Reunion Weekend 2009 Event Schedule

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Friday, October 23 Events

 

The USC Lyon Recreation Center is free to Reunion Weekend guests over 16; find out more about the Lyon Center including hours of operation here.

11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Check-In and Welcome Packet Pick-Up for Class of 1984 and Young Alumni
Widney Alumni House
(light lunch served until 2:00 p.m.)

11:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Class of 1959 Luncheon: 50 Years and Still Rockin’!
Town and Gown

1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Walking Tours: Campus, Greek Row, Cinematic Arts Complex
All walking tours depart from the Widney Alumni House; please wear comfortable shoes.

2:00 - 2:45 p.m.
Walking Tours: Greek Row, Doheny Library, Cinematic Arts Complex
The Greek Row tour departs from the Widney Alumni House; the Cinema and Doheny tours will meet in front of their respective buildings. Please wear comfortable shoes.

2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
USC Emeriti Center College
Davidson Conference Center

Rock Goes to College Richard Smith, Professor and Former Chair of the Studio/Jazz Guitar Department USC Thornton School of Music What are the trials and triumphs of teaching the tradition of The Beatles and James Brown instead of Bach and Brahms? 2009 marks the launch of the new bachelor’s program in popular music performance at the USC Thornton School of Music. This is the first degree program of its kind at any major conservatory. The Joy of Business Dr. Dagmar Halamka, Esq., Clinical Professor of Business Law 1974-2001, USC Marshall School of Business Career transitions need not be as daunting as they appear. In this seminar, we examine the joy and fundamentals of exploring different business enterprises. It’s never too late to capitalize on your own passions and enthusiasm; so what are you waiting for?

3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Campus Tour
This tour departs from the Widney Alumni House; please wear comfortable shoes.

3:00 - 3:50 p.m.
USC Office of Continuing Education
Davidson Conference Center

Eat, Drink and Be Merry: Nutrition, Your Key to Lifelong Health Ed Schneider, M.D., Professor, Dean Emeritus, USC School of Gerontology The saying goes, “You are what you eat.” New research suggests that how you feel is linked to what you eat (or don’t eat). Learn how good nutrition leads to a healthy mind and how nutrition needs change throughout the life stages. The "Greenness" of Trade: Commodities in the Global Economy Josh Newell, Research Assistant Professor, USC College of Letters, Arts & Sciences, Master of Liberal Studies Program Have you ever considered how everyday things — the food we consume, the clothes we wear, the furniture we sit on — intertwine us with distant people and places? Whether it’s the tee-shirt we buy or the sushi we eat, we are affecting — and are affected by — global systems. Learn how our daily, seemingly innocuous food and consumption decisions have impacts far beyond our local households and communities. Studying Abroad without Leaving USC Caryl Levy, Director of Research and Special Projects, USC Roski School of Fine Arts The old days of holding class in a classroom have come and gone. Take a look at how USC students are using outdoor spaces in Los Angeles and virtual replicas in the Internet-based program "Second Life," to create collaborative working environments with people across the globe. This fascinating presentation will give you a whole new outlook on "studying abroad."

 

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
University Presentation
Davidson Conference Center
USC Today, Tomorrow and in the Future!
Senior-level university personnel share exciting news about USC’s ascension as one of the world’s elite research universities. Hear about current accomplishments in academic excellence, scholarly research and community outreach, and learn about the university’s far-reaching goals and vision for an even brighter future!

5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Trojan Pep Rally Heritage Hall
Get into the spirit with a traditional rally featuring our Trojan football team, coaches and the USC Trojan Marching Band. Fight On! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
50-Year Reunion Cocktail Party
University Club (formerly the Faculty Center)

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Kids of ’84 Dinner and Activities
Widney Alumni House

6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
25-Year Reunion: Totally Awesome Drinks and Dinner Party
Cinematic Arts Complex, East Lobby

9:00 p.m. - Midnight
Young Alumni Reunion Cocktail Party
Cinematic Arts Complex Courtyard

Saturday, October 24

 

The USC Lyon Recreation Center is free to Reunion Weekend guests over 16; find out more about the Lyon Center including hours of operation here.

1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Reunion Weekend Tailgate Party
Widney Alumni House and Argue Plaza
What would a football Saturday be at USC without a pre-game tailgate party?

5:00 p.m.
USC Trojans vs. Oregon State Beavers
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Cheer on the Trojans as they face off against Oregon State in what’s sure to be the most anticipated PAC-10 football game of the year!

 

 

ADDITIONAL WEEKEND CAMPUS EVENTS
Thursday, October 22 Events - Pre-Reunion Special Event

 

8:00 p.m.
The Steve Miller Band in Concert
Bovard Auditorium
A special fundraising concert presented by legendary rocker Steve Miller celebrates the USC Thornton School of Music’s 125th anniversary. Tickets cost $75-$250 and benefit USC Thornton. Ticket sales begin Monday, August 10 at 10:00 a.m. Get more information or order tickets here or call (213) 740-4672.

Friday, October 23 - Trojan Parents Weekend Highlights

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Doheny Memorial Library Open House
Nazarian Pavilion
This historic library is a thriving center of academic and social life at USC. Visitors can take a self-guided tour of its Romanesque architecture and view exhibitions that include rare volumes from special collections and new artwork from visual artists Victor Raphael and Clayton Spada. Refreshments will be served in the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Pavilion on the east side of the building. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

1:00 - 2:15 p.m.
Conversation with Kathie Lee and Frank Gifford
Bovard Auditorium
NFL Hall of Famer, legendary broadcaster and Trojan alumnus Frank Gifford '56 joins his wife, television talk show host, playwright and entertainer Kathie Lee Gifford, for a lively conversation. The event is hosted and sponsored by the Intersorority Parents Council, Interfraternity Parents Council and USC Parents Association in conjunction with Parents Weekend.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED - SEATING ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.

7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Hollywood Sneak Peek
Norris Theatre
Join the faculty from the USC School of Cinematic Arts for a sneak peek at a new Hollywood film, followed by a Q&A. Provided by the USC School of Cinematic Arts in conjunction with Parents Weekend. SPACE IS LIMITED!