USC Trojan Family Weekend 2016
Thursday, October 6 – Sunday, October 9
Thursday, October 6, 2016
WELCOME TENT AND PARENT'S LOUNGE
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Alumni Park
When you arrive on campus, join us at the Welcome Tent to check in and pick
up your Trojan Family Weekend badge, which grants you access to all TFW
activities, your official program with event locations and information, as well
as a complimentary gift. Parent volunteers, students and staff are available to
answer any questions and offer guidance on the weekend’s activities.
Welcome!
The Parent’s Lounge is a great place to take advantage of throughout
the day. Relax in the shade, enjoy light refreshments, meet up with your
student or catch student performances. Don’t miss the complimentary
photo booth where you can take family photos or pose with members
from the USC Trojan Marching Band.
Presented by: USC Parent Programs
Dear USC Parents:
On behalf of the USC community,
I warmly welcome you to the 2016
Trojan Family Weekend.
The next few days will give you a
glimpse into the many opportunities
across the university—academic,
personal and professional—that
comprise a USC student experience.
In the Division of Student Affairs,
our team strives to provide all
students with an unparalleled university experience by nurturing the
development of their minds, encouraging their health and wellness
and creating a sense of community and belonging.
As you learn about the myriad offerings, we encourage you to ask
our staff any questions that may come to mind. We believe that
informed and engaged parents give critical support to students as
they build successful college careers, and we value you as a partner.
8:30 AM
USC MARSHALL FAMILY BUSINESS FORUM
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Town & Gown (TGF)
Explore the issues in creating a successful, multi-generational family ownedbusiness with USC Marshall Family Business Program members as they
review the the PWC 2016 international Family Business Survey.
Presented by: USC Marshall School of Business
9:00 AM
TROJAN FAMILY WEEKEND OPENING CEREMONY
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Hahn Plaza (Tommy Trojan)
Join Vice President for USC Student Affairs Ainsley Carry and the Trojan
Marching Band to start the weekend off with a bang! Light refreshments will
be provided at this official kick-off celebration.
Presented by: USC Student Affairs
Thank you again for supporting your student, and have a wonderful
Trojan Family Weekend.
10:00 AM
Fight On!
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
Location: Tutor Campus Center (TCC), Room 350
This informative session addresses the process of being a pre-med student,
and the quirks and tribulations of the path and application process.
Learn how to maximize one's chances with a competitive application.
Presented by: USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Sincerely,
Ainsley Carry
Vice President for Student Affairs
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FOLLOW THE DOTS TO STAY ON TRACK!
As your student continues to move through their time at USC, there is unique
information that is helpful for you to know at different stages. In planning
which Trojan Family Weekend events to attend, you will notice many of the
programs are highlighted with a colored dot, or track. These tracks suggest
the college year that the topic is best suited for. We want to ensure that
no matter what year your student is in, that you can help them in taking
advantage of all the benefits the university has to offer.
suggested for parents of: n freshmen n sophomores n juniors n seniors
LGBTQ + COMMUNITY COFFEE HOUR
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: LGBT Resource Center, Student Union Building (STU), Room 202 C
The LGBT Resource Center provides support, education and advocacy for
LGBT and ally students. Check out the space, learn more about the services
offered, and enjoy free coffee and bagels.
Presented by: USC LGBT Resource Center
TROJAN FAMILY WEEKEND CONCERT
NEW ATHLETIC DIRECTOR,
NEW PARENT, GREAT FUTURE
FOR USC
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Location: Tutor Campus Center (TCC),
Room 450
Join USC alumnus, NFL Hall-of-Famer,
and Charles Griffin Cale Athletics’ Chair,
Lynn Swann as he gives an in-depth
look at his new position, an overview
of the department, and the future of
USC Athletics.
Presented by: USC Athletics
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RAISING THRIVING AND RESILIENT TROJANS
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Location: Tutor Campus Center (TCC), Room 227
Learn about the developmental needs of Trojan students and how to
support them as they start USC. Identify how to validate and teach them
resiliency skills crucial to becoming a successful student and adult.
Presented by: USC Engemann Student Health Center
JOIN US FOR A
FREE CONCERT!
Friday, October 7th
8pm @ McCarthy Quad
RELATIONSHIP AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION
AND SERVICES OPEN HOUSE
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Engemann Student Health Center (ESHC), Room 356
Stop by the RSVP center for an opportunity to meet clinical staff and learn
about the services and resources provided for students impacted by
relationship and sexual violence.
Presented by: Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention and
Services (RSVP)
TOP CAREER RECRUITING TIPS FOR PARENTS
AND STUDENTS
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Location: Student Union (STU), Room B3
Join experts from the USC Career Center for a discussion about job
search strategies, on-campus recruiting, career fair tips, mock interviews,
mentor programs and networking with alumni and industry leaders.
Presented by: USC Career Center
10:45 AM
YOGA AT THE MUSEUM RSVP Required
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Location: USC Fisher Museum of Art
Free yoga at the galleries. Explore the spiritual connection between yoga
practice and artwork from A Generosity of Spirit: Celebrating the Gift of
Eugene Rogolsky, MD. Space is limited to 20 people.
Presented by: USC Fisher Museum of Art
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OPEN TO TFW REGISTRANTS
AND USC STUDENTS
FOOD TRUCKS
USC THORNTON
STUDENT OPENING ACT
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11:00 AM
HOW TO GET INTO MEDICAL SCHOOL
PANEL DISCUSSION
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11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Location: Tutor Campus Center (TCC), Room 350
Hear from a panel of Keck School of Medicine faculty as
they relate their own experiences and answer questions
about getting in to medical school.
Presented by: USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts
and Sciences
ACADEMIC HONORS AND INTERNATIONAL
FELLOWSHIPS RSVP Required
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Location: Tutor Campus Center (TCC), Room 450
This session covers university awards, nationally
competitive fellowships, and the role the USC Academic
Honors and Fellowships staff plays in mentoring motivated
students and recent alumni in pursuing them.
Presented by: Undergraduate Programs, Office of
the Provost
GLORYA KAUFMAN INTERNATIONAL DANCE
CENTER TOUR
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Meet in the Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center (KDC) Lobby
Enjoy a guided tour of the new state-of-the-art Dance Center. The building
will house a studio performance space, classrooms, five dance studios, a
training and fitness zone, dressing rooms and offices.
Presented by: USC Kaufman School of Dance
HOW BUSINESS MODELS CAN SAVE THE WORLD
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Location: Fertitta Hall (JFF), Room 316
Professor Adlai Wertman talks about how the field of social enterprise
arose, and gives examples of innovative social impact ventures that are
using business models to create sustainable organizations.
