USC Events (10/07/08 to 11/30/08)

Immigration: Transfusion for the Body Politic
July 10 - October 31
The IGM Art Gallery probes underlying assumptions about immigration with an exhibit, panels and educational programs.

Phantasmagoria: Specters of Absence
September 3 - November 8
Smoke and mirrors, shadows and fog — this show uses evanescent mediums like mist to tell haunting stories of loss.

A Sound Design
September 5 - December 15
An exhibition of more than 50 iconic album covers showcases the expressive potential and stylistic variety of this popular art form.

Silent Meditation and Prayer Multi-Faith Group
September 10 - December 3
Rev. Jim Burklo, freshly minted USC Associate Dean of Religious Life, convenes a new silent meditation and prayer group.

Intramural Basketball League
September 16 - October 30
Lace 'em up and get on the court for some three-on-three basketball fun. Don't miss out — sign up now!

Zen Meditation for Beginners
September 16 - November 25
With expert guidance, learn how to fine-tune your health, quiet our monkey mind, and cultivate stillness.

Biblioclasm
September 26 - December 16
From Homer to Harry Potter, literary works have faced potential censorship. Trace the history of thought suppression...

Intramural Dodgeball Tournament
September 26 - October 24
Test your evasive maneuvering skills at this dodgeball showdown.

Monday Morning Quarterback
September 29 - December 1
Every Monday, Coach Pete Carroll breaks down film from the last game and gives commentary on our upcoming opponent.


Trojan Trekkers
October 1 - 29
Enjoy this self-guided program designed to get you walking!


Intramural Flag Football League
October 2 - November 14
Bring some of that Trojan football excitement onto the IM field with our Flag Football League!

Yoga in the Park
October 2 - 30
Join us every Thursday in October for some outdoor yoga — part of the PAC-10 Fitness Challenge.

The Future of Academic Publishing
October 7
Pomona College's Kathleen Fitzpatrick discusses a new book project, titled Planned Obsolescence: Publishing, Technology and the Future of the Academy.

Garfield Undergraduate Lecture Series
October 7
A lecture by designer Louise Sandhaus, former director of the Graphic Design Program and current CalArts faculty member.
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Up the Yangtze
October 9
How will a massive dam transform China's waterway? Filmmaker Yung Chang answers questions after a screening.

Illegal People: How Globalization Creates Migration and Criminalizes Immigrants
October 7
Veteran photojournalist David Bacon explores globalization's human side and argues for new ways to think about immigration.

Debate Watch: Presidential Debate
October 7
Students and faculty gather to watch the second presidential debate between nominees John McCain and Barack Obama.

The Real Estate and Credit Meltdown: How Did We Get Here and Where Do We Go?
October 7
Experts from the Marshall School and School of Policy, Planning, and Development explain what's happening with the economy.
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Marimba, Wave and Nonet
October 7
The Thornton Contemporary Music Ensemble debuts a new piece for solo marimba and other novel treats.

Wellness Classes
October 8 - November 12
One-hour workshops go beyond personal health to topics like green life choices and eating sustainably.



What Matters to Frank Manis
October 8
The lecture series welcomes psychology professor Frank Manis, whose expertise includes second-language literacy.

Jens Hoffmann Lecture
October 8
Hear from Jens Hoffmann, director of the CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts in San Francisco.

Power, Ideology and Threat Perception: Why States Fear Islamist Regimes
October 8
Scholar Lawrence Rubin discusses why neighboring states regard Islamist regimes, with limited military capabilities, as threats to their security.

Campaign 2008: Students Talk Back on Health Care
October 8
USC students weigh health issues and their intersection with this year's presidential election.
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Cloud 9
October 9 - 12
This intelligent, inventive and extremely funny award-winner spoofs the Victorian Empire and its rigid attitudes — especially toward sex.
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A Flea in Her Ear
October 9 - 12
A hilarious evening of classic comedy, courtesy one of the greatest of French farces ever written.

Psychological Factors and Risk for Coronary Artery Disease Among Older Adults
October 9
Biing-Jiun Shen, Ph.D. and USC assistant professor of Psychology, presents a lecture on coronary artery disease in seniors.

Cool Jazz Nights
November 20
With classic New Orleans swing and up-tempo bebop, Thornton jazz students and musical veterans light up the night.

Reframing Your Child's Behavior
October 9
Parents, learn how to find strengths — and a silver lining to reinforce — in virtually any situation.

