Hopkins University, which is ranked number one in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. RSVP（use code “HONOLULU”）at https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/SCA/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=152355.

 

Third Annual Wine Tasting & Pairing in Newport Beach on June 6
The USC Alumni Club of Newport/Irvine is proud to announce the Third Annual Wine Tasting & Pairing event starting at 6pm on Thursday, June 6 at the Newport Beach Vineyards and Winery. The Trojan-owned Orange County Wine Mart will be conducting the wine tasting portion of the evening, serving high-end wines from wineries including Cakebread, Orin Swift, Caymus, Chappellet, Chalk Hill, Frog's Leap and Grgich Hill. Wine tastings will be paired with handpicked hors d'oeuvres. There will be seasoned wine pourers and representatives from wineries on site to discuss each wine.

Admission will be $75 per person, and includes all wine tastings, hors d'oeuvres and exclusive access to tour the grounds of the winery. All proceeds will support scholarships for students at USC. Please email uscnewportirvine@gmail.com with any questions. RSVP at https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/SCA/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=150140.

 

WineTasting&ScholarshipFundraisingEventin San Diego on June 9
Join the USC Alumni Club of San Diego for a family-friendly wine tasting event starting at 4pm on Sunday, June 9 at the Trojan-owned wine bar, Jake's on 6th. 15% of all proceeds will be donated to the scholarship fund of the USC Alumni Club of San Diego. Calcareous Winery in Paso Robles will be one of the featured wines with the Director of Sales in attendance to answer any questions you may have. There will also be bottle and by the glass specials. Jake’s on 6th is at 3755 6th Ave. in San Diego. RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/445344115552598/.

4th Annual USC Alumni Club of New York Tommy Awards on June 10
Join the USC community in the heart of New York City for an evening of appreciation, celebration andperformance in honor of the extraordinary contributions made by USC alumni from 6:30pm – 10:30 pm on Monday, June 10. The 4th Annual USC Alumni Club of New York Tommy Awards will honor alumni including Stephen Liguori'81（Executive Director of Global Innovation and New Models for GE）, Heliane Steden ’86（former USC Women's three-time All-American tennis player）, Daniel Strong '96（actor and award-winning screenwriter）and the 2013 Spirit of Troy Honoree, Leigh R. Bass ’90. For more information, access http://alumni.usc.edu/nyctommyawards2013.

Jewish Trojan Networking Luncheon on June 11
The USC Jewish Alumni Association and the USC Gould School of Law invite you to a special networking lunch from 11:30am – 1:30pm on Tuesday, June 11 at The Capital Grille in Los Angeles. This luncheon will feature a special presentation about the criminal justice system in Los Angeles featuring Jackie Lacey, Los Angeles County District Attorney. For more information and RSVP, visit http://www.uschillel.org/uschillel/jewish-trojan-family/usc-jewish-alumni-association/upcoming-jaa-events/jaa-networking-luncheon-with-jackie-lacey/.

Trojan Football 101 for Ladies on June 11
Join Layla Kiffin and the wives of Trojan football coaches, along with Lane Kiffin and his staff for the 3nd Annual “Trojan Football 101 for Ladies” starting at 7:30am on Tuesday, June 11 at the Galen Center. Experience a football camp day at the John McKay Center, Howard Jones Field and Galen Center. The day includes team meetings, a tour of the John McKay Center and a scrimmage on Howard Jones Field. All proceeds benefit Women’s Athletic Scholarships. For more information and reservations, access http://www.usc.edu/dept/pubrel/specialevents/athletics/trojans/?hq_e=el&hq_m=473457&hq_l=10&hq_v=c76f2cdb6f or call USC Athletics at 213.740.4164.

Tour the Central Coast with the USC Alumni Club of Santa Barbara on June 15
All aboard the vintage Overland Trail private car for a daylong adventure of sightseeing and Trojan Family camaraderie from 10am - 4:30pm on Saturday, June15. Guests will board at the Santa Barbara Train Station for a wine train tour of the Central Coast to San Luis Obispo.

The cost is $100 per person and includes wine and hors d'oeuvres. A portion of the funds will be allocated to the club’s USC Scholarship Fund. This event sold out last year, so register soon! Please contact Moses Marines at 805.895.8686 or moses.marines@alumni.usc.edu for more information and registration.

USC & PAC-12 Night at Petco Park in San Diego on June 15
Let's show the rest of the PAC-12 how spirited USC Trojans are! Join the USC Alumni Club of San Diego on the rooftop of the Western Metal Building in left field at Petco Park starting at 7:15pm on Saturday, June 15 to watch the San Diego Padres play the Arizona Diamondbacks. The package price of $67.50 includes food and beverages. Don’t forget to wear cardinal and gold! For more information and to order tickets, access https://www.facebook.com/events/578452495518298/.

Free Monthly Tour of the USC Shoah Foundation on June 19
Discover how the life stories and memories of Holocaust survivors and witnesses are being used to overcome prejudice, intolerance, and bigotry through visual history and education programs all over the world. If you enjoyed the demonstration of the archive during Trojan Family Weekend, this tour will show you how testimonies are digitized and translated into the Shoah Foundation archived format for translation into ten languages, indexing and preservation. The next tours are currently scheduled for 11am - 1pm on June 19 and July 17. Learn more at http://sfi.usc.edu/.

