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Trojan Parents Weekend Calendar
Events Listing

All Day Events

Friday, October 23, 2009

9:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM
College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
USC College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Welcome Tent
Event Location: Trousdale Parkway @ Von KleinSmid Center (VKC)


12:00:00 PM - 6:00:00 PM
Recreational Sports Classes
Event Location: Lyon Center (LRC)
Trojan Fitness welcomes parents to try our fitness classes. From Yoga to Pilates, there is a class for you! Visit www.usc.edu/recsports for a class schedule.


6:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 AM
Lyon Center
Event Location: Lyon Center (LRC) and McDonald's Swim Stadium
Trojan Parents Weekend registrants are invited to work out at the Lyon Center or swim at the McDonald's Olympic Swim Stadium during operating hours. No entry fee required for Trojan Parents Weekend participants. Additional guests must pay the guest fee. *Facility hours subject to change. Visitors must be 16 years or older. Visit www.usc.edu/recsports for up-to-date information.


7:30:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM
Parents Pavilion
Event Location: Parents Pavilion Tent in Herklotz Plaza
Trojan Parents Weekend guests are invited to the Parents Pavilion in Herklotz Plaza (across from Alumni Park) where they may check in, pick up registration materials, meet their student, relax and make new friends.


9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM
Class With Your Student
Event Location: Various
Here is your opportunity to share your student's college experience. Please ask your student to contact his/her professor for permission in advance. For registered parents only.


1:00:00 PM - 5:00:00 PM
El Centro Chicano Open House
Event Location: United University Church (UUC) 3rd Floor, across from Taper Hall of Humanities (THH)
Parents are invited to visit El Centro and see the center, as well as hear about our programs and services. Light refreshments will be served. For updates, visit www.usc.edu/student-affairs/elcentro.


10:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM
USC Libraries
Doheny Memorial Library Open House, Nazarian Pavilion
Event Location: Doheny Memorial Library, Nazarian Plaza (DML)
The historic Doheny Library is a hub of intellectual inquiry and social learning at USC. Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the Romanesque structure and view the exhibitions on display on the first and ground floors. Refreshments will be served in the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Pavilion on the east side of the building.


11:00:00 AM - 2:00:00 PM
USC Student Innovator Showcase
Event Location: Von KleinSmid Center (VKC) Courtyard
Experience cutting-edge innovation across all disciplines by visiting the annual USC Student Innovator Showcase hosted by the USC Stevens Institute for Innovation. Visitors will get a highly interactive glimpse into the imaginations of USC student innovators and can sneak a peak at tomorrow's world. Awards will be presented in the afternoon. Visit www.usc.edu/parent for time and location.


9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM
USC College of Letters, Arts & Sciences
Exploring Visual History: The USC Shoah Foundation Institute's Visual History Archive
Event Location: Doheny Memorial Library (DML) Herklotz Room
Search the Visual History Archive to view testimonies from over 52,000 Holocaust survivors and witnesses. Researchers from the institute will be available to offer assistance and answer any questions.


1:00:00 PM - 4:00:00 PM
Asian Pacific American Student Services Open House
Event Location: Student Union (STU) 413
Is your family originally from Asia or the Pacific Islands? Get to know the department and the team that is APASS! We serve USC's and the community's diverse Asian Pacific American population through multi-faceted programs and events. Drop in to see the center, meet the staff and learn about our work! Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.usc.edu/apass.


1:00:00 PM - 5:00:00 PM
Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs Open House
Event Location: Student Union (STU) 415
Drop in to meet our staff and students and ask questions. For more information, visit www.usc.edu/cbcsa.


10:30:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM
USC School of Pharmacy
For Your Health - Free Screenings
Event Location: Trousdale Parkway, in front of kiosk by Student Union (STU)
The USC School of Pharmacy faculty and students care about Trojan Family health. Come by so that we can check your blood pressure, test for diabetes and osteoporosis, and do a body fat analysis.


10:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM
Self-Guided Tours of Heritage Hall
Event Location: Heritage Hall (HER)
Self-guided tour of historic memorabilia and trophies from USC's world-famous athletes and athletic teams.


Regular Events

8:00:00 AM - 9:00:00 AM
Trojan Breakfast
Event Location: lawn west of Herklotz Plaza
RSVP Required
Randolph Beatty, dean of the USC Leventhal School of Accounting; Elizabeth Daley, dean of the School of Cinematic Arts; Marilyn Flynn, dean of the School of Social Work; Catherine Quinlan, dean of the USC Libraries; Robert K. Rasmussen, dean of the Gould School of Law; Varun Soni, dean of Religious Life; Ruth Weisberg, dean of the Roski School of Fine Arts, and Parent Programs staff will join fellow Trojans for a light breakfast.


8:00:00 AM - 9:00:00 AM
USC Marshall School of Business
Breakfast with James G. Ellis, Dean of the USC Marshall School of Business
Event Location: Town and Gown (TGF)
RSVP Required
Join Dean Ellis for breakfast as he welcomes the Marshall community. RSVP required: www.usc.edu/esvp (code: marshall). For additional questions regarding this event, please contact Erika Jordan at (213) 821-9315.


8:00:00 AM - 9:15:00 AM
USC College of Letters, Arts & Sciences
Breakfast with Howard Gillman, Dean of USC College of Letters, Arts & Sciences
Event Location: North Side of Associates Park
RSVP Required
Humanities, social sciences, life and physical sciences, 130 majors and minors - join USC College Dean Howard Gillman for breakfast and a conversation on why a liberal arts education is the best choice for this generation of students. USC College parents and students are welcome to attend. RSVP required: www.usc.edu/esvp (code: Gillman).


8:00:00 AM - 9:15:00 AM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Breakfast with Yannis C. Yortsos, Dean of the USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Event Location: Engineering Quad
RSVP Required
The Viterbi School of Engineering invites parents and guests of current Viterbi students to join the dean, our faculty and staff for breakfast. RSVP to viterbi.studentservices@usc.edu and please include the name of each individual in your party.


8:00:00 AM - 9:00:00 AM
USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development
Breakfast with Jack H. Knott, Dean of the USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development
Event Location: Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall (RGL) Room 308
RSVP Required
Please join Dean Jack H. Knott, SPPD faculty and current students for a welcome breakfast. This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet the dean, faculty, staff, fellow parents, and other members of the SPPD USC family! Students are welcome. Please RSVP to Glenda Silva at glendasi@usc.edu.


8:30:00 AM - 10:00:00 AM
USC Annenberg School for Communication
Breakfast with Ernest J. Wilson III, Dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication
Event Location: Queens Court
RSVP Required
Join Dean Ernest J. Wilson III, faculty and staff for a continental breakfast and conversation at the Annenberg School for Communication. USC Annenberg parents and students are welcome to attend. RSVP online at www.annenberg.usc.edu/rsvp.


9:00:00 AM - 9:45:00 AM
Competitive Fellowships for International Study
Event Location: Doheny Library (DML) Intellectual Commons
Learn about a variety of major undergraduate and graduate international fellowships available to students. The session will include requirements, the application process, and recent success stories.


9:00:00 AM - 10:00:00 AM
Trojan Traditions
Event Location: Bovard (ADM) Auditorium
Dr. Art Bartner, director of the USC Marching Band, and Don Ludwig, executive director of Spirit & Traditions, present the history of time-held USC traditions including game day routines. Enjoy the sounds of the USC Marching Band.


9:00:00 AM - 10:00:00 AM
The School of Cinematic Arts
The School of Cinematic Arts Dean's Breakfast
Event Location: School of Cinematic Arts Complex (SCA) Courtyard
The School of Cinematic Arts parents are invited to join us for breakfast in the SCA Courtyard to meet and greet the Deans, faculty, and other School of Cinematic Arts parents. This is a School of Cinematic Arts parent-only event and an RSVP is required to www.usc.edu/esvp (code: scaparent) by Friday, October 16, 2009.