Presented by: USC Marshall School of Business
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IT’S FOR LIFE
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Location: Tutor Campus Center (TCC), Room 227
This session is an informative way to understand the different programs
that students can take advantage of, including Summer SCend Offs, Alumni
Association scholarships and the Student Alumni Society.
Presented by: USC Alumni Association
NAVIGATING YOUR LOCAL, REGIONAL AND
INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP SEARCH
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Location: Student Union (STU), Room B3
Learn about internship resources available from USC Career Center
experts. Find out different ways to seek opportunities around the world,
how to network and strengthen their Trojan Family connection.
Presented by: USC Career Center
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NO CAR? NO PROBLEM! GO METRO!
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Location: Taper Hall (THH), Room 114
Join Metro's Transit Safety Programs to learn how to safely get around
L.A. and the surrounding cities without a car. You’ll receive maps, rider
information and fun items while learning how to Go Metro!
Presented by: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
THE REAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT RSVP Required
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Location: Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall (RGL), Room 308
Our faculty, staff and students share their experiences of the Price
School's undergraduate labs and summer enrichment programs, allowing
students to turn their ideas into action on local and international levels.
Presented by: USC Price School of Public Policy
TROJAN FARMERS MARKET
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: McCarthy Quad
Join us at our weekly Trojan Farmers Market where shoppers can purchase
a wide variety of locally grown fruits and veggies, tasty snacks, and hot food
selections for lunch or mid-afternoon snack.
Presented by: USC Hospitality
FREE LYON CENTER
GYM ACCESS
Weekdays 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Location: Lyon Center (LRC)
Join USC Recreational Sports for
complimentary gym access and
group exercise classes.
suggested for parents of: n freshmen n sophomores n juniors n seniors
DISABILITY SERVICES AND PROGRAMS PANEL DISCUSSION
12:00 PM
21ST CENTURY REFUGEES: SEEKING PROTECTION
IN AMERICA
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
Location: Musick Law Building (LAW), Room 3
USC Gould professors, Niels Frenzen and Jean Reisz, talk about who the
refugees of today are, what happens when they reach the U.S., and how
USC Gould law students provide them legal representation.
Presented by: USC Gould School of Law
1:00 PM
LOS ANGELES MEMORIAL
COLISEUM HISTORIC TOUR
RSVP Required
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Shuttle to pick up at Widney
Alumni House
A guided tour of the Los Angeles Memorial
Coliseum, a building with a history, legacy
and connection like no other! Includes
the USC recruit lounge, press box, locker
rooms and players’ tunnel.
Presented by: Los Angeles Memorial
Coliseum
1:30 PM
ANXIETY, SUBSTANCES AND ACADEMICS: A
COOPERATIVE APPROACH TO HELPING STUDENTS
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Location: Tutor Campus Center (TCC), Room 302
This session provides information on cooperative measures that students
and parents can take, as well as the university resources that assist
students in becoming more successful.
Presented by: USC Rossier School of Education
BALANCING SCHOOL, SOCIAL LIFE, AND SLEEP:
HELPING STUDENTS CREATE HEALTHY HABITS
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1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Location: Tutor Campus Center (TCC), Room 350
This session explores the struggles college students experience and
provides information about campus resources to assist these challenges.
Also, participate in an activity used for analyzing your life's balance.
Presented by: USC Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and
Occupational Therapy
CAMPUS TOUR
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Location: Tours depart from outside of Moreton Fig on Trousdale
Experience a guided campus walking tour that gives a look into the life
of USC students including academics, campus resources, residential life,
athletics and an overview of the university’s history.
Presented by: USC Office of Admission
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Location: Grace Ford Salvatori Hall (GFS), Room 120
Meet the Disability Services and Programs staff who assist students as
they learn more about themselves, interact with professors, and further
develop self-determination skills.
Presented by: Disability Services and Programs
EXPERIENCE THE USC SHOAH FOUNDATION
VISUAL HISTORY ARCHIVE OF HOLOCAUST AND
GENOCIDE SURVIVORS
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Doheny Memorial Library (DML), Herklotz Room
Offering powerful stories that inspire viewers to overcome intolerance
and hatred, the Visual History Archive has testimonies from over 53,000
survivors and witnesses of the Holocaust and other genocides.
Presented by: USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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FOOD PHILOSOPHY 101
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Location: Tutor Campus Center (TCC), Room 232
In this workshop, learn about the experience principles engaged at the
USC dining venues and how students are receiving an education from USC
Hospitality in nutrition and responsibility.
Presented by: USC Hospitality
GLORYA KAUFMAN INTERNATIONAL DANCE CENTER
TOUR RSVP Required
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Meet in the Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center
(KDC) Lobby
Enjoy a guided tour of the new state-of-the-art Dance Center. The
building will house a studio performance space, classrooms, five dance
studios, a training and fitness zone, dressing rooms and offices.
Presented by: USC Kaufman School of Dance
CAREER READINESS WORKSHOP FOR INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Location: Von Kleinsmid Center (VKC), Room 152
Experts from the Office of International Services and the Career
Center provide valuable tips on job strategies and work authorization
requirements for international students on the F-1 student visa.
Presented by: Office of International Services
LEAVEY LIBRARY GUIDED TOUR
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Location: Leavey Library (LVL)
Join us for a guided walking tour of the incredible USC collection and the
state-of-the-art learning environment with technology-enhanced spaces
that support teaching and individual or group study.
Presented by: USC Libraries
POLITICAL CONVERSATIONS WITH ROBERT SHRUM
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Location: Von KleinSmid Center (VKC), Room 152
Political Conversations hosts prominent guests at the forefront of the
American political landscape. Robert Shrum, professor of Political
Science, is joined by campaign strategist and pollster Douglas Schoen.
Presented by: USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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THORNTON: THE INSIDE SCOOP
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Location: Tutor Campus Center (TCC), Room 227
Get the inside scoop from faculty as they discuss the new and cuttingedge programs, a revolutionary study abroad program for student
musicians, and the leading-edge Musicians Wellness Initiative.
Presented by: USC Thornton School of Music
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TROJAN TRADITIONS
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Location: Bovard Auditorium (ADM)
Arthur C. Bartner, director of the USC Trojan Marching Band, provides a
must-know guide to Trojan traditions and how the band stays in sync with
every down, play call and touchdown.
