April 2014

Dear Trojan Parents and Family Members,

As we approach the final weeks of the academic year, we say “Congratulations” to our graduating seniors and prepare to welcome new Trojan families to campus. There are still many upcoming events and important dates for parents and students. Access the Office for Parent Programs website for up-to-date information, event calendar and registration information.

News from the Office for Parent Programs:

Reinventing Your Career @ 40+ Workshop from the USC Career Center
Although the economy has shown signs of improvement, plenty of people still appear to be underwhelmed by their career choices and wish they could do something different with their lives. Learn strategies to help you reinvent your career at the USC Career Center’s workshop from 6pm – 9pm on Thursday, May 1 in TCC 232. Click here for complete information and registration.

USC Dornsife Invites Families to the Catalina Island Campus this summer
The USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies invites you and your family to embark on a journey of scientific discovery with the Family Science program. Join USC faculty, staff and researchers at USC’s Philip K. Wrigley Marine Science Center on beautiful Catalina Island. Snorkel in a Marine Life Refuge with marine scientists. Hike the “off the beaten track” trails of Catalina. Look for marine mammals while you kayak. Relax, unwind and learn all at the same time! This year, choose to stay for one of the weekend programs or visit the Wrigley Marine Science Center for a day of exploration. Learn more here.

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 the Trojan Athletic Fund website.

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, click here, call 213.740.2080 or email torkin@usc.edu. View a list of hotels and make reservations 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

• Classes End：May 2
• Study Days：May 3 - 6
• Final Exams：May 7 - 14
• Commencement：May 16
• Summer Session Classes Begin：May 21
• Summer Session Classes End：August 12
• Move-In Day：August 20

Resources for Students:

Deadline Approaching for Summer Research Stipends for USC Dornsife Majors
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fund（SURF）provides USC Dornsife undergraduates funding for on-and-off campus research activities that are executed under the direction of a USC Dornsife faculty member. Awards of up to $3,000 can be used to pay for travel or living expenses, equipment, fees or any other related costs. Some students even chose to apply their stipend to tuition costs for a travel research course through USC Dornsife’s Problems Without Passports program. Applications for Summer 2014 SURF awards are being accepted through May 1. For more information, visit the Dornsife SURF website.

Important Dates and Activities for Graduating Seniors
Purchase 2014 El Rodeo yearbook http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/elrodeo/order.shtml

04/30/2014：
Senior SCend Off BBQ http://alumni.usc.edu/srscendoff

05/04/2014：
20th Annual Lavender Celebration http://sait.usc.edu/lgbt/lavender/rsvp.asp

05/15/2014：
Baccalaureate Ceremony and Dinner https://commencement.usc.edu/baccalaureate/
African American Cultural Celebration http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/black_cultural_center/
Asian Pacific Graduate Celebration http://sait.usc.edu/apass/calendar_details.asp?PostingID=23
Chicano/Latino Cultural Celebration http://sait.usc.edu/elcentro/
USC Hillel’s Graduating Senior and Parent Reception- RSVP to Alison at alison@uschillel.org or call 213.973.1204 for more information.

05/16/2014：
USC Commencement http://commencement.usc.edu/
Satellite Ceremonies http://commencement.usc.edu/satellite-ceremonies/

Summer Storage Options for Students
Toward the end of April, rental storage unit companies advertise their services on campus and information will be posted around residence halls at that time. Students may also receive emails offering storage options through their USC email accounts. Many of these companies are located close to campus and will pick up large items for students.

• Box-n-Go（Trojan Family Weekend sponsor）, 877.269.6461, 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
• A American Storage, 3625 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, 213.749.3330
• 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/
• USC Auxiliary Services now offers summer storage, shipping and moving services for all students. Contact 844.572.6026 or visit http://housing.usc.edu/index.php/how-it-works/.

Upcoming Events from the USC Career Center
“Jump Start Your Job Search”（for new graduates）
Whatever dreams students may have for life after college, the Career Center can assist in making them a reality. Students can attend the “Jump Start Your Job Search” workshop on May 22. This free workshop will be held from 9am - 3pm in the Student Union Trojan Presentation Room（STU B3）. For more information and to RSVP, please click here.

USC Career Center Resource Spotlight
Students, are you looking to relocate after graduation? Going Global provides country-specific career and employment information, including worldwide internship and job postings, and career resources for 30 countries. To access this free resource, students can log in to CONNECTSC here.

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.

Summer student opportunities at USCDornsife.hub
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. Check it out here.

Parents Event Calendar:

May 2014:

• 05/01/2014：Understanding How the Mind Works：Implications for Motivation and Behavior（San Francisco）
• 05/01/2014：“New York Is Like Johannesburg”：Comparative Imaginations of South Africa and the U.S.
• 05/07/2014：2014 USC Shoah Foundation – Ambassadors For Humanity Gala honoring President Barack Obama For packages and gala dinner information, please contact 818.777.7876 or ambassadorsgala2014@gmail.com
• 05/16/2014：USC Commencement

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

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 the Office for Parent Programs website. 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, click here.

Office for Parent Programs University of Southern California | 3601 Trousdale Parkway, Student Union #200, Los Angeles, CA 90089 | Phone：213-740-2080 | Fax：213-749-9781 Email：scparent@usc.edu.