9:00:00 AM - 10:00:00 AM
The Joys of Graduation
Event Location: Doheny Library (DML) 240
A panel of USC parents, who have experienced the graduation process, will give tips and advice about the senior year and that special day. A university representative from the commencement committee will also be on hand to answer any questions.


9:30:00 AM - 10:30:00 AM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Viterbi Lab Tours
Event Location: Depart from Engineering Quad
Viterbi parents and guests will have the opportunity to visit several engineering labs immediately following the Dean's Breakfast. Information about specific lab availability and registration instructions will follow.


10:00:00 AM - 10:45:00 AM
Supporting Our Students: Tips for Parents as Partners in Students' Learning and Success
Event Location: Seeley G. Mudd (SGM) 101
At USC, we consider parents our partners in students' success. Join two senior Student Affairs administrators in a discussion regarding how you can help foster your student's growth and development through campus involvement opportunities and educational experiences.


10:00:00 AM - 10:45:00 AM
Students, Parents and USC: A Shared Responsibilty for Security
Event Location: Taper Hall of Humanities (THH) 201
Is my student safe at USC? Learn about various campus resources that help USC students stay safe. The Department of Public Safety, USC Transportation and representatives from other pertinent offices will be on hand to answer questions.


10:00:00 AM - 10:45:00 AM
USC Roski School of Fine Arts
What is Graphic Design Today?
Event Location: Watt Hall (WAH) 102B
A discussion on how the computer revolution has dramatically changed the how, where and what of graphic design.


10:00:00 AM - 10:45:00 AM
Spirit Wellness Walk
Event Location: Meet outside of Bovard (ADM) Auditorium
Continue to learn about Trojan spirit as you walk the campus and visit key locations that hold special meaning to the spirit of USC. Wear comfortable shoes. Meet outside of Bovard and continue on to Heritage Hall.


10:00:00 AM - 10:45:00 AM
The Future Trojan: USC Admission Information
Event Location: Taper Hall of Humanities (THH) 202
Do you have a high school student interested in attending USC? Find out about the USC admissions process including any changes that may have been implemented since your USC student completed the application. A representative from the Office of Admission will be on hand to give information and answer questions.


10:00:00 AM - 10:45:00 AM
Be An Engineering Freshman for a Day
Event Location: Olin Hall (OHE) 136
Join our engineering Freshman Academy Faculty for a mini-class presentation modeled after a typical academy session that allows you to explore engineering through a variety of creative and interactive approaches.


10:00:00 AM - 11:30:00 AM
The School of Cinematic Arts
USC School of Cinematic Arts Screening and Panel
Event Location: Norris Cinema Theatre (NCT) limited to SCA parents only
The School of Cinematic Arts will present a screening and panel discussion following the Dean's Breakfast. Due to seating limitations, RSVPs for this event are required at www.usc.edu/esvp (code: scaparent) by Friday, October 16, 2009. ***This is not the same as the 7 pm Hollywood Sneak Peek


10:00:00 AM - 10:45:00 AM
USC School of Theatre
Meet Madeline Puzo, Dean of the School of Theatre
Event Location: Massman Theatre at the Drama Center (DRC)
An opportunity for both parents and students to meet the School of Theatre's Dean Madeline Puzo. Light refreshments will be served.


10:00:00 AM - 11:00:00 AM
Tour of the Daily Trojan
Event Location: Student Union (STU) 405 - limited to the first 30 guests
Learn the history and explore the daily operational procedures of the Daily Trojan newspaper. Space limited to first 30 to arrive.


10:00:00 AM - 10:45:00 AM
USC Gould School of Law
Life After Prison: How a Woman and USC Law Student Came Together
Event Location: Musick Law Building (LAW), Room 3
RSVP Required
After serving a 29-year prison sentence for sitting in a car while her husband robbed and killed a shop owner, Connie Keel became a free woman in April, 2009, thanks to the work of USC law student and the law school's Post Conviction Justice Project. Come listen to Connie Keel, Adam Reich and Heidi Rummel, co-director of the Post Conviction Justice Project, describe how one USC law course dramatically changes the lives of women. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to the Events Office at events@law.usc.edu.