Presented by: USC Trojan Marching Band
USC VILLAGE: THE NEW RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Location: Tutor Campus Center (TCC), Room 450
An update on this exciting project to be completed in 2017 with Assistant
Vice Provost for USC Student Affairs, Student Engagement Monique Allard
and Director for Residential Education Emily T. Sandoval.
Presented by: Office for Residential Education
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE INVOLVED?
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Location: Steven and Kathryn Sample Hall (SKS), Room 410
Learn the importance of getting involved and maximizing the unique USC
student experience. Participate in immersive activities and have a chance
to speak with student leaders about their path to involvement.
Presented by: USC Campus Activities
2:30 PM
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
PROVOST MICHAEL
QUICK PANEL DISCUSSION –
ALZHEIMER’S
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2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Location: Bovard Auditorium (ADM)
USC Provost Michael Quick leads experts
in a discussion on the efforts behind
USC’s innovative, collaborative and
multi-disciplinary approach to halt the
spread of Alzheimer’s disease.
Presented by: Office of the Provost
3:30 PM
DOHENY MEMORIAL LIBRARY GUIDED TOUR
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
Location: Doheny Memorial Library (DML)
Join us for a guided tour of this beautiful L.A. landmark which opened
in 1932. Discover the architectural highlights and discuss the current
exhibitions on display among the other treasures.
Presented by: USC Libraries
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USC TROJAN FOOTBALL
USC TROJAN MARCHING
BAND PRACTICE
Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Friday 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Cromwell Field (CFX)
Sit in the stands on Cromwell field and
watch the Spirit of Troy - the greatest
marching band in the history of the
universe - and get a sneak peek of this
week's marching show!
Presented by: USC Trojan
Marching Band
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Friday 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Location: Hahn Plaza, Tommy Trojan
Tour guides from spirited student organizations explain the history of USC
traditions on campus, from the iconic backstory of the Trojan Shrine to
kicking the flagpoles by Mudd Hall on game day.
Presented by: Recreational Sports
TROJAN FOOTBALL RALLY
Friday 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Location: Heritage Hall (HER)
Join football team members, spirit leaders, song girls and the Trojan
Marching Band to get pumped up for the game against the Colorado
Buffaloes! The band performs classics like “Fanfare,” “Tusk” and more!
Presented by: USC Athletics and USC Trojan Marching Band
TROJAN FAMILY WEEKEND TAILGATE Tickets Required
Saturday 3.5 hours prior to kick off
Location: Alumni Park
Before the big game against the Buffaloes, join your Trojan Family for food,
drink, games, face painting and fun right in the center of campus. Take
a photo with the 2004 AP National Championship trophy. Tickets can be
purchased at www.usc.edu/esvp (Code: TFW2016).
Presented by: Parent Programs
UNITY TAILGATE RSVP Required
Saturday 3 hours prior to kick-off
Location: Alumni Park
This annual tailgate is an opportunity for students, family and fellow Trojans
to come together and enjoy a pre-game meal and cheer on the Trojan football
team to victory!
Presented by: USC Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs and El
Centro Chicano
USC TROJANS FOOTBALL VS COLORADO BUFFALOES
Tickets Required
Saturday Time TBD
Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Please visit GetTrojanTix.com or visit the USC Ticket Office in the USC
Student Union
Presented by: USC Athletics
USC VILLAGE TOUR Reservations are Full
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: USC Village, Meet at the corner of McCarthy Way
and Jefferson Blvd.
This rare and exclusive tour of the USC Village construction
site is an incredible opportunity to get a sneak-peek of the
1.25-million-square-foot, residential-retail center opening
in the fall of 2017.
Presented by: USC Capital Construction
4:00 PM
NAVIGATING SUBSTANCE USE ISSUES IN
COLLEGE: STUDENT AND PARENT PANEL
DISCUSSION
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Location: Haven Outpatient Center, United University
Church (UUC), 4th Floor
Haven Outpatient Center Clinical Manager Karen Booth,
will facilitate the panel, and share tips on how they
can support a student's journey in confronting, and
effectively dealing with, substance use issues.
Presented by: The Haven at USC
FIRM’S MANAGEMENT OF SOCIAL INTERACTIONS
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
Location: Fertitta Hall (JFF), Room 223
A talk about the research on what roles the firm can play in managing
social interactions through listening, engaging and promoting.
Presented by: USC Marshall School of Business
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GREEK STUDENT PANEL
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
Location: Tutor Campus Center (TCC), Room 350
Find out how students grow through leadership opportunities, excel
academically, and engage and support the university and local community.
Learn about the 60 fraternities and sororities and 39 parent groups.
Presented by: Fraternity and Sorority Leadership Development
TOUR THE ARCHAEOLOGY RESEARCH CENTER
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Ahmanson Center (ACB), Room 330
Drop in to the center’s hub of activity and get your hands on the past!
Virtual reality displays are mingled in with ancient artifacts that you can
hold (we'll provide the gloves).
Presented by: USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
TRUMP, SANDERS AND THE FRIGHTENED VOTER:
THE 2016 ELECTION AND BEYOND
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
Location: Tutor Campus Center (TCC), Room 450
Dan Schnur, Director of USC's Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics,
discusses the roots of the polarization, its impact, and possible solutions
to the hyper-partisanship that has choked American politics.
Presented by: USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
USC TROJANS WOMEN’S SOCCER
VS STANFORD CARDINAL
Tickets Required
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: McAlister Field (MAR) on the corner of University Avenue and
30th Street
Please visit GetTrojanTix.com or visit the USC Ticket Office in the USC
Student Union.
Presented by: USC Athletics
4:30 PM
RECEPTION WITH USC PARENTS AND SORORITY AND
FRATERNITY LEADERS
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4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
Location: Tutor Campus Center (TCC), Room 330
This parent-only reception is for those who have students interested in
joining a fraternity or sorority at USC. Enjoy meeting new parents as you
learn more about the Trojan Greek Community.
Presented by: Fraternity and Sorority Leadership Development
TROJAN FAMILY WEEKEND WELCOME RECEPTION
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Alumni Park
Mix and mingle with fellow USC parents and families to close our first
day of programming! Enjoy student performances, appetizers and
refreshments, and meet members of the Parent Engagement Committee.
Presented by: Parent Programs and Parent Engagement Committee
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7:00 PM
AN EVENING WITH SUZAN-LORI PARKS: A
VISIONS AND VOICES SIGNATURE EVENT
RSVP Required
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Town and Gown (TGF)
Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks inspires us to think anew
about race, American history, and storytelling. Dramatic
Arts Professor Luis Alfaro will moderate this fascinating
and thoughtful conversation.