 

USC Alumni Club of the East Bay Hosts Golf Tournament on June 24
The USC Alumni Club of the East Bay will host its 3rd annual golf tournament at Contra Costa Country Club in Pleasant Hill starting at 9:30am on Monday, June 24.This tournament is a scramble format so golfers of all abilities are welcome. Proceeds willbenefit the USC Scholarship program. Please contact Kevin Hogan, Tournament Chair at 925.381.7982 for more information or sponsorships. Register at http://alumni.usc.edu/bayareagolf2013.

USC Young Alumni Party on June 29
Reconnect with old friends and meet new ones at the 6th Annual Young Alumni Summer Party starting at 8pm on Saturday, June 29 at the Los Angeles Athletic Club in downtown Los Angeles. Admission is $20. RSVP by Monday, June 24 as this event will sell out. Access http://alumni.usc.edu/summerparty for more information.

Enjoy Pink Martini at the Hollywood Bowl on July 13
Enjoy a private wine and appetizer reception before Pink Martini and the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl with the USC Alumni Club of Beverly Hills-Hollywood starting at 6pm on Saturday, July 13. Pink Martini, the internationally acclaimed “little orchestra” that blends classical, jazz, Latin and classic pop music will join forces with the Los Angeles Philharmonic on a musical journey led by singers China Forbes and Storm Large. For ticket and reception information, visit https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/SCA/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=149190.

USC Dornsife at the Los Angeles Central Library on July 23
Join author Rebecca Solnit, historians William Deverell and Donald Jackson and moderator Los Angeles Times columnist and radio host Patt Morrison at the Los Angeles Central Library（Mark Taper Auditorium）for a discussion of the St. Francis Dam tragedy and its enduring catastrophic and cultural significance. In March 1928, the St. Francis Dam north of Los Angeles—designed by William Mulholland as a reservoir for the California Aqueduct—collapsed. The largest engineering disaster in California history is inextricably woven into the epic history of water in Los Angeles. The discussion will be held at 7:15pm on Tuesday, July 23 at the Los Angeles Central Library（Mark Taper Auditorium）. Learn more at http://dornsife.usc.edu/icw.

 

Catholic Trojan Parents Association Dinner Meeting on July 29
Parents are invited to attend the upcoming Catholic Trojan Parents Association meeting at 6pm on Monday, July 29. Parents Lucy and Chuck Huebner along with Fr. Lawrence Seyer will take the helm during a dinner discussion about the continuing development of Catholic Campus Ministry programs at the magnificent new Our Savior Parish and USC Caruso Catholic Center. Meet at the USC Caruso Catholic Center at 844 West Thirty Second Street in Los Angeles（just north of campus）. RSVP to Rose at 213.516.3959 or rose@catholictrojan.org. For further details and updates, visit http://catholictrojan.org/.

Parents Invited to Interfraternity and Intersorority Parent Council Meetings
Parents are invited to attend the Joint USC Intersorority Parent Council（ISPC）and Interfraternity Parent Council（IFPC）Meetings during the 2013-2014 academic year. The ISPC and the IFPC are organizations that consist of parents of sorority and fraternity members. There is an ISPC Board and an IFPC Board that work together to support USC sorority/fraternity parent clubs, develop positive public relations, award annual scholarships and organize joint meetings that are held at various sorority houses on “The Row.” The meetings are open to all parents and will be held on November 14, January 23 and March 27. The meetings consist of a general meeting with updates provided by sorority and fraternity chapter presidents,additional updates provided by Beth Saul（Director for Fraternity and Sorority Leadership Development and Parent Programs）and a featured speaker. For more information, parents can contact ISPC Presidents, Janet Fell（janetmjf@gmail.com）and Nancy Silver（nancyrsilver@gmail.com）or IFPC President, Jill Behrle（jillbehrle@yahoo.com）.

Plan Your 2013 Weekend Calendar with USC Football
Make sure to order your 2013 football tickets to watch the USC Trojans in their quest for a top spot in the BCS. Contact the USC Ticket Office for more information at 213.740.GOSC or visit http://www.usctrojans.com/tickets/usc-tickets.html for ticket information on all USC sports.

Join the USC Alumni Association at away football games across the country and enjoy activities such as pep rallies, game-day bus rides, tailgate parties and more. The 2013 Weekenders are Hawaii（August 29）, Notre Dame（October 19）, Cal（November 9）and Colorado（November 23）. For more information, access http://alumnigroups.usc.edu/weekenders/.

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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 www.usc.edu/parent. Check back often as this website is a great resource for new and up-to-date information. Also, please “like” the “USC Office for Parent Programs” Facebook page（https://www.facebook.com/USCOfficeforParentPrograms）or follow us on Twitter（@TrojanFamilyUSC）for additional information, pictures, campus events and more.

Feel free to contact our office if you need assistance or if you have any questions. Our phone number is 213.740.2080 or e-mail us at scparent@usc.edu.

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, access http://fbs.usc.edu/depts/sfs/faq.aspx?faq_id=229.

FIGHT ON!!
Beth Saul, Tina Orkin, Maria Riley and Lily Ball
Office for Parent Programs