September 2013

Dear Trojan Parents and Family Members,

The 2013 school year is under way! The USC campus is still buzzing from Move-In Day, Welcome Week activities, sorority and fraternity recruitment and much more. If you are on campus, feel free to stop by our office in Student Union Suite #200 to say “hello” or ask questions.

Students are now settling into their daily routine. Here are some tips to help your student：

• Parents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with academic resources on campus. Give your student suggestions on how USC may be able to help and encourage them to follow through. Access the Center for Academic Support at http://sait.usc.edu/academicsupport/ for academic enrichment information.

• Suggest involvement in one of USC’s many student organizations. Visit the Office of Student Activities at http://sait.usc.edu/ca/ to find out about student groups, upcoming programs and special events.

• Remind your student about the value of exercise and a healthy diet. Access USC Recreational Sports to find out more about exercise facilities, intramural sports and other student activities at http://sait.usc.edu/Recsports/.

• Suggest attending Visions and Voices events throughout the year to experience USC’s excellence in the arts and humanities. The series features presentations by critically acclaimed artists and distinguished speakers, film

Register for the First Parent Speaker Series event on Tuesday, September 17
All parents are invited to the Office for Parent Programs Speaker Series on Tuesday, September 17 at the Ronald Tutor Center Campus Ballroom on the USC campus. The parent social starts at 5:30pm with dinner following at 6pm. Professor John Monterosso, of the USC Department of Psychology will speak on “The Psychology of Happiness”. Parents also will receive university updates and have a chance to network with other parents.

Registration is $20 until Wednesday, September 11. After September 11, registration is $25. Discounted campus parking is available to parents who register by 5pm on Wednesday, September 11. To register, visit http://sait.usc.edu/parent/UpcomingEvents.asp.

The second Speakers Series program will be Tuesday, November 19 and will feature Dr. Najmedin Meshkati of the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Dr. Meshkati 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. The event will take place in The Forum Room（#450）at the Ronald Tutor Campus Center

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, 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 would like to extend a thank you to its August parent volunteers who helped at Orientation and Move-In Day：Corinne Aguirre, Barbara Boxley, Connie Buckley, Deborah & Larry Castro, Susan & John Coon, Karen Davis-Farage, Laura de Frise & Steven Rugo, Mary Yu Frenkel, Debbie Habberstad, Ken Heller, Richard LaRue, Laura Madrid, Kathi Nicolard, Alejandra Oscar, Brett Pheffer, Ed Pollard, Jackie Quon, Lily Savadian, Peter See, Margie Smith, Maryann Spinella, Bonnie Suffridge, Suesie Toole, Pat Turner, Lydia Vazquez, Geetika Walia and Angie Wong.

Volunteer Opportunities in Admissions
The USC Office of Undergraduate Admission is seeking Trojan Family volunteers to represent the university at various college fairs and USC-hosted off-campus Discover USC programs in cities across the country and around the world. To search for a volunteer opportunity in your area, please select ‘Event Listing & Registration’ at www.usc.edu/uga/volunteer.

Mark Your Calendar--Important Fall 2013 Dates
Office for Parent Programs Speaker Series：September 17, 5:30pm, Ronald Tutor Center Ballroom
Trojan Family Weekend：October 24-27
Homecoming：November 16
Office for Parent Programs Speaker Series：November 19
Thanksgiving Break：November 27-30
Classes End：December 6
Study Days：December 7-10
Exams：December 11-18
Winter Recess：December 19 - January 12

Around USC:

Announcing the USC School of Dramatic Arts Parent Ambassadors
The USC School of Dramatic Arts（SDA）is pleased to announce new regional Parent Ambassadors who have generously committed to leadership roles for the School：Lauren & David Rush（Los Angeles）, Teri & Byron Pollitt（San Francisco）, Suzanne Bruce & Malcolm Waddell（Houston）, Anne Helgen & Michael Gilligan（Boston）and Therese Rosenblatt & Marshall Sonenshine（New York）.

With the goal of providing a supportive network for exchanging advice and ideas among parents, the SDA Parent Ambassadors program is designed to increase interaction and communication with SDA parents throughout the country. It also helps raise funds for the School’s programs such as the visiting artist series, scholarships and the production fund. SDA Parent Ambassadors will serve as regional advocates within their local SDA community,
offer peer-to-peer advice, engage with prospective SDA students and their parents and help build a culture of philanthropy within the School. Please join us in welcoming this special group of parent leaders, and if you are interested in becoming involved or connecting with our Ambassadors, email parents@sda.usc.edu.