Presented by: Visions and Voices and USC School of
Dramatic Arts
JAZZ NIGHT FEATURING THE USC
THORNTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Ground Zero Performance Cafe (TRO)
Music Director Bob Mintzer and the USC Thornton Jazz
Orchestra headline this ongoing contemporary jazz series.
This event is free and open to the public. Seating is firstcome, first-served.
Presented by: USC Thornton School of Music
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5:00 PM
HEALING ARTS: THE POLYMATHIC COLLECTION OF
DR. EUGENE ROGOLSKY
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Doheny Memorial Library (DML), Room 241
Join a panel discussion with noted physician and art collector, Professor
Rogolsky, MD. His collection includes Chicano street art to gay inspired
prints, paintings and sculptures. "Complex and introspective, and ranges
from sacred to profane."
Presented by: USC Libraries
5:30 PM
CHALLAH BAKING WITH HILLEL AT USC RSVP Required
5:30 PM - 6:20 PM
Location: Hillel at USC
Join Hillel at USC and Challah for Hunger as we make cardinal and gold
challah for Trojan Family Weekend! All parents, siblings and other family
members are welcome.
Presented by: USC Hillel
6:30 PM
BFA DANCE STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY WORKS IN
PROGRESS RSVP Required
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Tickets Required
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Bing Theatre (BIT)
Feuding fairy royalty, itinerant actors and ill-fated lovers meet in an
enchanted moonlit forest on a warm summer night and prove the course of
true love is anything but smooth. For tickets visit dramaticarts.usc.edu.
Presented by: USC School of Dramatic Arts
8:00 PM
GLOW IN THE DARK FUN RUN/WALK
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Cromwell Field (CFX)
Put on glow in the dark paint and grab glow sticks for an invigorating run/
walk around campus. Finish your run/walk with a DJ, neon dancing and
refreshments on Cromwell Field in the USC Track Stadium.
Presented by: Recreational Sports
8:30 PM
BFA DANCE STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY WORKS IN
PROGRESS RSVP Required
8:30 PM - 9:20 PM
Location: Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center (KDC), Room 104
Enjoy watching BFA dance students from the Kaufman School of Dance
work through the creative process and perform pieces with their
own choreography.
Presented by: USC Kaufman School of Dance
6:30 PM - 7:20 PM
Location: Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center (KDC), Room 104
Enjoy watching BFA dance students from the Kaufman School of Dance
work through the creative process and perform pieces with their own
choreography.
Presented by: USC Kaufman School of Dance
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Friday, October 7, 2016
WELCOME TENT AND PARENT'S LOUNGE
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Alumni Park
When you arrive on campus, join us at the Welcome Tent to check in and pick
up your Trojan Family Weekend badge, which grants you access to all TFW
activities, your official program with event locations and information, as well
as a complimentary gift. Parent volunteers, students and staff are available to
answer any questions and offer guidance on the weekend’s activities.
The Parent’s Lounge is a great place to take advantage of throughout
the day. Relax in the shade, enjoy light refreshments, meet up with your
student or catch student performances. Don’t miss the complimentary
photo booth where you can take family photos or pose with members
from the USC Trojan Marching Band.
Presented by: USC Parent Programs
Host: Director and Associate Dean Elahe Nezami
Location: Tutor Campus Center (TCC), Room 350
USC LEONARD DAVIS SCHOOL OF GERONTOLOGY
RECEPTION
Host: Dean Pinchas Cohen and Vice Dean Kelvin Davies
Location: Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center, Room 114
USC MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND USC
LEVENTHAL SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING RECEPTION
Host: Dean James G. Ellis and Dean William W. Holder
Location: Town and Gown (TGF)
USC PRICE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY RECEPTION
Host: Dean Jack H. Knott
Location: Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall (RGL), Room 308
USC ROSKI SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN RECEPTION
Host: Dean Erica Muhl
Location: Watt Hall Lawn
8:30 AM
SCAMP (MORNING SESSION):
FOR SIBLINGS AND FAMILY
MEMBERS AGES 8-15
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Check-in at the Welcome Tent,
Alumni Park
Children can spend time with USC
students from a variety of on-campus
clubs while parents enjoy other
programming. They will learn more
about the university, join a scavenger
hunt and enjoy other activities.
Presented by: USC Parent Programs
DEANS RECEPTIONS RSVP Required
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Various (At each of the schools)
Join the dean of your student’s school for their annual Trojan Family
Weekend reception. Families have the opportunity to interact with the
dean, other families, faculty members and staff.
USC SCHOOL OF DRAMATIC ARTS DEANS’ RECEPTION*
*Special start time at 8:00 AM
Host: Dean David Bridel
Location: Queen’s Courtyard and Bing Theatre (BIT)
USC ANNENBERG SCHOOL FOR COMMUNICATION AND
JOURNALISM RECEPTION
Location: Alumni Plaza, Room 106
USC DORNSIFE COLLEGE OF LETTERS, ARTS AND
SCIENCES RECEPTION
Host: Dean Amber Miller
Location: North Associates Park
USC HEALTH PROMOTION & DISEASE PREVENTION AND
GLOBAL HEALTH RECEPTION
USC SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE RECEPTION
Location: Harris Courtyard
USC SCHOOL OF CINEMATIC ARTS RECEPTION
Host: Dean Elizabeth M. Daley
Location: School of Cinematic Arts Courtyard
USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND USC GLORYA
KAUFMAN SCHOOL OF DANCE RECEPTION
Host: Dean Robert A. Cutietta
Location: USC University Club, Main Dining Room
USC VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING RECEPTION
Host: Dean Yannis C. Yortsos
Location: Epstein Family Engineering Plaza
9:00 AM
ORAL CANCER SCREENINGS: OPEN WIDE,
CHECK INSIDE
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Located by Student Union (STU), Trousdale Parkway
Oral cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world. Top
dental students from USC’s prestigious Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
will be performing free oral cancer screenings.
Presented by: Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
USC STEVENS STUDENT INNOVATOR SHOWCASE 2016
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Hancock Foundation Building (AHF), Lawn
The daylong event promotes young entrepreneurs and their cutting-edge
business ideas from disciplines ranging from the arts and social sciences to
engineering and medicine, as they compete for a $25,000 prize.
Presented by: USC Stevens Center for Innovation
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10:30 AM
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
n n n n PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Location: Bovard Auditorium (ADM)
From our remarkable academics to
our exceptional athletics, USC President
C. L. Max Nikias offers a rare behindthe-scenes look at USC and discusses
exciting initiatives that will transform
student life at the university.
