October 2014

Dear Trojan Parents and Family Members,

The 2014 school year is in full swing! Students are writing papers, studying for exams and preparing presentations. There are many activities your student can enjoy as a break from their studies including film screenings and lecture musical performances and sporting events. For more information, visit the Upcoming Parent Events calendar.

News from the Office for Parent Programs:

Registration is open for the 2014 Trojan Family Weekend
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 Trojan Family Weekend registration, click here, call 213.740.6775 or email scparent@usc.edu. To book your hotel, visit Crown International Travel Inc.

Here’s some important registration information:

• The registration fee increases at 5pm PST on Monday, November 3, 2014. Registration fees increase to $125 per adult and $100 per child（ages 10-17）.
• Trojan Family Weekend registration closes at 5pm PST on Monday, November 10.
• On-site registration（if available）：Registration fee is $150 per adult, $125 per child（ages 10-17）. Some events may be at capacity.

*** Football tickets are not included in the registration fee.
Registration packets will be available for pick-up at the Trojan Family Weekend Welcome tent（located in Herklotz Plaza）from 7am – 3pm on Thursday, November 13 & Friday, November 14.

For Trojan Family Weekend parking information, click here.

Trojan Family Weekend Mobile App- This free app will be available for all Trojan Family Weekend participants to enhance the weekend experience. Be on the lookout for the launch date and download the app in the Google Play and iTunes stores. This free app is courtesy of Spirit of Troy Sponsor, Creative Productions. More information will be posted soon on the Trojan Family Weekend website.

USC Career Center Seeks Parent Volunteers with Human Resources Backgrounds
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 more than seven 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.

Register Today for Bay Area Parent Event
USC Parent Leadership Circle invites you to attend a parent reception on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 to meet Dr. Arthur W. Toga, Provost Professor and Director of Neuro Imaging and Informatics. The reception is open to all parents. Respond online by Wednesday, October 22 online at usc.edu/rsvp（code：Parents2014）. For additional information regarding this event, contact Jenny Hansen at 213.821.7093. For more information on Dr. Arthur W. Toga, visit http://loni.usc.edu/about_loni/people/. Visit https://campaign.usc.edu/giving/parent-giving/, for more information on the USC Parent Leadership Circle.

USC Office of Undergraduate Admissions Offers Parent Volunteer Opportunities
Fall recruitment has begun in the Office of Undergraduate Admission for the Class of 2019. Admissions is seeking parent volunteers to attend college fairs and receptions around the country. If you're interested in representing USC to prospective freshman students at college fairs or prospective student open houses, register here. If you haven’t registered with the Admission Volunteer database yet, follow instructions here. For further information, contact the USC Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 213.821.1704 or admission.volunteer@usc.edu.

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 Dornsife Invites Families to Saturday Tours of the USC Pacific Asia Museum
USC’s Pacific Asia Museum offers docent led tours looking at highlights of the collection. Admission to the Saturday tour is free for members and is included with museum admission for non-members. Free for all USC faculty, staff, students and alumni with current ID. For more information, click here.

Trojan Athletic Fund and 2014 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 a Trojan Athletic Fund membership. Contact the USC Ticket Office for individual game tickets（213.740.GOSC）. For those wishing to discuss opportunities to upgrade seats, contact us at 213.740.4155 or visit www.trojanathleticfund.com.

USC Academic Calendar--Important Dates

• Thanksgiving Break：November 26 - 29
• Classes End：December 5
• Study Days：December 6 - 9
• Final Exams：December 10 - 17
• Winter Recess：December 18 - January 11

Resources for Students:

Important 2014 Dates from the USC Career Center
October 21: Career Center Services At-A-Glance for First Generation College Students
October 29: Negotiating for Women（alumni and parents welcome.）
October 30：Graduate Schools Fair – Is your student thinking about going to graduate school after USC? The Graduate Schools Fair is your student's opportunity to speak informally with graduate school representatives about their programs and receive information on application procedures. If your student needs further advice, The USC Dornsife Office of Pre-Graduate School Advising serves all alumni and current students, regardless of school or major, who are considering graduate school. Make an appointment today.