USC South Asian Parent Circle Membership and Facebook page
The USC South Asian Parent Circle（SAPC）fosters an enriched sense of Trojan Family and community by enhancing parent and community involvement, sponsoring cultural events and activities and embracing the spirit of USC’s multicultural global community.

Geetika Walia, a member of SAPC, has taken the lead to develop the group through the USC Office for Parent Programs. If you would like to become a member of SAPC or have questions about the group or its upcoming events, please contact Geetika at uscsouthasianparentcircle@gmail.com. The SAPC membership form can be accessed at http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/parents/southAsianParentCircle.html and the group Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/groups/551079858292646/.

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 enjoying 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.

Sign Up for TrojanAlerts
As a reminder from the Parents Safety Committee, parents are encouraged to sign up for the TrojansAlert notification system. TrojansAlert is a free alert system that allows university officials to inform you during an emergency by sending messages to your email account, mobile device or landline（text messages fees may apply from your carrier）. To sign up, visit https://trojansalert.usc.edu/index.php?CCheck=1.

Resources for Students:

Important Dates from the USC Career Center
The Career Center is a place for your student to visit from day one as a Trojan. From resume reviews to interview workshops to career counseling, the Career Center has all the tools your student will need to find the career they want. Mark your calendar for these important dates：
On-Campus Recruiting: September 16 - November 15
Fall Career Fair: September 19
Fall Internship Week：September 30 - October 3

For questions, 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. For a calendar of events and online resources, visit http://careers.usc.edu.

Center for Women & Men Offers Educational Workshops and Support Groups for the Trojan Family
The Center for Women & Men（CWM）offers comprehensive programs to foster a respectful campus culture and help those in the Trojan family who have experienced dating violence, sexual harassment, stalking, sexual assault, or childhood sexual abuse. Through small-group discussions led by center staff, students learn about nurturing healthy relationships, appropriate intervention in problematic social situations and preventing sexual assault. Students interested in serving as peer resources can join a new program that trains students to help their friends and positively impact their communities. Male students also can receive training to serve as peer educators through the USC Men Care program. For survivors of sexual assault and other gender-related issues, the Center for Women & Men offers confidential one-on-one counseling and support groups for female and male survivors, as well as ones that address specific populations such as students with disabilities who are survivors of gender-based harm or military veterans who are survivors of gender-based harm. For more information, call 213.740.4900, visit the Center for Women & Men in Student Union 202 or explore the center’s website at www.usc.edu/cwm.

IT Services for USC Students
USC's Information Technology Services（ITS）provides a variety of services to support students in their learning, research, and other activities. Offerings include Google Apps at USC, a high-speed wireless network, a laptop loaner program at the ITS computing centers, MyUSC portal, the Blackboard online learning management system and Blackboard Mobile Learn, Lynda.com training tutorials, free antivirus and other software, and more. For an overview of student IT services, visit www.usc.edu/its/about/students.html. For questions regarding IT services at USC, students should contact the ITS Customer Support Center at 213.740.5555 or send an email to consult@usc.edu.

Schedule Graduation Photos and Receive Discounts on the 2014 El Rodeo
The 2014 El Rodeo yearbook is now available for pre-order at http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/elrodeo/index.shtml for $50. Receive this $20 pre-order discount（regular price is $70）off your yearbook purchase through October 31. The yearbooks arrive on campus in mid-April. Reserve your copy today!

Graduating students are encouraged to book their yearbook photos soon. 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 may be purchased for holiday and graduation gifts. Also professional photos are offered for job applications and business profiles. For additional information, visit http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/elrodeo/graduates.shtml.

Storage Options for Students
Does your student need storage for the fall? Many companies are located close to campus and will pick up large items for students and bring them back to campus. Here are a few storage companies that USC students use:

• 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/

Upcoming events:

5th Annual USC Night at Dodger Stadium on September 10
Enjoy a beautiful evening at Chavez Ravine with your favorite Trojans and watch the hottest team in the Major League, as the Los Angeles Dodgers, take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at 7pm on Thursday, September 10. Tickets are $15 and should be purchased by Sunday, September 8. The tickets will be distributed on game day starting at 6pm near the Right Field Reserve Level entrance. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/SCA/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=155656.

Provost’s Writers Series Kicks Off September 12
The Provost’s Writers Series highlights the extraordinary talents of USC authors. Provost Elizabeth Garrett will host four evenings throughout the year featuring USC faculty who will read from and discuss their recent publications. The series provides opportunities for students and the community to engage with USC authors, learn about the incredible diversity of their work and celebrate the written word.