11:00:00 AM - 11:45:00 AM
President Sample's Address to Parents
Event Location: Bovard (ADM) Auditorium
Join President Steven B. Sample for his annual address to parents. Recipients of the 2009 Parents Association Teaching and Mentoring Awards will be honored.


11:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM
USC Davis School of Gerontology
California Dreamin' - How the Real Life Gidget Became the Little Surfing Granny
Event Location: USC Davis School (GER) Auditorium at the Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center
Kathy Kohner-Zuckerman spent much of her childhood on the beaches at Malibu. She started surfing at the age of 15, sometimes trading her peanut butter and radish sandwiches for chances to ride. Based on her journal entries, which her father discovered and read, Gidget: the LITTLE girl with BIG ideas sold over 500,000 copies and was the inspiration for several movies and a long-running television series. Still an active surfer, and still embodying the youthful spirit of Gidget, Kohner-Zuckerman tells the story of how life circumstances took her away from her famed childhood hobby and how she was driven as an older adult to take it up again. Please join the USC Davis School of Gerontology in welcoming the real-life Gidget. Lunch provided.


11:45:00 AM - 1:30:00 PM
Lunch in the Park
Event Location: Alumni Park
Pick up your lunch and attend another noontime program or join the USC Marching Band, the USC Song Leaders, parents and students for a spirited lunch in Alumni Park. RSVP required on the Trojan Parents Weekend Registration form. Additional fee required for USC students. Free to registered guests.


12:00:00 PM - 1:00:00 PM
USC Annenberg School for Communication
Creative Approaches to the Issues Facing Today's Newsrooms
Event Location: Annenberg (ASC) 204
Join Geneva Overholser, director of USC Annenberg's School of Journalism, as she leads a roundtable discussion on the future of the news business, looking at innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities to continue this country's long-standing tradition of information in the public interest. RSVP online at www.annenberg.usc.edu/rsvp.


1:00:00 PM - 1:45:00 PM
Mom and Dad, I'm Kind of Seeing Someone...
Event Location: Doheny Memorial Library (DML) Intellectual Commons
This presentation will focus on helping parents communicate with their students about their new relationships. We will discuss the warning signs of unhealthy relationships. Campus resources will be offered.


1:00:00 PM - 2:45:00 PM
USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development
Downtown Los Angeles Bus and Walking Tour
Event Location: TBD
Downtown Los Angeles is currently undergoing a significant revitalization. Please join urban and regional planning faculty from the USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development for an in-depth look at the history and future of downtown Los Angeles. Currently, space is at maximum capacity. However, if you would like to be added to the waitlist please RSVP at www.usc.edu/schools/sppd/events/downtown_tour. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Glenda Silva at glendasi@usc.edu.


1:00:00 PM - 2:00:00 PM
USC School of Architecture
Digital Technology and Architecture in the New Millennium
Event Location: Harris Hall (HAR) 101 Gin D. Wong FAIA Conference Center
USC School of Architecture faculty frame the potential (and limits)of digital technology in helping to shape the future of the field. Learn how the School stays a step ahead in this ever changing environment.


1:00:00 PM - 2:15:00 PM
Conversation with Kathie Lee and Frank Gifford
Event Location: Bovard (ADM) Auditorium
NFL Hall of Famer, legendary broadcaster and Trojan alumnus, Frank Gifford joins his wife, televsion talk show host, playwright and entertainer Kathie Lee Gifford for a lively conversation.


1:00:00 PM - 1:45:00 PM
USC School of Theatre
Guided Tour of USC School of Theatre: A Behind the Scenes Experience
Event Location: Meet at Bing Theatre
Tour Bing Theatre and then enjoy a guided tour of the Scene Shop and Scene Dock Theatre or the McClintock Building. Tour meets at Bing Theatre.


