August 2012

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July 21 - Los Liones Canyon Hike, Pacific Palisades
USC ALUMNI CLUB OF WEST LA JULY TROJAN HIKE
Go for a refreshing hike with fellow West LA Trojans and friends.

July 26 - September 8 - Various Locations
USC ALUMNI CLUB OF BEVERLY HILLS-HOLLYWOOD EVENTS
Mix and mingle with BevHo Trojans and friends at the Sunset Trocadero July 26 and The London West Hollywood August 22; cheer the Men of Troy to victory over the Orange at our Cabo Cantina game-watching party September 8.

July 28 - Chado Tea House, Downtown Los Angeles
BIG HATS AND BOW TIES: A HIGH TEA EVENT
Break out those big hats and bow ties for a Trojan high tea, hosted by the APAA Young Alumni Council.

August 7-September 7 - Various Locations
USC ALUMNI CLUB OF SAN GABRIEL VALLEY UPCOMING EVENTS
Bring the family for a fun-filled day at Pasadena's Kidspace Museum on August 7; Hike the Verdugo Mountains Beaudry Loop on August 11; watch the Trojan football season opener at El Cholo Cafe in Pasadena on September 1; and catch the Tchaikovsky Spectacular with the Spirit of Troy at the Hollywood Bowl on September 8.

August 13 - Widney Alumni House, University Park Campus
USC TROJAN JUNIOR AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP MIXER
Enjoy refreshments with the ladies of TJA and learn more about the alumnae group's mission of friendship, leadership and scholarship.

August 15 - Wurstkuche, Venice
USC ALUMNI CLUB OF WEST LA MIXER
Dine on gourmet exotic sausages and over 50 craft beers (and wine) while mingling with fellow Trojans.

August 18 - Will Rogers Beach, Pacific Palisades
USC LAMBDA'S DAY AT THE BEACH
Enjoy sun, sea and surf with LGBT Trojans and friends at one of SoCal's favorite beaches.

August 19 - Gameday Grille and Sports Bar, Santa Clarita
USC ALUMNI CLUB OF SANTA CLARITA VALLEY OPEN HOUSE
Enjoy complimentary appetizers and Trojan Family camaraderie while learning about upcoming club activities, including game-watching parties and charitable events. E-mail for more information.

August 22 - Location TBD, Downtown Los Angeles
WELCOME RECEPTION FOR NEW JEWISH TROJAN FAMILIES
Learn about Jewish life on campus from Dr. Bruce Zuckerman, who will also discuss his role at the USC Casden Institute for the Study of the Jewish Role and his innovative work on the Dead Sea Scrolls at USC Hillel. E-mail for more information and to RSVP.

August 24 - Widney Alumni House, University Park Campus
USC INTERFRATERNITY PARENTS COUNCIL MEETING
Join fellow parents representing USC Greek fraternities to discuss ideas for Trojan Family Weekend and share advice for developing stronger parent clubs for fraternities; for more information and to RSVP, e-mail Sara Pfirrmann.

September 1, 16 - Various Locations
KECK MEDICAL CENTER OF USC EVENTS
Learn about the fight to cure prostate cancer at the Keck booth before the USC-Hawaii football game on September 1; then put on your running shoes for the USC Institute of Urology LA Prostate Cancer 5K on September 16.

September 30 - Private Residence, Pasadena
KECK MEDICAL CENTER OF USC GUILD BENEFIT
Enjoy an afternoon with classic cars, food and music at a private car collection in Pasadena; E-mail for information and reservations.

July 28 - September 1 - USC Wrigley Institute, Catalina Island
SATURDAY AT THE LAB
The USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies invites you, your family and friends to take an inside look at the Wrigley Marine Science Center every Saturday until September 1.

August 1, 8 - Various Locations TBD
USC ALUMNI CLUB OF NEWPORT-IRVINE EVENTS
Network with fellow OC Trojans and learn about upcoming club activities over lunch August 1; enjoy complimentary appetizers while mixing and mingling with 'SC alums and friends over cocktails at one of the OC's hottest lounges on August 8. E-mail for details and to RSVP for either or both events.

August 7 - Yard House, Newport Beach
USC TOWN & GOWN JUNIOR AUXILIARY OF OC MIXER
Enjoy a night out and come meet the women of USC TGJAOC! E-mail Nicole Manfredo for more details.