The 2013–14 Provost’s Writers Series will kick off Thursday, September 12 at 7pm with Jack Halberstam, a professor of American studies and ethnicity, gender studies and comparative literature at USC. Halberstam is the author of five books, including Skin Shows：Gothic Horror and the Technology of Monsters, Female Masculinity, In a Queer Time and Place and The Queer Art of Failure. His most recent book, Gaga Feminism：Sex, Gender and the End of Normal, attempts to make sense of the tectonic shifts that have transformed gender and sexual politics in the last few decades. Halberstam is currently working on a book called The Wild on queer anarchy. The event will be held at USC University Club at Kings Stoops Hall. Admission is free but reservations are required（starting August 21）at http://web-app.usc.edu/ws/eo2/calendar/113/event/903743. For more information on the Vision and Voices series and to view a full schedule of events, visit http://www.usc.edu/dept/pubrel/visionsandvoices/.

Chuseok Harvest Moon Celebration on September 12
Chuseok is a major harvest festival in Korea celebrated over three days. The USC Korean Studies Institute will celebrate Chuseok on Thursday, September 12. Enjoy a live Korean drum performance by USC Haneulsori at 12:15pm at Tommy Trojan and free food and festivities starting at 1pm at the Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Family House on the USC campus. The event is free and open to the public. For more details or to learn more about the USC Korean Studies Institute, visit http://dornsife.usc.edu/ksi.

Spend the High Holy Days with USC Hillel September 13 - 14
USC Hillel invites students and all members of the USC community to celebrate the holidays with song and reflection, moving towards teshuva（repentance）for the new year. Services will be led by Rabbinic Intern Lenette Herzog with support from Cantorial soloist and USC senior Josh Goldberg. For more information on the holiday schedule and to select the number of meals, visit http://www.uschillel.org/uschillel/student-life/religious-spiritual-programs/holidays/high-holy-days/.

Registration opens on Tuesday, September 10 for a free Birthright 10-day trip to Israel for Jewish students 18-26 years old with USC Hillel. Register at http://www.uschillel.org/uschillel/student-life/israel/taglit-birthright-israel/ or contact Tsuri at Israel@uschillel.org for more information.

Welcome Reception for Fraternity Parents on September 16
Parents of fraternity members are invited to an Interfraternity Parents Council（IFPC）welcome reception from 10am – 1pm on Monday, September 16 at the Widney Alumni House. Learn more about the IFPC, the USC fraternity system and fraternity parents clubs. Meet the IFPC Board and other parents. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact IFPC President, Jill Behrle（jillbehrle@yahoo.com）.

Visions and Voices：Pre-Screening of Rescuing Ruben Salazar on September 19
Visions and Voices presents the pre-screening of PBS’s Ruben Salazar：Man in the Middle, a documentary by USC Annenberg Visiting Fellow Phillip Rodriguez at 6:30pm in the Annenberg Auditorium on the USC campus. Part political exposé, part narrative deconstruction, part poetic meditation, the film is the first independent and thorough investigation of Salazar’s life and death.

Following the screening, a panel featuring Rodriguez, Thomas A. Saenz（MALDEF Present and General Counsel）and George J. Sanchez（professor of American studies and ethnicity, and history at USC）will explore the producers’ investigative process and the quest for the release of records from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Admission is free, but reservations are required at http://web-app.usc.edu/ws/eo2/calendar/113/event/903744.

Marshall Partners Rose Bowl Stadium Tour and Tailgate Party on September 26
The USC Marshall School of Business parents group, Marshall Partners, invites all Marshall parents and friends for a behind-the-scenes VIP tour of the newly refurbished Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena from 5pm to 8pm on Thursday, September 26. Recently the historic Rose Bowl underwent a $165 million facelift. The unrestricted access tour includes the new pavilion, press boxes, media center, locker rooms and more.

The evening will conclude with a classic Trojan tailgate party. Enjoy delicious fare from two of LA's best food trucks while reconnecting with Marshall alumni and Marshall Partners in the Court of Champions. This event has a limited capacity, so purchase tickets early. This event is sponsored by the San Fernando Valley/San Gabriel Valley Board of USC Marshall Partners. Contact Vanessa Benya at partners@marshall.usc.edu for reservations and more information.

USC Shoah Foundation honors George Clooney in New York on October 3
Join the USC Shoah Foundation in New York City for their 2013 Ambassadors for Humanity Gala honoring artist and humanitarian George Clooney at 8pm on Thursday, October 3. This year’s event is hosted by Jon Stewart and sponsored by TNT. For more information, visit http://sfi.usc.edu/content/2013-ambassadors-humanity-gala or call the Gala Benefit Line at 818.777.7876.