1:00:00 PM - 1:45:00 PM
Disability Services and Programs: Questions and Answers
Event Location: Doheny Memorial Library (DML) 240
This session will provide a brief introduction to Disability Services and Programs. There will be time for questions and answers.


2:00:00 PM - 3:00:00 PM
Annenberg School of Communication
Women, Power and the Industry
Event Location: Annenberg School for Communicatin (ASC) 204
Join communication professor Stacy L. Smith for an interview with an entertainment industry professional, who has had a role in the production, distribution and exhibition of motion picture content. The interview will focus on the underrepresentation of women and girls in the film industry and will explore more broadly how individuals “break in” and navigate employment in the entertainment industry.


2:00:00 PM - 3:00:00 PM
USC Marshall School of Business
Why Should I Care About Being Ethical? It's Not Like It Affects the "Bottom Line," Right?
Event Location: Popovich Hall (JKP) 300
In this Marshall lecture, ethical theory from Plato's time to the modern day is reviewed. Students are challenged to apply ethics to solve business case studies for which there is seemingly no "right" answer.


2:00:00 PM - 3:00:00 PM
USC School of Architecture
Architecture Studio Tour
Event Location: Watt Hall (WAH) 2nd and 3rd floors
Friends, family and guests will have the unique opportunity to tour the USC architecture studios and view student work in progress.


2:00:00 PM - 2:45:00 PM
What it Means to Be a Trojan
Event Location: Doheny Memorial Library (DML) Intellectual Commons
Judicial officers explain standards and expectations placed on all USC students. The Student Conduct Code and process will be presented through case studies. Parents will go through a brief training on the judicial process and educational approach used and will review and discuss cases. Parents will leave with a better understanding of how to best support their own Trojan student.


2:00:00 PM - 3:00:00 PM
USC College of Letters, Arts & Sciences
Shaping a Creative Mind for the 21st Century: USC College Dean's Panel
Event Location: Taper Hall of Humanities (THH) 201
USC College Dean Howard Gillman will moderate a discussion with outstanding College faculty from a variety of disciplines about how the creative mind is developed and why creativity is central to personal development and professional success.


2:00:00 PM - 2:45:00 PM
Financial Fundamentals for College Success
Event Location: Seeley G. Mudd (SGM) 123
As a student, managing your finances while focusing on your studies and extracurricular activities can be a challenge. Join us for a discussion on talking with your student about small steps he/she can take to manage finances while in college which can be a big payoff after graduation.


2:00:00 PM - 4:00:00 PM
USC Thornton School of Music
Artist Management: A Discussion with Scott Boorey
Event Location: Lucas Production Building (LPB) Auditorium
A conversation with Scott Boorey, long-time manager for Steve Miller and others, providing insights into the world of artist management. The discussion will include how to book a tour, how to work with tour staff, representing the artist to record companies and much more.


2:00:00 PM - 5:00:00 PM
Christian Challenge Parents Reception
Event Location: Associates Park
Enjoy some refreshments and meet the staff and students from Christian Challenge. We look forward to meeting you.


2:00:00 PM - 2:45:00 PM
Tour of the USC Campus
Event Location: Meet in front of the Alumni House (ALM) - limited to the first 60 guests
Take a campus tour with one of our USC tour guides. Tours will depart from the steps of the Alumni House. Limited to the first 60 guests.


2:00:00 PM - 2:45:00 PM
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
The Creativity of Engineering
Event Location: Seeley G. Mudd (SGM) 101
Do you think that engineering only involves "left brain" activity? Join undergraduate research scholars and faculty from the Viterbi School who will discuss the creative process involved in research.


2:00:00 PM - 2:45:00 PM
Out & About: Film Screening and Mixer for Parents of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Students
Event Location: Waite Phillips Hall (WPH) 403
Watch the premiere of the short film "Coming Out in the New Millennium" created by Richard Fletcher, a student in the USC School of Cinematic Arts, followed by a discussion about the film. In addition, parents will learn about the many LGBT programs and services offered at USC and meet supportive staff and faculty.