Presented by: Office of the President
11:00 AM
EXPERIENCE USC SHOAH FOUNDATION’S VISUAL HISTORY
ARCHIVE OF HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE SURVIVORS
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Doheny Memorial Library (DML), Herklotz Room
Offering powerful stories that inspire viewers to overcome intolerance
and hatred, the Visual History Archive has testimonies from over 53,000
survivors and witnesses of the Holocaust and other genocides.
Presented by: USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
USC LIBRARIES OPEN HOUSE
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Doheny Memorial Library (DML), Front Steps
Learn about all the resources and support offered to students in their
coursework and research. Meet the knowledgeable staff librarians who
can assist students with any of their academic needs.
Presented by: USC Libraries
11:30 AM
THE ACTOR’S INSTINCT
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Location: Drama Center (DRC), Massman Theatre
Professor John DeMita leads an interactive class about acting with
challenging and playful exercises focusing on connecting basic human
impulses to the creative job of the actor.
Presented by: USC School of Dramatic Arts
n n CONNECTING THE DOTS: CAREER DEVELOPMENT
AND YOUR STUDENT
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Location: Student Union Building (STU), Room B3
Students experience and contribute to the university with their diverse
backgrounds, interests and goals. This presentation provides discussion,
resources and university programs to further support your students.
Presented by: USC Career Center
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DOHENY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
GUIDED TOUR
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Location: Doheny Memorial Library
(DML)
Join us for a guided tour of this beautiful
L.A. landmark which opened in 1932.
Discover the architectural highlights and
discuss the current exhibitions on display
among the other treasures.
Presented by: USC Libraries
ELECTION 2016: CALIFORNIA AND THE NATION, A TOWN
HALL DISCUSSION RSVP Required
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Location: Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall (RGL), Room 308
Join the USC Price School of Public Policy to discuss the key issues and
potential outcomes of the November election. Faculty will answer your
questions on the policy implications of the state and national elections.
Presented by: USC Price School of Public Policy
EXPANDING YOUR MUSIC CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Location: Tutor Campus Center (TCC), Room 350
Explore new cutting-edge graduate degrees with faculty members Paul
Young (Music Industry), Dan Carlin (Scoring for Motion Pictures and
Television), and Peter Webster (Teaching and Learning).
Presented by: USC Thornton School of Music
LESSONS FROM THREE RELIGIONS
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Location: USC Caruso Catholic Center
Join this engaging discussion with three religious scholars from the
Muslim, Jewish and Catholic faith traditions discussing the universal
lessons from these faiths and how they affect our world today.
Presented by: USC Office of Religious Life
n n THE LIFECYCLE OF A TROJAN: IT’S NOT 4 YEARS,
IT’S FOR LIFE (PART 2)
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Location: Tutor Campus Center (TCC), Room 227
This session is an informative way to understand the different programs
that students can take advantage of, including Summer SCend Offs,
Alumni Association scholarships and the Student Alumni Society.
Presented by: USC Alumni Association
THE NEW DANCE MOVEMENT RSVP Required
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Location: Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center (KDC)
Join Vice Dean Jodie Gates and faculty members for exciting updates and
information regarding USC’s newest school, the USC Kaufman School of
Dance. Light refreshments provided in a casual setting.
Presented by: USC Kaufman School of Dance
NEW MEDIA AND THE PERFORMER
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Location: Physical Education Building (PED), Room 207
Guests will watch School of Dramatic Arts students learn to create
original short-form and web series content for new media such as
YouTube, Funny or Die, Vine, Periscope and other internet platforms.
Presented by: USC School of Dramatic Arts
suggested for parents of: n freshmen n sophomores n juniors n seniors
TROJAN ATHLETIC PARENT ASSOCIATION
LUNCH RSVP Required
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Merle Norman Stadium
Please join the Trojan Athletic Parent Association for an
opportunity to meet coaches, student-athletes, as well as
taking a tour of Heritage Hall and the John McKay Center.
Presented by: Trojan Athletic Parent Association, USC Athletics
TROJAN TEACHING GARDEN - LUNCH AND
LEARN RSVP Required
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Location: USC Teaching Garden, Radisson Hotel
Parents can eat (and pick) from the garden, and learn about
the impact it has made on the student dining experience with
chefs from campus restaurants and representatives from LA
Urban Farms.
Presented by: USC Hospitality
USC IOVINE AND YOUNG ACADEMY LUNCH
AND SPEAKER Invitation Only - RSVP Required
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Steven and Kathryn Sample Hall (SKS), Room 404
Presented by: USC Iovine and Young Academy
PAPER AND INK: AN OVERVIEW OF TROJAN
PUBLICATIONS
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11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Location: Student Union (STU), Daily Trojan Newsroom Room 421
Step into the creative process and learn how the staff of the El Rodeo
yearbook (founded 1899) and the Daily Trojan newspaper (founded 1912)
continues to document the Trojan experience.
Presented by: Student Publications
PRODUCTION MEETING FOR A MIDSUMMER
NIGHT’S DREAM
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Location: Bing Theatre (BIT)
Join the director of production and student designers for a production
meeting of the fall presentation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. See the
set and learn about lighting, sound, stage management and design.
Presented by: USC School of Dramatic Arts
RESEARCH AND DESIGN SHOWCASE
11:30 PM – 12:20 PM
Location: Epstein Family Engineering Plaza (VHE Breezeway)
Join us for a more in-depth look at our facilities, and see a showcase of
student design and research projects that highlight some of the work
being done by Viterbi students.
Presented by: USC Viterbi School of Engineering
n n THREE JUDGEMENT BIASES EVERY PARENT SHOULD
KNOW ABOUT
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Location: Hoffman Hall (HOH), Room 2
A growing body of research explores ways in which people's judgments
are consistently led astray. This talk highlights several biases, identifying
ways to help your child's decision-making.
Presented by: USC Marshall School of Business
12:00 PM
THE ELECTORAL COMMONS PANEL ON THE MIDDLE EAST
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Taper Hall of Humanities (THH), Room 301
This session focuses on the Middle East regarding policy implications
in the next election. With faculty Laurie A. Brand, Reuven Firestone and
Mahmood Sariolghalam, an advisor to the Foreign Minister of Iran.