Visions and Voices：Michael Frayn’s Tony Award–winning play Copenhagen on October 9
In a 1941 encounter in Copenhagen, physicists Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg exchanged heated words and profound ideas relating to the moral questions of scientists working on nuclear weapons. Michael Frayn’s Tony Award–winning play Copenhagen is a fictional account of that exchange. Ben Brantley of the New York Times called Copenhagen “endlessly fascinating...the most invigorating and ingenious play of ideas in many a year and a work of art that humanizes physics in a way no other has done.” Copenhagen will be presented at 7pm on Wednesday, October 9 at Joyce J. Cammilleri Hall at the Brain and Creativity Institute on the USC campus. The production is directed by Jack Rowe, director of the BFA program in acting and associate dean of the USC School of Dramatic Arts.

Admission is free, but reservations are required at http://web-app.usc.edu/ws/eo2/calendar/113/event/903761（beginning on September 16）.

Enjoy Marshall Partners Taste of South Bay/Long Beachon October 13
Please join the Marshall Partners for an afternoon featuring great food & wine, live music, and networking with fellow Trojans at the Taste of South Bay/Long Beach on Sunday, October 13 from 1pm – 4pm at the Catalina View Gardens in Palos Verdes, California. Trojan Anthony 'Jim' York, BS '70, MBA'73, is graciously opening his 90-acre estate and will share how he is developing the property. Don't miss this rare opportunity to tour his beautiful Catalina View Gardens with breathtaking vistas overlooking Terranea Resort and the Pacific Ocean. Tickets go on sale September 8. Contact Erika Jordan at partners@marshall.usc.edu for reservations or more information.

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of The Wonderland Award in San Francisco on October 15
Enjoy a rare opportunity to view exhibits from the USC Doheny Library’s Lewis Carroll Collection, meet USC Libraries Dean Catherine Quinlan and see USC student submissions for The Wonderland Award on Tuesday, October 15 from 6pm – 8pm. USC’s Wonderland Award is an annual multidisciplinary competition that encourages scholarship and creative work related to author Lewis Carroll. The award was established in 2004 through the sponsorship of Linda and George Cassady, Trojans from the San Francisco Bay Area who donated the Lewis Carroll Collection to the library. This reception will be at the University Club of San Francisco at 800 Powell Street in San Francisco. The $25 per person cost includes valet parking, reception and program. For more information, visit https://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/SCA/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=158354.

Save The Date for the USC Alumni Association’s President’s Reception in San Francisco on November 7
Join fellow Trojans at a San Francisco Bay area reception with President C. L. Max Nikias on Thursday, November 7, prior to the USC-Cal Weekender. More information will be available soon on the USC Alumni Association’s website（http://alumni.usc.edu/）or email eastbay@alumnicenter.usc.edu.

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. The ISPC Board and IFPC Board work together to support USC sorority/fraternity parent clubs, provide 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 include updates from sorority and fraternity chapter presidents, information from Beth Saul, assistant dean and director for Fraternity and Sorority Leadership Development and Parent Programs, and a featured speaker. USC President C. L. Max Nikias will be the featured speaker at the November 14 meeting（location to be announced）. 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 remaining 2013 Weekenders are at Notre Dame（October 19）, Cal（November 9）and Colorado（November 23）. For more information, access http://alumnigroups.usc.edu/weekenders/

Soapy Joe’s Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services -- Check Out This Information from a Trojan Family Weekend Sponsor
Soapy Joe’s offers Laundry and Dry Cleaning services to USC students on and off campus. Service is available 5 days a week with attendants stationed outside the residence halls on Sunday - Thursday night Soapyjoes. 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 the full semester. Spend more time focusing on your academics and busy schedules and less time worrying about clean clothes! For more info and to sign-up, visit www.soapyjoes.com.

Ingallina’s Box Lunch & Catering Services -- a Trojan Family Weekend Sponsor
Since 1991, Ingallina’s has offered an array of fresh and delicious food. We make most of our own breads and baked goods from scratch daily. We roast all of our meats and make many of our own salad dressings. In short, if we can make it from scratch - we do! We start early every morning to ensure your food is as fresh and delicious as possible, and we are proud to serve you with great customer care and service! Call us for your specialized needs for breakfast, lunch, snacks, meetings and gift baskets, as well as special USC tailgate packages or customized box lunches! Visit us at 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 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 Click Here.

FIGHT ON!!

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