July 1, 2012

Dear Trojan Parents and Family Members,

It’s amazing to meet our newest Trojan parents and the USC class of 2016 as they attend Orientation on campus this summer. Please feel free to stop by our office in the Student Union building（Suite #200）across from Tommy Trojan to say “hello” or to ask questions.

Parent Council Co-President’s David and Ana Galvez Kadin would like to thank all of the parents that have volunteered to welcome new families at freshmen Orientation sessions that started in June. A big thank you to Larry Castro, Martha Espinoza, Carmel Gardner, Deborah Ginger, Marilou Hamill, Lola Hongo, Debbie Liebert, Kathi Nicolard, Millie Nickowitz, Alejandra Oscar, Steve Rugo, Laura Sobrino, Maryann Spinella, Bonnie Suffridge, Jeannie Mahan Visger, Geetika Walia and Carolyn Ward. Your help is greatly appreciated!

The 2012-2013 school year is right around the corner! We encourage you all to become involved and join the Parents Council. Applications for new members are due by August 5, 2012. Please access http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/parents/parentassoc.html for the application and more information.

Save October 18-21, 2012 on your calendar for this year’s Trojan Family Weekend!

This is a great way for the entire family to share in your student’s academic journey and experience what it means to be part of the spirited Trojan Family. The website will open for viewing on July 6. Registration opens on July 26, 2012. If you need assistance with your travel arrangements, contact STA Travel at 213.254.2662（www.statravel.com）.If you have any questions about Trojan Family Weekend, please call 213.740.6775 or email scparent@usc.edu.

Mark Your Calendar--Important Fall Dates-to-Remember

• Open Registration：August 20-24
• Move-In Day：Wednesday, August 22
• Classes begin：Monday, August 27
• Hawaii v. USC Trojans：Saturday, September 1
• Labor Day：Monday, September 3
• Parents Council Meeting：Tuesday, September 18
• Trojan Family Weekend：October 18-21
• Parents Council Meeting：Tuesday, November 13
• Thanksgiving：November 21-24
• Classes end：Friday, December 7
• Study Days：December 8-11
• Exams*：December 12-19
• Winter Recess：December 20- January 13

*Students usually leave campus within 24 hours after their last exam.

Summer Reading List for the USC Community

Now is the time to read President Nikias’ summer recommended book list. In the fall, we will have an opportunity to reflect on these works as a community through inspiring and thought- provoking discussions. The 2012 summer reading list is:

• Copenhagen, a play by Michael Frayn
• Golden Child, a play by David Henry Hwang
• Will in the World：How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare by Stephen Greenblatt
• Thomas Paine by A. J. Ayer
• The Buried Mirror：Reflections on Spain and the New World by Carlos Fuentes

News from the Office for Parent Programs

Parent On-Campus Volunteer Opportunities This Summer

Welcome new parents to campus with your Trojan spirit! Volunteer opportunities are now available to meet and greet parents of incoming freshmen, transfer and international students and assist with parent merchandise sales during Orientation. Volunteer shifts are available on July 10, July 12-13, July 17, July 19-20, July 24-25, July 27, August 17 and August 20-21. Please contact mariaril@usc.edu for more information or to sign-up for a volunteer shift.

USC South Asian Parent Circle Now Forming

Geetika Walia, an active member of the USC Parents Council, has taken the lead to develop the South Asian Parent Circle（SAPC）through the USC Office for Parent Programs. If you would like to become a member of SAPC or if you have any questions about the group or upcoming events, please contact Geetika at uscsouthasianparentcircle@gmail.com.