Presented by: USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences;
USC Price School of Public Policy; USC Annenberg School for
Communications and Journalism
FOR YOUR HEALTH: FREE HEALTH SCREENING TESTS
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Next to Student Union (STU) on Trousdale Parkway
Stop by the USC School of Pharmacy tent to receive free health tests
including blood glucose and body fat analysis. Provided by student
pharmacists from the USC School of Pharmacy.
Presented by: USC School of Pharmacy
LUNCHTIME ART TALKS
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Location: USC Fisher Museum of Art
A casual artist talk featuring Dan McCleary as we spotlight his artwork
and artistic career in our current exhibition, A Generosity of Spirit:
Celebrating the Gift of Eugene Rogolsky, MD.
Presented by: USC Fisher Museum of Art
USC DORNSIFE STUDENT SERVICES MEET AND GREET
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Grace Ford Salvatori Hall (GFS), Lobby
Parents and students will have the opportunity to talk to advisors
and learn about academic, pre-health, pre-law and career pathways
advisement services and resources.
Presented by: USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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12:15 PM
ALUMNI PARENT PICNIC Invitation Only - RSVP Required
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Argue Plaza
Meet other Trojan alumni and help your student explore
ways to connect to the 380,000+ worldwide network
of alumni members of the Trojan Family. Students from
Society 53 serve as table hosts.
Presented by: USC Alumni Association
12:45 PM
THEATRE GAMES AND TRADITIONS
12:45 PM - 1:35 PM
Location: Drama Center (DRC), Massman Theatre
Ever wondered where the phrase “break a leg” originated,
or why you should never say “Macbeth” in a theatre?
Have fun learning about theatre traditions and industry
terminology!
Presented by: USC School of Dramatic Arts
VOICE OVER ACTING RSVP Required
12:45 PM - 1:35 PM
Location: McClintock Building (MCC), Voice Over Studio, Room 110
Join the SDA’s voice over dynamic duo, Phil Allen and Vicki Lewis, to learn
about the field of voice acting and voice overs and even record your own
commercial. This event has a limited capacity.
Presented by: USC School of Dramatic Arts
n PARENTS OF FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE
STUDENTS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW!
RSVP Required
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Tutor Campus Center (TCC), Room 350
Find out what you should know now that you have a first-generation
student at USC. From what you need to support your student to what
experiences are unique to a first-generation student.
Presented by: USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
TROJAN STORIES: THE BLACK STUDENT AND FAMILY
EXPERIENCE THE HONOR SOCIETY OF PHI KAPPA PHI FALL
RECOGNITION CEREMONY Invitation Only - RSVP Required
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
Location: Tutor Campus Center (TCC), Room 227
Join the Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs for a conversation
about life as a Trojan with fellow USC parents and students.
Presented by: USC Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs
GLORYA KAUFMAN INTERNATIONAL DANCE CENTER
TOUR RSVP Required
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Meet in the Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center (KDC) Lobby
Enjoy a guided tour of the new state-of-the-art Dance Center. The
building will house a studio performance space, classrooms, five dance
studios, a training and fitness zone, dressing rooms and offices.
Presented by: USC Kaufman School of Dance
LOS ANGELES MEMORIAL COLISEUM HISTORIC TOUR
Reservations are Full
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, 3911 South Figueroa Street
A guided tour of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, a building with a
history, legacy and connection like no other! Includes the USC recruit
lounge, press box, locker rooms and players’ tunnel.
Presented by: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Doheny Memorial Library (DML)
The USC Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) recognizes academic excellence
among sophomores and juniors who excelled during the previous year.
The PKP All-University Honor Society is USC's oldest honor society.
Presented by: USC Libraries
2:00 PM
n n APPLYING FOR INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS AND
SCHOLARSHIPS: STRATEGIES FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Location: The Writing Center, Taper Hall of Humanities (THH), Room 216
Find out from The Writing Center faculty how they assist students in
applying for and receiving prestigious awards, including producing
personal statements, statements of interest, and reflective essays.
Presented by: The Writing Center/The Writing Program
suggested for parents of: n freshmen n sophomores n juniors n seniors
DISABILITY SERVICES AND PROGRAMS: OPEN HOUSE
AND PANEL
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Grace Ford Salvatori Hall (GFS), Room 120
Meet the Disability Services and Programs staff who assist students as
they learn more about themselves, interact with professors, and further
develop self-determination skills.
Presented by: Disability Services and Programs
GUIDED TOUR OF THE USC SCHOOL OF DRAMATIC
ARTS: A BEHIND THE SCENES EXPERIENCE
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Location: Meet in Bing Theatre Lobby (BIT)
The tour begins at our main stage, Bing Theatre, to see the set for A
Midsummer Night’s Dream and learn about the production. Then visit
our production facilities and the Scene Dock or McClintock Theatre.
Presented by: USC School of Dramatic Arts
INSPIRING INNOVATION
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Location: Grace Ford Salvatori Hall (GFS), Room 106
Join us to learn about our active linkage of technology creation with value
delivery. We discuss novel teaching techniques, co-curricular activities,
and other support of our leadership in Silicon Beach.
Presented by: USC Viterbi School of Engineering
NAVIGATING SUBSTANCE USE ISSUES IN COLLEGE
2:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Location: Haven Outpatient Center, United University Church (UUC)
4th Floor
This panel of college students in recovery, hosted by The Haven, will share
experience of getting the most out of their college experience while being
drug and alcohol free.
Presented by: Engemann Counseling Center and Health Center;
USC Student Affairs and Advocacy
PREPARING YOUR STUDENTS FOR THE REAL WORLD,
SOCIALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Location: Tutor Campus Center (TCC), Room 302
Meet and listen to a panel of Asian Pacific American (APA) alumni and
parents on how to best utilize the APA Trojan network to expand their
social and professional circles before and after graduating from USC.
Presented by: Asian Pacific American Student Services (APASS) and Asian
Pacific Alumni Association (APAA)
JOIN YOUR STUDENT
IN CLASS!
To see a list of all the academic
classes that are open to attend
during TFW, check out the
our TFW Mobile Experience
TrojanFamilyWeekend.com,
or get more information at the
Welcome Tent in Alumni Park.
n REC SPORTS INFORMATION SESSION RSVP Required
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Location: Lyon Center (LRC)
Come explore programs and opportunities offered to students by USC
Recreational Sports. The info session and Q&A with staff and students is
followed by a short facility tour.
Presented by: USC Recreational Sports
SCAMP (AFTERNOON SESSION): FOR SIBLINGS AND
FAMILY MEMBERS AGES 8-15
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Check-in at the Welcome Tent, Alumni Park
Children can spend time with USC students from a variety of on-campus
clubs while parents enjoy other programming. They will learn more about
the university, join a scavenger hunt and enjoy other activities.
