February 2014 Dear Trojan Parents and Family Members, The semester is now in full swing! There are many events and important dates for parents and students throughout the spring semester, so be sure to visit www.usc.edu/parent for up-to-date information. News from the Office for Parent Programs:Cheer on the Trojans at the USC Parent Basketball Event on March 1
Join fellow parents and family members at the annual Parents Basketball event starting at 11am on Saturday, March 1 in the Vineyard Room at the Davidson Conference Center. Registration is $50 which includes lunch, entertainment by the Trojan Marching Band, a raffle and a ticket to the men’s basketball game at 1pm against the Oregon Ducks. Students are welcome to attend. Deadline to register is Friday, February 21. Register at http://sait.usc.edu/parent/UpcomingEvents.asp. Nominate Faculty for the Steven B. Sample Teaching & Mentoring Awards
The nomination form for the 2014-2015 Steven B. Sample Teaching and Mentoring Award is
available at http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/parents/tma.html. The deadline to submit a nomination is Wednesday, April 9. These awards, a signature program of the USC Parents Association, are the only faculty recognition awards initiated by parent nominations and comments by their students. Faculty recipients receive a $1,000 honorarium, recognition in the Trojan Parent Perspective e-newsletter and their name inscribed on a plaque at the University Club. For more information, contact Tina Orkin at torkin@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 paid internship experience through guest speakers, collaborations with fellow students and personal reflection. For information on how businesses can partner with the Gateway Program, visit http://dornsife.usc.edu/gatewayinternships. USC Summer Programs for High School Students – Live the Trojan Experience!
USC Summer Programs offers two and four week college immersion programs for high school students. Courses are taught by USC faculty and members of the academic community. Students engage in the university experience through a combination of lectures, hands-on workshops and labs, guest speakers and academic field trips to locations throughout Los Angeles. Students receive three units of USC elective credit upon successful completion of the four week course. For more information, visit http://summer.usc.edu/parent. Information on Trojan Athletic Fund and 2014 USC Football Season Tickets
USC home football games are a wonderful time for families to come together and visit 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 season and the additional benefits associated with an athletic membership. Contact the USC Ticket Office for season tickets and for those wishing to discuss opportunities to upgrade seats, contact USC Athletics at 213.740.4155 or visit www.trojanathleticfund.com. 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, Trojan Family Weekend and other events throughout the year. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated. Sign up at https://uscstudentaffairs.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6tXFChS0o2HvFB3. USC Academic Calendar--Important Dates - President’s Day（University Holiday）： February 17
- Spring Recess：March 17 - 22
- Classes End：May 2
- Study Days：May 3 - 6
- Final Exams：May 7 - 14
- Commencement：May 16
Resources for Students:Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Career Center Events
The Spring 2014 Internship Week is February 10-13. For more information, visit http://careers.usc.edu/docs/Internship_Week_Spring_2014_Flyer.pdf. For additional tips on how to convert internships to a full time job, visit http://careers.usc.edu/docs/handouts/Convert_Internships_into_FT.pdf. 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. USC parents can visit http://careers.usc.edu/families for further information on Career Center services. Grad Fair Will Be Held February 11-13
The 2014 Grad Fair will be held on February 11-13 in the Tutor Campus Center Grand Ballroom. This is the one-stop shop for all commencement-related items. Last year, approximately 5,000 students and parents attended this three day event. Parents and students are encouraged to attend because the commencement packages will be offered at a discounted rate only for the three days of the Grad Fair.
At the Grad Fair, students can rent caps and gowns, purchase class rings, announcements, sashes, diploma frames and leis. A popular option at this year’s Grad Fair includes a photo studio for parents and/or friends to take a picture with their student in caps and gowns. Also available will be commencement packages for advanced degree graduates. The El Rodeo Yearbook, Lauren Studios, USC Alumni Association, Dornsife, Annenberg, Marshall and Viterbi representatives, as well as the USC Credit Union and the Radisson Hotel will be in attendance. Contact gradfair@usc.edu for more information. For more information on Commencement, visit http://commencement.usc.edu/. Learning Enrichment Workshops Provided at the Center for Academic Support
Learning Enrichment Workshops are available at the Center for Academic Support. The schedule is as follows：“Power Reading”（February 12）, “Writing Papers” （February 19）, “Thinking Sills in Problem Solving”（February 26）, “Test-Taking Anxiety”（March 5）and “Exam-Taking Strategies”（March 12）. All workshops will be held from 3pm - 4pm in Student Union #311. For more information, visit www.usc.edu/cas. Registration Opens For A Birthright Trip to Israel
Registration for Taglit-Birthright Israel opens at 7am on Wednesday, February 19. This free 10- day trip is available to Jewish college students. The first 40 USC students are guaranteed a spot. Visit http://www.uschillel.org/israel（use referral code “LAWAY30”）or contact USC Hillel at Israel@uschille.org for more information. USC Housing Renewal information available online
Although the online application deadline for USC Housing renewal was in January, there are several important dates for USC Housing for students to follow-up on. For more information on 2014-2015 USC Housing renewal process visit http://housing.usc.edu/index.php/renewal-procedures/.
USC Pacific Asia Museum Offers Free Admission to Students
The USC Pacific Asia Museum（USC PAM）in Pasadena offers free admission（with current USC ID card）to all students, faculty and staff. Several exhibitions are on display including The Art of Pacific Asia, The Arts of Korea, and The Arts of China. Ralli Quilts：Contemporary Textiles from Pakistan will be open until March 2. The museum also announced a new exhibit entitled The Other Side：Chinese and Mexican Immigration to America. The USC Pacific Asia Museum also offers lectures, classes（including yoga, Tai Chi and calligraphy）, performances and special events to museum members. Special reduced student memberships are available. USC PAM is located at 46 N. Los Robles Avenue in Pasadena. More information is available at http://www.pacificasiamuseum.org/.
Parents Event Calendar:February 2014 March 2014 April 2014 Cheer Trojans to Victory at Your Favorite Sporting Events
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. 2014 USC FOOTBALL SCHEDULE | |
Date | Opponent / Event | Location | Time / Result | 08/30/14 | vs. Fresno State | L.A. Coliseum | TBA | 09/06/14 | at Stanford * | Stanford, Calif. | TBA | 09/13/14 | at Boston College | Chestnut Hill, Mass. | TBA | 09/27/14 | vs. Oregon State * | L.A. Coliseum | TBA | 10/04/14 | vs. Arizona State * | L.A. Coliseum | TBA | 10/11/14 | at Arizona * | Tucson, Ariz. | TBA | 10/18/14 | vs. Colorado *（Homecoming） | L.A. Coliseum | TBA | 10/25/14 | at Utah * | Salt Lake City, Utah | TBA | 11/01/14 | at Washington State * | Pullman, Wash. | TBA | 11/13/14 | vs. California **（Trojan Family Weekend） | L.A. Coliseum | TBA | 11/22/14 | at UCLA * | Pasadena, Calif. | TBA | 11/29/14 | vs. Notre Dame | L.A. Coliseum | TBA |
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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 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 213.740.2080 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, access http://fbs.usc.edu/depts/sfs/faq.aspx?faq_id=229. FIGHT ON!! | 
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