2:00:00 PM - 2:45:00 PM
USC School of Theatre
The Actor on Film
Event Location: Massman Theatre at the Drama Center (DRC)
Dr. Sharon Marie Carnicke's popular lecture on acting technique. Dr. Carnicke, associate dean, USC School of Theatre, will illustrate her subject by examining scenes from two recognizable films. Dr. Carnicke's lecture originates from research done for her book, "Reframing Screen Performance."


2:00:00 PM - 2:45:00 PM
USC School of Dentistry
USC Health Sciences: Creating a Healthier Future
Event Location: Norris Dental Science Center (DEN) Rutherford Lecture Hall, 4th floor
Do you see yourself helping others and changing lives? Join representatives from USC Health Sciences - Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Medicine, Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, Dentistry, and Pharmacy - for an informative presentation and question-and-answer session on the endless educational and career opportunities that the health sciences offer. From research and clinical practice to public health and education, USC Health Sciences programs can prepare you to help others live healthier lives. Our faculty representatives will share their educational and career experiences and answer your questions as you consider embarking on this fulfilling journey.


2:30:00 PM - 4:00:00 PM
USC Fisher Museum of Art
Victor Raphael: Travels and Wanderings 1979-2009
Event Location: USC Fisher Museum of Art (HAR)
Artist Raphael will talk about his body of work of the past three decades in a wide range of media spanning painting, photography, filmmaking, printmaking and digital technology. Central themes in his work are the exploration of the cosmos and aspects of travel through space and time. Light refreshments will be served.


3:00:00 PM - 3:45:00 PM
USC School of Dentistry
Healthy Trojans: Wellness Resources for Students
Event Location: Norris Dental Science Center (DEN) Rutherford Lecture Hall, 4th floor
Join us for an interactive panel of USC wellness experts from Occupational Therapy, Recreational Sports, Counseling Services and Nutrition. Both students and parents will benefit from our wellness strategies to stay active, eat well, promote mental wellness and create balance in our lives. Learn about the great resources available to students to promote health, wellness and lifestyle balance.


3:00:00 PM - 3:45:00 PM
Looking for Work in a New Economy
Event Location: Tapper Hall of Humanities (THH) 101
Four years in the classroom, three internships, twenty five interviews, finding your dream job...priceless.


3:00:00 PM - 5:00:00 PM
Women's Soccer vs. OSU
Event Location: McAlister Field
Played at McAlister Field located at the corner of Hoover and 30th Street. To purchase tickets, visit www.usctorjans.com or visit the USC Ticket Office.


3:00:00 PM - 4:00:00 PM
USC Marshall School of Business
Understanding the Clients Industry and Business - A Strategic Analysis
Event Location: Popovich Hall (JKP) 300
How to understand industry and business in order to determine whether their financial statements are fairly presented.


3:00:00 PM - 3:45:00 PM
How USC Supports Your Students' Academic Success
Event Location: Memorial Doheny Library (DML), Intellectual Commons
The Division of Student Affairs has implemented a "Student Success" model that works one-on-one with students in providing the necessary support and resources that will contribute to students' academic achievements. The session will review the various types of support that the Center for Academic Support provides.


3:00:00 PM - 3:45:00 PM
Rossier School of Education
What Parents Need to Know About College Success
Myron Dembo
Professor
Event Location: Waite Phillips Hall (WPH) B27
Based on his book Motivation and Learning Strategies for College Success, Professor Myron Dembo discusses how college students can use key learning and motivational strategies to help students become more successful in the classroom. On a college campus, students must be self-sufficient and take charge of their own learning.


3:00:00 PM - 3:45:00 PM
So They Are Really Away at College Now...
Event Location: Stauffer Lecture Hall (SLH) 200
Now that your student is off to college, how are you and the rest of the family adjusting to the shifts and changes in your family dynamics?