Presented by: USC Parent Programs
SCHOOL OF DRAMATIC ARTS: ACADEMIC PATHS
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Location: Drama Resource Center (DRC), Massman Theater
Hear from academic and student services staff members about your
student’s academic progression throughout their time at the School of
Dramatic Arts (SDA). Followed by a Q&A with current students.
Presented by: USC School of Dramatic Arts
STARTING YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Location: Fertitta Hall (JFF), Room 417
This session is an introduction to the fundamental tools taught to
students at the Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies to prepare
them for their entrepreneurial ventures.
Presented by: USC Marshall School of Business
USC GEOSCAVENGER HUNT AROUND USC
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Meet at Tommy Trojan, Hahn Plaza
Explore the campus with your smartphone to follow clues about USC
history, folklore and trivia as you scavenge for locations and their hidden
prizes. Can be done alone or as a group (maximum five people).
Presented by: Dornsife Spatial Sciences Institute
USC SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK FILM FESTIVAL
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Location: Montgomery Ross Fisher (MRF), Hamovitch Research Center
Watch thought-provoking short documentaries directed by graduate
students from the USC School of Social Work. The films focus on
modifying behavior and attitudes, and advocating for social justice issues.
Presented by: USC School of Social Work
2:30 PM
THE LEAP: LAUNCHING YOUR GRADUATING SENIOR
INTO THE WORLD OF WORK
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2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Location: Student Union (STU), Room B3
This moderated panel will share success stories on how students
effectively made the transition from college graduate to having a full-time
job offer in hand, and recommendations for resources across campus.
Presented by: USC Career Center
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REEL CHANGE: THE STRUGGLES AND SUCCESSES OF
THWARTING THE STATUS QUO
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Location: Wallis Annenberg Hall (ANN), Auditorium
How do you create popular media that counters what typically appears on
our screens? Professor Stacy L. Smith interviews a notable content creator
to understand how creative decisions can overthrow the status quo.
Presented by: USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE
RECEPTIONS
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: At each of the residential
college areas
We are thrilled to have residents, family
and friends join us to reconnect and
share some of the most memorable
moments of the year (so far), as well as
the activities planned for the remainder
of the year.
Presented by: USC Residential Education
BIRNKRANT RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE RECEPTION
Location: Birnkrant Multipurpose Room
NEW NORTH RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE RECEPTION
Location: New North Courtyard
PARKSIDE RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE RECEPTION
Location: Parkside Performance Café
SOUTH RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE RECEPTION
Location: Marks Hall 101
WEST RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE RECEPTION
Location: King Hall
3:00 PM
MAXIMIZING THE TROJAN EXPERIENCE: A GUIDE FOR
USC LATINO PARENTS
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Location: Tutor Campus Center (TCC), Room 302
Join the Latino Alumni Association and the Latino Parent Association
as they speak about understanding the college environment for your
student, balancing life of school and family expectations, and other tips.
Presented by: El Centro Chicano, Latino Alumni Association, and the Latino
Parent Association.
RSVP Required
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Location: Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center (KDC), Room 102
Our BFA dance students perform selected repertory showcasing their
versatility. Pieces will be from the work of master choreographers William
Forsythe, Paul Taylor, George Balanchine and others.
Presented by: USC Kaufman School of Dance
FEUCHTWANGER REFRESHED: A PERFORMANCE
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Location: Doheny Memorial Library (DML), Room 206
School of Dramatic Arts actors perform a series of original pieces by MFA
dramatists. Pieces were inspired by Lion Feuchtwanger’s The Devil in
France, a memoir of his exile and internment during World War II.
Presented by: USC Libraries and USC School of Dramatic Arts
THE FUTURE TROJAN
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Location: Tutor Campus Center (TCC), Admission Center Presentation
Room, SKS 205
Have a younger sibling or family member interested in attending USC? Join
the USC Office of Admission for a presentation geared towards younger
siblings looking at USC as an option.
Presented by: USC Office of Admission
GRADUATION 101: A GUIDE TO THE 2017
COMMENCEMENT
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Location: Tutor Campus Center (TCC), Room 450
This in-depth session provides parents with critical details about the difference
between the main and satellite ceremonies, what to wear, where to park, how
to order announcements, and much more.
Presented by: Office of Cultural Relations and University Events
MEET AND GREET AT THE KORTSCHAK CENTER
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Student Union (STU), Room 311
Take a tour and hear from a panel of current students on how they have
utilized the center’s services for students with learning differences to
improve academic and personal performance.
Presented by: Office of the Provost
NAVIGATING SUBSTANCE USE ISSUES IN COLLEGE:
STUDENT AND PARENT PANEL DISCUSSION
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Location: United University Church (UUC), 4th Floor
Haven Outpatient Center Clinical Manager Karen Booth will facilitate the
panel and share tips on how to support a student's journey in confronting,
and effectively dealing with, substance use issues.
Presented by: The Haven at USC
BALLOT PROPOSITIONS AND AMERICAN DEMOCRACY:
THE 2016 ELECTIONS AND MORE
TAKE THE LEAP AND BECOME INVOLVED RSVP Required
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Location: Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall (RGL), Room 308
Join the USC Price School's LEAP Committee (Learning to Excel
Academically and Professionally) for a wine and cheese reception with
other parents and friends, and learn how you can become more involved.
Presented by: USC Price School of Public Policy
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Location: Fertitta Hall (JFF), Room 416
Ballot propositions are increasingly popular in the U.S., including marijuana
legalization, same-sex marriage, and gun control. This talk summarizes the
history and controversies of direct democracy in the U.S.
Presented by: USC Marshall School of Business
USC TROJANS WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL VS
ARIZONA WILDCATS Tickets Required
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Galen Center (GEC)
Please visit GetTrojanTix.com or visit the USC Ticket Office
in the USC Student Union.
Presented by: USC Athletics
5:00 PM
BFA DANCE STUDENT REPERTORY WORKS
IN PROGRESS RSVP Required
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM
Location: Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center
(KDC), Room 102F
Our BFA dance students perform selected repertory
showcasing their versatility. Pieces will be from the work
of master choreographers William Forsythe, Paul Taylor,
George Balanchine and others.
