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November 2014
Dear Trojan Parents and Family Members,
USC Trojan Family Weekend is just around the corner! The campus will be buzzing with family members spending time with their students and experiencing events including President Nikias’ annual address, deans receptions, informative sessions, learning about Trojan traditions and attending the Thursday night football game.
Also, there are many events and activities for students and parents for the remainder of the semester. Be sure to visit the Upcoming Parent Events calendar for more information.
News from the Office for Parent Programs:
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:
- 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 and Friday, November 14.
DUE TO SPACE CONSTRAINTS, ON-CAMPUS PARKING IS NOT AVAILABLE DURING TROJAN FAMILY WEEKEND. For more Trojan Family Weekend parking information, click here.
Click here for Trojan Family Weekend game day football information.
Trojan Family Weekend Mobile App is Now Available
Developed and sponsored by Creative Productions - Marketing Experts! This FREE App is now available for all Trojan Family Weekend participants to enhance their weekend experience. Go to the Google Play or iTunes store and download on your smart phone today. Creative Productions, Spirit of Troy Sponsor Level, will be hands on to assist you in the Trojan Family Weekend Tent. Fight on!
USC President C. L. Max Nikias on Instagram
President Nikias is on Instagram - follow him by searching for “uscpres” or simply follow this link. Stay ahead of all of the behind-the-scenes photos as they are posted - especially during Trojan Family Weekend.
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 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.
Thanksgiving Match-up Offered by USC Office of International Services
The Thanksgiving Match-Up program offers the USC international community a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the Thanksgiving holiday with an American family in the Los Angeles area. For more information on registering, click here.
USC Volunteer Center Fundraiser supports the Alternative Breaks Program
The USC Volunteer Center will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique items to raise the necessary funds to allow USC students to participate in the 2014 - 2015 Alternative Breaks Program. This year, the Alternative Breaks Program offers exciting winter break trips to India and Thailand. In India, students will be promoting community development through education and female empowerment. In Thailand, students will be working in an orphanage. 100% of the proceeds will go towards giving USC students the once in a lifetime opportunity to volunteer around the world. The auction will be taking place Friday, November 14 - Sunday, November 23. For more information, click here.
Free Student Parking Offered During the Holiday Break
The USC Department of Public Safety and USC Transportation Services offer free parking for students during the Thanksgiving holiday break through GIFT（Group Initiative For Theft prevention）. For more information about Operation GIFT and free parking, click here.
USC Academic Calendar--Important Dates
- Thanksgiving Break：November 26 - 29
- Classes End：December 5
- Study Days：December 6 - 9
- Final Exams：December 10 - 17
- Residence Halls Close：December 17
- Residence Halls Reopen：January 10
- Winter Recess：December 18 - January 11
Resources for Students:
Important 2014 Dates from the USC Career Center
Global Fellows Internship Program Information Session
The USC Global Fellows Internship Program encourages exploration of international work experience in Asia. Open to U.S. citizens of all majors, this competitive program provides stipends for USC undergraduates. Students have the opportunity to live and work in Asia for eight weeks during the summer. Information sessions will be held in Student Union（STU）, Trojan Presentation Room（B3）from noon – 1pm Thursday November 6 and Thursday November 13. The deadline for 2015 applications is December 5, 2014. For more information, click 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.
Free Monthly Tours of the USC Shoah Foundation
Discover how the life stories and memories of Holocaust survivors and witnesses are being used to overcome prejudice, intolerance and bigotry through visual history and education programs all over the world. This behind the scenes tour will show how testimonies are digitized and translated into the Shoah Foundation archived format for translation into ten languages, indexing and preservation. For more information, click here.
Join Professionals for an Informative Dinner on Careers in the Health Field
Every semester, the USC Dornsife Pre-Health Advising Team hosts numerous events and workshops. Fall events are geared towards those who are interested in pursuing a career within the health professions. Join current health professionals（primarily in optometry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, nursing and public health）as they introduce an array of careers and share their experiences. For more information, click here.
Important Dates and Activities for Graduating Seniors
Start planning now for USC’s commencement on Friday May 15, 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:
November 2014：
December 2014：
January 2015:
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.
2014 USC Football Schedule |
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Date |
Opponent / Event |
Location |
Time / Result |
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08/30/14 |
vs. Fresno State |
L.A. Coliseum |
W, 52-13 |
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09/06/14 |
at Stanford * |
Stanford, Calif. |
W, 13-10 |
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09/13/14 |
at Boston College |
Chestnut Hill, Mass. |
L, 37-31 |
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09/27/14 |
vs. Oregon State * |
L.A. Coliseum |
W, 35-10 |
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10/04/14 |
vs. Arizona State * |
L.A. Coliseum |
L, 38-34 |
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10/11/14 |
at Arizona * |
Tucson, Ariz. |
W, 28-26 |
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10/18/14 |
vs. Colorado * |
L.A. Coliseum |
W, 56-28 |
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10/25/14 |
at Utah * |
Salt Lake City, Utah |
L, 24-21 |
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11/01/14 |
at Washington State * |
Pullman, Wash. |
W, 44-17 |
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11/13/14 |
vs. California * |
L.A. Coliseum |
6pm PT |
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11/22/14 |
at UCLA * |
Pasadena, Calif. |
TBA |
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11/29/14 |
vs. Notre Dame |
L.A. Coliseum |
TBA |
*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. Soapy Joe’s allows students to spend more time focusing on their academics and busy schedules and less time worrying about clean clothes! For more information and to sign-up, call 310.633.4333 or 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. This book features 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 www.usctrojansbook.com/cptrojans. Creative Productions is a proud Spirit of Troy Sponsor Level for the 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
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