Roberta Flack in Concert
October 10
One of our greatest songstresses serenades the generations at this Trojan Parents Weekend Event.



Scoring the Past: Exploring the Origins of Musical Imagery
October 10
Our cinematic vocabulary can be traced to the Renaissance era. The Thornton Baroque Sinfonia renders programmatic music by Monteverdi et al.

Political Countdown: A Psychoanalytic Dialogue on the Election
October 11
A distinguished panel of diverse voices tackles the interface between the political and the psychoanalytic and how it impacts the clinical.
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The Sound and the Fury: April Seventh, 1928
October 11
For the first time on the West Coast, experimental company Elevator Repair Service presents its adaptation of Faulkner’s The Sound and the Fury.

USC Thornton Artist Diploma Recital: Di Shi, viola
October 12
Thornton artist diploma student Di Shi presents a night of works for viola and piano by Beethoven, Schumann and Frank.

The Making of U.S.-China Policy
October 13
With a doc screening, scholars examine the central issues, institutions, interest groups, and individuals contributing to our China policy.

Liz Kotz Lecture
October 13
Kotz's research examines aspects of the cross-disciplinary and inter-media art practices that emerged in the post-WWII era.

What Happens When Art Collides with Its Society?
October 13
Conductor James Conlon examines how compositions were affected by the rise of Nazism and the events of World War II.

Best Majors You Never Declared: Creative Writing
October 13
The Academic Culture Assembly kick offs its new series with a look at where the Creative Writing major could take you.

Women in Science and Engineering Library Orientation Program
October 14
Librarians Norah Xiao and Jean Crampon introduce the electronic resources and facilities of the USC Science and Engineering Library.

Integrating Cultural Competence Into Field Instruction
October 14



The Eye of the Needle
October 14
Tying in with Fisher Museum’s “Phantasmagoria” show, museum director David Wilson discusses the history of microscopic artistry.

Debate: Oil
October 15
From opposite sides of the energy field, Matt Petersen of Global Green USA and Ralph Moran of British Petroleum face off on oil.

Comedy and Politics
October 14
Panelists including humorist Sandra Tsing Loh and Simpsons producer Mike Price find the funny on this year’s campaign trail.

Women in Management Luncheon
October 15
A very special Women in Management event welcomes some of the group’s honorary members.

Africa: Unity, Sovereignty and Sorrow
October 15
Drawing from his book, Pierre Englebert asks why oppressive and exploitative — yet otherwise ineffective — African regimes remain unchallenged.

Campaign 2008: Students Talk Back on Immigration
October 15
USC students address immigration issues and their role in the current election cycle.

The Urge To Clerge
October 15
Imam Jihad Turk, religious director of USC's Muslim Student Union, is the first speaker in a series for those interested in clerical life and faith-based service.

Debate Watch: Presidential Debate
October 15
Round two — Students and faculty gather to watch the second match-up between John McCain and Barack Obama.

Learning From Newton
October 15
Martin Krieger probes Newton's ideas on incorporating theology, apocalypticism, alchemy and physics into a life of inquiry.

Presidential Debate Viewing and Discussion
October 15
Several student groups band together for a joint viewing of the final presidential debate between Barack Obama and John McCain.



Thornton Jazz Honors Combo
October 15
Directed by Thornton jazz professor Peter Erskine, the Honors Combo is comprised of a select group of jazz musicians at USC.

Friends of the USC Libraries Literary Luncheon
October 16
Barney Rosenzweig discusses his book Cagney & Lacey... and Me: An Inside Hollywood Story OR How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Blonde.

The Role of Mitochondria in Idiosyncratic Drug-Induced Liver Injury
October 16
University of Connecticut's Urs Boelsterli works to characterize the cellular and molecular mechanisms of drug-induced liver injury.

Material Pedagogies
October 16
Boston-based architect Nader Tehrani discusses his firm’s ongoing research dealing with construction systems, material properties and tectonics.

The Head Pollster
October 16
Spectrum welcomes Jim Clifton, chairman and CEO of The Gallup Organization Inc., to campus.
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Vote Film 2008: Shampoo
October 16
Starring Warren Beatty, Shampoo slams all kinds of politics — presidential, sexual, business, show business — with equal vengeance.

Thornton Chamber Orchestra
October 16
This unique concert presents a blend of two cultures: the works of French and German composers, and the shared podium of Larry Livingston and H. Robert Reynolds.
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Pecha Kucha Nights
October 18
Twenty slides, 20 seconds each: That’s a pecha kucha. Created in Japan and popular around the world, pecha kuchas merge performance, design and personal passion.