Presented by: USC Kaufman School of Dance
USC TROJANS MEN’S WATER POLO VS
PEPPERDINE WAVES Tickets Required
USC CENTER FOR BLACK CULTURAL AND STUDENT
AFFAIRS OPEN HOUSE
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Student Union (STU), Room 415
The USC CBCSA creates an optimal learning environment for students of
African descent. Stop by to meet staff, other families and students, and
learn about the programs and services offered at the center.
Presented by: USC Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs
3:30 PM
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COLLEGE YEAR BY YEAR
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
Location: Student Union (STU), Room B3
This session provides an understanding of the informal milestones that
career and academic advisors use to identify if students are progressing
through college in a way helpful to becoming career ready.
Presented by: USC Career Center
USC VILLAGE TOUR Reservations are Full
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: USC Village, Meet at the corner of McCarthy Way and Jefferson Blvd.
This rare and exclusive tour of the USC Village construction site is an
incredible opportunity to get a sneak-peek of the 1.25-million-square-foot,
residential-retail center opening in the fall of 2017.
Presented by: USC Capital Construction
4:00 PM
HILLEL WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION RSVP Required
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Hillel at USC
Stop by USC Hillel for a wine & cheese reception and mingle with the USC
Hillel family!
Presented by: Hillel at USC
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Uytengsu Aquatics Center (UAC)
Men’s water polo head coach Jovan Vavic has won more national
championships than any other Trojan coach. Please visit GetTrojanTix.com
or visit the USC Ticket Office in the USC Student Union.
Presented by: USC Athletics
6:00 PM
ALL RECOVERY 12 STEP MEETING
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM
Location: United University Church (UUC), Haven Outpatient Center 4th floor
Join the USC Haven community in sharing experiences, strength and hope
in an “All Recovery” 12 Step Meeting. All are welcome!
Presented by: Engemann Counseling Center and Health Center;
USC Student Affairs and Advocacy
BLACK STUDENT ASSEMBLY'S ANNUAL FAMILY DINNER
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Tutor Campus Center (TCC), Ballroom
Enjoy an evening of dinner, entertainment and family with the Black Student
Assembly at USC.
Presented by: USC Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs
CHABAD @ USC: PARENT’S WEEKEND SHABBAT
CELEBRATION
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Chabad @ USC, 2713 Severance St.
Experience an uplifting Shabbat celebration with your student and family
with a welcoming service, a five-course home-cooked banquet, and a
special guest speaker.
Presented by: Chabad @ USC
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HILLEL AT USC: TROJAN FAMILY WEEKEND SHABBAT
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Services/7:15 PM – 9:00 PM Dinner RSVP Required
Location: Hebrew-Union College
Welcome Shabbat this week with Hillel at USC! Student-led services begin at
6:00 PM, with dinner following at 7:15 PM.
Presented by: Hillel at USC
7:00 PM
BAROQUE SINFONIA: IN STILE MODERNO
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Alfred Newman Recital Hall
Enjoy a program of virtuosic music from 17th-century Italy by the USC
Thornton Baroque Sinfonia, led by Rotem Gilbert. Includes works by
Monteverdi, Luzzaschi, Strozzi, Marenzio, and Castello.
Presented by: USC Thornton School of Music
BFA DANCE STUDENT REPERTORY WORKS IN PROGRESS
RSVP Required
7:00 PM - 7:50 PM
Location: Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center (KDC), Room 102
Our BFA dance students perform selected repertory showcasing their
versatility. Pieces will be from the work of master choreographers William
Forsythe, Paul Taylor, George Balanchine and others.
Presented by: USC Kaufman School of Dance
USC THORNTON WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Bovard Auditorium (ADM)
Enjoy a performance by the Wind Ensemble, led by H. Robert Reynolds
and Sharon Lavery, in a program of classic repertoire from Beethoven to
Vaughan Williams and a few contemporary classics along the way.
Presented by: USC Thornton School of Music
8:00 PM
TROJAN FAMILY WEEKEND CONCERT - THE BANGLES
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Location: McCarthy Quad
The Bangles play a free outdoor concert on the McCarthy Quad! This iconic
80s girl-rock band gets a kick-off from Thornton School of Music students,
and for the first time, all TFW registrants and USC students get in free. Food
trucks will be around for evening appetites.
Presented by: Office of Cultural Relations and University Events
Saturday, October 8, 2016
10:00 AM
ART DECO WALKING TOUR
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Pershing Square, Olive Street and Sixth Street in downtown Los Angeles
Learn how Art Deco made its way to L.A., with its brilliant colors and lush
materials, and became a defining architectural style in the city. Register
at www.laconservancy.org. Cost is $10.
Presented by: Los Angeles Conservancy
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BROADWAY HISTORIC THEATRE AND COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT WALKING TOUR RSVP Required
10:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Location and parking info provided with RSVP
Join us as we trek through this National Historic District and learn about
Broadway’s evolution and ongoing revitalization. This tour is primarily an
exterior tour. Register at laconservancy.org. Cost is $10.
Presented by: Los Angeles Conservancy
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Pershing Square, Olive Street and Sixth Street in downtown
Los Angeles
The tour offers a great overview of downtown L.A. history and architecture,
from the 18th century to the present, as you visit the heart of downtown.
Register at laconservancy.org. Cost is $10.
Presented by: Los Angeles Conservancy
MODERN SKYLINE WALKING TOUR
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Pershing Square
Think skyscrapers aren’t historic? Think again! See how downtown L.A. has
evolved from a Victorian neighborhood to a booming hub of commerce and
finance. Register at laconservancy.org. Cost is $10.
Presented by: Los Angeles Conservancy
UNION STATION WALKING TOUR
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Union Station, Alameda Street entrance
Learn the backstory of the last great railway station built during the golden
age of rail travel. This amazing monument continues serving tens of
thousands daily. Register at laconservancy.org. Cost is $10.
Presented by: Los Angeles Conservancy
Sunday, October 9, 2016
10:30 AM
CATHOLIC TROJAN FAMILY MASS AND BLESSING
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Our Savior Church at USC Caruso Catholic Center
All are invited to celebrate Mass with the entire Catholic Trojan Family!
Join our 10:30 AM Sunday Mass which will include a special blessing for all
parents. A reception will follow for all to enjoy.
Presented by: USC Office of Religious Life
2:00 PM
MILLENNIUM BILTMORE HOTEL WALKING TOUR RSVP
Required
2:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Location: Location and parking info provided with RSVP
See this Beaux Arts marvel yourself on a Sunday afternoon! Step inside one
of downtown Los Angeles’ ritziest hotels ever since its opening in 1923.
Register at laconservancy.org. Cost is $10.
Presented by: Los Angeles Conservancy
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