It’s mid-way through the semester and the campus is buzzing with activities. There are many upcoming events and important dates for parents and students throughout the semester. Access www.usc.edu/parent for up-to-date information, event calendar and registration information.
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. A signature program of the USC Parents Association, these 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.
Register for the USC Concert Band Performance
Enjoy the annual performance by the USC Concert Band at 3pm on Sunday, April 27 at Bovard Auditorium. The USC Trojan Marching Band will perform the rousing grand finale. The “I Love LA” multimedia concert features the music of the City of Angels, illustrated with images of its storied past and vibrant present. Led by Dr. Arthur C. Bartner, the concert showcases talented guest stars and new artwork from the band’s official artist Robert W. Jensen. Group parent tickets are $25 each. More details to follow soon on an after-concert reception for parents and students. Deadline to register and receive discounted parking is Friday, April 18, 2014. Register at http://sait.usc.edu/parent/UpcomingEvents.asp.
USC Career Center- Opportunities for Parents
March 20 – Alumni Career Fair
May 1 – Reinventing Your Career @ 50+
Visit http://careers.usc.edu/eventcalendar/ for more information.
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 7 + 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.
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.
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. Participants 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 to discuss opportunities to upgrade seats, contact USC Athletics at 213.740.4155 or visit www.trojanathleticfund.com.
Trojan Family Weekend 2014 Update
Trojan Family Weekend 2014 is Thursday, November 13 through Sunday, November 16. 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 Thursday night football game is against Pac-12 rival California Bears. For questions about Trojan Family Weekend, visit http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/parents/, call 213.740.2080 or email torkin@usc.edu. View a list of hotels and make reservations at http://www.crown-international.com/usc/usc-trojan-family-weekend/trojan-family-weekend-2014.aspx.
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
- Spring Recess:March 17 - 22
- Classes End:May 2
- Study Days:May 3 - 6
- Final Exams:May 7 - 14
- Commencement:May 16
USC Dornsife Offers Community Service Recognition Scholarships
USC Dornsife has a long tradition of Trojans engaging with the USC community through service and making tremendous contributions in local neighborhoods. For those involved in community service, consider applying for one of USC Dornsife's recognition scholarships/awards, which will be presented at the USC Dornsife/JEP Community Service Awards Dinner in April. Visit http://dornsife.usc.edu/jep-announcements/ 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 Engemann Student Health Center Helps Students
The USC Engemann Student Health Center is a state –of-the-art new facility on the University Park Campus that provides care to students when they aren’t feeling well or are experiencing a crisis.
During business hours:Students can call 213.740.9355 to make an appointment. For immediate assistance, students can come to the Acute Care Center on the first floor to be seen without an appointment.
After hours help:For medical needs, students can contact 213.740.9355. They will be prompted to follow recorded instructions(press #1 for “medical”). A nurse will assist them with medical concerns and can connect them with an on-call counselor, if necessary.
For counseling needs, students may contact 213.740.7711. Students will be connected to the after-hours counselor who will assist them with any emotional concerns.
For a life-threatening emergency on or near campus:Call the USC Department of Public Safety(DPS)at 213.740.4321. DPS will arrange for an ambulance and help students manage the emergency quickly and effectively. Students should be prepared to identify their location and situation. For an off-campus emergency, 911 should be dialed.
For more information, visit www.usc.edu/engemann. The Engemann Student Health Center is located near Fluor Tower and the Lyon Center.