Lyon Center 101: Back to the Basics
October 24
This class covers the basics and fundamentals of proper stretching and general movement.

Inferential Statistics with SAS
October 17
This class includes a review of descriptive statistics, t-tests, cross-tabulations, chi-square, correlation, regression and analysis of variance using SAS.



Richard Herrmann Lecture
October 17
Hear from Richard Herrmann, writer on the role of perception and imagery in foreign policy.

A Laugh a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
October 18
Can that giggle make you healthier? Groundlings grad Joan Weiss shows how to harness the power of levity in your own life.

Thornton Chamber Singers and Concert Choir
October 19
The choir and singers head to Pasadena’s First United Methodist Church for an afternoon of choral delights.

The Palin-ization of the Presidential Race
October 20
Clinton is out and Palin is in — is it all about lipstick and pantsuits? What gendered issues are driving the 2008 race?

California Social Welfare Archives Fall Luncheon
October 21
The California Social Welfare Archives honors this year's award recipients for their commitment to advancing social welfare.

Guerrilla Girls
October 21
Enjoy a presentation by internationally known artists and activists the Guerrilla Girls.

Phantasmagoria: Music of Clouds, Fog, Smoke, Absence, Loss and Death
October 21
Tying to the Fisher Museum’s “Phantasmagoria” show, Victoria Kirsch and fellow USC instrumental and vocal alumni present a concert inspired by evanescence.

Caribbean Studies Initiative
October 22
How will the U.S. presidential election affect foreign policy, particularly with regard to Haiti and Cuba?

Campaign 2008: Students Talk Back on Higher Education
October 22
Who better to address the issues of higher education than those directly affected?

Forgive Us Our Sins: Institutional Evil and Personal Responsibility
October 22
Producer Tom Fontana, actor Wendell Pierce and scholars Amy Hollywood and James K. Lee study the reflection of 9/11 in TV series like The Wire and Oz.



Innovation: Stem Cell Progress Report
October 22
In a discussion led by top-notch experts in stem cell research, learn how far this area of science has come.

Global Entrepreneurs in Shanghai
October 25
USC's Greif Center and Center for International Business Education and Research travel to China for this inaugural summit.

Karla Kirkegaard Lecture
October 23
Karla Kirkegaard studies poliovirus as a model to increase the understanding of positive-strand RNA viruses.

Ruben Ochoa Lecture
October 23
The Roski School invites you to hear from Ruben Ochoa, a local Los Angeles-based artist.
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Vote Film 2008: Election Day
October 23
On one pivotal day, factory workers, ex-felons, harried moms and diligent poll watchers take the democratic process into their own hands.

A Trio from the Thornton Symphony
October 23
Sharon Lavery delivers three audience favorites: Kabalevsky’s Colas Breugnon, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra.

Advanced SPSS
October 24
This session is designed to build on the knowledge gained in the SPSS for Windows workshop.

I Am Not A War Photographer
October 24
Experimental documentary filmmaker Lynne Sachs reveals her decade-long artistic — rather than physical — immersion in war.

Queer Cabaret: Phranc and My Barbarian
October 24
Phranc, the self-described all-American Jewish lesbian folk singer, joins performance troupe My Barbarian for one fantastic night.

Thornton Chamber Singers and Concert Choir
October 24
Missed out on last week’s evening of choral works? The Chamber Singers and Concert Choir offer a redux.



Archives Live
October 25
SoCal history comes alive with a collection of collections. Come browse rare archives and consult with L.A. historians.
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Captain Abu Raed
October 25
This Sundance winner is a universal story of friendship, inspiration and heroism set in contemporary Jordan.

Mostly French
October 26
Larry Livingston joins the Thornton Wind Ensemble as guest conductor of a signature Messiaen work, Exotic Birds, and follows with a brief talk on the piece.

Pac-10 Fitness Challenge
October 31
Lead our school to victory by motivating friends, family, co-workers and other supporters to join in.
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Black on Black
October 27
Journalism professor Joe Saltzman screens his Emmy-winning doc, produced after the devastating ’60s riots in South L.A.

Thornton Percussion Ensemble
October 27
An evening of percussion works depends on a wide range of instruments, from the standard to the exotic.

Debate: Water
October 29
Leaders in the field face off over dwindling water supply, an issue particularly relevant in California.