Limited Supply of the Trojan Tapestry Commemorative Scarves Available

The Trojan Tapestry Commemorative Scarf is available for purchase in the Office for Parent Programs and makes a beautiful gift. This one-of-a-kind, 100% silk, double sided scarf is designed and signed by world renowned artist John Nava. The scarf is a replica of the Trojan Tapestry displayed in the Ronald Tutor Campus Center. With many brilliant colors, including USC's cardinal and gold, and highly detailed, it is perfect for wearing as an accessory or framing as a work of art for your home. The cost is $95 per scarf and a limited supply is available. There is an additional charge for shipping. Contact Beth Saul, Director for Parent Programs, at saul@usc.edu with any questions and/or to order your scarf.

Parent Information:

The USC Alumni Clubs invite you to a USC SCend Off!

Each summer, USC Alumni Clubs around the world host SCend Off receptions to welcome incoming USC students and family members to the Trojan Family. SCend Offs help connect new students, their families and friends to local alumni and alumni groups. On occasion, USC faculty or administration guests also attend SCend Offs to greet and welcome new students and their families. Find the nearest SCend Off to you at http://alumnigroups.usc.edu/scendoffs/.

Move-In Day Tours at Our Savior Church and USC Caruso Catholic Center

All parents and their students are invited to attend the Move-In-Day reception and tours and enjoy a buffet lunch from 11am- 1pm on Wednesday, August 22. Tour the brand new, beautiful Our Savior Church and USC Caruso Catholic Center and learn about the Catholic Campus Ministry programs designed to develop service, spirit and intellect in the Catholic tradition. The church and Catholic Center are located at 844 Thirty Second Street at Hoover. Please contact Rose at 213.743-2392 for more information or RSVP to Gregg Gipe at gregg@catholictrojan.org

Parent’s Move-In Day Welcome Reception on August 22

Take a break from Move-In Day! Drop into the USC Parents Council and Office for Parent Programs Parent’s Welcome Reception from 12:30pm - 2:30pm at the Davidson Conference Center on Wednesday, August 22. Light refreshments will be provided. You will also have a chance to write a letter of good wishes to your student and the Office of Parent Programs will deliver it. Contact Maria Riley at mariaril@usc.edu or call 213.740.2080 for more information.

USC Viterbi School of Engineering –Parent Move-In Day Event on August 22

Welcome USC Viterbi School of Engineering freshmen parents! Meet the USC Viterbi School of Engineering’s dean, faculty, and staff as well as learn more about the USC Viterbi School and what lies ahead for your student as future engineers on Wednesday, August 22 at Archimedes Plaza. RSVP at viterbi.usc.edu/parent_reception or call 213.740.2502.

Reception to Welcome New Jewish Trojan Families on August 22

New Jewish Trojan families are invited to a reception from 7pm - 9pm on Wednesday, August 22. This special event will feature remarks from Dr. Bruce Zuckerman about Jewish life on campus, about his role at the USC Casden Institute for the Study of the Jewish Role in American Life and to hear about his innovative work on the Dead Sea Scrolls at USC Hillel. To RSVP and for more information（including location）, contact Alison at Alison@uschillel.org.

Student Information:

FRESHFEST 2012 for Incoming Jewish Trojans on August 20-21

FRESHFEST is a retreat for incoming Jewish Trojans to meet fellow USC students, get tips from upperclassmen about campus life, move into the residence halls early and get a head start at USC. Check out the FAQ YouTube videos to help answer more specific questions, at www.uschillel.org/freshfest or contact Alison Levine for more information at alison@uschillel.org

Join Project ReMix：New Student Symposium on August 26

Project ReMix：New Student Symposium is a personalized student welcome from 10am - 4:30pm on Sunday, August 26 at Founder’s Park for incoming underrepresented ethnic and sexual minority students and their allies – Latino, Black, Asian American, Pacific Islander, LGBT or any combination of the above. This is an opportunity to meet incoming students and learn about specific campus involvement opportunities and resources to help achieve success during the first year at USC. The symposium includes an involvement fair with over 75 student and community organizations, interactive workshops to get connected to current students, faculty, and staff along with a free lunch. Following the symposium, all are invited to attend the Welcome Back Barbeques hosted by the Asian Pacific American Student Assembly（APASA）and the Queer & Ally Student Assembly（QuASA）.

