February 2015

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 make sure to visit the Upcoming Events calendar for more information.　　  

News:

Participate in USC Alumni Day of SCervice
　　　　Each year, thousands of Trojans gather across the globe to make a difference in their communities. The USC Alumni Day of SCervice, on Saturday, March 14, is an opportunity for all alumni and friends to participate in local service volunteer projects organized by USC alumni clubs, chapters and other affiliated groups worldwide. To find a project near you, visit http://dayofscervice.usc.edu/.  

 

Plan Your Family's 2015 Commencement Activites
　　　　 Start planning now for USC’s 2015 Commencement on Friday, May 15. Contact local hotels and restaurants early for your reservations and celebrations. There is no registration required for students to march in the main ceremony, and guest seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For the main ceremony, each guest may only hold or reserve two additional seats. Some satellite ceremonies require tickets for their guests. More information is available at https://commencement.usc.edu/.

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.

 

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 course（one unit summer course with USC Dornsife Faculty）to enhance the internship experience through guest speakers, collaborations with fellow students and personal reflection. For information on the program or how to partner with the Gateway Program, click here.

 

Information on Trojan Athletic Fund and 2015 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 interested in discussing opportunities to upgrade seats, contact USC Athletics at 213.740.4155 or visit www.trojanathleticfund.com.

Trojan Family Weekend 2015 Update
Trojan Family Weekend 2015 is Thursday, October 22 through Sunday, October, 25. 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 football game on Saturday, October 24 will be against Pac-12 rival Utah. Registration will open in late July. More information will be available soon at http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/parents/.

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
　　　　 Spring Recess：March 16 - 21
　　　　 Classes End：May 1
　　　　 Study Days：May 2 - 5
　　　　 Exams：May 6 - 13
　　　　 Commencement：May 15

 

Resources for Students:

Free Parking and Shuttle to LAX Available to Students for Spring Recess
The USC Department of Public Safety（DPS）and USC Transportation will offer free parking in the UPC Parking Center（UPX）and the HSC Lot 71 to students, faculty and staff from Thursday, March 12, 2015 after 2pm to Monday, March 23, 2015 until noon. There are a limited number of parking spaces. Online reservations end at 5pm on Monday, March 9, 2015. Visit http://adminopsnet.usc.edu/gift for parking reservations.

USC Transportation will offer free shuttle service to the Los Angeles International Airport（LAX）on Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13 at 10am, 12pm and 2pm. The shuttle will leave from the Widney Alumni House. There will be no return service from the airport. Online reservations end at 5pm on Monday, March 9, 2015. For reservations, visit http://adminopsnet.usc.edu/laxshuttle.

 

Learning Workshops Provided at the USC Kortschak Center
Learning workshops are available at the USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity （KCLC）. The workshops are open to all USC students. The schedule is as follows：

KCLC Writing Strategies：Anatomy of an Essay（11am on Mondays）
Unlocking Your Power：Mindfulness and Positive Thinking（1pm on Mondays）
Sleep 101：Getting Your ZZZ’s（Noon on Tuesdays）
Life Hacks：Prioritizing for Personal Productivity（3pm on Tuesdays）
Practicing Mindfulness While Preparing for Exams（Noon on Wednesday, March 4 and Monday, May 4）
Say Goodbye to Test Anxiety（2pm on Wednesdays）
Effective Reading Strategies：Read Smarter, Not Harder（10am on Thursdays）
Developing Effective Communication Skills（2pm on Thursdays）

All workshops will be held in Student Union #311. For more information and registration, visit http://kortschakcenter.usc.edu/.　　　　

 

News from the USC Career Center
March 16 – Webinar： Preparing for the Alumni Career Fair
March 19 – Alumni Career Fair

For USC Alumni- Share your expertise with fellow Trojans - join the connectSC Career Network. Connect with alumni who share your interests, give advice to alumni in your career field, build a professional network and find alumni around the world. For more information about connectSC Career Network（the networking resource for all USC students and alumni）, visit http://careers.usc.edu/careernetwork.

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 #110. Click here for a calendar of events and online resources. USC parents can click here for further information on Career Center services.　　　　

 

News from the USC Engemann Student Health Center
Managing Stress
Does your USC student need extra help with managing stress and living a healthier, happy life? USC Student Counseling Services at the Engemann Student Health Center is offering new ways for students to get stress under control. The clinic offers a consultation and assessment first and then your student can be referred to restorative yoga, mindfulness based stress reduction, or have biofeedback training, which helps regulate responses to stress. Visit https://engemannshc.usc.edu/counseling/stress-relief-clinic/ for more information.

Mindful USC
　　　　Did you know that Mindful USC is a new university-wide initiative? Mindful USC includes classes for students each semester and open practice groups. Practice groups are free of charge and are always available to students. Held at different locations on the USC campus, Mindful Meditation can be extremely beneficial to a student’s well-being and offers a much needed break from their busy schedules. Visit http://mindful.usc.edu/practice-groups/ for more information on Mindful USC Practice Groups.

Center for Women and Men Scholarship Opportunity
　　　　The Belle Vivian Scholarship（$5,000）scholarship is available for female, first-year students who promote gender equity and justice. Application deadline is Friday, March 13, 2015. For more information, visit Scholarship Application 2014 or stop by the Center for Women and Men at the Engemann Student Health Center （Room 356）to pick up an application.

 

Visit USC Dornsife Advising's Website to Enrich Education Experience
　　　　 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. For more information, click here.

Parents Event Calendar:

March 2015:

3/05/15：2015 USC Women's Conference：Be Bold and Thrive!
　　　　 3/05/15：Art in the Court：Famous Trials Illustrated
　　　　 3/14/15：USC Alumni Day of SCervice ?
　　　　 3/26/15：Joint Intersorority / Interfraternity Parents Council Meeting. Contact ISPC Co-Presidents Kory Hittelman（kory.hittelman@gmail.com ）or Nancy Silver（nancyrsilver@gmail.com）for more information.

April 2015:

4/10/15: USC Asian Pacific Association Annual Scholarship and AwardsGala
　　　　 4/18/15 – 04/19/15：Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
4/25/15： 82nd Annual USC Alumni Awards
4/26/2015：“Hollywood’s Band- A Tribute to the Music of Film”-spring concert featuring Dr. Arthur C. Bartner and the USC Concert Band.

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 this website. Check this website often for new and up-to-date information. Also, “like” the 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!!