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.

Engemann Student Health Center Offers Flu Shots
During the month of October, the Engemann Student Health Center has flu shots available to students, while supplies last. For more information, click here or call 213.740.9355.

On Wednesday, November 5, the Engemann Student Health Center is sponsoring the LA County of Public Health Flu Shot Clinic on the USC campus. The clinic will be set up near Tommy Trojan on Trousdale Parkway. For more information, click here.

Important Dates and Activities for Graduating Seniors
Start planning now for USC’s commencement on Friday May 16, 2015. More information will be posted soon on USC Commencement at https://commencement.usc.edu/. Contact local hotels and restaurants early for your reservations and celebrations.

Pre-order the 2015 El Rodeo yearbook now and save $20. For more information, visit http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/elrodeo/order.shtml.

Schedule Graduation photos for free during the fall semester. Click here for more information.

Event Calendar:

October 2014:

10/23/14：West Side Story, Film Screening
10/23/14：Saath Saath：Understanding Domestic Violence through a South Asian Lens
10/24/14: ZYGO—A Student Lunchtime Series on Ethics in Medicine
10/27/14：Latino Alumni Association Visions & Voices featuring Rita Moreno
10/30/14：Archives, Algorithms and Art

November 2014：

11/05/14：The Art of the Empty Orchestra：Creativity in a Karaoke Culture
11/06/14：USC Dornsife Department of Chemistry Night at the Labs
11/07/14：Greek Gala at Town and Gown. RSVP here or contact Beth Saul saul@usc.edu
11/08/14：Drawing Out of Order：An Evening with Marjane Satrapi and Chris Ware
11/11/14：A Common Purpose：Inching the Law Towards Justice; A talk with Andrew Durbach.
11/12/14：Coffee House Conversations on Practical Ethics - Is It Time To Abolish The Death Penalty?
11/18/14：Party with a Purpose：Women Helping Women in Orange County
11/20/14：Stop Kiss：A Play by Diana Son
11/21/14：ZYGO—A Student Lunchtime Series on Ethics in Medicine

December 2014：

12/03/14：What Matters to Me and Why：Urbashi Mitra
12/03/14：Choral Winter Gala：Sounds of the Season
12/04/14：Black Alumni Association Holiday Party
12/11/14：Lambda LGBT Alumni Association Holiday Party
12/18/14: OC Beach Cities Holiday Boat Parade

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

Soapy Joe’s Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services - a Trojan Family Weekend Sponsor
 Soapy Joe’s offers laundry and dry Cleaning services to USC students on and off campus. Service is available with attendants stationed outside the residence halls Sunday- Thursday nights. 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 a semester. Students can spend more time focusing on their academics and busy schedules and less time worrying about clean clothes! For more information and to sign-up, visit www.soapyjoes.com/usc.

Creative Productions—A Trojan Family Weekend Sponsor
Creative Productions, an integrated marketing agency, is offering Trojans, Friends and Family The Official and Exclusive Illustrated History of USC Trojan Football book. With more than 300 rare images, The Official and Exclusive Illustrated History of USC Trojan Football is the ultimate keepsake for Trojan fans. With original contributions by Ronnie Lott, Frank Gifford, Troy Polamalu and many more! Order today and receive a bonus video! This exclusive video footage features USC’s greatest players and historic games. Hurry, limited time offer—order today! Only $49.95（offer valued at $75）. Place your order at http://skyboxpress.com/products/usc/cptrojans. Creative Productions is a proud Spirit of Troy Sponsor Level for your Trojan Family Weekend App. 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 the http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/parents/ . 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 213.821.6239 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 about address changes visit OASIS and Student Financial Services

FIGHT ON!!

Maria Riley, Noymi Kelemdjian and Cherry Davis
Office for Parent Programs