This event is sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Student Services, Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs, El Centro Chicano, and the LGBT Resource Center.
Register at http://tinyurl.com/projectremix.

LGBTQ and Ally Welcome Back Barbeque on August 26

The Queer & Ally Student Assembly（QuASA）and the LGBT Resource Center invite students to attend the Annual LGBTQ and Ally Welcome Back Barbeque to meet fellow LGBTQ and Ally students, faculty and staff. The event will be held at 4pm on Sunday, August 26 at Alumni Park. Come enjoy free food, music, and company and make connections that will last throughout the college experience! This is the most popular and highly attended event of the fall semester. All are invited to make an appearance. For more information, please visit www.usc.edu/lgbt or www.facebook.com/usclgbt

El Rodeo Yearbooks Are Still Available for Pick-up

2011-2012 El Rodeo yearbooks are still available for pickup from 9am - Noon and from 1pm - 5pm Monday through Friday in Student Union, Room 404. There is also a limited quantity available for purchase for $70 each. Access www.uscelrodeo.com for more information.

Mark Your Calendars for these upcoming events:

Experience USC Dornsife Saturdays at the Lab on the Catalina Island Campus

The USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies（based in USC Dornsife）invites your entire family and friends for an inside look at the Wrigley Marine Science Center on Catalina Island. Join Wrigley Institute staff, volunteers and studentsfor “Saturdays at the Lab” to learn about this state-of-the-art research center and teaching facility, including Big Fisherman’s Cove and its status as a no-take marine reserve. Explore the center’s marine labs and classrooms, hyperbaric chamber and touch tank with those who know the facilities best. This free program runs every Saturday, now through Labor Day weekend. For additional information on Saturdays at the Lab and other Wrigley Institute tours and programs, please contact Katie Chvostal at chvostal@usc.edu or 310.510.0811.To learn more about the Wrigley Institute please visit http://dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/education/sat_labs.cfm.

Celebrate the 4th of July with the Trojan Marching Band

Enjoy the sounds of the Trojan Marching Band and 4th of July fireworks at the annual celebration on Catalina Island. Doors will open at 6:15pm at the Avalon Casino Ballroom and attendees will enjoy a buffet dinner from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. The USC Marching Band will perform from 7:30pm - 8:30pm and the fireworks will begin at 9pm.Cost for adults is $40 and $20 for children（ages 3-11）. To purchase tickets, access http://www.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=473004.

Tour the Central Coast with the USC Alumni Club of Santa Barbara on July 7

All aboard the classic Silver Splendor rail car for a daylong adventure of wine tasting, sightseeing and Trojan Family camaraderie from 10am - 4:30pm on Saturday, July 7.

The USC Alumni Club of Santa Barbara has chartered the renowned Silver Splendor, a classic Vista Dome rail car. The day long adventure will feature unparalleled views along the central coast from Santa Barbara north to San Luis Obispo（and through Vandenberg Air Force Base）. Along with the sightseeing, enjoy selected wines, gourmet sandwiches and of course, great Trojan hospitality and friendship!

The cost is $95 per person and includes wine and food. Please contact Moses Marines（President, USC Alumni Club of Santa Barbara）at moses.marines@alumni.usc.edu for more information and registration.

Catholic Trojan Parent Association Dinner Meeting on July 9

All parents are invited to attend the upcoming Catholic Trojan Parent Association planning meeting scheduled at 6:30 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012. Fr. Lawrence Seyer and Lisa and Gregg Gipe will take the helm during a dinner discussion about the continuing development of the Catholic Campus Ministry programs at the new Our Savior Parish and USC Caruso Catholic Center. Meet at the（temporary location）USC Catholic Center in the University Village, 3163 South Hoover,（between Superior Market and the Gazebo.）Please RSVP with Lisa and Gregg Gipe at gregg@catholictrojan.org or for more information contact Rose at 213.743.2392.