August 11 - Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, Mission Viejo, CA
SUMMER LUAU IN SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY
Join the USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association and the USC Alumni Club of South OC for a Hawaiian-themed celebration for the whole family.

August 18 - Roger Dunn Golf Shops Super Store, Santa Ana
USC TROJAN FAMILY DAY - USC ALUMNI CLUB OF NORTH ORANGE COUNTY
Join ESPN LA-710AM Radio and North OC Trojans for a fun-filled day of fabulous food, entertainment (including kid's activities), shopping, free gifts and more!

September 9 - Private Residence, Corona del Mar
USC THORNTON ORANGE COUNTY ALUMNI GATHERING
Join USC Thornton Orange County alumni for a special fall gathering at the home of distinguished Thornton alumnus Burton Karson '56, MM '59, DMA '64.

September 26 - Kimera, Irvine
USC TOWN & GOWN JUNIOR AUXILIARY OF OC MIXER
Join us to celebrate the end of summer with fun and networking. E-mail Nicole for details.

July 28 -August 4 - USC School of Architecture, Los Angeles
USC ARCHITECTURE SUMMER 2012 XED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Choose from more than 30 one- and two-day courses with emphases in architecture, building science, landscape architecture, historic preservation and more.

July 27 - The Huntington Library, San Marino
IN CONVERSATION WITH SAM WATTERS
Join Bill Deverell and Sam Watters as they discuss photojournalist 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.

August 15 and September 26 - USC Norris Cancer Hospital, Los Angeles
LIFE AFTER PROSTATE CANCER SURGERY SEMINAR
Patient education seminar for those seeking information on prostate cancer surgery.

August 2 - Andrus Gerontology Center, University Park Campus
AVOIDING IDENTITY THEFT AND SCAMS
The USC Emeriti Center invites you to learn the top 10 scams targeting seniors, tips to avoid scams and swindles, ways to protect your identity, and what to do if you suspect you're a victim of identity theft; to RSVP, e-mail or call (213) 740-7122.

September 5 - Online
USC MARSHALL EXECUTIVE EDUCATION STRATEGIC MARKETING ONLINE
Learn how to analyze market opportunities and effectively position your new and/or existing concepts, services, and products in viable markets.

September 10 - USC Viterbi School of Engineering, University Park Campus
SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT CERTIFICATION
Earn Six Sigma Black Belt Certification through the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, available online or on campus. Trojan Family pricing is available.

September 19 - USC School of Architecture, University Park Campus
DEVELOPMENT OF IDEAS IN COLLABORATION
Join us for a lecture by Stefan Behnisch, founding partner of Behnisch Architekten and world renowned advocate and educator for sustainable building design.

September 20 - George Smith Partners, Los Angeles
ARE JEWS STILL DEMOCRATS?
Dr. Steven Windmueller, political scientist and former dean of the Hebrew Union College, will engage in a discussion about Jewish voting patterns and trends in advance of this year's presidential election. E-mail Alison for more information.

September 5 - December1 - USC Fisher Museum of Art, Los Angeles
A COMPLEX WEAVE: WOMEN AND IDENTITY IN CONTEMPORARY ART
Exhibition provides a sampling of how a number of first and second-generation contemporary women artists have woven the threads of their identity into their work.

Through August 21 - USC School of Cinematic Arts Complex
OUTSIDE THE BOX (OFFICE)
The weekly summer screening series features an eclectic slate of independent, documentary and foreign-language films; upcoming titles include Julie Delpy's 2 Days In New York and the thriller Compliance.

TROJAN TRAVEL
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PLEASANT HOLIDAYS
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WEDDINGS AT USC
Love is in the air at USC! Engagements are on the rise and we are now accepting bookings through 2013 for weddings in our beautiful Town and Gown ballroom. USC alums receive a 15% discount off our wedding collection packages. For more information, please visit us online or call (213) 740-5956 and request the USC Alumni Association discount! Please note that reservations are subject to availability and must be made in advance.

USC Around Town is a service of the USC Alumni Association. We e-mail it monthly to thousands of USC alumni across Southern California. If you have any comments or questions about this e-newsletter, you can reach us at usc.alumni@alumnicenter.usc.edu. Fight On!

Mitchell Lew '83, MD '87
President, USC Alumni Association Board of Governors

Scott M. Mory, Esq.
CEO, USC Alumni Association

Dan Campagna / Tim Knight / Ross Levine
Editors
USC Around Town

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