Molly Peacock Poetry Reading
October 28
The prolific poet, nonfiction author, and memoirist shares snippets from her body of work.

Karen Carson Lecture
October 29
Karen Carson is a Los Angeles-based artist who has been exhibiting work since the late 1960s.

Generation Next Votes: Does Faith Matter?
October 29
Experts engage a panel of student leaders on whether the millennials will be an important swing vote in the election.


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Vote Film 2008: Election
October 30
In this award-winning film, a teacher’s personal life becomes complicated as he works with students during the school elections.

The Fate and Future of the Colorado River
November 1
The Huntington-USC Institute on California and the West hosts a two-day exploration of the West’s most important river.

SPPD Homecoming Barbecue: USC vs. Washington
November 1
The USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development and the SPPD Alumni Association invite you to join the official SPPD Homecoming Barbecue on Saturday, November 1, 2008.

The Tokyo Quartet: A Residency
November 3 - 6
One of the world’s foremost chamber ensembles participates in events with USC Athletics, the Brain and Creativity Institute and USC Annenberg.

Vote Film 2008: Election Day!
November 4
The political film series concludes on a pivotal day, November 4, with a reception and viewing of election-night coverage.

What Matters to Mike Garrett
November 5
The lecture series turns sporty with special guest Mike Garrett, USC's director of athletics since 1993.

Ann Goldstein Lecture
November 5
Hear from Ann Goldstein, a senior curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles.

Why Do Black Babies Die More Often Than White Babies?
November 5
A community forum screens "When the Bough Breaks," drawing attention to persistent racial disparities in birth outcomes.

Icons of Culture: A Lecture by Jim Campbell
November 5
Artist Jim Campbell gives a talk about his work, which is featured in the Fisher Museum’s “Phantasmagoria” show.
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Apollo [Part 3]: Liberation (A Work in Progress)
November 5
A theatrical narrative of America explores the space program's connections with German rocket scientists and the civil rights movement.


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Our Country's Good
November 6 - 9
Timberlake Wertenbaker’s award-winning play is a moving portrait of the resilience of the human spirit under severe adversity.

Please Be Seated: Film Screenings at the Getty
November 6
Students take in the Getty exhibition “Please Be Seated: A Video Installation by Nicole Cohen” and film screenings curated by film scholar Marc Gloede.

Books on Fire
November 6
In conjunction with the exhibition "Biblioclasm," Lucien X. Polastron discusses the persistent threats to books and knowledge, including the recent destruction of libraries in Bosnia and Iraq.

Inferential Statistics SPSS
November 7
An advanced class reviews descriptive statistics, t-tests, cross-tabulations, chi-square, correlation and analysis of variance using SPSS.

The Life of Bob Marley
November 7
Reggae archivist and author Roger Steffens delivers an in-depth multimedia show about Marley’s life and legacy.
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Doctor Atomic: The Met, Live in HD
November 8
Experience John Adams’ contemporary masterpiece about a momentous episode in history: the creation of the atomic bomb.

The Color of Jewish Life: Imagining Polychromy in the Art of the Ancient Synagogue
November 10
Yeshiva University's Steven Fine studies polychromy's implications for interpreting the experience of liturgy in multicolored late antique synagogues.

Safari of the Soul: The Quest for Water in Africa
November 12
USC trustee Dave Dornsife and his wife, Dana, review their personal involvement in well drilling in Niger, Ghana, Mali and Ethiopia.

Painting the Body Today
November 13
Dean Ruth Weisberg and associate professor Nancy Lutkehaus lead a discussion on the representation of the human body in figurative painting.

Earthquake Drill
November 13
With the rest of the SoCal region, USC's University Park Campus participates in a simulated earthquake response drill.


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Our Country's Good
November 6 - 9
Timberlake Wertenbaker’s award-winning play is a moving portrait of the resilience of the human spirit under severe adversity.

Please Be Seated: Film Screenings at the Getty
November 6
Students take in the Getty exhibition “Please Be Seated: A Video Installation by Nicole Cohen” and film screenings curated by film scholar Marc Gloede.

Books on Fire
November 6
In conjunction with the exhibition "Biblioclasm," Lucien X. Polastron discusses the persistent threats to books and knowledge, including the recent destruction of libraries in Bosnia and Iraq.

Inferential Statistics SPSS
November 7
An advanced class reviews descriptive statistics, t-tests, cross-tabulations, chi-square, correlation and analysis of variance using SPSS.