Explore The Huntington in San Marino on July 27

Spend Friday, July 27 exploring The Huntington Library, Art Collections, Botanical Gardens and join The Huntington-USC Institute on California and the West（ICW） Director and USC Dornsife history professor, Dr. Bill Deverell with author Sam Watters. They will discuss photo-journalist, Frances Benjamin Johnston’s photography in the context of her era’s social and aesthetic agendas, the subject of Watters’ recent book, Gardens for a Beautiful America, 1895-1935. Admission is free. For more information and to RSVP, please visit http://dornsife.usc.edu/events/view/897941/in-conversation-with-sam-watters.

Help The Ostrow School of Dentistry Win a Car on August 4

The Ostrow School of Dentistry’s Community Oral Health Program is a finalist in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good campaign. Each day for 100 days, five nonprofits compete with short videos explaining why they need a new car. The program’s voting day is Saturday, August 4. With a simple mouse click, you can help the program continue providing free dental care and education to underserved communities. The school hopes to win a Toyota Sienna Mobility, equipped with a wheelchair lift, to make it easier to care for handicapped individuals.

Preview the video at tinyurl.com/ostrowcares and mark your calendars to vote August 4（you can only vote one day）. To vote, visit 100carsforgood.com on August 4 and select “USC Ostrow School of Dentistry”.

USC in Honolulu- Learn About National College Enrollment Trends on August 16

Join USC in Honolulu from 6pm – 8pm on Thursday, August 16 for a presentation on the latest national trends in the college application process. The presentation will allow guests to better understand best practices in college preparedness, institutional recruitment goals and strategies, and the increasingly hyper-competitive environment of college admissions nationwide. Open to all alumni, students, parents and friends of the university, this event will feature a networking reception and a one hour presentation that includes the opportunity for guests to participate in a question and answer session. For more information, please contact Erin Jebavy at erinwill@usc.edu.

Interfraternity Parents Council Meeting to be held August 24

The next USC Interfraternity Parents Council（IFPC）meeting will be held from 9am - NOON on Friday, August 24 at the Widney Alumni House on campus. All parents representing USC Greek fraternities are encouraged to attend. Ideas will be shared for Trojan Family Weekend and topics, including how to develop a stronger Parent Club, will be discussed. Please contact Sara Pfirrmann, IFPC President, at sarapf@aol.com with any questions or to RSVP.

Additional News:

Plan Your 2012 Weekend Calendar with USC Football

Make sure to order your tickets to watch the USC Trojans on their quest for a top spot in the BCS. Contact the USC Ticket Office for more information at 213-740-GOSC.

There are four Weekenders planned for the 2012 football season：Syracuse（Saturday, 9/8）, Stanford（Saturday, 9/15）, Washington（Saturday, October 13）and Arizona（Saturday, October 27）. Access http://alumni.usc.edu/events/football/football.html for the most up-to-date information on the Weekenders.

Visit USC Parent Website and Facebook page for Event Information

All of USC’s upcoming parent event information（both on and off campus）and Parent Association meetings can be found on www.usc.edu/parent. Check back often as this website is a great resource for new and up-to-date information. Also, please “like” the “USC Office for Parent Programs” Facebook page（https://www.facebook.com/USCOfficeforParentPrograms）for additional information, pictures, campus events and more.

Feel free to contact our office if you need assistance or if you have any questions. Our phone number is 213.740.2080 or e-mail us at scparent@usc.edu.

Finally, as a reminder, if you change your personal information such as mailing address, email and phone numbers, please make sure you update your information through the guest function on OASIS. Also, we recommend that your student also checks and updates OASIS with any changes. For more information, access http://fbs.usc.edu/depts/sfs/faq.aspx?faq_id=229.

FIGHT ON!!

Beth Saul, Tina Orkin, Maria Riley and Lily Ball
Office for Parent Programs