3:00:00 PM - 3:45:00 PM
USC Libraries
Doheny Memorial Library Guided Tour
Presenter: Dean Catherine Quinlan
Event Location: Meet in front of Doheny Memorial Library (DML)
With its grand facade and inspiring interiors, Doheny Memorial Library is a focal point of intellectual life on campus and a monument of public art in the city. Also featured on the tour will be a discussion of the current exhibitions on display on the first and ground floors.


3:00:00 PM - 5:00:00 PM
USC School of Architecture
Architectural Guild Reception
Event Location: Harris Hall (HAR) Courtyard
Join Dean Ma, guild board members, faculty and staff for light refreshments and lively conversation. RSVP to arcguild@usc.edu.


4:00:00 PM - 12:00:00 AM
Trojan Marching Band Practice
Event Location: Cromwell Field
Watch the USC Trojan Marching Band practice on Friday October 23, 4:00 pm at Cromwell Field. Then at 5 p.m. the band goes over to Heritage Hall and plays for the football rally.


4:00:00 PM - 4:45:00 PM
USC Marshall School of Business
Finding the Gas Pedal to Your Creativity
Event Location: Popovich Hall (JKP) 300
Creativity is defined as the discovery of new and useful solutions to problems. This lecture will explore how you can increase your creativity.


4:00:00 PM - 4:45:00 PM
USC Annenberg School of Communication
5 Under 25
Event Location: Annenberg School for Communicatin (ASC) 204
Hear firsthand how recent Annenberg graduates launched their careers in communication, journalism and public relations.


4:00:00 PM - 6:00:00 PM
USC Office of Religious Life
Out of Faith
Event Location: Taper Hall of Humanities (THH) 202
Professor Lisa Leeman presents her flim Out of Faith, which follows three families who are tackling the topic of interfaith marriage. The film will resonate with anyone trying to stay true to their own "faith" while living in today's society. Discussion to follow.


4:00:00 PM - 4:45:00 PM
Religious and Spiritual Life at USC
Event Location: Doheny Library (DML) Intellectual Commons
USC has more religious groups and religious directors on campus than any other university in the US, and sits in the heart of the most religiously diverse city in the world. This presentation will introduce parents to the opportunities and resources available at USC that involve religious and spiritual life.


4:00:00 PM - 4:45:00 PM
Tour of the USC Campus
Event Location: Meet in front of the Alumni House (ALM) - limited to the first 60 guests
Take a campus tour with one of our USC tour guides. Tours will depart from the steps of the Alumni House. Limited to the first 60 guests.


4:00:00 PM - 4:45:00 PM
What Every College Student Must Know: Parent Edition
Event Location: Taper Hall of Humanities (THH) 301
What skills are important for college students to know? Join us as we explore how your students may change and grow while at college, including what to expect, when to intervene as well as a typical yearly timeline of events and milestones in your son's or daughter's development. Additionally, we will examine what your student should know by graduation, as well as campus resources for parents.


4:00:00 PM - 4:45:00 PM
USC School of Cinematic Arts
The Potential of Play
Event Location: School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) 110
Game designer Tracy Fullerton explores ideas about the future of games and the potential of this playful medium to address serious subject matter, inspire activism, promote learning, reinforce values, and transmit ideas and concepts using examples from recent projects, including the award winning games, Cloud, flOw, Hush and the Night Journey.


4:00:00 PM - 6:00:00 PM
USC School of Theatre
Theatre Afternoon Reception
Presenter: Dean Madeline Puzo
Event Location: Physical Education Building (PED) Lawn
RSVP Required
Dean Madeline Puzo and the School of Theatre welcome USC theatre parents for an afternoon reception to celebrate Parents Weekend. RSVP required at theatre.usc.edu.