The Life of Bob Marley
November 7
Reggae archivist and author Roger Steffens delivers an in-depth multimedia show about Marley’s life and legacy.
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Doctor Atomic: The Met, Live in HD
November 8
Experience John Adams’ contemporary masterpiece about a momentous episode in history: the creation of the atomic bomb.

The Color of Jewish Life: Imagining Polychromy in the Art of the Ancient Synagogue
November 10
Yeshiva University's Steven Fine studies polychromy's implications for interpreting the experience of liturgy in multicolored late antique synagogues.

Safari of the Soul: The Quest for Water in Africa
November 12
USC trustee Dave Dornsife and his wife, Dana, review their personal involvement in well drilling in Niger, Ghana, Mali and Ethiopia.

Painting the Body Today
November 13
Dean Ruth Weisberg and associate professor Nancy Lutkehaus lead a discussion on the representation of the human body in figurative painting.

Earthquake Drill
November 13
With the rest of the SoCal region, USC's University Park Campus participates in a simulated earthquake response drill.

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Our Country's Good
November 6 - 9
Timberlake Wertenbaker’s award-winning play is a moving portrait of the resilience of the human spirit under severe adversity.

Please Be Seated: Film Screenings at the Getty
November 6
Students take in the Getty exhibition “Please Be Seated: A Video Installation by Nicole Cohen” and film screenings curated by film scholar Marc Gloede.

Books on Fire
November 6
In conjunction with the exhibition "Biblioclasm," Lucien X. Polastron discusses the persistent threats to books and knowledge, including the recent destruction of libraries in Bosnia and Iraq.

Inferential Statistics SPSS
November 7
An advanced class reviews descriptive statistics, t-tests, cross-tabulations, chi-square, correlation and analysis of variance using SPSS.

The Life of Bob Marley
November 7
Reggae archivist and author Roger Steffens delivers an in-depth multimedia show about Marley’s life and legacy.
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Doctor Atomic: The Met, Live in HD
November 8
Experience John Adams’ contemporary masterpiece about a momentous episode in history: the creation of the atomic bomb.

The Color of Jewish Life: Imagining Polychromy in the Art of the Ancient Synagogue
November 10
Yeshiva University's Steven Fine studies polychromy's implications for interpreting the experience of liturgy in multicolored late antique synagogues.

Safari of the Soul: The Quest for Water in Africa
November 12
USC trustee Dave Dornsife and his wife, Dana, review their personal involvement in well drilling in Niger, Ghana, Mali and Ethiopia.

Painting the Body Today
November 13
Dean Ruth Weisberg and associate professor Nancy Lutkehaus lead a discussion on the representation of the human body in figurative painting.



Napoli! The System, the Camorra and the Pizza
November 14 - 16
A film fest breaks the stereotypes — Naples, infamous for organized crime, grit and pizza, is also one of Italy’s most culturally rich cities.

Evidence-Based Practices with Diverse Groups
November 14
Social workers discuss ways to cope with practice challenges in L.A.'s complex urban environment.

Conflict: Causes and Effective Resolution
November 15
Instructor Jon Sager offers effective approaches for resolving conflict, that plague of human relations.

SAS Graphs and Reports
November 18
Participants will learn to use several "non-programming" graphics features, including graphs with Graph N Go, and graphs and reports with SAS Enterprise Guide.

Media Mogul Ted Turner
November 18
Ted Turner, founder of cable television network CNN and involved philanthropist, visits campus.
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Spring Awakening
November 18
This remarkable musical takes its inspiration from one of literature’s most controversial masterpieces, Frank Wedekind’s 1891 play.

Brian Lamb on Public Television
November 20
Brian Lamb, founder and CEO of cable TV network C-SPAN, delivers the annual Loper Lecture in Public Service Broadcasting.

Culture Clash
November 20
Latino/Chicano comedy and theater group Culture Clash pays homage to everyone from Cantinflas to the Marx Brothers.
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Pazifik Exil
November 21
Former Villa Aurora artist-in-residence Michael Lentz reads from the English translation of his latest novel, Pazifik Exil.
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La Damnation de Faust: The Met, Live in HD
November 22
Broadcast live from the Metropolitan Opera, Berlioz’s opera is directed by Robert Lepage and stars Marcello Giordani in the title role.

Statistical Analysis With Stata
November 25
Participants will learn how to conduct and interpret an analysis of variance, regression analysis and chi-square analysis using Stata.