5:00:00 PM - 6:00:00 PM
Innovator Showcase Award Reception
Event Location: Hahn Plaza


5:15:00 PM - 6:15:00 PM
Resident Faculty Reception
Event Location: Doheny Memorial Library (DML) Nazarian Pavilion
Join us for a unique opportunity to mingle with the USC Resident Faculty, who live with your students in the residential colleges. RSVP to scparent@usc.edu.


6:00:00 PM - 7:00:00 PM
USC School of Social Work
Outdoor Social Work Film Festival
Event Location: McCarthy Quad
Recapture the fun of the drive-in movie with a social justice content. Bring a lawn chair and a blanket.


6:00:00 PM - 8:00:00 PM
USC Women's Volleyball vs. Oregon State
Event Location: Galen Center (3400 S. Figueroa St.)
Breast Cancer Awareness Night The first 1,000 fans through the door receive free pink miniature volleyballs to raise awareness for breast cancer. To purchase tickets, visit www.usctrojans.com or visit the USC Ticket Office. $7 for Adults, $5 for Children and Seniors.
Normal Registration Price: 7


6:00:00 PM - 8:00:00 PM
Shabbat Services and Dinner, Chabad Jewish Student Center @ USC
Event Location: Chabad Jewish Student Center @ USC, 2713 Severance St. (north of 28th St.)
RSVP Required
Shabbat services and dinner for students and families, Chabad Jewish Student Center @ USC, 2713 Severance St. (north of 28th St.) RSVP Rabbi Dov Wagner, chabad@usc. edu or (213) 748-5884.


6:15:00 PM - 8:00:00 PM
Shabbat Services and Dinner, USC Hillel Center for Jewish Life
Event Location: Hillel Center for Jewish Life, 3300 S. Hoover (at Jefferson)
RSVP Required
Shabbat services and dinner, Hillel Center for Jewish Life, 3300 S. Hoover (at Jefferson). RSVP to office@uschillel.org or (213) 747-9135.


6:30:00 PM - 10:00:00 PM
Black Family Weekend Annual Soul Food Dinner
Event Location: California African American Museum, 600 State Drive, Exposition Park, Los Angeles, CA 90037
RSVP Required
The highly anticipated event allows students, their families, faculty and staff to enjoy fellowship and a student showcase while dining on tasty soul food. Visit www.usc.edu/cbcsa for more information, to RSVP and for updates.


7:00:00 PM - 9:00:00 PM
SC's Got Talent
Event Location: Ground Zero Performance Cafe (TRO)
USC Spectrum presents a wonderful evening of live entertainment featuring USC student music, comedy and performing arts. This event is at capacity. The wait list is at capacity as well.


7:00:00 PM - 10:00:00 PM
USC School of Cinematic Arts
Hollywood Sneak Peek
Event Location: Norris Cinema Theatre (NCT)
RSVP required
Join faculty from the USC School of Cinematic Arts for a sneak peek of a new Hollywood film. Followed by a question and answer session. This event is at capacity. The wait list is at capacity as well.


7:00:00 PM - 10:00:00 PM
USC School of Theatre
School of Theatre B.A. Fall Production - The Beaux’ Stratagem
Event Location: McClintock Theatre (corner of Jefferson and McClintock) 
In this witty comedy that makes a bold critique of class, marriage and English society, two young gentlemen, after squandering their fortunes on drink and gambling, seek refuge in the countryside where they hope to seduce two ladies of status and fortune, but true love and a band of thieves soon complicate their scheming. For ticket information please visit www.usc.edu/tickets or call (213)740-2167. Tickets are sold out for this event.


8:00:00 PM - 11:00:00 PM
USC Thornton School of Music
The Steve Miller Band in Concert
Event Location: Bovard (ADM) Auditorium
Two special fundraising concerts presented by legendary rocker, Steve Miller, in celebration of the USC Thornton School of Music's 125th Anniversary. Tickets from $75 - $250 benefit the USC Thornton School of Music. Additional fees may apply. Ticket sales begin Monday, August 10 at 10:00 am. To order tickets, visit www.uscticketoffice.com or call (213)740-4672. For general concert information, call (213)740-6474.



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